Birth centers in St Paul, MN
St Paul has 7 birth facilities in this directory — 5 freestanding birth centers and 2 hospital L&D units, including 3 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.
The Mother Baby Center at United and Children's Minnesota
4.1 ★★★★☆ 77 reviews
North Star Midwifery
5 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Regions Hospital Family Birth Center
3.8 ★★★★☆ 66 reviews
Minnesota Birth Center
4.1 ★★★★☆ 51 reviews
The Birthplace at M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital
4.3 ★★★★☆ 21 reviews
Center For Laotian-American
Water birth options in St Paul
3 facilities in St Paul 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.
- North Star Midwifery — 1854 Grand Ave #200
- Regions Hospital Family Birth Center — Southeast Section, 640 Jackson St
- The Birthplace at M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital — 1575 Beam Ave
Choosing where to give birth in St Paul
This directory lists 7 birth facilities serving St Paul: 5 freestanding birth centers and 2 hospital L&D units. 3 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 St Paul, MN?
- This directory lists 7 birth facilities serving St Paul, Minnesota — 5 freestanding birth centers and 2 hospital L&D units. The most-reviewed is The Mother Baby Center at United and Children's Minnesota (4.1★ from 77 Google reviews).
- Can I have a water birth in St Paul?
- 3 facilities in St Paul 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.