FREE PREGNANCY CHALLENGE: say bye-bye to harsh chemicals & toxins.
written by Jen Brady | updated January 19, 2023
Congrats on your pregnancy and considering a birth center!
They’re ideal if you’re seeking a natural childbirth experience, so let’s find a local birth center near you.
I went down a long road when deciding between a hospital and a birth center. During my first pregnancy, I switched care/providers three times. I’m here to help and hope this doesn’t happen to you (who has enough to think about).
Here are things to consider when choosing a birth center:
- Care
- Cost
- Accreditation
- Location
- Reviews
The best advice I can give: narrow down to a few and then plan a visit to tour and meet the midwives. The earlier the better.
In the end I went with a freestanding birth center. It was an AABC-established birth center and CABC-accredited. All the midwives were CNMs (certified nurse midwives). It was an incredible experience for me.
All information below is accurate at the time of writing. If you notice anything inaccurate or would like to be added, please contact me.
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Let’s dig into your options for freestanding birth centers in Phoenix (and surrounding areas).
1. Babymoon Inn Birth Center
Babymoon Inn Birth Center is a birth sanctuary with personalized midwifery care. They also have a location in Tucson.
Care: Includes prenatal care, labor and delivery, waterbirth option, and postpartum care.
Cost: Most insurance accepted; call for more info.
Accreditation:
✅ AABC established birth center
✅ CABC accredited
Location: 215 E Lexington Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Reviews: Mostly 5 stars: Babymoon Inn Birth Center Google reviews
Phone: 602-314-7755
Website: babymooninn.com
2. Blossom Birth Center
Blossom Birth Center takes an integrative and holistic approach to natural birth.
Care: Includes prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum care.
Cost: Most insurance plans accepted. Detailed info. can be requested on the site or call.
Accreditation:
✅ AABC established birth center
✅ CABC accredited
Location: 2928 N. 18th Pl., Phoenix, AZ 85016
Reviews: Mixed: Blossom Birth Center Google reviews
Phone: 602-256-7766
Website: blossombirthcenter.com
3. Willow AZ Birth Center
Willow Midwife Centers for Birth provide boutique midwifery services to expectant mothers. They have locations in Phoenix and Mesa.
Care: Includes preconception and fertility counseling, prenatal care, labor and delivery, waterbirth option, and postpartum care.
Cost: Accepts most commercial insurance, health sharing plans and offers a discount for self-pay. Call for more info.
Accreditation:
✅ AABC established birth center
✅ CABC accredited
Phoenix Location: 51 E Monterey Way, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Mesa Location: 2045 S Vineyard, Suite 136, Mesa, AZ 85210
Reviews: Mixed: Willow Birth Center Google reviews
Phone: 480-565-2165
Website: willowbirthcenteraz.com
4. The Birth Nest at Catlin Court
The Birth Nest at Catlin Court allows you to experience an autonomous birth with knowledgable and passionate midwives.
Care: Includes prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum and newborn care.
Cost: Accepts all insurance with out-of-network benefits, and some with in-network. Fill out the Verfication of Benefits Form on their site for more info.
Accreditation:
❌ Not an AABC established birth center
❌ Not CABC accredited
Location: 5622 W. Palmaire Ave Glendale, AZ 85301
Reviews: Most are amazing: Catlin Court Birth Center Google reviews
Phone: 623-748-7655
Website: azbirthnest.com
5. Gilbert Family Birth Center
Gilbert Family Birth Center is midwifery care in a modern setting.
Care: Includes preconception care, midwifery care, free movement style labors and postpartum care.
Cost: In-network for many insurance carriers; call for more info.
Accreditation:
✅ AABC established birth center
❌ Not CABC accredited
Location: 875 N. Greenfield Rd Ste. 101, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Reviews: Not many, but most are great: Gilbert Family Birth Center Google reviews
Phone: 480-664-7463
Website: gilbertfamilybirthcenter.com
6. Tempe Birth Center
Tempe Birth Center states it’s “a beautiful place to give birth, supported by a holistic, evidence, and wisdom-based midwifery practice.”
Care: Includes prenatal care, labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
Cost: Call for more info.
Accreditation:
❌ Not an AABC established birth center
❌ Not CABC accredited
Location: 918 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Reviews: Tempe Birth Center Google reviews
Phone: 480-647-2099
Website: tempebirthcenter.com
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Hope this list helps and best wishes on your journey! Peace love & baby kicks.
About the Author
Jen Brady — Chief Green Mama
Mom of two. Wife of one. Holistic nutritional consultant. Amateur biohacker. Guide of the Green Yourself Pregnancy Challenge. Author of the Green Your Baby Registry Guide.
I'm wild about pregnancy and babies (in a sane way) and I need to steer you away from harsh chemicals and hormone disruptors. Stick with me to keep it lean and green.