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Customize your birth experience.

Birthing Center Services & Treatments

Are you starting or expanding your family? Whether you're a first-time or repeat mom, you can customize your birth experience. Because no two moms or pregnancies are the same, Mayo Clinic Health System offers choices from the type of healthcare provider you choose to pain relief options.

Find out more about our birthing center services:

Conditions and consultations

The healthcare team coordinates care from the prenatal care office to the delivery room.

The birthing center team offers:

Breastfeeding consultations
Childbirth education classes
Labor and delivery support

Diagnosis and treatments

Our experts collaborate to ensure you and your baby receive whole-body care. They care for low- and high-risk pregnancies and offer:

Infant circumcisions.
Medication-free pain management options, including relaxing, walking, listening to music, breathing in a pattern, showering or using a whirlpool tub.
Newborn screenings.
Newborn weight and bilirubin checks.
Pain management medications, including epidural, intrathecal narcotic, IV narcotic and nitrous oxide (laughing gas).
Teleneonatology video technology allows local providers to partner with neonatologists at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. These pediatric specialists share their expertise to assist with ill newborns and premature births.
TeleOB video technology allows local providers to connect with Obstetrics specialists at Mayo Clinic in Rochester to consult on complicated issues related to labor and mom’s health.
Special care nursery for babies requiring observation and treatments above routine nursery care but less than intensive care. This includes an infant monitoring system so parents can virtually connect with their baby using a camera system.
Virtual prenatal care, a program for women with low-risk pregnancies looking for a more active role in their prenatal care and the convenience of fewer clinic visits.

Birthing center specialists

The team of physicians, midwives, nurse practitioners, nurses and lactation consultants strive to provide the birth experience that aligns with your desires and medical needs.

Additional care may be provided by:

Referrals

Referrals are not required. Call the appointment number of your preferred birthing center location to learn more. Call the appointment number of the prenatal care location near you to establish prenatal care with a primary healthcare provider.

FAQ

What should I bring when I go into labor?

Consider bringing these items with you:

For mom:

Toiletries, including lip balm, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, cosmetics, deodorant, hair dryer, hair care items, shampoo and conditioner.
Glasses and case, contact solution and case, if needed.
Activities to pass the time, such as a book or deck of cards, in case labor is slow.
Things you find relaxing, such as music, pleasant smells like essential oils and a visual.
Personal pillows.
Two supportive bras (nursing bras, if you're nursing).
Nightgown (or wear hospital gowns) with a front opening if you're nursing.
Set of clothes to wear home, such as sweatpants or a mid-pregnancy maternity outfit.
Nonskid slippers or socks and a robe.
Electronic devices, including cellphones and chargers.
Insurance information.

For support person:

Toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash.
Gum or breath mints.
Deodorant.
Changes of clothes.
Watch with a second hand for timing contractions.
Swimsuit, if desired, for water-related pain management.
Snacks.
Activities to pass the time: book or magazine (in case mom sleeps and the support person can't).

For baby:

Baby book.
One sleeper or outfit for the trip home, and hat and cold weather gear, if needed. The hospital does not provide clothing or blankets for children going home.
Receiving or warm blanket, if needed.
Car seat (required by law).

What are my payment options, and do you offer financial assistance?

Visit the billing page of your preferred location for information on insurance, billing and payments. We serve patients in difficult financial circumstances and offer financial assistance to those with an established need to receive medically necessary services. Learn more about financial assistance options.