Bellingham Birth Center

Bellingham Birth Center Bellingham Birth Center provides a laboring woman with a calm, beautiful setting in which to experience the unique rhythm of her labor.

With over 1985 births and 21 years under our roof, Bellingham Birth Center is Bellingham's most trusted option for families seeking personal, gentle birth experiences in a serene and home-like setting 🏡💕 Apple Health and virtully all insurances welcome! Clients choose from 1 of 3 birth suites and 1 of 6 different midwifery practices who attend births at the center.

When you’re cared for by the same midwife through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, measurable birth outcomes actually i...
12/22/2025

When you’re cared for by the same midwife through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, measurable birth outcomes actually improve! This means fewer interventions, healthier babies, happier parents, and stronger starts. The evidence is real.
If you’re looking for care that honors your body, your choices, and your story, we’d love to talk with you. Tell us what you’re picturing, what you’re worried about, what you’re wondering, and let’s explore what your birth could truly feel like.

Just found out you’re pregnant? Or maybe you’re a little further along and starting to wonder if there’s another way, so...
12/19/2025

Just found out you’re pregnant? Or maybe you’re a little further along and starting to wonder if there’s another way, something more personal, more connected? Whether you’re 5 weeks or 35 weeks, the first step is simple: reach out.
You don’t need to have it all figured out to start the conversation. We’re here to listen, answer your questions, and help you explore what care could feel like when it’s centered on you.
Email us or call us. Let’s talk about what’s possible.
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Growing a whole new person inside you, whether long awaited or unexpected, can feel overwhelming and awe inspiring all a...
12/19/2025

Growing a whole new person inside you, whether long awaited or unexpected, can feel overwhelming and awe inspiring all at once.
Pregnancy invites so many shifts. It brings sacrifice, new routines, and a deeper tenderness. We begin to care for our bodies in new ways, not just for ourselves but for the little life growing within.
And somewhere in all of it, we start to become someone new too. Someone softer, stronger, and deeply rooted in purpose.
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The midwife’s catch is gentle, unrushed, and confident, guided by deep trust in the birthing body and a quiet reverence ...
12/09/2025

The midwife’s catch is gentle, unrushed, and confident, guided by deep trust in the birthing body and a quiet reverence for the moment.
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At Bellingham Birth Center, we know how important it is to feel truly seen, known and supported in your care. That’s why...
12/09/2025

At Bellingham Birth Center, we know how important it is to feel truly seen, known and supported in your care. That’s why we work with six independent midwifery practices that are each either a solo midwife or a partnership of two midwives. You have the luxury of choosing the practice that feels like the best fit for you.
Whether you interview one practice or a few, you’ll find that each midwife brings something unique. But they all share the same values: personal, respectful, expert care.
Once you choose a practice, that midwife walks with you through it all, pregnancy, labor, postpartum. No need to retell your story at every visit. You’ll know her, and she’ll know you. And that kind of care changes everything.

Labor is not always linear or a predictable countdown of hours or dilation.Sometimes it builds slowly.Sometimes it comes...
11/22/2025

Labor is not always linear or a predictable countdown of hours or dilation.
Sometimes it builds slowly.
Sometimes it comes fast and fierce.
Sometimes it pauses, stretches, or even backs off for a while, before roaring back with intensity.
You might go from contractions every 3 minutes… to 10 minutes apart… to nothing… and then suddenly, they’re a minute apart and baby is close.
These are all variations of normal. This is labor doing what it needs to do. It unfolds in its own rhythm, guided by your body and your baby.
Licensed Midwives know the difference between a labor that is functioning well (even if it’s not following a typical pattern) and a labor that isn’t working any more and isn’t likely to progress. We jump in when we need to and keep things heading in the right direction, whether that means trying a different position, or driving to the hospital where they can try the methods they can offer.
But there are lots of ways to have a baby. You’re not doing it wrong just because it doesn’t feel like a straight line.
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That’s the message so many new parents receive, sometimes explicitly and sometimes in the silence between discharge and ...
11/21/2025

That’s the message so many new parents receive, sometimes explicitly and sometimes in the silence between discharge and a six-week follow-up.
But around the world, cultures have long honored the fourth trimester with deep support, generous rest, and extended leave for both parents. From la cuarentena in Mexico to kraamzorg in the Netherlands, families are surrounded by care, not left to navigate it all alone.
Here in the U.S., that level of support may not be standard … but we believe you deserve more than standard.
Midwifery care is quietly ahead of the curve. With home visits, emotional check-ins, newborn care, and a relationship that doesn’t end when the baby arrives, you’ll be seen, heard, and held through it all.
Because postpartum matters. And you don’t have to do it alone.

We’d love to see you tonight at our November Open House! Whether you're expecting, exploring your options, or just curio...
11/20/2025

We’d love to see you tonight at our November Open House!
Whether you're expecting, exploring your options, or just curious about birth center care, you're warmly invited to stop by, meet the midwives, and see the space where nearly 2,000 babies have been born.
Come say hi at Bellingham Birth Center 4–6 PM tonight. We’re excited to meet you.

“I’ve had 2 of my 3 babies at the birth center and it was a wonderful experience. The midwives are professional, capable...
11/16/2025

“I’ve had 2 of my 3 babies at the birth center and it was a wonderful experience. The midwives are professional, capable, and nurturing. Everything I wanted when I gave birth. My first baby was born in the hospital and while it was still a good experience, the birth center far exceeded the hospital in my opinion. The level of care is far more in depth and intentional than most medical facilities that I have experienced. I hope to have any future babies that I might be blessed with at the birth center.”
Thank you Abbie for your thoughtful words and we of course would love to celebrate any future births with you too!

The face of pure pride and belief in yourself.Giving birth will feel like your greatest accomplishment, bigger than a ma...
11/11/2025

The face of pure pride and belief in yourself.
Giving birth will feel like your greatest accomplishment, bigger than a marathon, deeper than words, more transformative than you imagined.
Because it’s not just about bringing a baby into the world. It’s about meeting yourself in a new way. It’s strength, surrender, intuition, and love, all at once.
We are in awe that we get to see this look every day!
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At Bellingham Birth Center, we believe something powerful happens when you’re cared for by the same one or two people th...
11/10/2025

At Bellingham Birth Center, we believe something powerful happens when you’re cared for by the same one or two people throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.
It’s called continuity of care, and it’s not just a nice idea, it’s a key element of safer, more satisfying birth experiences. This approach is at the heart of how we support families and we’ve seen again and again how it transforms birth into something deeply personal and empowering.
You can read more about why this model matters so much to us over on our blog.

We had so much fun at our October Open House, we’re doing it again! Come join us this month on Thursday, November 20th f...
11/09/2025

We had so much fun at our October Open House, we’re doing it again!
Come join us this month on Thursday, November 20th from 4–6PM for another cozy evening of connection at Bellingham Birth Center.
Whether you’re newly pregnant, considering switching to midwifery care, or simply curious about what birth center birth looks like, we’d love to meet you. This isn’t a formal tour (though we’re happy to show you around!) it’s a chance to ask questions, feel the space, and connect with our community.
We truly believe birth care should feel personal, welcoming, and open. This is one small way we’re making that vision real. So come in and say hi!

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