This national summit of stakeholders and leaders met October 20-22, 2011 in Warrenton, VA to discuss the status of homebirth within the greater context of maternity care in the United States. The dialogue was held in good faith, was respectful, complex, and revealed multiple issues for future discussion and action. Common ground was discovered across several areas of concern about maternity care in the United States. Click here for statements of common ground reflecting the consensus of individuals who participated. Action plans relating to these statements will made available on the updates page soon.