Uplift Lab at OSU
Combining community-led research, population data science, and ethnography to implement more equitable reproductive futures.
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- We’ve long known that integrated care between community birth & hospital settings supports safer, better outcomes—especially when a transfer is needed. Now, we’re encouraged to see a new position statement from the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists that reflects this. [1/4]
- Honoring Black History Month. Data have power—especially when they reflect the experiences of communities that have historically been underrepresented. [1/2]
- Collecting high-quality community birth data shouldn’t be a financial burden. At the Community Birth Data Registry (CBDR), we’ve structured our pricing intentionally to keep costs low: ✔️Grant funding supports staffing and ongoing development of the registry [1/4]
- A 2022 study published in BJOG shows what becomes possible when community birth data are collected at scale. Using data from more than 35,000 planned community births, researchers conducted a rigorous analysis comparing waterbirth and land birth outcomes. [1/3]
- Tomorrow: Let's Think Big Join NACPM and OSU's Uplift Lab as we launch the Think Big Initiative Community Conversations: a conversation about infrastructure for community birth. 📅 January 28, 12:30 PM Pacific ⏱️ 90 minutes 💻 Virtual (register at thinkbiginitiative.org ) [1/4]
- On this Maternal Health Awareness Day, we stand with the maternal child health community in committing to a future where maternal health is prioritized, equity is non-negotiable, and evidence drives change. [1/3]
- CBDR office hours are here! Community Birth Data Registry (CBDR) members now have access to live online office hours with Akane Sugimoto Storey, Program Manager. 💠 Get your CBDR and data questions answered 💠 Enter data in real time [1/4]
- Dr. King challenged systems that produced unjust outcomes—and called on institutions to do better. At the Community Birth Data Registry, our mission is to use rigorous community birth data to illuminate inequities, improve care, and support better outcomes for all birthing people. [1/2]
- 🌱 What if every birthing person could access community-based midwifery care? We're gathering midwives, advocates, researchers, and changemakers to envision the future we know is possible—where physiologic birth is honored, and community midwifery care is universally accessible. [1/4]
- Community birth midwives need a system that takes data privacy seriously. The Community Birth Data Registry (CBDR) was built with that responsibility at its core. Here’s what you can expect: ✔️A secure, HIPAA-compliant platform for submitting and managing your data (1/3)
- Midwives across the country are building something powerful through the Community Birth Data Registry (CBDR)—and 2026 will take this work even further. In the coming year, we will: ✨ Expand into more states, so even more midwives can access a unified, trusted home for their data. (1/3)
- Community birth midwives are doing extraordinary work—often providing care that addresses social and economic vulnerabilities while achieving excellent outcomes. But for too long, this hasn’t been reflected in reimbursement. (1/4)
- 🌟What a year for the Community Birth Data Registry! In 2025, the CBDR doubled in size—with twice as many courses of care represented in the data. This growth strengthens our shared understanding of community birth...(1/2)
- The Community Birth Data Registry (CBDR) started in Washington—but today, it’s a national resource for midwives everywhere. (1/4)
