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 1950 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.

We’re so excited to share that the new Bellingham Birth Center website is officially up and running!It’s now easier than...
09/26/2025

We’re so excited to share that the new Bellingham Birth Center website is officially up and running!
It’s now easier than ever to explore our space, learn about the 5 independent midwifery practices who deliver here, and find the answers you’re looking for!
We would love for you to go take a look! The more our community searches, visits, and shares our site, the easier it becomes for local families to discover us. Your clicks, shares, and support truly help us reach the people who need to know about this kind of birth care.
So go take a look, explore the new space, and let us know what you think! At bellinghambirthcenter.com
Thank you for your beautiful work!

We take insurance!!One of the biggest misconceptions we hear is that birth centers don’t accept insurance. But we’ve bee...
09/23/2025

We take insurance!!
One of the biggest misconceptions we hear is that birth centers don’t accept insurance. But we’ve been contracted with all the major providers, (Apple Health plans, Premera, Regence, United, Medi-Share, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser, and others) for years, and we frequently work with Samaritan Ministries and Christian Health Ministries!
If you’re unsure what’s covered, our amazing medical biller can help you check your benefits ~ just check out: islandbillingseattle.com

We’re so glad you’re here.To the families who have birthed with us, walked through our doors, sent kind messages, or sim...
09/15/2025

We’re so glad you’re here.
To the families who have birthed with us, walked through our doors, sent kind messages, or simply followed along on our journey for the last 21 years, Thank You.
Bellingham Birth Center isn’t just a building. It’s a community of excellent midwives, a gathering place for strength, softness, and support. A space where birth is honored, choices are respected, and every family is welcomed just as they are.
We’re endlessly grateful to be part of this community and to serve alongside the incredible midwives, doulas, doctors, partners, and supporters who believe there’s a gentler, more connected way to bring babies into the world.

We’ve heard it all: “Can I have a midwife if I’m over 40?” (yes!)“Can I have a midwife if I am worried I might change my...
09/11/2025

We’ve heard it all:
“Can I have a midwife if I’m over 40?” (yes!)
“Can I have a midwife if I am worried I might change my mind and want an epidural in labor?”
(yes!)
“Can I have a midwife if this is my first baby?” (yes!)
“Can I have a midwife if I am already part way through my pregnancy?” (yes!)
“Can I have a midwife if I have Apple Health?” (yes!)
While licensed midwives are only able to care for “low-risk” clients having straightforward pregnancies, and sometimes we can’t look after someone who wants to come to us, we do look after all different kinds of people. Truthfully, it’s one of the best parts about being a midwife: really getting to know people from all walks of life. We are happy to answer questions about whether your pregnancy / medical history would be considered “low-risk.”
Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, whether you use insurance or pay out of pocket, whether you’re here for the calm space, the personal care, the low-intervention approach, to heal from a previous birth experience, or all of the above, you’re welcome here.
Your birth belongs to you. And we’re honored to walk alongside you, exactly as you are.

That’s why we’ve designed every part of Bellingham Birth Center to honor the natural rhythm of birth.We believe safety i...
09/06/2025

That’s why we’ve designed every part of Bellingham Birth Center to honor the natural rhythm of birth.

We believe safety isn’t just about clinical care, it’s also about:
• Being surrounded by a trusted provider who knows you and trusts your body
• Laboring in a warm, cozy space that feels calm and private
• Choosing to have people you love close by for comfort and connection
When you feel safe, your body knows what to do.
We’re here to hold that space for you.

"Our birth exceeded my wildest expectations. Eloisa and Haley suggested some readings by Ina May which prepared me menta...
09/06/2025

"Our birth exceeded my wildest expectations. Eloisa and Haley suggested some readings by Ina May which prepared me mentally and emotionally and I was able to deliver my baby quickly and successfully with the support of my team. I will always return to them." - Bryn

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We thought it would be fun to run a little series called , where we reintroduce the amazing women who support birth und...
09/04/2025

We thought it would be fun to run a little series called , where we reintroduce the amazing women who support birth under our roof and bring so much heart, skill, and soul to our birthing community.
Meet Marley Walters, LM, CPM
She is a licensed midwife whose care is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for every family’s unique journey.
A mother of three, Marley brings both clinical expertise and the lived experience of navigating birth herself, giving her a grounded, empathetic approach that clients deeply appreciate.
One client described her as “a lighthouse”not there to steer or rescue, but to gently guide you through whatever waters you find yourself in.
If you birthed with Marley’s support, we'd love to hear your story. Share a memory or kind word in the comments below!

Today, we honor the generations of women who have fought and continue to fight for autonomy, dignity, and the right to m...
09/04/2025

Today, we honor the generations of women who have fought and continue to fight for autonomy, dignity, and the right to make choices about their lives and bodies.
At Bellingham Birth Center, we believe true equality includes the right to decide how, where, and with whom you give birth.
Whether that means choosing a hospital, birth center, or home birth. Whether that means planning a water birth, or a land birth. Whether that means inviting older siblings, family members, friends, or inviting no one at all! Whether that means wearing your own clothes in labor, one of our comfy robes, or just your socks!
It is valid to want care that honors your voice and the birth you want.
Informed birth is empowered birth. And every person deserves access to respectful, evidence-based care that supports their choices from beginning to end.
Here’s to birth that is rooted in respect, autonomy, and deep trust.

What’s our go-to midwife-approved snack during labor? Hint: it’s portable, nutritious, and might just save the day when ...
09/04/2025

What’s our go-to midwife-approved snack during labor?
Hint: it’s portable, nutritious, and might just save the day when energy dips and labor keeps rolling.
Choose your answer:
A) Crackers
B) Chocolate
C) Oatmeal
D) All of the above
Comment your guess below!

"Eloisa, Haley, and Monica were everything I could have hoped for as midwives. I transferred to their care at 35 weeks p...
09/04/2025

"Eloisa, Haley, and Monica were everything I could have hoped for as midwives. I transferred to their care at 35 weeks pregnant and I'm SO thankful I did. Not only were they amazing providers for the rest of my pregnancy, but they gave me the trust, support, and space I needed to have my dream physiologic birth. The energy in the room was so positive, there was never a moment where I had any doubts and that was due to the calm and confident presence of these women, as well as my doula, Jasmine (Many Moons Birth). They supported my deep trust in the birthing process, and offered wonderful encouragement throughout. I also can't thank Haley enough for doing a home visit during my labor to check my progress before transferring to the birth center. Welcoming my baby with them was the most beautiful experience of my life. They allowed everything to happen naturally, and I was able to catch my baby which was magical. The hours following the birth were spent talking and laughing and just enjoying the moment and each other's company until we went home. It was truly one of the best evenings of my life. I was genuinely sad when I reached 6 weeks postpartum and was released from their care. I can't imagine having another baby with any other team. I feel so blessed that my birth was such a positive thing for me to look back on, and I owe a great deal of that to them."

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At Bellingham Birth Center, we use intermittent fetal monitoring, which means we check on your baby regularly using a ha...
09/03/2025

At Bellingham Birth Center, we use intermittent fetal monitoring, which means we check on your baby regularly using a handheld Doppler device.
It is safe for people having normal labors, unobtrusive, and lets us hear your baby’s heartbeat without hooking you up to machines or limiting your movement.
You can labor in the tub, walk, rest, or sway from the birth sling - we’ll come to you in whatever position feels best in the moment.
This kind of monitoring helps us assess your baby’s wellbeing while still honoring the natural rhythm and privacy of labor.
You’re not wired in or watched constantly. You’re supported with presence, trust, and skill.

Thank you SO MUCH .family for sharing your photos and words. They mean so much đź’ś1) How satisfied were you with our birth...
05/22/2025

Thank you SO MUCH .family for sharing your photos and words. They mean so much đź’ś

1) How satisfied were you with our birth center?

100% satisfied with the birth center. Always felt very comfortable and cared for.

2) How satisfied were you with your midwife or midwives?

Very satisfied with the care from my midwives (Eloisa, Pallavi, and Haley ). All were amazing and supportive through pregnancy and birth.

3) How couldn’t we most improve our birth center and midwifery services?

I can’t think of anything. Second baby born there and the best experience with the center and staff.

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