Family Birth Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital

Choosing where your child will be born is one of the most important decisions you can make as parents. Our highly skilled childbirth team provides compassionate care as you welcome a new baby into your family.

Our staff offers personal attention and expert care for new mothers and their babies. Right here in Enumclaw, the Family Birth Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital offers comprehensive care for expecting women and babies, including:

• Obstetrical care and midwifery services
• Advanced fetal monitoring technology to help ensure a safe delivery
• Partnership with the Neonatology team at Seattle Children’s Hospital for phone consultation for advanced newborn care, if needed
• Breastfeeding support with our certified lactation consultants, including outpatient follow-up (by appointment only)
• Electronic medical records that support the accuracy and privacy of your information
• Large, comfortable waiting room for family and friends

Our birthing suites create a comforting setting for your childbirth experience, with features including:

• All-private suites for labor, delivery and recovery to take place in one room
• Soaker tubs and mountain views in the beautifully decorated labor and delivery suites
• Sleeper chairs for your support person and space to accommodate visitors
• Newborn accommodations, so that your new baby can stay right by your side
• Bedside newborn accommodations, so that your baby can stay right by your side
• Easy access to operating rooms for a swift transition should a C-section be needed
• Water birth, nitrous oxide, and other comfort measures are available for you to manage your labor the way you desire

St. Elizabeth Hospital is among America’s Best Maternity Hospitals according to Newsweek magazine. In addition to high-quality maternity and childbirth services, we also deliver exceptional postpartum care. We are among a select few programs in the region to maintain this honor.

Learn more about our pregnancy and childbirth services at the Family Birth Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital or make an appointment.

Preparing for childbirth can be overwhelming. To help you get started, we’ve created a free downloadable guide that provides everything you need to know as you take your first steps toward motherhood with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.