The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS)

The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) is an organization dedicated to ensuring pregnant women receive respectful, safe, and individualized care. They work by providing information, promoting evidence-based practices, and advocating for policies that support positive birth experiences. CIMS encourages open communication between women and healthcare providers, emphasizing informed decision-making, pain management options, and respectful treatment. Their goal is to improve the quality of maternity care across healthcare settings, ensuring that women feel empowered, supported, and well-informed throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.