The Birth Center provides maternity and gynecological care as Delaware’s only freestanding birth center. Located in Wilmington just one block from St. Francis Hospital, The Birth Center has been in continuous operation since 1982 and has served as the birthplace for over 3000 babies. Midwife owned and operated, The Delaware Birth Center also maintains a staff of five registered nurses, two certified lactation consultants, an OB/gyn consultant, and a pediatric consultant.