Astoria Birth Center & Family Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynecology • Astoria, OR • Since 2020
About
Astoria Birth Center & Family Medicine is a privately held medical practice in Astoria, Oregon (founded 2020) offering prenatal, birth, postpartum, and women’s health care. They operate two offices at 1406 Marine Dr, Astoria, OR 97103. The center is in-network with most insurances and accepts Oregon Health Plan for all services. Key staff includes Owner Adam Orton and Medical Director Carolyn Nygaard, with Rebeckah Orton serving as Executive Director and Owner. They emphasize world-class birth experiences on the Oregon Coast and have a small team (about 7 employees). Web metrics show modest current online traffic (roughly 836 monthly visits) with low bounce and solid pages-per-visit. If you’re seeking local prenatal care, birth center services, or family medicine in Astoria, this center positions itself as a dedicated option.
Clinic Type
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Address
1406 Marine Dr., Astoria, OR 97103, US
Phone
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info@naturopathicbydesign.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
We are in-network with most insurances for women’s/GYN health and birth. For Primary Care, starting January 1, we will accept OHP and subscription-based care only.
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Does the clinic accept Oregon Health Plan (OHP) for all services?
Yes, OHP is accepted for all services including birth and primary care.
Are primary care services available through subscription-based care?
Starting January 1, Primary Care will be available with OHP and subscription-based care only.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- LocalityBiz (and similar testimonial-based platforms): 5 out of 5 stars (based on consistent high ratings in testimonials) (Not explicitly stated as a total, but features multiple 5-star testimonials)
Patients praise
- Attentive, friendly, and caring staff and midwives
- Empowering and compassionate care during pregnancy and birth
- Beautiful, peaceful, and comfortable facility with river views
- High-quality care for large families
- Willingness to accept various insurance types including OHP
Common complaints
- Some lighthearted/humorous mentions of administrative tasks like charting being difficult or burdensome
"I am so very thankful to Astoria Birth center and family medicine, they are some of the most attentive and friendly/caring midwives... I was loved and cared for throughout my 9 months of pregnancy and had a beautiful delivery with every expectation of my birth plan met with grace and compassion."
— Tara Goodenough via LocalityBiz"The best choice I could have possibly made for my baby, myself, and my family. If I had a thousand kids I would come here every time."
— Astoria Birth Center testimonial pageSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- [PDF] Licensed Birthing Centers - Oregon.gov — Apr 28, 2026
- The Year in Data | Astoria Birth Center — Jan 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More obstetrics and gynecology clinics in Astoria
Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) in Astoria, Oregon hosts the CMH-OHSU Health Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic. CMH is a nonprofit, 25-bed critical access hospital established in 1880, with a focus on high-quality, locally accessible care across the North Coast and Lower Columbia region. The OHSU Health affiliation brings specialized obstetrics and gynecology services to the Astoria area through the CMH-OHSU Health clinic. The hospital operates multiple Astoria/Warrenton locations, a Level IV trauma center, and offers a broad range of services including women's health, primary care, and obstetrics. Contact information and clinic details are available via CMH’s site (columbiamemorial.org).
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