R.,
Since you live in Roseville, I HIGHLY recommend the Generations Women's Clinic in Shoreview. They are just south of 694 on Lexington (near the Super Target and YMCA)
Generations Womens Health Center
Phone: ###-###-####
1030 County Road E W Ste 200
Shoreview MN 55126
I chose them because I wanted to have the option of a water birth, and St. Joseph's downtown St. Paul has a tub for birthing. After touring the hospital (which I did at about 2 months along) I posted on this website for a recommendation for a midwife and for experience with St. Joe's. EVERYONE who posted had positive comments about both.
Generations has 3 midwives (when I delivered they had two), so it is a small practice and you will see all of them during your pregnancy. I felt SO comfortable with both Mary and Edi and knowing that one of them would be with me during my whole labor at the hospital was comforting. My first labor was a "hospital" delivery including all the perks of pitocin, the epidural, and hours and hours of labor. Last time was completely different, and the midwives and staff at St. Joe's made it so much more personal and quiet. My first son was born at a teaching hospital and there were literally 10 people in the room with bright lights and lots of chaos. It all turned out fine, but it was not my idea of a perfect birth. Last time it was Mary (the midwife) the nurse, my husband and me, and we did the water birth which was amazing.
Another thing I loved about the practice was the nurse Joanie. She was great, always remembered my son's name (he was about 14 months when I started going in) and I NEVER had to wait for more than a minute to see her, and rarely had to wait more than a few minutes to see the midwife. ONLY ONCE was my appointment rescheduled due to a birth. It was just so nice to know that going in with my son along I wouldn't have to spend an hour in the waiting room.
Also, they do your ultra sound and all your labs right there, which is also nice. No driving around to other offices to get that stuff done.
Anyway, as I said I couldn't recommend anyone more! I would use them again in a heartbeat if we have a third baby.
Good luck!
J.
Mom to Charlie and Joey (3 in March and 13 months)