Birthing Center - Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center (Duluth, Building B)

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.

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

Comfort Choices

Explore the benefits of an epidural or nitrous oxide for pain management during delivery. Or opt for a low-intervention birth. Trust that your birthing experience will be empowering and memorable. Whatever you choose, our compassionate team of providers will give unwavering support.

We understand that your comfort is paramount during labor. Our large birthing suites offer a variety of options to help you feel at ease and find relief. Our experienced team can guide you through relaxation techniques, provide access to a whirlpool tub or shower, offer comfort items like pillows and ice packs, and even create a soothing atmosphere with dim lighting and calming music. We welcome doulas into the birthing experience.

Labor & Delivery

We recognize that each birth is a unique experience, and we respect your wants and needs. You can receive care from a compassionate team, including:

• Obstetrician (OB/GYN)
• Certified Nurse Midwife
• Family Medicine with obstetrics provider
• Lactation consultants
• Labor and delivery nurses

Before & During Delivery

• Birthplace Admission
• Low Intervention Maternity Services
• Managing Pain During Labor
• Comfort Strategies for Labor
• Hospital Checklist for Expectant Parents
• Procedures You Might Have During Labor and Delivery
• Guide for Labor Coach
• Doulas

After Delivery

• Postpartum Depression
• Visitor Guidelines

Breastfeeding

• St. Mary's Breastfeeding Clinic
• Local Breastfeeding Resources
• Breastfeeding FAQs

Community Resources

• St. Louis County Pregnancy Resources
• Douglas County Pregnancy Resources