I hear it a lot “what is the best place to give birth in Kansas City?”

Because I am a certified doula people have come to expect that I have lots of opinions on where and how to give birth! The truth is, I’m pretty unbiased!

One of our standing principles at My KC Doula is that we pride ourselves on being able to work with any care provider in any setting while supporting our clients and helping you make critical decision for your birth experience.

There are tons of places to give birth in Kansas City.

St. Lukes Hospital has four locations that provide women and baby care across the metro.

Research Hospital is a force for natural and medicated birth and patient satisfaction.

Liberty Hospital is located in the northland and often serves women in kearney and beyond.

North Kansas City Hospital delivers many babies in the northland kansas city area.

New Birth Company is THE free standing birth center in the area and gives families a new option when they don’t want to do a home birth but also don’t want a hospital experience.

University of Kansas Medical Center is placed right in the center of the metro and a great option for birth.

Olathe Medical Center has a brand new birthing suit setup that is comfortable and supportive for new parents.

Overland Park Regional has phenomenal care providers and nurses who will care for you every step of the way.

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission may have a new name but their care and amenities are bar none!

Truman Medical Center is smaller but packs a big punch when it comes to patient care!

Centerpoint Medical Center offers privacy and support throughout your labor.

So, which one is the best?

Short answer? Whichever one you feel comfortable giving birth in.

Wherever YOU choose is the best place to give birth, is the best place.

Whichever care provider helps YOU feel loved and supported is the best care provider and wherever You feel safe is the best place to birth.

There is no right answer and I constantly tell people that I have had amazing experiences at every single birthing facility on this list. I have been blessed to hop around and see the style of every hospital in the area and it has given me a greater picture of how great Kansas City actually is for birth.

Follow your instincts, follow the data, listen to the advice around you but in the end, know that you are in good hands wherever you choose if you are prepared and have the support you deserve.

Hire a doula that works well with many care providers, not just one or two and shows respect and support for the place YOU choose to give birth and you cant go wrong!

Mar 12, 2024

Breastfeeding During Illness

Every new mom can tell you that getting sick and having to take care of a baby are two things that should never go together! There is nothing worse than trying to care for yourself and your baby at the same time. This predicament can be made even worse when you are breastfeeding. There can be fear of passing the illness on to the baby and making sure you are taking care of yourself is crucial. Here are some steps and ideas to utilize when sick and breastfeeding.

Benefits and Risks of Different Birth Settings

If you are newly pregnant, you may be wondering where the best place for you to give birth in Kansas City would be. We are so lucky to have such phenomenal care providers in every sector in Kansas City so we have put together a quick benefits and risks check list for you to help you decide what would be the best location for you. Take a look and fill out our contact sheet so we can help walk with you as you make this important decision!

Dec 16, 2021

Goldie's Birth

One of my dreams has always been to have a peaceful, beautiful home birth where I can give birth in the water and immediately snuggle up with baby in my bed! That was the plan for three years as we tried and tried to get pregnant with Goldie. Finally in January of 2021 we found out that we were pregnant again and I immediately texted my midwife with the news. The 10 months of pregnancy flew by and soon it was my due date, september 25th! We had everything set up and I was getting so excited as I would be the first of my sisters to give birth to one of the fab four. Nothing happened for five full days after my due date. Finally on the morning of the 29th I started contracting at 7:30 AM. I was so excited because with Fred, I started contractions at 7 and had a baby by 2:30! I just knew that that would be the case here to

Jul 30, 2021

Hiring A Doula During Covid

So you are pregnant and want to hire a doula, congratulations!

We are also currently living during a worldwide pandemic that doesn’t seem to be interested in slowing down or cooling off.

We are as frustrated as you are!

Mar 23, 2021

So You Are Having Twins?

Conceiving and growing two (or more!) babies at once rather than one is a pretty big deal. There are two tiny humans inside of you, which means your body is responsible for the development and health of double what a singleton Mom is responsible for. Is this a reason to panic?

Feb 1, 2021

What Is In A Doula Certification?

I have a few people each month contact me in search of the best doula certification to embark on their journey in becoming a doula. We also have clients ask us every now and then “what is your certification and why was it the one you chose?” I want to spell out doula certifications for you in this blog to help everyone better understand what it is, what it looks like and how we get to where we are.

Jan 6, 2021

ABC's of Pregnancy: K is for Kegels

In the most basic sense, kegel exercises are a workout for your pelvic floor. They help prevent incontinense issues and other pelvic floor problems. Childbirth is one of the main ways that weaken our pelvic floor so keeping it strong is so important.