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We believe that when pregnant people are centered, feel a sense of agency, and are fully supported in their power, birth has the potential to transform outcomes across a number of measures, and heal individuals, families, and communities for generations. The mission of Neighborhood Birth Center is to improve maternal health through the integration of a community birth center in Boston.

A community birth center is a home-like place, outside of a hospital, offering the midwifery model of care. Birth center care results in lower rates of birth by cesarean section, increased rates of VBAC, lower rates of preterm birth, lower rates of babies born with low birth weight, and higher rates of initiated and sustained chestfeeding.

Our work is guided by the belief that the world we want to live in – from a healthy family to a healthy planet – requires the reimagination of healthcare and the equitable redistribution of capital. To birth a just and bright future, and change course on maternal health, birth centers, especially those led by people of color, must be invested in at scale. Neighborhood Birth Center is about people at the margins redesigning healthcare in ways that improve experiences and outcomes for all.

Investment in birth centers has the potential to reduce and eliminate long-standing racial health inequities. We are launching a $3M capital campaign to purchase and renovate the building, and cover costs for equipment and material so we can open by Fall 2024. We invite you to be part of this community-led project to bring safety, equity, compassion, and self-determination to the birthing experience.

Your support of Boston's first birth center through our shop brings us closer to opening our doors. Let everyone know that 100% of the profits go towards building our brick and mortar space!

For frequently asked questions (FAQs) and more about how you can support, visit here: https://neighborhoodbirthcenter.networkforgood.com/projects/137556-neighborhood-birth-center