Minnesota Birth Center

04/21/2026

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: May 28th (6:00-8:00pm)
Part 2: May 31st (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.

04/19/2026

Come join us for Well Fed, our drop in feeding group! We meet every Monday 10:30am-12pm at our St. Paul location - 624 Smith Ave S. Come for the community, warm bread, and lactation support. We have a scale available and a lactation provider present. Bring a friend! This group is welcome to anyone, whether you are an MBC patient or not. We hope to see you and your family soon!

04/16/2026

At the Minnesota Birth Center, waterbirth isn’t rare — it’s the norm. 🤍

We offer family-centered, supportive care so you can birth the way you want to. Surrounded by your people, held by a confident and experienced team, and free to follow your own rhythm.

And after baby arrives, we protect that sacred postpartum time. Skin-to-skin, connection, and quiet moments together — just as it should be.

Birth can be beautiful.💛

04/14/2026

💜 April 11-17th is Black Maternal Health Week 💜

While maternal mortality rates in the United States have improved overall, Black mothers are still at much higher risk for complications and death during pregnancy and childbirth—more than three times higher than non-Hispanic White mothers. This also affects communities of the global majority.

Even with more awareness and effort, these gaps have not improved enough. This shows how important it is to provide fair, respectful, and personalized care for every person.

At MBC, we are committed to caring for each family based on their unique needs. We recognize the importance of Black Maternal Health for everyone in our Twin Cities community, especially this week.

We see you.
We hear you.
We are your partners in care.

And we remain committed to advancing equity in maternal health—every day.

04/11/2026

💛 Happy National Siblings Day! 💛

Welcoming a new baby is a big moment for parents — and a whole new adventure for siblings too!

At MBC, we know that siblings are an essential part of the birth journey. From including them in prenatal visits to preparing families for that first special meeting, we’re here to nurture the early bonds that last a lifetime. ✨

04/09/2026

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: April 16th (6:00-8:00pm)
Part 2: April 19th (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.

04/03/2026

Calm, cozy, and cared for 💜

This sweet babe was relaxed and content through her hearing screen—one of several simple, routine checks that support a safe and healthy start.

03/21/2026

💙💛 Today is World Down Syndrome Day 💛💙

We join families in the Down syndrome community, recognizing their strength, joy, and the beauty of diversity.

Let’s continue to build a world that embraces inclusion, compassion, and support for every child—right from the very beginning.

03/18/2026

We are so grateful for our repeat clients! 💜

Wendy has trusted MBC through all four of her pregnancies. It means the world to us to be part of her journey time and time again. Today she came in for a postpartum visit and was absolutely glowing!

Congratulations to Wendy and her family on welcoming baby John—we are so happy for you all! ✨

03/05/2026

✨Thank you to all the International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) who maintain the gold standard of care for breastfeeding mothers and families.

At MBC we currently have 4 IBCLCs: Aszani, Shelby, Tara and Kim! Today, we celebrate you and your contributions to improving world health! 👏