Best Places To Give Birth In Calgary Near Me

4worldlovers: The birth center provides a space for care that is mother- and family-centred, where pregnancy and birth are considered normal processes- not illnesses. With 3 suites Arbour Birth Center is equipped for over 30 births a month.

* Mothers must be in the care of a registered midwife in order to book and use the Arbour Birth Center *


YES we are open for in person tours once again. Virtual tours will continue to be available.

Appointments may be made by e-mail arbourinfo@shaw.ca or phone 403-284-5950.

The largest suite in the birth center, the Rose Room is spacious and bright with a large ensuite bathroom and birthing tub.

The Iris Room is the second largest suite with a soft and soothing atmosphere and a large ensuite bathroom with birthing tub.

The Poppy Room is the smallest suite with a quiet and intimate ambiance and a full ensuite bath with birthing tub.

Within the Birth Center there are three birthing suites, a kitchen for the preparation of provided snacks or light meals you may bring with you, and a comfortable living room area for waiting family and friends and toys to entertain the little ones. The birthing rooms are each furnished as master suites with ensuite bathrooms that feature large tubs for use during labour and birth. The equipment needed for a normal labour and birth are stored in the suite closets.

The mother chooses from the available suites when she arrives at the birth center in labour. Details under the heading Rooms.

4worldlovers: I’m Rachel, owner + co-founder of Five Elements Birth Services and prenatal educator extraordinaire.


I’m gonna bet you’re someone who wants to feel seen, heard, and unconditionally supported as you give birth and become a parent.


Autonomy and making informed choices about your care are important to you. It matters to you that you aren’t treated as just another number in the system. You know that advocating for yourself is an important part of receiving good medical care, but you aren’t always sure how to do it.


You aren’t interested in small talk. You love deep dives, especially when you feel a strong connection with someone. You enjoy challenging yourself and have a deep curiosity about what you’ll learn through this process of becoming a parent.


You understand that becoming a parent is a powerful and potent Rite of Passage. You’re looking for someone who can listen deeply to what you want and need and help you walk the path to get there.


(Bonus points if they can provide some real world practical tips, hands-on support, and a whole lotta cheeky jokes along the way.)


Five Elements Birth Services is a collective of birthworkers who share the ups and downs of life and birth. We support each other so that we can show up wholeheartedly for you.

We do this work because you deserve wise and meaningful support on every level - physical, emotional, and spiritual - as you prepare to bring your baby into the world.

You know that when your needs are being met, your worries and questions have been answered, and the house is taken care of, that frees you to focus on what matters most – getting to know your new baby.

Whether you’re looking for in-person classes in the privacy of your own home or the flexibility of online classes, we’ve got you!

These classes help awaken your inner knowing, which will guide you into what each moment needs when it arrives. No more, no less.

Looking for an affordable water birth option in Calgary? No time to run around gathering water birth supplies?

Your Passages Birth Pool is perfectly sized for your birth space (AND hot water tank! ). It’s the cozy, comfortable birth pool that’s ideal for your water baby’s arrival.

"I can’t begin to express how thankful I am for what you have taught me. Everything from knowing how to work with the resident OB who walked in and said "INDUCE!" all the way to the c-section walk through, which we had to do last minute. I wouldn’t have been able to handle it the way I did if it wasn’t for the knowledge you gave me. The dancing with Sarah while she was in labour, the breathing + back rub exercises, everything you taught came into play at some point. Truly one of the best choices we made was welcoming you into our home to educate. Thank you so much!"

"Doula support was extremely important for me as a first time mom when I do not have my family here. Everything from the first bath for our son to the most effective technique of diaper change. Soleil also told us about the bouncers, so I bought the ones I found were the best for us. Our son loves it. It is that simple, but I did not know about a lot of things that made our parenting journey a little bit easier. Breastfeeding support, swaddling, playing, baby massage, baby wearing and even help with a passport photo. All those support was helpful and I will remember this experience for the rest of my life."

"Connecting with a doula made my whole pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience magical. They are like the aunty, sister, or friend who's done the baby thing before and has many tips, tricks, and words of wisdom for you and your partner."

4worldlovers:
Prenatal classes are typically taught by nurses, doulas or childbirth educators. We are the only primary maternity care providers offering comprehensive workshops in Calgary!

As midwives who currently deliver babies & mothers with young children ourselves, we offer a unique perspective & skillset for guiding your family on this journey.

As our clients, you will be able to directly benefit from our extensive experience & in-depth knowledge of the Calgary health care system.

We provide access to our safe & respectful community through our online support groups & network of like-minded local practitioners. Our intention is to align health education with the continuous evolution of our connected world.

By combining tangible hands-on guidance with our online resources we aim to modernize the education experience to become more relevant for today's generation of parents.

Midwives have the lowest intervention rates for low risk births. We have the highest success rates for Vaginal Birth After Cesarean & the highest breastfeeding rates in Canada. This is due to our respect for the physiological process of birth & our personalized approach to complications when they arise.

4worldlovers: Give birth feeling confident, connected, and strong with support by certified doula + published photographer, Lindsey Bowns, CD(DONA).


…and a nationally published birth photographer, sommelier of sour candy, and sneaker addict, among other things!

I capture the little things for life’s biggest day - questions and advice about pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum, and professional storytelling

Through photographs - so you can let go of the logistics, research, and details, and just #adoreyourbirth.

Labor is unpredictable, and no two births are identical. A birth support worker will enhance your experience by helping you create a birth plan, guiding you through comfortable movement and touch during labor, and keeping open lines of communication with your birthing team.

After the sweat dries and the sensation fades, you want to remember the highs and own the challenges of your pregnancy + birth. A professional birth support worker is an essential tool in achieving your best birth; working with a trained and certified Calgary doula promotes increased satisfaction of your birth experience and significantly reduces risks of labor interventions.

Not sure what your ideal labor and delivery room looks like? adora’s birth environment preferences quiz can provide a starting point for your birth plan.

4worldlovers: Pregnancy can be a time of joy and excitement but also comes with many unknowns and unpredictable events. Our team will help you navigate the ups and downs of pregnancy and provide top quality medical and supportive care.

When it Comes to Maternity Care, You're the One in Charge

You've just received a positive pregnancy test result. Once the excitement has worn off, one of the

4worldlovers: Offers support for pregnant teens and women with low incomes to prevent low birth weight, promote prevention of injuries and promote maternal mental health by low social isolation and making connections with community supports

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4worldlovers: Are you expecting a baby and don’t know where to start?

I’m a mother of 4, certified birth & postpartum doula, certified childbirth educator and a birth doula trainer. I have over 2 decades of experience and want to help you become educated, build confidence and prepare for an empowering start to your birthing and parenting journey.

Our classes prepare you for your labour and bringing baby home.