Midwife Births
A midwife birth involves a certified nurse-midwife who is a registered nurse with advanced training in midwifery. A midwife can provide care throughout pregnancy, childbirth and after childbirth.
WHAT IS A MIDWIFE?
Certified nurse-midwives provide pregnancy and childbirth care that combines conventional and complementary care recommendations, including options like water birth, vaginal birth after Cesarean, and support for use or non-use of pain medication in labor. Midwifery is centered on wellness, nutrition and healthy lifestyles all while supporting a woman's emotional and physical wellbeing. Learn more about midwifery.
MIDWIFE BIRTHS ARE AVAILABLE AT:
Minneapolis
902 East 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-775-5500
St. Paul
345 Smith Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-241-6290
Coon Rapids
4020 Coon Rapids Blvd
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
763-236-2229
Create a Birth Plan
A birth plan will guide you in detailing your preferences for labor and delivery so that you can discuss them with your partner and health care provider. Create a birth plan.