Birth centers in Aurora, CO
Aurora has 9 birth facilities in this directory — 4 freestanding birth centers and 5 hospital L&D units, including 2 that mention water birth. Listings are ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count — and refreshed from public map data. Confirm capabilities and availability directly with each facility and your provider.
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
3.1 ★★★☆☆ 1,630 reviews
UCHealth Center for Midwifery – Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion
3.5 ★★★★☆ 36 reviews
UCHealth Labor and Delivery Unit - University of Colorado Hospital
4.1 ★★★★☆ 27 reviews
UCHealth Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic - Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion
4.6 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
Children’s Hospital Colorado Fetal Care Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
Colorado Institute of Maternal & Fetal Health
The Birth Squad by CO PMHP
Water birth options in Aurora
2 facilities in Aurora mention water birth or birthing tubs. Tub access usually requires a low-risk pregnancy and can depend on availability the day you deliver — confirm directly with the facility and your provider.
- UCHealth Center for Midwifery – Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion — 1635 Aurora Court Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 3rd floor
- UCHealth Labor and Delivery Unit - University of Colorado Hospital — 12605 E. 16th Avenue Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, 4th floor
Choosing where to give birth in Aurora
This directory lists 9 birth facilities serving Aurora: 4 freestanding birth centers and 5 hospital L&D units. 2 are midwife-led service-area practices that serve Aurora and surrounding areas rather than one street address. 2 mention water birth, 3 carry formal accreditation (CABC is the gold standard for freestanding centers), so use the badges to shortlist by what matters most for your birth.
Most facilities offer tours — visit two or three before you decide, and ask about who attends births, transfer arrangements, and whether your insurance is accepted. This directory helps you compare options; it doesn't give medical advice. Your pregnancy, your history, and your provider's guidance should drive the final call.
Frequently asked questions
- How many birth centers are in Aurora, CO?
- This directory lists 9 birth facilities serving Aurora, Colorado — 4 freestanding birth centers and 5 hospital L&D units. The most-reviewed is UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (3.1★ from 1,630 Google reviews). 2 of them are midwife-led service-area practices that serve Aurora and surrounding areas rather than one street address.
- Can I have a water birth in Aurora?
- 2 facilities in Aurora mention water birth or birthing tubs in their listings, websites, or reviews. Tub availability often depends on a low-risk pregnancy and on the day itself, so confirm directly with the facility and your provider.
- Should I choose a freestanding birth center or a hospital?
- That depends on your pregnancy and your preferences — it's a decision to make with your provider. Freestanding birth centers are homelike, typically midwife-led facilities that serve low-risk pregnancies and maintain hospital-transfer plans; hospital labor & delivery units handle all risk levels, with epidurals, surgical backup, and often a NICU on site. Tour both kinds if you can, and confirm capabilities, insurance, and availability directly with each facility.