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Summary: Our Birthing Center LLC is a small, freestanding birth center-based in New Jersey, offering holistic, safe birthing options. With 5 employees, it operates two offices (Lakewood and Morristown) and emphasizes a patient-centered environment. The center appears to position itself within the healthcare/holistic space in New Jersey, featuring midwifery-focused care. Key details: - Location: Lakewood, NJ and Morristown, NJ - Contact: info@ourbirthingcenter.com; (862) 444-2420 - Website: ourbirthingcenter.com - Services: Holistic, safe birthing center care (midwifery-focused) - Workforce: 5 employees (medical and operations roles) Note: The provided extract lists Ocean County-related identifiers but the explicit locations shown are Lakewood and Morristown. If you’re seeking midwifery care specifically in Ocean City, NJ, this center is in nearby NJ locales; you may want to verify current service area and availability directly with them.

Clinic Type

Midwifery

Address

1382 Lanes Mill Rd, Suite 202, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Phone

+1-862-444-2420

Email

contact@OurBirthingCenter.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Midwifery care
  • Natural birthing
  • Water birth
  • Prenatal care
  • Labor and delivery support
  • Postpartum support
  • Virtual tours
  • Credentialed provider network
  • TRU OB/GYN collaboration
  • Breastfeeding education (implied by nurses)
  • Massage during labor (implied)

Team

  • Clara P Surowitz, MD, FACOG, Clinical Director and Collaborating Physician — Medical Director, MD, FACOG
  • Carolyn Nieman, Certified Nurse Midwife — CNM
  • Cassandra Garcia, Certified Nurse Midwife, Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) — CNM
  • Sherrol Walcott, Registered Nurse — RN

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

What providers credentialed to deliver at the center?

The center accepts patients only if they are cared for by credentialed providers; if not listed, they should contact to get credentialed or switch providers.

What is the address of Our Birthing Center Ocean County location?

1382 Lanes Mill Rd., Suite 202, Lakewood NJ 08701.

What is the contact email for scheduling tours or questions?

contact@OurBirthingCenter.com.

What is the phone number for Ocean County inquiries?

(862) 444-2420.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • findbirthingcenters.com: 4.9 out of 5 stars (34 reviews)

Patients praise

  • comfortable and home-like atmosphere
  • supportive and attentive midwifery care
  • empowering, non-interventional birth experience
  • clean and well-equipped facility

Common complaints

  • reports of unprofessional or disrespectful staff interaction
  • complaints regarding administrative policies and billing practices
  • claims of lack of support during postpartum issues

"The birthing center is so beautiful and allows for such a peaceful and empowering experience. I recommend OBC for anyone wanting a physiological birth!"

Client Birth Stories blog, Our Birthing Center website

"I had a very negative experience here. My appointment was canceled without anyone notifying me... The staff, especially the receptionists, were extremely disrespectful."

LocalityBiz review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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