The best birth centers in Iowa
Ranked by real parents — rating weighted by review volume across 2,643 Google reviews in Iowa. Only facilities with 10+ reviews qualify. These rankings reflect family experience, not medical quality measures — confirm capabilities, insurance, and availability directly with any facility and your provider. Updated 2026.
#1 UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital - Cedar Rapids
3.6 ★★★★☆ 367 reviews · Cedar Rapids, IA
“I had a very positive experience at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. The doctors, nurses, and entire medical staff were incredibly professional, compassionate, and attentive th…” — Suresh
#2 Broadlawns Medical Center
3 ★★★☆☆ 472 reviews · Des Moines, IA
#3 UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
3.1 ★★★☆☆ 317 reviews · Des Moines, IA
“UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center provides exceptional care and professionalism. The doctors, nurses, and staff are compassionate, attentive, and truly dedicated to…” — Cindy
#4 St Luke's Birth Care Center
4.3 ★★★★☆ 59 reviews · Cedar Rapids, IA
“I delivered my baby two weeks ago. The team that helped with my delivery was phenomenal! I have a history of hemorrhaging after birth, and this baby was predicted to be large. Neit…” — Stephanie
#5 UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
3.4 ★★★☆☆ 163 reviews · Waterloo, IA
#6 Des Moines Midwife Collective
4.8 ★★★★★ 35 reviews · Des Moines, IA
“I had a great experience with Caitlin and Emily! I switched to their care when I was around 20 weeks pregnant and it was the best decision we could have made! They were both great …” — Lauren
#7 McFarland Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 reviews · Marshalltown, IA
#8 Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
3.1 ★★★☆☆ 195 reviews · Council Bluffs, IA
“I have never been more comfortable than I have with the Jennie Ed ER. I’m so grateful to have the crew I just had. They were so patient, caring and comforting. I have serious anxie…” — Jennifer
#9 Midwife Services of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
4 ★★★★☆ 54 reviews · Des Moines, IA
“Edit: switching this to five stars because they were very kind and reached out to me to address this issue. Hoping that it’s not a normal thing and looking forward to using this cl…” — Macy
