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Austin Area Birthing Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Birth center · Midwife

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Water birth at Austin Area Birthing Center

Austin Area Birthing Center's own website mentions water birth or birthing tubs. Tub availability can change and depends on your situation, so confirm directly with the facility and your provider. See water birth options in Austin to compare.

Contact

2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 503
Austin, TX 78745

+1 512-243-8066

Mentions insurance/Medicaid — verify your specific coverage directly with the facility and your insurer.

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Hours

Monday 9 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM – 5 PM
Thursday 9 AM – 5 PM
Friday 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday
Sunday

Accreditation & credentials

Accreditations and credentials mentioned on Austin Area Birthing Center's website or in parent reviews — CABC accreditation is the gold standard for freestanding birth centers:

CABC-Accredited (Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers)AABC Member (American Association of Birth Centers)Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM)Certified Professional Midwives (CPM)

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What parents say

My husband and I had an amazing experience with the Austin Area Birthing Center. They did an amazing job educating us as first time parents through the entire pregnancy process.

★★★★★ — Thalia, 2015-09

I have had two births with Austin Area birthing Center North. One was in 2019, the other in 2025. I was so thankful that they accept VA insurance, because I know how hard working with Tricare West can be. With both babies, I received attentive care from the start.

★★★★★ — Heidi, 2025-09

I recommend the birthing center experience for new moms that want to deliver without medication or interventions, and want to recover in their own home since you can be discharged 4 hours after birth. I had a healthy and uncomplicated pregnancy and birth.

★★★★☆ — Tina, 2025-09

If you care at all about compassionate, empathetic care then AABC is the perfect place! I had my first daughter there in 2020 and had all my prenatal and postpartum care with my second just this year, but ended up birthing at the hospital. Coming from an OB to midwifery is such a huge difference.

★★★★★ — Mindy, 2023-09

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Frequently asked questions

Is Austin Area Birthing Center a freestanding birth center or a hospital unit?
Austin Area Birthing Center is a freestanding birth center — a facility separate from a hospital. Freestanding birth centers typically serve low-risk pregnancies and have a hospital-transfer plan in place; ask Austin Area Birthing Center about theirs, and confirm with your provider that a birth-center birth fits your situation.
Does Austin Area Birthing Center offer water birth?
Their own website mentions water birth or birthing tubs. Tub availability can change and eligibility depends on your situation, so confirm directly with the facility and your provider.
Does Austin Area Birthing Center accept insurance or Medicaid?
Their public listing or website mentions insurance or Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan and by service, so verify your specific plan directly with the facility and your insurer before you commit.
How do I get in touch or see the facility?
Call +1 512-243-8066 or use the website link above, or schedule a tour directly with the button above. Most birth centers and hospital maternity units offer tours — it's the best way to get your questions answered before you decide.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and parent reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Is this your facility? Claim your listing — it's free.