The best places to give birth in Detroit, Michigan

There are a lot of decisions to make during your pregnancy that feel monumental, and picking the place to deliver your baby is definitely one of them. But, armed with the right information, you can feel more confident and prepared making your birth plan. If you’re looking for a top-rated labor & delivery hospital or birthing center near you, we’ve collected some of the best places to give birth in Detroit and Southeast Michigan.

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Top Labor & Delivery Hospitals in Metro Detroit, Michigan

In Metro Detroit, there are a number of exemplary medical maternity centers. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, a hospital is the safest place for you to deliver your baby. You may want to look for a hospital with high NICU levels, as well as a hospital that is close to your home.

The Family Birth Center at Corewell Health Beaumont Hospital (Troy Beaumont) *

• Address: 44201 Dequindre Rd Troy, MI 48085
• Phone: 248-964-5000
• # of labor & delivery beds: 15 + 1 natural birth suite
• NICU Level: II
• Parents say: “I had emergency c-section at 35 weeks, and while I don’t recommend *that* experience to anyone, I was SO well taken care of by the nurses in this unit. They went above and beyond…” - Google Review

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital (Royal Oak Beaumont)

• Address: 3601 W. Thirteen Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI 48073
• Phone: 248-898-5000
• # of labor & delivery beds: 20
• NICU Level: III
• Parents say: “I had such an incredible birth experience at Beaumont Royal Oak that when I think back it makes me tear up.” - Reddit

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital & Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital

• Address: 1540 East Hospital Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48109
• Phone: 734-764-8134
• # of labor & delivery beds: 50 + 4 C-section suites
• NICU Level: IV
• Parents say: “The midwives are all very natural-minded and made me feel very comfortable in my decisions regarding my birth-plan for my little one. Got to labor in the tub, had a completely unmedicated birth. It was a great experience!” - Google Review

Harris Birthing Center at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

• Address: 1 William Carls Dr, Commerce Township, MI 48382
• Phone: 248-937-5220
• # of labor & delivery beds: 22
• NICU Level: IV
• Parents say: “Had the best experience with all of the staff at the birthing center. It was my first baby and although it was a scary experience for me, the nurses were absolutely amazing.” - Facebook

Providence Alternative Birth Center at Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital

• Address: 16001 W Nine Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075
• Phone: 248-849-3919
• # of labor & delivery beds: 12 + 3 birthing suites
• NICU Level: III
• Parents say: “Delivered my baby here earlier this month. My nurses were literally amazing! I’m a FTM. They helped me latch my baby. My nurses made sure I was 100% comfortable after delivering my baby.” - Google Review

Trinity Health Michigan Birth Center - Ann Arbor (formerly St. Joseph Mercy)*

• Address: 5301 McAuley Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
• Phone: 734-712-0331
• # of labor & delivery beds: 12
• NICU Level: III
• Parents say: “There will never be enough stars for this birthing center. I delivered all 3 of my babies here & each time had the greatest experience. They go above & beyond & very obviously only hire the best. I will be forever grateful for them.” - Google Review
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Top Freestanding Birthing Centers in Metro Detroit, Michigan

Those with low-risk pregnancies might elect to labor in a less clinical environment, and can weigh the creature comforts that birthing centers offer. Many freestanding birth centers in Detroit are run by midwives who can promote a more natural, less-interventionist approach to childbirth.

Bloom Birth and Wellness Center

• Address: 28250 Franklin Rd, Southfield, MI, 48034
• Phone: 313-241-0077
• OBs on staff? No
• Midwives on staff? Yes
• Socials: Facebook –  Instagram
• Parents say: “After my first birth in a hospital with a lot of medical interventions I knew for my second birth I wanted something different and wanted a positive birth experience and I was able to have that at Bloom Birth….They made me feel so safe, comfortable, and empowered. They gave me the confidence to have a natural birth and I will never forget the experience they gave me!” - Google Review

Birth Detroit Birth Center

• Address: 8575 Heritage Pl, Detroit, MI 48204
• Phone: 313-977-0962
• OBs on staff? No
• Midwives on staff? Yes
• Socials: Facebook – Instagram
• Parents say: “Choosing Birth Detroit as my provider to bring my daughter earthside was the best decision my family and I ever made. The care we received/still receive is filled with love, compassion, brilliance, wisdom, and empowerment. Because of our experience at Birth Detroit, my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey with my daughter has been deeply healing and redemptive.” - Google Review
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Top Obstetric Practices in Metro Detroit, Michigan

If you are working with an obstetrician, you should ensure that they have admitting privileges to the place where you plan to give birth. Admitting privileges means they can admit you for care and schedule procedures for you at a given hospital, which generally make the logistics of your delivery much simpler. If you already have an OB you work with, ask for a list of where they can admit; or, start with the place you plan to give birth and then look for an affiliated OB.

Hutzel Women’s Health Specialists 

• Midtown Detroit address: 4727 St. Antoine St #304 Detroit, MI 48201
• Additional locations: Hamtramck*, Warren
• Phone: 313-833-8800
• Patients deliver at: Detroit Medical Center
• OBs on staff? Yes
• Midwives on staff? Yes
• Parents say: “Every. Single. Nurse and Environmental Services employee… has been AMAZING. I was so nervous to come here for the first time but wow I’m in awe of the bedside manner and the professionalism of these guys. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.” - Google Review 

Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology 

• Rochester Hills Address: 1701 South Blvd. East, Ste 200, 350, LL25 Rochester Hills, MI 48307
• Additional locations: Lenox, Troy
• Phone: 248-997-5805
• Patients deliver at: Corewell Beaumont Hospital (Troy Beaumont)
• OBs on staff? Yes
• Midwives on staff? Yes
• Parents say: “I had my daughter in 2020 and received my prenatal and postpartum care through the midwives, I couldn’t recommend them enough. I’d describe the practice as being extremely down to earth, comforting, accommodating, warm and attentive.” - Facebook

Women First OBGYN Center

• Royal Oak Address: 326 North Main Street, Royal Oak, MI, 48067
• Additional locations: Birmingham
• ‍Phone: 248-584-7600
• Patients deliver at: Corewell Health in Royal Oak
• OBs on staff? Yes
• Midwives on staff? Yes
• Parents say: “I've always had a fantastic experience at Women First OBGYN Center! From the moment I walk in until I leave, the staff greets me with warm smiles and ensures I’m seen promptly. Whether I’m with a doctor or a midwife, I've consistently received excellent care that makes me feel comfortable and valued. Highly recommend this place!” - Google Review

Women’s Excellence

• Royal Oak Address: 32686 Woodward Ave # 103, Royal Oak, MI 48073
• Additional locations: Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham
• Phone: 248-645-0840
• Patients deliver at: Corewell Health in Royal Oak
• OBs on staff? Yes
• Midwives on staff? Yes
• Parents say: “My whole pregnancy they made me feel special and a priority. Anything I needed they were there to make sure I was good… Even after she checked on me and helped me through my postpartum depression.” - Google Review

“Parents say” comments sourced from Reddit, Facebook and Google Reviews

* indicates a preferred institution of the SOS Maternity Network

FAQs about giving birth in Detroit, Michigan

How to choose where to give birth

Some important factors to consider when choosing where to give birth are your pregnancy risk level, environmental preferences, and where your OB/GYN or midwife has admitting privileges. 

Birth centers offer different benefits to pregnant and laboring patients, particularly to those with low-risk pregnancies. Some hospitals also have birthing centers adjacent to their traditional labor and delivery units, so you can access more advanced care if needed while still enjoying the comforts of a more home-like environment.

What is the average cost of giving birth in Michigan?

The cost of giving birth varies depending on factors like your insurance situation, whether your birthing facility is in-network or out-of-network, and the level of care and procedures that go into your delivery. Vaginal births are generally less expensive than C-sections due to the typical need for a longer hospital stay following surgery. Per data from World Population Review on in-network births in Michigan, vaginal delivery costs an average $10,778, and in-network C-sections cost an average of $12,546. At an out-of network facility, costs increase to average around $23,000 for a vaginal birth and $30,000 for a C-section delivery.

Finding the right doula in Detroit

Regardless of where you plan to deliver, doulas can be an essential part of your care team. In addition to providing physical and emotional support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum, doulas can also demystify a lot of topics that swirl around this intense period and act as your advocate for the care that you want and need.

If you’re looking for a doula in Detroit, you can find local birth, postpartum and full-spectrum doulas in Detroit on the Partum Health team.