Birth centers in Frederick, MD
Frederick has 9 birth facilities in this directory — 8 freestanding birth centers and 1 hospital L&D unit, 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.
Theresa D. Poepperling, MSN, CNM
4.9 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Three Rivers Midwifery Service, LLC
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Aglow Midwifery
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
Amy Olsson, MSN, CNM
5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
Chelsea Bullock, CNM
5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
Sherene Lynnell Broome, MSN, CNM
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
Shifrah's Sisters Holistic Birth Services
4.4 ★★★★☆ 13 reviews
The Well Rounded Belly
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
Frederick Health - Birth Place at Frederick Health Hospital
Water birth options in Frederick
2 facilities in Frederick 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.
- Three Rivers Midwifery Service, LLC — 1611 Rosemont Ave
- Shifrah's Sisters Holistic Birth Services — serves Frederick and surrounding areas
Choosing where to give birth in Frederick
This directory lists 9 birth facilities serving Frederick: 8 freestanding birth centers and 1 hospital L&D unit. 3 are midwife-led service-area practices that serve Frederick and surrounding areas rather than one street address. 2 mention water birth, 6 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 Frederick, MD?
- This directory lists 9 birth facilities serving Frederick, Maryland — 8 freestanding birth centers and 1 hospital L&D unit. The most-reviewed is Theresa D. Poepperling, MSN, CNM (4.9★ from 52 Google reviews). 3 of them are midwife-led service-area practices that serve Frederick and surrounding areas rather than one street address.
- Can I have a water birth in Frederick?
- 2 facilities in Frederick 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.