Birth centers in Bend, OR
Bend has 5 birth facilities in this directory — 4 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.
Shalom Midwifery
4.6 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
St. Charles Family Birth Center - Bend
3.3 ★★★☆☆ 36 reviews
Bend Birth Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
mandala midwifery LLC
4.4 ★★★★☆ 5 reviews
Deschutes Midwifery
Water birth options in Bend
2 facilities in Bend 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.
- Bend Birth Center — 61533 Parrell Rd
- mandala midwifery LLC — 1860 NE 4th St Ste 300
Choosing where to give birth in Bend
This directory lists 5 birth facilities serving Bend: 4 freestanding birth centers and 1 hospital L&D unit. 2 mention water birth, 1 carries 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 Bend, OR?
- This directory lists 5 birth facilities serving Bend, Oregon — 4 freestanding birth centers and 1 hospital L&D unit. The most-reviewed is Shalom Midwifery (4.6★ from 42 Google reviews).
- Can I have a water birth in Bend?
- 2 facilities in Bend 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.