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We provide midwifery care to women in South Central Minnesota. River Valley Birth Center is the only licensed birth center in Southern Minnesota and we pride ourselves on providing evidence-based care with a focus on individualized attention on the needs of each family. We love what we do and will work hard to bring you a positive and safe birth experience.
– Midwifery model of care provided by Licensed Midwives
– 30-45 minute long prenatal visits
– Availability of labs and ultrasounds
– Support of natural childbirth, birth plans and doulas
– Waterbirth
– Birth in a home-like environment
– Early discharge to your own home for faster recovery.
– A home visit provided by our staff at 24-48 hours post birth.
– Referrals to additional providers such as pediatricians and lactation consultants
– 6 weeks of comprehensive postpartum care
Erika moved to St Peter and began a midwifery practice providing homebirth
Along with the wonderful community of St. Peter, Erika and Joe Urban set out to open the only freestanding, licensed birth center in Southern Minnesota.
Erika and Joe updated the birthing suites to suit the needs of the families birthing here, including adding large tubs and hot water on-demand.
We started providing prenatal care to our first patients in the birthing center.
We welcomed our first baby into the birth center in July 2014, followed by our 2nd baby only 48 minutes later!
You will be seen by the midwife that will be on-call during your birth with little to no waiting for appointments. Prenatal care also available for women who would prefer a hospital birth with another provider.
Group prenatal care has been shown to improve outcomes and to be a positive experience for the women who participate.
We will follow your birth plan as closely as we can and provide the best experience possible during your labor. You will be involved in decision making through the entire process.
Postpartum care for up to 6 weeks after the birth. Breastfeeding support available.
Your baby gets care in the immediate postpartum time from a midwife. Your baby will also get the Newborn Metabolic Screening and newborn hearing screening.
We have tubs to accommodate a waterbirth and to keep you comfortable during labor.
Fully equipped to travel if you choose to deliver in your own home.
Home-like environment set up and ready for a comfortable, family-centered labor and delivery.
The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.
-Mark Twain
