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River City Home Birth
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Midwife
Water birth at River City Home Birth
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Hours
| Monday | 10 AM – 2 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 2 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 2 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 2 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 2 PM |
| Saturday | — |
| Sunday | — |
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What parents say
Charis has been with me for two of my four births (2017 and 2025) She’s amazing. If I am blessed with more babies, I would birth with her again in a heart beat. She is kind, soft spoken, relatable and very down to earth. She’s is so so good at listening to you as a patient and also listening to your motherly intuition.
Charis was my midwife through my first pregnancy and as a first time mom I was SO incredibly blessed to have a midwife I felt completely comfortable with during every single appointment.
I had the pleasure of having Charis as my midwife in 2024. As a first time Mom, I had so many unknowns going into my home birth. There was so much that could not be controlled but Charis empowered me to make the decisions on all that was. During my birth she was supportive, informative, kind and thoughtful.
Charis was a wonderful midwife to have prenatal appointments with and attend my daughter’s birth. She was incredibly respectful of my body and birth space and offered informed consent for my choices. I didn’t feel rushed or pressure (both at appointments and my birth), just confident presence.
Frequently asked questions
- Is River City Home Birth a freestanding birth center or a hospital unit?
- Their public listing categorizes them as midwife, not a hospital maternity unit. Ask them directly where births take place and how they coordinate with hospitals, and confirm the details with your provider.
- Does River City Home Birth 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 River City Home Birth accept insurance or Medicaid?
- We couldn't confirm insurance details from public information. Ask the facility which plans they accept, and check with your insurer about coverage for the type of birth care you're planning.
- How do I get in touch or see the facility?
- Call +1 616-320-2365 or use the website link 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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