Minnesota Birth Center

02/05/2026

Join us virtually for a two part breastfeeding course held by the Minnesota Birth Center! This course has been specifically designed for out-of-hospital birthing families, to give you all the breastfeeding information, support, and confidence you need to get your breastfeeding journey off to a good start when going home soon after your birth.
Part 1 March 5th (6:00-8:00pm)
Part 2 March 8th (6:00-8:00pm)
Sign up here: https://mbcbreastfeedingclass.eventbrite.com
Hope to see you there!

Taught by one of MBC's in-house lactation specialist, this two-day, online course covers all breastfeeding basics and more.

02/01/2026

We are thrilled to share that we've been nominated as one of Minnesota's Best Places to Have a Baby!

www.votemnbest.com/MinnesotaBirthCenter

If you appreciate the care you received at MBC, please by clicking the link and casting your vote today! You can vote daily until February 25th.

01/28/2026

01/21/2026

Minnesota Birth Center is hiring!

If you are interested in applying for our Clinic Nurse/Birth Assistant role, please email Cate Van Halsema your cover letter and resume at cvanhalsema@theminnesotabirthcenter.com

The Minnesota Birth Center team consists of midwives, nurses and administrative staff, all of whom believe in providing empowering midwifery care. It is our conviction that our employees are what have made this organization exceptional since our doors first opened over 12 years ago. Here you will find colleagues who are passionate advocates for their clients, communities, and one another. As providers of maternity care, we are committed to justice, equity, and beauty that is a reflection of our diverse community.

01/20/2026

There is still time to register for our breastfeeding class that is happening THIS WEEK!

It is two sessions, one on January 22nd at 6pm and the second on January 25th at 6pm.

Register HERE: minnesotabirthcenter.eventbrite.com

Photo credit to Gulya Tagirova

01/16/2026

🎉 New Year’s plot twist! 🎉

At a New Year’s Eve party, these parents jokingly told their family that her water had broken… Everyone laughed and the party went on.
Two hours later….surprise! It actually did! 💥

Sweet baby Myles made his grand entrance in the wee hours of January 2nd, clearly in on the joke the whole time! 💙

Welcome to the world, little one. You already know how to make an entrance! ✨

01/14/2026

The birth stool is an accessible, comfortable and productive tool used in birth. It is a U-shaped seat that is low to the ground. Its U-shape (similar to a toilet seat) creates an opening for the midwife to assist the birthing person with pushing, handing baby to the birthing person, and delivery of the placenta.

In this photo, you can see that the birthing person is using a birth sling, birth stool, and yoga block to create comfortable positioning for delivering the baby. There is also a light and mirror so you can watch baby make their way into the world!

Everyone has their own customization for what birthing looks like. Freedom to move, freedom to push.

Did you use a birth stool at your birth?

01/08/2026

01/02/2026

Happy January & happy Face of the Fam Friday! ✨

Meet Ann!

1) What is your role?
Director of Midwifery

2) What is something fun or interesting about you?
I love to crochet and have made a baby hat for every baby whose birth I’ve attended since midwifery school!

3) What is your favorite tool for labor/birth support?
The birthing tub — it’s affectionately known as the “midwife’s epidural” because it helps reduce pain, increase mobility, and decrease interventions

12/31/2025

We are so excited going into 2026! Thank you for making 2025 such a great year at MBC. We can't do it without you! 🎉

12/29/2025

*deep breath* Take a moment of solitude with us ☮

12/24/2025

Taking guesses on how many babies will come on Christmas and New Years Day!

PC: Meredith Westin