What we do
Supporting families, strengthening providers, and improving systems
CBDI offers programs, training, technical assistance, and collaborative initiatives that expand access to safe, respectful, and community-centered perinatal care. Whether you’re seeking support as a family, building provider capacity, strengthening organizational partnerships, or advancing policy and systems change, CBDI provides resources and opportunities to help.
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40+
partner organizations engaged across Massachusetts’ community birth landscape
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4
core program areas, working together as one integration strategy
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7+
national partners leading the way in transformation of midwifery care and perinatal service provision
Programs and Services
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Strengthening Transfer Systems
Helping the perinatal workforce improve communication, coordination, and continuity of care.
Who It’s For
Midwives, Physicians, Nurses, Doulas, Birth Centers, Hospitals, EMS
What We Offer
- Regional transfer committees
- Simulation training
- Transfer protocols
- Networks of Care tools
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Workforce Development & Certification
Supporting the growth of a skilled and sustainable community birth workforce.
Who It’s For
Doulas, Midwives, Community birth professionals
What We Offer
- Certification pathways
- Training opportunities
- Professional development
- Workforce supports
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Public Education & Family Engagement
Helping families understand their options and connect with trusted care and support.
Who It’s For
Families, Communities, Community organizations
What We Offer
- Birth options education
- Community presentations
- Multilingual materials
- Provider search tools
- Rights and advocacy resources
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Technical Assistance & Systems Improvement
Supporting community organizations, agencies, and care networks working to strengthen perinatal care systems.
Who It’s For
Community organizations, Health systems, State agencies, Funders, Policymakers
What We Offer
- Technical assistance
- Convening and facilitation
- Integration framework reviews
- Communities of practice
- Systems improvement guidance
Underlying framework
Networks of Care guides our approach across all four programs
World Health Organization
Networks of Care for Maternal and Newborn Health Implementation Guidance
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Support and trust
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Opportunities for collaborative mentorship and quality improvement
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Client-centered
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Clear communication and referral pathways
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Structural opportunities to maintain and strengthen relationships
A collective of health facilities and health workers deliberately interconnected to promote multidisciplinary teamwork and collaborative learning in order to provide comprehensive, equitable, person-centred care from home/community through to tertiary levels.