National Birth Equity Initiative

The National Birth Equity Collaborative (NBEC) is a leading research, capacity building, and advocacy organization focused on optimizing maternal and infant health outcomes for Black women and birthing people. Founded by Dr. Joia Crear-Perry, the organization works to eliminate racial disparities in birth outcomes through policy change, clinical practice transformation, and community-centered research. NBEC provides training, technical assistance, and consulting services to healthcare systems and government agencies to implement birth equity strategies. Their work centers on the intersection of reproductive justice and health equity to ensure all families can thrive. The organization is widely recognized for its 'Birth Equity' definition and its role in shaping national maternal health legislation.