Who can give birth at the Reykjavík Birth Center?

Birthing at the Reykjavik Birth Center is for you, if

  • you are healthy and your pregnancy has been without risk factors

  • you give birth between 37 and 42 weeks 

  • you have a singleton pregnancy and your baby is positioned with its head down in your pelvis

  • you would like personalized care from midwives that know you and your wishes

We offer women who would like to birth their baby at the Reykjavik Birth Center to start their antenatal care with us from pregnancy week 34. We also offer postpartum care in your home for the first ten days after birth. During this time, your team of midwives will take care of you through pregnancy, birth and postpartum, providing a unique opportunity for you to get to know your midwives and create a trusting relationship. The midwives will provide you with a personalized service guided by your wishes and needs. 

We invite all expecting parents who are interested in birthing their baby at the Reykjavik Birth Center to book an appointment with the midwives to discuss whether the Birth Center is a good choice for you. Feel free to send us an email if you would like more information.


Comprehensive services for women - one place for all your needs!

We welcome all women and their partners for the following services provided by the Reykjavik Birth Center midwives:

  • pre-pregnancy counselling for the optimal pregnancy experience

  • classes and information about birth, breastfeeding and parenting

  • postpartum home visits for the first ten days after birth

  • lactation support and consultation 

  • well woman care, including birth control counselling and prescription

  • menopause counselling 

  • a variety of support for a healthy lifestyle such as physiotherapy and yoga

  • educational meetings and parent/baby meet-ups

About 15% of women giving birth in Iceland are of foreign origin. The Reykjavik Birth Center is committed to providing quality care specifically to this group of expecting parents. All services are provided in English and Icelandic, as well as Polish when possible. In addition, a series of educational meetings about the healthcare system in Iceland will be provided - to increase women’s awareness of their options in Iceland as well as to enhance a sense of community among foreign-born women in Iceland.