Saint Thomas Health Opens Nashville’s First In-Hospital Birthing Center

Saint Thomas Health announced today the opening of The Birthing Center at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital. The Birthing Center is Nashville’s first in-hospital natural birthing center, providing expectant families both the comfort of a home-like environment while also having the security of specialized clinical staff in the same building.

The Birthing Center is a new facility at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital, including three birthing suites with full-sized beds where expectant families can experience a home-like birth. In addition to personalized lighting and music, the amenities include spacious labor tubs in each room, in-room refrigerators, large flat-screen televisions, essential oil diffusers, and additional features in each large suite to ensure comfort and relaxation. The Birthing Center is staffed by doctors, midwives and nurses who help families develop a birthing plan to create their own personalized experience.

“We are thrilled to expand our services to cater to families interested in having a holistic, natural birthing experience,” said Kristen Toth, Vice President of Women’s and Children’s Services at Saint Thomas Health. “The beauty of this space is that it allows families to experience the luxury and comfort of an at-home birth while also remaining within the walls of a highly-specialized hospital.”

The Birthing Center is designed for low-risk moms and healthy babies. Families interested in utilizing The Birthing Center will participate in an introductory orientation course to prepare for delivery. Consent from the patient’s physician and pediatrician will also be required.