Our vision is that everyone has a safe and transformative birth experience.
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. In 2023 we closed out our Capital Campaign and with the help of over 1500 supporters we raised $3M to purchase and renovate the building, and cover costs for equipment and material so we can open by 2026. We invite you to be part of this community-led project to bring safety, equity, compassion, and self-determination to the birthing experience.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) and more about how you can support
How can I help?
Help us spread the word! Share with people in your life why you think Boston needs a birth center and invite them to follow us on social media and or to become supporters.
And over the next two years there will be more ways to volunteer! Register for our newsletter and sign up on our website to get involved.
Have questions about the best way to support? Check out our FAQs for donors below!
How do I donate to Neighborhood Birth Center?
Online: You can use this page to donate securely!
Mail: You can donate by mail, too. Please make the check out to “Resist”, add “Neighborhood Birth Center” in the memo, and mail to Resist PO Box 301240 Boston, MA 02130.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes! Neighborhood Birth Center is a fiscally sponsored program of Resist, a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization, which means that donations are tax deductible.
Can I give to Neighborhood Birth Center through a Donor Advised Fund?
Yes! You can contact your fund advisor or financial institution to request that a check be made out to Resist, with Neighborhood Birth Center in the memo. Please contact nashira@neighborhoodbirthcenter.org for help in setting up a DAF donation. If you donate through a DAF, please let us know so we can be sure to send you our thanks!
Can I have my workplace match my donation to Neighborhood Birth Center?
Yes! Often this is as simple as filling out a one page form and submitting it to your HR department. If your workplace uses an online giving catalog, such as YourCause/NPOConnect, Resist may already be a registered charity in your catalog. Be sure to add a note that funds are for Neighborhood Birth Center. If you have questions about whether your workplace offers donation matching or how to give to Neighborhood Birth Center, email seth@resist.org and we can help.
How do I continue to support Neighborhood Birth Center?
One of the best things you can do is to become a monthly donor - it’s quick, easy, and ensures Neighborhood Birth Center’s sustainability. Just use the donation form above and choose “monthly” for your donation frequency.
PC: Maria Fonseca