Last night I stayed up until 1:30 a.m. taking The Birth Survey, a new online survey where women can share information and reviews of their maternity care providers. I was amazed at the depth and breadth of the survey. It took me about 30 minutes to complete, but I felt that it was time very well spent--especially if other women can gain insight from my experiences and choose a care provider who was as wonderful as mine was.
For years, consumers have enthusiastically shared online reviews of movies, restaurants, products and services, but it has been nearly impossible to find such information about maternity care providers and birth settings . No longer! As part of the Transparency in Maternity Care Project, CIMS developed The Birth Survey as an online resource for sharing consumer reviews of doctors, midwives, hospitals, and birth centers, learning about the choices and birth experiences of others, and viewing data on hospital and birth center standard practices and intervention rates. The Birth Survey is now accessible online nationwide in the United States.
Help spread the word about The Birth Survey!
Send e-mails to your contacts encouraging them to take the survey, or learn about the project, through the "Invite a Friend" email tool.
Post web banners and buttons to The Birth Survey on your personal or organizational websites, or link to www.TheBirthSurvey.com in your email signature and on your website.
Distribute postcards inviting women to take The Birth Survey. Download the cards or order preprinted cards.
Help spread the word about The Birth Survey!
Send e-mails to your contacts encouraging them to take the survey, or learn about the project, through the "Invite a Friend" email tool.
Post web banners and buttons to The Birth Survey on your personal or organizational websites, or link to www.TheBirthSurvey.com in your email signature and on your website.
Distribute postcards inviting women to take The Birth Survey. Download the cards or order preprinted cards.
