The Birth Center at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Medical Center Boulevard

Winston-Salem, NC 27157

You’ll never forget the birth of your baby. Your experience and the care you receive should be just as unforgettable. When you choose to deliver at The Birth Center, located at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, you’re choosing an experience that exceeds your expectations, medically and personally.

As a leading maternity center, we have everything you and your baby need to be safe and comfortable. This includes experts in labor and delivery and high-risk pregnancies, as well as certified nurse-midwives and alternative birthing suites for those seeking a more holistic experience. In addition to neonatologists available around the clock, the region’s most advanced NICU and Brenner Children’s Hospital are right next door should your baby need additional support.

Whether your birth is routine or complex, and no matter your unique preferences, count on us for the care you need and the experience you deserve, every step of the way.

Why Choose Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist for Maternity Care?

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist delivers unmatched expertise and support starting the day you find out you’re pregnant, or the day you realize you need help getting there.

In addition to our expert OB/GYNs and professional medical staff, we’re the only health system in the region with specialists in both fertility and high-risk pregnancies. Plus, with direct access to the region’s most advanced NICU at Brenner Children’s Hospital, you can feel confident you and your baby are in the very best hands.

Recognized by Newsweek as a Best Maternity Hospital

We’re proud to provide exceptional care for parents and babies, consistently meeting high standards for safety and quality.

Services and Amenities

Starting the moment you arrive, our maternity center has everything you and your baby need for a safe, comfortable stay. This includes curbside access, 24/7 valet parking and direct entry through private elevators, as well as the family-centered maternity care and support you need throughout your time here.

Care and Support

No matter how routine or high-risk, you and your baby have access to the full range of maternity services, including:

Labor and delivery care
C-section delivery operating room
Postpartum services
Level IV NICU on-site, the most advanced in the region
Region’s only complete midwifery program, with certified nurse-midwives available 24/7
Maternal-fetal medicine specialists available 24/7 for high-risk deliveries
Newborn security on-site and restricted access
Breastfeeding support from international board-certified lactation consultants
Nurse Educational Support Team (NEST),* who visits two weeks after delivery
*For patients in Forsyth County

Labor, Delivery and Recovery Suites

Your private room provides a quiet, supportive environment, so you and your baby can truly bond. Each of our birthing suites is fully equipped for a comfortable labor, delivery and recovery and includes:

Private bathroom
Birthing ball and peanut ball for labor positioning
Delivery mirror
Sleep chair for your support person
Flat-screen TV
Storage for personal items
Large windows

We also have alternative birthing suites available for midwifery patients. In addition to the amenities above, these rooms are specially designed to look and feel like home, with special touches that include:

Double bed for patients
Hidden medical equipment
Hydrotherapy tubs
Birthing bars

Dining, Shopping and More

You and your family will enjoy the convenience of our:

On-site cafeteria
24-hour valet parking for patients in active labor
The Mother’s Nursing Nook, with breastfeeding supplies available for purchase
Spacious family waiting areas

Maternity Classes, Tours and Support

In addition to maternity center tours and postpartum support groups, we offer classes that help your whole family get ready. This includes self-paced online learning, as well as live classes you can take virtually or in person, such as:

Preparing for Labor and Delivery: Get ready for the birth of your baby and postpartum recovery.
Breastfeeding Basics: Learn tips for overcoming common challenges and achieving feeding success.
Newborn Care: Use a doll model to get hands-on experience for taking care of your baby.

See All Upcoming Classes, Tours and Support Groups

Providers

Midwifery Care

For patients seeking a more holistic birth experience, we’re home to the region’s only complete midwifery program. Specially trained in the natural processes of childbirth, our certified nurse-midwives are available around the clock and deliver in home-like birthing suites.

They work side-by-side with physicians, so you can have peace of mind knowing you’re getting the experience you want, with immediate access to greater intervention if needed.

Breastfeeding Support

When it comes to breastfeeding, natural doesn’t always mean easy. That’s why our international board-certified lactation consultants visit you in the hospital and provide continued support once you’ve gone home.

We also have The Mother’s Nursing Nook within The Birth Center, where you can purchase a variety of breastfeeding products to help you on your journey.

Need Help Picking a Pediatrician?

Need Help Finding a Pediatrician?

You’ll need to schedule your baby’s first doctor’s visit a few days after they’re born. If you’re still trying to pick a pediatrician, we can help.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is home to board-certified pediatricians, family medicine providers and nurse practitioners, all expertly trained in the unique health needs of children.

We’re here to help your baby stay healthy now and as they grow up, with well-child visits, same-day sick visits and care for chronic conditions, plus direct connection to Brenner Children’s Hospital if more specialized care is needed.

Find a Pediatrician or Family Medicine Provider

The Birth Center at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

The 100,000-square-foot facility, which includes The Dale and Karen Sisel Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, provides the full range of delivery options from routine, traditional births and certified nurse midwife-assisted births with hydrotherapy to cesarean and other complex births.

Insurance

Insurance Accepted

This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.

Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.

If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.

Key

WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital (Includes Davie)
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC

Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - April 2024

AETNA CONNECTED NC ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations

AETNA NC PREFERRED+: Accepted at all locations

AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations

AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations

BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations

BLUE LOCAL WITH ATRIUM HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations

CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

CIGNA: Accepted at all locations

CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at LMC, CHC and Wilkes)

CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)

CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

DEVOTED HEALTH (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at all locations

DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)

FIRST HEALTH NETWORK: Accepted at NCBH, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS and CHC)

FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations

HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations

MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)

PHCS/MULTIPLAN: Accepted at NCBH, CHC, LMC and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS and Wilkes)

OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at LMC and Wilkes)

UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations

UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations

UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

VA CCN: Accepted at all locations

WELLCARE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at all locations

LMC ONLY: Contracts specific to support Lexington employer groups, low volume
NATIONAL PROVIDER NETWORK/MEDICAL RESOURCES

CHC ONLY: Contracts specific to support CHC
TRICARE

Key

WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital (Includes Davie)
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC

Referring Physicians

When you choose The Birth Center, you can feel confident knowing that all of our state-of-the-art facilities and expertise are at your disposal, with obstetric and neonatal specialists available to assist with any situation - from routine to complex.

Reply on the support you need for every patient, including:

24-7 in-hospital physician coverage
Ultrasound capabilities and on-site genetic counselors available as needed
On-site Dale and Karen Sisel NICU adjacent to The Birth Center, with immediate access to neonatologists and 80 private rooms, with 5 reserved for twins
Access to Brenner Children’s, the area’s only children’s hospital with more than 100 specialists
On-site midwife care located within The Birth Center for routine deliveries
Highly trained nursing staff, lactation specialists and educators
Unparalleled follow-up care to help you deliver an amazing experience for mothers and families

Contact the Physician Liaisons

Sharing a Vision: Q&A with Nursing Leaders

Sharing a Vision: Q&A with Penny Blake and Jennifer Ingle

Two Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist nursing leaders talk about their background and experience and share their hopes for the Birth Center.