Bloomin’ Babies Birth Center to Close as Intermountain Health Cites Declining Birth Rates

Intermountain Health has announced the upcoming closure of Bloomin’ Babies Birth Center in Grand Junction, with operations set to cease on March 28, 2025, due to a decline in birth rates and patient numbers in Mesa County.

Reasons Behind the Closure

Officials from Intermountain Health have cited a decrease in birth rates as a key factor in the decision to shut down the birth center. With fewer patients seeking services at Bloomin’ Babies, sustaining operations became increasingly difficult.

Transition Options for Patients

Current patients at Bloomin’ Babies have the option to continue receiving care from their existing team or transition to another provider within Intermountain Health’s network. Alternative care options include:

• Patterson OB-GYN and Midwifery Clinic – 610 25th Rd.
• Wellington OB-GYN Clinic – N. 8th St.
• St. Mary’s Family Medicine Clinic – 2698 Patterson Rd.

St. Mary’s Regional Hospital Offers Similar Services

Intermountain Health officials have reassured expecting parents that St. Mary’s Regional Hospital offers a full range of childbirth options, including unmedicated and low-intervention births, natural pain relief methods, and advanced medical support.

“St. Mary’s Regional Hospital offers comprehensive childbirth options to meet the full range of birth plans that range all the way from unmedicated, uncomplicated labor and delivery to epidurals and other pain-relief medications, to Cesarean sections and high-risk pregnancies,” said Bryan Johnson, president of Intermountain St. Mary’s Regional Hospital. “Births at the hospital are supported by certified-nurse midwives and OB-GYNs with the ultimate goal to keep every mom and baby safe and healthy.”