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Birth centers in Fargo, ND

Fargo has 4 birth facilities in this directory — 3 freestanding birth centers and 1 hospital L&D unit. 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.

Sanford Family Birth Center

3.4 ★★★☆☆ 18 reviews

5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND

Open 24 hours

Freestanding birth center Mentions insurance/Medicaid Lactation SupportHigh-Risk Pregnancy Care

Amanda Swanson, APRN, CNM

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

3000 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND

Freestanding birth center Midwife-led Accredited Mentions insurance/Medicaid NICU On SiteLactation Support

Birthing Center - Essentia Health-Fargo

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

3000 32nd Ave S Sixth Floor, Fargo, ND

Open 24 hours

Freestanding birth center Midwife-led Accredited NICU On SiteLactation Support

Essentia Health-Fargo Midwifery

3000 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND

Hospital L&D Midwife-led Accredited NICU On SiteLactation Support

Choosing where to give birth in Fargo

This directory lists 4 birth facilities serving Fargo: 3 freestanding birth centers and 1 hospital L&D unit. 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 Fargo, ND?
This directory lists 4 birth facilities serving Fargo, North Dakota — 3 freestanding birth centers and 1 hospital L&D unit. The most-reviewed is Sanford Family Birth Center (3.4★ from 18 Google reviews).
Can I have a water birth in Fargo?
None of the 4 birth facilities listed in Fargo currently mention water birth. Browse the national water birth directory for the nearest options, and confirm availability directly with any facility you're considering.
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.

Birth centers near Fargo