PUBLISHER: Global Market Insights Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1708125
PUBLISHER: Global Market Insights Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1708125
U.S. Birth Centers Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2025 - 2034
U.S. Birth Centers Market was valued at USD 253.7 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.2% from 2025 to 2034. The rising preference for natural and personalized childbirth experiences is fueling market expansion, with birth centers offering an alternative to traditional hospital deliveries. These facilities provide a homelike environment with midwifery care, leading to better health outcomes and cost savings. As more expectant parents prioritize individualized, low-intervention birth options, the demand for birth centers continues to climb.
The market is experiencing significant momentum due to a combination of factors, including increasing maternal awareness, evolving healthcare policies, and the rising cost of hospital births. Expectant mothers are seeking options that promote autonomy in childbirth while ensuring high-quality care. Freestanding birth centers and hospital-affiliated facilities both play a role in meeting this growing demand, offering tailored services that align with modern maternity care preferences. Additionally, industry players are focusing on regulatory compliance, insurance coverage expansion, and technological advancements in prenatal and neonatal care. These efforts are making birth centers more accessible and appealing to a wider audience, further driving market growth.
| Market Scope | |
|---|---|
| Start Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Year | 2025-2034 |
| Start Value | $253.7 Million |
| Forecast Value | $873.3 Million |
| CAGR | 13.2% |
The market is categorized into freestanding birth centers and hospital-affiliated birth centers. The freestanding birth centers segment generated USD 201.4 million in 2024, driven by cost-effectiveness and patient-centered care. Many expectant mothers prefer freestanding birth centers due to the growing awareness of out-of-hospital birth benefits, including lower cesarean section rates and reduced medical expenses. These facilities emphasize supportive staffing and minimal medical intervention, making them an attractive option for those seeking a more natural birth experience.
In terms of services, the market encompasses obstetric care, neonatal care, gynecological care, and lactation support. The obstetric care segment held a 34.8% market share in 2024, reflecting the increasing demand for comprehensive maternal care. Birth centers specializing in obstetric care offer essential services such as prenatal monitoring, labor and delivery assistance, and postpartum care. With advancements in obstetric technology and the availability of skilled professionals, these centers are delivering high-quality maternal and neonatal care, reinforcing the dominance of obstetric services in the market.
The Florida birth centers market generated USD 15.6 million in 2024, with strong growth prospects driven by the state's large population and high birth rates. The rising interest in non-traditional childbirth methods is further propelling market expansion. Florida's extensive network of licensed birth centers, along with increasing awareness of their benefits-such as reduced medical intervention and lower healthcare costs-is fueling the sector's steady development.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
- 1.1 Market scope and definition
- 1.2 Research design
- 1.2.1 Research approach
- 1.2.2 Data collection methods
- 1.3 Base estimates and calculations
- 1.3.1 Base year calculation
- 1.3.2 Key trends for market estimation
- 1.4 Forecast model
- 1.5 Primary research and validation
- 1.5.1 Primary sources
- 1.5.2 Data mining sources
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
- 2.1 Industry 360° synopsis
Chapter 3 Industry Insights
- 3.1 Industry impact forces
- 3.1.1 Growth drivers
- 3.1.1.1 Cost-effectiveness of birth centers
- 3.1.1.2 Supportive government policies and initiatives
- 3.1.1.3 Growing awareness of postpartum support
- 3.1.2 Industry pitfalls and challenges
- 3.1.2.1 Stringent regulations and licensing requirements
- 3.1.2.2 Inconsistent insurance reimbursements for services offered at birth centers
- 3.1.1 Growth drivers
- 3.2 Growth potential analysis
- 3.3 List of birth centers, by state
- 3.4 Porter's analysis
- 3.5 PESTEL analysis
Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2024
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Company matrix analysis
- 4.3 Competitive analysis of major market players
- 4.4 Competitive positioning matrix
- 4.5 Strategy dashboard
Chapter 5 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2021 – 2034 ($ Mn)
- 5.1 Key trends
- 5.2 Freestanding birth centers
- 5.3 Hospital-affiliated birth centers
Chapter 6 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Service, 2021 – 2034 ($ Mn)
- 6.1 Key trends
- 6.2 Obstetric care
- 6.3 Neonatal care
- 6.4 Gynecological care
- 6.5 Lactation support
Chapter 7 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Zone, 2021 – 2034 ($ Mn)
- 7.1 Key trends
- 7.2 North East
- 7.2.1 Connecticut
- 7.2.2 Maine
- 7.2.3 Massachusetts
- 7.2.4 New Hampshire
- 7.2.5 Rhode Island
- 7.2.6 Vermont
- 7.2.7 New Jersey
- 7.2.8 New York
- 7.2.9 Pennsylvania
- 7.3 East North Central
- 7.3.1 Wisconsin
- 7.3.2 Michigan
- 7.3.3 Illinois
- 7.3.4 Indiana
- 7.3.5 Ohio
- 7.4 West North Central
- 7.4.1 North Dakota
- 7.4.2 South Dakota
- 7.4.3 Nebraska
- 7.4.4 Kansas
- 7.4.5 Minnesota
- 7.4.6 Iowa
- 7.4.7 Missouri
- 7.5 South Atlantic
- 7.5.1 Delaware
- 7.5.2 Maryland
- 7.5.3 District of Columbia
- 7.5.4 Virginia
- 7.5.5 West Virginia
- 7.5.6 North Carolina
- 7.5.7 South Carolina
- 7.5.8 Georgia
- 7.5.9 Florida
- 7.6 East South Central
- 7.6.1 Kentucky
- 7.6.2 Tennessee
- 7.6.3 Mississippi
- 7.6.4 Alabama
- 7.7 West South Central
- 7.7.1 Oklahoma
- 7.7.2 Texas
- 7.7.3 Arkansas
- 7.7.4 Louisiana
- 7.8 Mountain States
- 7.8.1 Idaho
- 7.8.2 Montana
- 7.8.3 Wyoming
- 7.8.4 Nevada
- 7.8.5 Utah
- 7.8.6 Colorado
- 7.8.7 Arizona
- 7.8.8 New Mexico
- 7.9 Pacific Central
- 7.9.1 California
- 7.9.2 Alaska
- 7.9.3 Hawaii
- 7.9.4 Oregon
- 7.9.5 Washington
Chapter 8 Company Profiles
- 8.1 Alma Midwifery
- 8.2 Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- 8.3 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Cedars-Sinai)
- 8.4 Cleveland Clinic
- 8.5 Houston Methodist Hospital
- 8.6 Mayo Clinic
- 8.7 Norton Healthcare
- 8.8 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- 8.9 Prisma Health Baptist Hospital
- 8.10 Rose Medical Center
- 8.11 St. David's Healthcare
- 8.12 The Mount Sinai Hospital
- 8.13 TriStar Centennial Women's and Children’s Hospital
- 8.14 The Mother Baby Center
- 8.15 UCLA Health
- 8.16 UCSF Medical Center
