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The Starting Place Birth and Wellness Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Birth center

Freestanding birth center Midwife-led Accredited Prenatal CarePostpartum CareNatural & Unmedicated BirthHome Birth ServicesDoula-Friendly supportive midwivesunmedicated birthchildbirth classesdoula-friendly

Contact

720 N 3rd St
Temple, TX 76501

(254) 654-9295

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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
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Accreditation & credentials

Accreditations and credentials mentioned on The Starting Place Birth and Wellness Center's website or in parent reviews:

Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM)Certified Professional Midwives (CPM)

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What parents say

I am an ER nurse and was nervous to birth in a traditional hospital due to the many stories of truama and the sterility of a hospital setting. The Starting Place was recommended to me and it was truly the experience I was looking for and healing for me.

★★★★★ — Melissa, 2025-08

As a pediatrician and emergency medicine physician, I had the privilege of working side by side with both Tara and Beth (the Starting Place’s midwives) for years in Haiti. I have directly witnessed the incredible quality of care they provide to all of their clients..

★★★★★ — Jennifer, 2022-03

After a far less than desirable hospital birth with my first, I knew I wanted a different standard of care with my second delivery. There are no words to convey my gratitude or how positive of an experience it was receiving care and delivering with Tara and KJ at the Starting Place.

★★★★★ — Natalie, 2022-10

The Starting Place and everyone that helped aid in my prenatal, birth, and postnatal care, was exceptional. It was a drastic difference than my previous birth at the hospital in the best way. From the start, they provided a holistic approach and took every worry I had with care, tenderness, and education.

★★★★★ — Maya, 2025-08

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Starting Place Birth and Wellness Center a freestanding birth center or a hospital unit?
The Starting Place Birth and Wellness 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 The Starting Place Birth and Wellness Center about theirs, and confirm with your provider that a birth-center birth fits your situation.
Does The Starting Place Birth and Wellness Center offer water birth?
Water birth isn't mentioned in the public information we have for The Starting Place Birth and Wellness Center. If a birthing tub matters to you, ask the facility directly — options change, and our data may not capture everything they offer.
Does The Starting Place Birth and Wellness Center 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 (254) 654-9295 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.