The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) proudly celebrates the recognition of Atlanta Birth Center and its visionary co-founders, Certified Nurse-Midwives Anjli Hinman and Margaret Strickhouser, by the Atlanta City Council. During a special ceremony held on May 5, 2025—marking the International Day of the Midwife—the Council presented official proclamations honoring their outstanding contributions to maternal and family health in the Atlanta community. Founded with the mission to provide holistic, evidence-based, and person-centered care, the Atlanta Birth Center has become a beacon of excellence in midwifery and maternal health. Under the leadership of Hinman and Strickhouser, the Center has served thousands of families, expanded access to safe birth options, and championed health equity across the region. The proclamations presented by the Atlanta City Council commend the midwives' lifelong service, their advocacy for reproductive justice, and their unwavering dedication to creating a healthier future for families in Georgia and beyond. ACNM extends heartfelt congratulations to Atlanta Birth Center and joins the Atlanta community in celebrating the transformative work of these pioneering midwives. (fb)

🩺 Maternal Sepsis Awareness Week 🩺 Sepsis is now a leading—and rising—cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S., responsible for over 14% of deaths between 2017–2019. Black perinatal patients face more than twice the risk of severe sepsis, and infection is the #1 cause of death 7–42 days postpartum. Midwives are on the frontlines—and knowledge saves lives. 📩 Don’t miss Tuesday’s Quickening for a free CE webinar on Sepsis in Pregnancy offered by the Sepsis Alliance—register through the link in the newsletter or by visiting sepsis.org for more information. (fb)