Birth centers in Louisiana
9 birth centers listed in 6 Louisiana cities. 1 city has its own page; smaller towns are listed below with every phone number.
Source: CMS NPI registry (NPPES). Data as of September 2026. Public records, not yet confirmed by each provider. How we build this directory
6
cities with a listing
NPPES, September 2026
1
cities with 3 or more
NPPES, September 2026
Can Medicaid cover your pregnancy in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, Louisiana Medicaid (Healthy Louisiana) covers pregnancy for household incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level and CHIP up to 214% (about $46,310 a year for a household of two); Medicaid postpartum coverage lasts 12 months.
Income limits as of January 2026.
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Between 138% and 214% FPL, coverage is through CHIP's From Conception to End of Pregnancy option, which covers the pregnancy (the unborn child) regardless of the parent's immigration status; benefits and postpartum coverage under this option can be narrower than full Medicaid.
Birth centers by city
Cities with 3 or more birth centers have a page with every listing and the cities nearby.
Smaller towns
5 places have one or two birth centers. They're listed here so no one is left out.
Baton Rouge · 1
Covington · 1
Shreveport · 1
Slidell · 1
Birth centers in neighboring states
What Louisiana covers
Having a baby in LouisianaBenefits, each with its source, checked October 2026Pregnancy MedicaidUp to 214% FPLWICYesPaid family leaveVoluntaryMedicaid pays for a doulaYesSee LouisianaChoosing a birth center
- Birth center vs hospital: how to choose where to give birthBirth centers are for healthy, low-risk pregnancies. Hospitals offer epidurals and surgery on site. Compare outcomes, transfers, pain relief and accreditation.
- Birth center cost vs hospital birth cost: what you'll payBirth centers average $8,309 per birth vs $15,712 for a vaginal hospital birth. See what fees include, transfer costs, Medicaid coverage and what to ask.
- Does insurance cover a midwife or home birth?Medicaid must cover nurse-midwives and licensed birth centers. Coverage for CPMs, licensed midwives and home birth depends on your state and plan.