News Print Maternal & Infant Health September 23, 2023 For Black mothers, birthing centers, once a refuge, become a battleground via Emily Baumgaertner of The New York Times; photographs by Erin Schaff Read full article [Birth centers] are a lifeline for communities with barriers to good maternity care — whether those barriers are geographic, financial or cultural. Katy Backes Kozhimannil, PhD, MPA Related News US infant mortality rate rises for first time in more than 20 years US infant mortality rate rises for first time in more than 20 years University of Minnesota study suggests tear gas exposure has impact on reproductive health News Subscribe for updates and receive the latest on our research & impact. Subscribe