Birth Centers are a powerful community-led solution.

The number of birth centers led by Black, Indigenous, people of color is increasing nationwide, growing community power for the safe, quality, loving care all birthing people deserve.  When Birth Center Equity (BCE) was founded in 2020, there were 14  Black, Indigenous, people of color-led birth centers in the BCE network.

Today, the BCE network has grown to over 40 established and developing Black, Indigenous, people of color-led birth centers. Black, Indigenous communities of color are not waiting. We are creating and leading solutions to problems we did not create and ensuring families receive safe, quality, culturally-reverent care. In the words of BCE CEO and Birth Detroit Co-Founder Leseliey Welch, “We are not asking permission to save our own lives.” Instead, we are inviting public health professionals, physician partners, healthcare designers, investors and payors to lead with us toward a healthy birth future for all.