Birthing Center

There's no better place to start.

Congratulations! You've already made a wonderful start for you and your baby by looking here for your birthing care. There's no better place to start for new moms and newborns than at The Birthing Center at Saint Mary's. We're known for our warm, personal, one-to-one care. And if you need advanced medical care, it's a comfort to know it's also right here. We have on-staff specialists and the latest technology that you just can't get everywhere.

At Saint Mary's, your care starts right away, long before your special day. Let us tell you about our prenatal care, education, and support programs. Learn all about your many labor, delivery, and recovery options. Prepare for parenting and a comfortable transition home. Our staff would love to help you and there are so many ways they can, starting today.

Along with the traditional options, you'll find many others that only The Birthing Center at Saint Mary's offers. That's because we know that your care does not simply begin and end with meeting physical needs. You have emotional and spiritual ones, too. Our holistic approach cares for you as a whole person — body, mind, and spirit. Partnering with The Wege Institue for Mind, Body & Spirit at Saint Mary's, we can include complementary approaches like massage, acupressure and music therapies that make your care complete. There just isn't a better place to meet all your needs.

Saint Mary's Labor & Delivery Department is proud to be the 2012 winner of the Grand Rapids Celebrated Service Award. Click here to read more.

For more information about Women's Health services available at Saint Mary's Health Care, click here.