Columbia Birth Center-Richland

10/30/2025

Keilah and River are cousins, both born at the birth center just weeks apart. These two sweethearts are sure to be the best of friends as they grow up together! We were so honored to be able to care for both of their mothers during this special time. 💙💗

10/30/2025

It has been an absolute joy for us to walk alongside this amazing family as they welcomed their first child, Beau. These parents are such kind, intelligent, and funny humans with adventurous hearts. Beau is in for a life full of love and (obviously) adventures. This little guy is so lucky! He is so loved! 💙🥰

10/29/2025

10/29/2025

We can't get enough of this cutie and her adorable style! Peep the CBC onesie that perfectly pairs with her headband! 😍💖

10/27/2025

Columbia Birth Center wants to help families navigate the (often confusing) process of utilizing health insurance benefits during pregnancy. Your CBC team doesn't handle insurance or billing but if you have questions, please ask to speak to our billing specialist.

10/27/2025

September babies! 💗👶

10/26/2025

The postpartum home visit is a huge W for CBC families. We come to you, you are resting in bed, and we perform all of the routine postpartum care and newborn screenings. This is so important. You should be IN BED at the 24-hour home visit. 😉

Newborn screenings include:
⭐ Weight check
⭐ Physical exam
⭐ CCHD (Critical Congenital Heart Defect) screening with the pulse oximeter
⭐ Metabolic screening (Washington's state lab tests for 38 different conditions using a few drops of blood from a heel prick)

We love getting to check in on families after birth. These screening tests are important, but we also want to check in YOU as a family.

How are you adjusting?
How is breastfeeding going?
How is your postpartum bleeding?
How are you physically feeling after birth?
How are you feeling emotionally?
Have you been able to rest?
How are older siblings adjusting?
How is your partner adjusting?
Do you have family support?
Do you have concerns or questions?

This is why we provide postpartum care that is different than the norm. We care about families and postpartum can be a rollercoaster. We want to support you as you navigate this special (and often challenging) time. 💗

10/25/2025

This absolutely adorable little guy is Baby Michael! He was born in September to first-time parents who chose his name to honor family members. We were so happy to be a part of this special moment as they welcomed Michael. 😍💙

10/24/2025

We can't really describe what a joy and honor it is to care for families as they navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Midwifery is not just about snuggling sweet babies, but we sure do love it when we get to do that too. Midwifery is about supporting families with the tools they need to have a safe, healthy experience that is empowering for them. Birth is unpredictable and it doesn't always go the way that we plan, but midwives are there to walk alongside families on this journey- to ensure families feel that they have the information they need to make truly informed decisions. Baby snuggles are a bonus!

10/23/2025

You might have noticed that we have a new NST machine in the exam room. We offer NST appointments for patients with risk factors or concerns.

What is the NST?

NST stands for "non-stress test" and it is a noninvasive way to check on fetal wellbeing. An ultrasound transducer is placed over the belly to trace the baby's heartrate. A healthy baby has increases in their heartrate when they move, so the machine prints out a tracing of the fetal heartrate to show accelerations (or decelerations) in the heartrate. The test is performed over the course of 20 minutes and a "reactive" NST will show at least 2 accelerations. A reactive NST is reassuring.

We are happy to be able to offer this service to our families at the birth center!

10/22/2025

Peaceful 🤍