North Carolina Birth Center

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North Carolina Birth Center

A Midwifery-led free-standing birth center located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Promoting client-centered and evidence based care for those seeking low-intervention care

02/27/2026

There’s something extra special about Friday morning trainings on a cozy, rainy day.

At NCBC, our Midwives and Birth Assistants gather regularly to sharpen skills, review safety drills, and stay current on research based standards of care, because excellence in birth work requires intention and practice.

From hands-on skill refreshers to reviewing the latest guidelines, we are committed to providing our families with high-quality, safe, and deeply supportive care.

Rain outside. Warm coffee inside. A team dedicated to you is always learning and always growing.

02/23/2026

Meet Mariam!

Mariam joined NCBC in November 2023 as the Outreach & Education Coordinator, helping build strong connections within our local birth community and guiding the journey of creating and renovating our Birth Center home. When NCBC opened in April 2025, she stepped into an additional role as the Office Manager, while bringing deep knowledge, heart, and dedication to our mission.

Her journey as a birth worker began in 2014 as a volunteer Doula with the Birth Partners program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While working full-time as a research specialist at UNC, parenting, and serving as a volunteer doula, she earned her Birth Doula Certification through DONA International, marking the start of her professional path supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Her journey would continue into becoming a certified childbirth educator and lactation counselor.

By the age of 15, Mariam had lived in Italy, Switzerland, Canada, and the U.S., eventually settling in Los Angeles before earning her B.S. in Biology from University of California, Davis. In 2013, she and her husband took a leap of faith by moving to North Carolina and have never looked back.

Now based in Durham with her husband, two kids, and their dog, Mariam loves cooking, crocheting, nature walks, and true-crime podcasts (send your recs!). We’re so grateful for the passion and care she brings to NCBC every day.

02/19/2026

Attention all birth workers and childcare providers! NCBC is hosting a CPR & First Aid certification with in our Gather104 classroom. This is a perfect opportunity to get your certification through the American Heart Association, valid for 2 years. Next class is Saturday, April 18th from 10:30am to 3:30pm. Don’t wait! Sign up today. Link in Bio

02/11/2026

Meet Lauren Friedman, CNM!

Lauren is a Certified Nurse-Midwife, Registered Nurse, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP, and local La Leche League Leader in Durham, NC.

Originally from Long Island, NY, Lauren’s journey into midwifery began with a background in nursing and anthropology, which is where she discovered the beauty and diversity of birth practices around the world. After receiving midwifery care during her own first pregnancy, she felt called to support families in the same powerful way.

Since 2008, Lauren has cared for patients in cardiology, ICUs, UNC’s ICU Float Team, and spent 6 years in Labor & Delivery. She’s also supported families as a birth assistant for local homebirth midwives, an experience she describes as deeply nourishing and transformative.

Lauren and her husband moved to Durham in 2015 for midwifery school at ECU. They’re now raising three wild boys, with two born at our center’s predecessor, Women’s Birth & Wellness Center!

When she’s not caring for families, you can find Lauren baking sourdough (and even teaching classes at a local farm!) or cooking up something delicious for her crew.

She looks forward to caring for and learning from every family who walks through our doors.

02/05/2026

Another lovely morning with at their skills day!
Practicing IVs and resuscitation drills with an incredible group of Midwives and Birth Workers. A room full of learning, support, connection, and smiles. Just how we like it!

02/02/2026

Meet Cat Palmer, CNM!

As the Director of Midwifery at North Carolina Birth Center, Cat brings over a decade of birthwork experience, including midwifery, doula care, and lactation support. A CNM with roots in public health, Cat is deeply committed to community birth and the midwifery values of autonomy, dignity, education, and partnership. She believes birth works best when clients and clinicians collaborate as a team.

When she’s not midwifing, Cat loves hiking, yoga, baking, storytelling, and chasing good book recs. She lives in Durham with her husband, two daughters, and two kitties, and is always ready for a laugh.
To learn more about the NCBC Team, check out our website! Link in Bio

01/30/2026

Who’s ready to feel empowered?!!

Luminous Body’s upcoming Childbirth Education series is perfect for families looking for a holistic approach to childbirth education. With an approach that helps you access a deep resourcefulness and resilience as you embark on your life changing journey.

Register today! Link in Bio

01/28/2026

We’re so grateful to for welcoming our team into their simulation lab

At NCBC, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional training. Our team regularly participates in hands-on drills to ensure the highest level of safety, confidence, and clinical excellence for our clients. During this session, we practiced IV insertion, IV medication administration, bladder catheterization, IM injections, and more, allowing us to refine some of the skills that matter most.

Want to learn more about the care that sets NCBC apart? Visit our website — link in bio.

01/26/2026

Although the winter weather has likely affected many of your schedules and routines, we hope you’re finding opportunities for fun! Whether you’re bundled up at home with a warm drink, or watching your kids play around in the ice and snow, finding ways to make the best out of things is our wish for you.
Stay safe North Carolina!

01/24/2026

In preparation for the upcoming forecasted winter weather event we want to let you know that we are still open for births, but if clinic needs to close, due to weather, our team will contact clients impacted individually through the client portal. If clinic does not close, but you feel unsafe getting out, please let us know and we will work to get you rescheduled. As always if you have an urgent matter please contact the midwife on call. In the event of a power outage, we will contact all patients to discuss plans.

10/30/2025

Ready to take the mystery out of the changes in your body during pregnancy? Ready to learn about maintaining a healthy level of fitness and pelvic floor health during your pregnancy? Then this FREE workshop is right for you! Join Dr. Mbong Henry in the Your Vibrant Pregnancy Workshop located in NCBC’s Gather104 space. Sign up today! Class link in bio

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930 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Chapel Hill, NC
27514

Website

http://www.northcarolinabirthcenter.com/

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