In Worcester and across Central Massachusetts, most families give birth in hospitals, because there simply aren’t many other options. In fact, there is only one freestanding birth center in all of Massachusetts, and it’s not here. For a city as diverse and growing as Worcester, that’s more than a gap—it’s a community need.

What Is a Birth Center?

Birth centers provide a safe, evidence-based option for people with low-risk pregnancies who want care that is both clinically excellent and deeply personal. They’re staffed by licensed midwives, nurses, doulas, and more, trained to monitor for complications and transfer care if needed. But just as importantly, birth centers offer something that often gets lost in traditional systems: autonomy, choice, and continuity of care.

Why Worcester Needs a Birth Center

Families deserve more than one model of care. Not every parent wants—or needs—a hospital birth. But in Worcester, families have often been forced to choose between hospital-based care and traveling long distances for something different. That lack of access disproportionately impacts people who are already navigating systemic barriers in healthcare.

We’re here to change that.

The Benefits of Choosing a Birth Center

The benefits of midwifery-led birth centers are well documented:

• Lower rates of C-sections and other unnecessary interventions
• Fewer preterm births and better outcomes for low birth weight
• Higher rates of vaginal birth and breastfeeding success
• Lower infant hospitalization due to continuous, preventative care
• Stronger parent-infant bonding through personalized postpartum support

A Birth Center for Our Community

By creating Worcester’s first independent birth center, we are expanding access to respectful, community-centered maternity care. We’re not just adding another service—we’re reshaping what care can look like. That means more time with your provider. It means personalized support for your physical and emotional needs. And it means being truly seen and heard throughout your entire journey. The research is clear—but so is the need. Families in Worcester deserve options. And we’re building them.

We are currently developing the first independent birth center in Central Massachusetts, and tax-deductible donations are welcome. If you’d like to contribute to our birth center project, you can make a tax-deductible donation here. To stay in touch with us through development, follow us on Facebook or Instagram. We look forward to sharing this journey with you!