Birth Center  Week 2026

Theme: Birthing Love, Birthing Power September 14 - 20, 2026

Together we celebrated possibilities.

Events made possible by funding from Birth Center Equity

  • Queens Carnival - Far Rockaway

  • Breathe Queens - The Womb Room

  • Lactation Basics for Doulas

  • Batter Up for Birth Centers vs Yankees

  • Generations Of Love - St. Gabriel's & St. Stephen's

  • Building Infrastructure For Parents - AHEC

  • Parenting While Pursing Your Dreams

  • MMHC Birth Center Tour - BSD

  • Community Baby Showers x Molina Health

  • Fall In Love With Fatherhood x MRC

  • Hot Girl Walk - New York x Birth By Queens Moves

  • SEQ Women's Conference

  • Batter Up for Birth Centers vs Phillies

  • Faith, Families, & Healthy Beginnings - Allen AME

  • African American Day Parade

Why do we need a birth center?

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    We love Diversity Queens is home to 2.4 million people , 140 + languages, but have access to only 1 birth option.

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    Personalized, Family-Centered Care
    Care is tailored to the parent’s preferences and cultural needs, promoting dignity, autonomy, and shared decision-making.

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    Holistic and Continuous Support
    Midwives offer physical, emotional, and educational support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, fostering continuity of care.

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    Home-Like, Calming Environment
    Birth centers provide a peaceful, non-clinical setting that helps reduce stress and supports natural labor progression.

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    Improved Birth Outcomes
    Research shows birth center care is associated with fewer complications, higher breastfeeding rates, and greater satisfaction among birthing people.

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    Cost-Effective Care
    Without unnecessary medical interventions, birth centers can significantly reduce the cost of childbirth while maintaining safety and quality.