Family Physicians Delivering Babies Member Interest Group (MIG) is a dedicated space for members who deliver babies, support maternity care, or want to help shape the future of perinatal health in Illinois. Grounded in the IDPH Blueprint for Birth Equity, this MIG brings together family physicians committed to strengthening perinatal care statewide. 

*Improve Quality of Care across settings

*Expand Access to Maternity Care and Identify and advance solutions to protect and grow maternity services—especially in underserved and rural communities

*Advance Universal Assessment & Care Coordination

Additional Activities 

• Explore grant funding to support training or system-level improvements
• Develop education and public-facing messaging—because too few people know that family physicians deliver babies
• Build relationships with key statewide partners shaping perinatal systems of care

This MIG directly advances IAFP’s strategic themes to Grow and Sustain the Family Medicine Workforce, Foster Belonging and Connection across the FM Community, and Lead Boldly on Behalf of Family Physicians and Their Patients.