We are depending on YOU to help us continue this work.

Please go to www.commonsensechildbirth.org for more in depth information on how you can help us help our most vulnerable population - mommies and babies not receiving quality prenatal care. Thank you.

September is National Infant Mortality Month

We need your help! THE BIRTH PLACE TEAM says "We're working for A FULL TERM BABY for EVERY mom"

In order to continue to impact prematurity and low birth weight in our communities we have launched our 2012 Campaign. By SEPTEMBER we plan to reach our goal.

OUR GOAL IS $60,000 – or $10,000 per month for 6 months. Imagine if 500 people gave $20 per month - we would reach that goal with ease!

$90 goes a long way:

• one prenatal visit for an uninsured patient (the average pregnancy needs 14 visits)
• or the cost of one of the many prenatal lab tests (the total lab package alone costs $1200)
• or one half of the fee for an ultrasound
• or one childbirth education series
• or one teen counseling session.

So 66 women could receive quality prenatal care for their entire pregnancy or 25 could receive prenatal care plus a complete lab package, a sonogram, education and counseling.

What is the JJWay®?

For a detailed explanation of Jennie Joseph's JJ Way® maternity healthcare system and to learn about the Easy Access clinic at The Birth Place, visit the Commonsense Childbirth website.

Video: Jennie Joseph explains how The JJ Way® maternity health care system helps women access prenatal care.

2007 Study results of The JJ Way® in action

NO low birth weight or premature babies among African American or Hispanic patients at The Birth Place!

Download the report.