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 Power Pair: The Hardeman twins and their shared commitment to equity Power Pair: The Hardeman twins and their shared commitment to equity Power Pair: The Hardeman twins and their shared commitment to equity News Subscribe for updates and receive the latest on our research & impact. Subscribe