Each year more than 2,500 babies are born at The Birthplace at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview which is known for providing complete, patient-focused labor, delivery and newborn care. The Birthplace provides exceptional labor and delivery services, including an Antepartum Unit that provides care for women who are hospitalized during pregnancy and an adjacent Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) which is recognized nationally for its superior newborn intensive care. The Birthplace features an integrated team of professionals with extensive experience in the complete range of labor and delivery services. Each team member at The Birthplace is experienced in standard and complex births and shares a commitment to providing compassionate care.
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Conditions We Treat
Complete spectrum of pregnancy, labor and delivery services
Services We Offer
- Antepartum Care
- Labor and Delivery
- Caesarean Sections
- Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview
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Milk Banking
Virtual Tours
Photos of the newly renovated Birthplace
Weekly E-Newsletter for Expectant and New Parents
As part of our comprehensive program, you can enroll in our weekly parenting e-newsletter; a trusted resource to guide you through pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the first year of your baby’s life.
This free service includes customized information, news, and resources - as well as announcements from our parent education staff, access to hospital classes and tour information - all delivered to your e-mail inbox. When you register for the medical center’s weekly e-newsletter, you’ll receive information tailored to your week of pregnancy and the age of your newborn.
Please e-mail your name, e-mail address, and your baby's birth date or expected birth date which will allow you to receive information tailored to your week of pregnancy and the age of your newborn.
Contact Information
The Birthplace
at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
2450 Riverside Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-273-4040
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