Red Envelope Parties & Consumer Report on Maternity Care

It's Red Envelope Party weekend!! So far there are parties in Urbandale, Iowa City, Marion, Altoona, and Bettendorf!

Consumer Reports just released a great summary of the Millbank Report (2008) that chides hospitals for the overuse of risky interventions and promotes the use of midwives for maternity care. Also check out this informative quiz on maternity care that debunks myths about maternity health care. A great little thing to forward to doubting friends, family, or legislators!

Central Iowa Chapter Meeting

The first official meeting of the Central IA chapter of FOIM is coming up! Join us this Sunday (11/23) at the Westown Pkwy Panera in West Des Moines from 4pm-6pm.

Our aim at this meeting is to get the central IA chapter off the ground, create an opportunity for central and eastern IA folks to meet each other, generate ideas for networking and events, and identify some coordinators for the chapter. Everyone is welcome!

General Mtg Reminder -- Nov 15!

Don't forget our meeting this Saturday, Nov 15, at Birth, Baby & Beyond in Cedar Rapids. 3:30 pm. Be there!