Bellingham Birth Center

03/04/2026

Our birth suites are getting some sweet updates ~ some fresh paint here and there, some new curtains, some new groovy mood lighting, etc etc.
We’re refreshing and reimagining our already cozy spaces to make them even more warm, welcoming, and calming for the families who walk through our doors.
Come see the updates for yourself at our next Open House. We’d love to show you around and share the thoughtful changes we’re making to the rooms that hold so many beautiful beginnings.

03/04/2026

Pregnancy can pull you in two natural directions: resting, listening to your body’s rhythm, and nesting, preparing yourself and everything around you for new life.
Both instincts come from a place of care, and neither needs to be discounted as unimportant. Each supports you in a different way, helping you prepare for birth and parenthood with intention, balance, and trust.

02/26/2026

The Birth & Family Fair is always a fun way to learn about the providers and resources in our corner of the state - way more fun than endlessly Googling!We are truly blessed to have so many choices in Whatcom County.

02/17/2026

Not surprising, but always validating to see what we do in print

02/06/2026

We are deeply honored to celebrate the birth of our 2000th baby here at Bellingham Birth Center ~ and we can see that you are too! Someone randomly dropped off flowers to congratulate us, there are pages and pages of conversations about it on social media ... we feel so loved and appreciated!!

It's true: on Wednesday the 28th, the sweetest baby boy named Henry arrived, weighing 9 pounds 14 ounces! Thank you, Jalene and Justin, for letting us share in this unforgettable milestone with you as you welcomed your first baby into the world.

For 22 years, we’ve had the honor of witnessing birth with deep reverence. We've fiercely protected a model of care that honors safety, dignity, and trust - each and every one of those 2000 times.

Thank you to every family who has walked through our doors and trusted us, letting us hold space for one of the most profound moments of your lives. We are honored beyond words.

See link in bio for a blog post about this milestone and a glance back at our beginning in 2004. And thank you to all of you who have been rooting for us all these years 🥰





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01/30/2026

We welcomed our 2000th baby on Wednesday at 11:16AM! Read more here:

The sweetest baby boy named Henry was born Wednesday 1/28/26 at 11:16AM and became Bellingham Birth Center’s 2,000th baby. He is Jalene and Justin’s first baby and he weighed in at 9 , and is 23” long! This is a big milestone for us all - most especially Henry - and we are taking

01/16/2026

These 2 lovely midwifery students are seeking housing!! Gina is working at Bellingham Birth Center and Jordyn is working at Mt Vernon Birth Center. Please message me if you have a 2 bedroom available. Thx!!

01/15/2026

JOIN US this evening for our monthly Open House! It's very casual - a time to meet some of the midwives, see the birth center, and ask any questions you might have. We also are happy to weigh babies, so if you're curious how much your little one weighs we can pop them on the scale for you.

01/14/2026

As one year ends and another begins, we find ourselves full of hope for the growing families who’ve trusted us!
Whether you’re welcoming your first baby, expanding your family, or dreaming of birth someday, we’re holding space for all that growth with you for 2026!

01/14/2026

“There aren’t enough words to describe how glad I am that I found Bellingham Birth Center and specifically Eloisa. I had my first birth in a hospital, and my second one here, and the experience here was a MILLION times better than I could have ever imagined. I felt truly safe and secure with Eloisa, much more than I ever felt at the hospital. She was extremely observant, caring, prompt, skilled and competent at everything she did. She was everything you want in a midwife and more- anyone would be in extremely good hands with her. We had a few small complications come up and she handled everything so well and remained so calm and reassuring. Also having the appointments in the same room as where you’ll give birth, as well as the way the rooms are designed too makes it the PERFECT place. Cannot recommend this place enough, the best experience I could have hoped for.”
Thank you Jewel for your thoughtful words we are so glad this space felt like the perfect place for your story!

01/14/2026

We are THRILLED to announce that Beth Arcese (a licensed midwife) and Anna Dowling (an obstetrician) have partnered to bring the best of both worlds into maternity care. Their clients don't have to choose between a midwife and a physician, between home, birth center or hospital. Clients of Birth Story Obstetrics have the unique ability to switch birth plans at any point during their pregnancies with Dr Anna attending births at the hospital and Beth attending births at Bellingham Birth Center and also offering home births. They provide deeply personal, evidence-based, trauma informed care with lengthy visits and heart felt connection. Theirs is truly a unique model of care, where they work in lock-step to offer seamless, continuous care across all birth settings.
Congratulations to you both for forging ahead into uncharted territory ~ we commend your courage and ingenuity!!
You can read more about Beth on the Midwives Page of our website, and more about Dr Anna and Beth's practice at BirthStoryObstetrics.com

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.