Welcome your baby into the world at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center Birthing Center. The Baby-Friendly® birthing center features care and amenities that will make your birthing experience unique, private and comfortable.

You deserve a birthing center that values your individuality and cares about you and your baby's health first. That's why personalized care is at the heart of everything we do. From the anticipation of those first precious moments to the overwhelming joy of holding your little one, our team will be there, guiding you with compassion and understanding.

Main Features

• Thirteen private rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Lake Superior or hillside
• Three Midwifery suites with a certified nurse midwife available 24/7. These suites include a birth pool for labor and a comfortable queen-sized bed
• Three birthing center triage rooms equipped to provide initial assessments, monitoring and care during the early stages of labor
• Six antepartum rooms specifically designed to provide exceptional care for high-risk patients and their families
• Infotainment center
• Couch and recliner for support person
• Mini-refrigerator
• Private storage locker
• Comfort choices including whirlpool tubs, Nitrous Oxide, and aromatherapy
• Artwork inspired by Lake Superior and the beauty of the Northland