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Birth centers in Nashville, TN

Nashville has 11 birth facilities in this directory — 5 freestanding birth centers and 6 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.

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown

4.3 ★★★★☆ 2,490 reviews

2000 Church St, Nashville, TN

Open 24 hours

Hospital L&D Accredited Mentions insurance/Medicaid NICU On SiteHigh-Risk Pregnancy Care

TriStar Centennial Women's Hospital

4.2 ★★★★☆ 175 reviews

2221 Murphy Ave, Nashville, TN

Open 24 hours

Hospital L&D Midwife-led Accredited Mentions insurance/Medicaid NICU On SitePrenatal Care

Tender Beginnings Birth Services Nashville

5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

326 Bowwood Dr, Nashville, TN

Water birth Midwife-led Accredited Home Birth ServicesDoula-Friendlywater birth

Vanderbilt Birth Center

3.5 ★★★★☆ 51 reviews

3212 West End Ave Suite 100, Nashville, TN

Water birth Freestanding birth center Midwife-led Accredited Mentions insurance/Medicaid Prenatal CarePostpartum Carewater birth

Vanderbilt Midwives Melrose

3.4 ★★★☆☆ 46 reviews

2410 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN

Midwife-led Accredited Mentions insurance/Medicaid High-Risk Pregnancy Care

Mama Moon Birth Concierge

4.9 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

125 Stone Briar Ct, Nashville, TN

Water birth Midwife-led Childbirth ClassesDoula-Friendlylactation help

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown - OB - GYN Emergency

3.5 ★★★★☆ 20 reviews

2000 Church St 3rd Floor, Nashville, TN

Open 24 hours

Hospital L&D Midwife-led Mentions insurance/Medicaid NICU On SiteHigh-Risk Pregnancy Care

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown - Birthing Center

3.7 ★★★★☆ 15 reviews

2000 Church St, Nashville, TN

Hospital L&D Midwife-led Accredited Mentions insurance/Medicaid NICU On SiteLactation Supportcaring nurses

Ascension Saint Thomas Women's Hospital at Midtown

4.3 ★★★★☆ 3 reviews

2000 Church St, Nashville, TN

Open 24 hours

Hospital L&D Mentions insurance/Medicaid NICU On Site

Vanderbilt University Hospital Labor and Delivery Entrance

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

1215 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN

Hospital L&D Mentions insurance/Medicaid High-Risk Pregnancy Care

JeanetteLarsonBirthDoula

2521 Call Hill Rd, Nashville, TN

Freestanding birth center Doula-FriendlyPostpartum Care

Water birth options in Nashville

3 facilities in Nashville 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.

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Choosing where to give birth in Nashville

This directory lists 11 birth facilities serving Nashville: 5 freestanding birth centers and 6 hospital L&D units. 3 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 Nashville, TN?
This directory lists 11 birth facilities serving Nashville, Tennessee — 5 freestanding birth centers and 6 hospital L&D units. The most-reviewed is Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown (4.3★ from 2,490 Google reviews).
Can I have a water birth in Nashville?
3 facilities in Nashville 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.

Birth centers near Nashville