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The Birth Center

During this time of pregnancy and birth, you want to be cared for by professionals who provide you and your family with a sense of safety, support and compassion.

Abbott Northwestern Hospital is known throughout the Upper Midwest for its high quality, specialized services. The Birth Center offers comprehensive services and programs, comfortable surroundings and the latest technology – all in a responsive, family-centered environment. Our ongoing commitment is to make your birth experience as natural, safe and joyful as it can be.

At Abbott Northwestern Hospital's Birth Center, mothers and babies have immediate access to highly trained experts and the latest in technology. No matter what happens, you and your baby are in good hands.

See a list of providers who deliver babies at Abbott Northwestern's Birth Center.

Designed for your comfort

For your comfort, The Birth Center's private labor and birthing rooms offer a warm environment with supportive, skilled care providers – and technology readily available to support your birth experience. After your baby is born, parent/infant rooms provide comfortable surroundings for you to get to know your new family member.

Midwest Fetal Care Center

A collaboration of Minnesota Perinatal Physicians, Pediatric Surgical Associates, Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, the Midwest Fetal Care Center is the only program of its kind in the Upper Midwest.

The Center provides optimal care for those whose babies have potentially life-threatening conditions. We're the Midwest's only care resource for Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.

Learn more about Midwest Fetal Care Center.

Special services

Women who choose to give birth at The Birth Center can take comfort in knowing that we are prepared to handle any complication that may arise. Our specialized services include:

• The Perinatal Clinic, a collaboration of Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Children's Hospitals and Clinics in Minneapolis, offers specialized perinatal care and neonatal services in the most active regional center of its kind in the Upper Midwest.
• Special support services for families experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, including support groups, specialized birth classes and educational materials.
• Intensive care for newborns available at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota-Minneapolis, connected by tunnel to Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

Diagnostic services

The Birth Center offers specialized diagnostic services, including high resolution ultrasound, genetic testing, fetal echocardiography and antepartum maternal and fetal assessment.

Nursing care coordination

Professionals specializing in pregnancy and birth can help coordinate resources and assist in birth planning (care coordination services may be requested by your physician). Support is provided for high risk pregnancy and complex care needs.

Home care

The Birth Center's OB Homecare Program provides a number of specialized services, including OB/GYN home care services for mothers, newborns and their families following a hospital delivery; services for women experiencing pregnancy complications such as hyperemesis, preterm labor, diabetes or who need close monitoring at home; and services for those requiring post-surgical wound care.

Breastfeeding / lactation consultants

The Maternal/Infant Outpatient Center Feeding Program provides outpatient appointments with a lactation consultant, breastfeeding retail supplies, and lactation phone consultations.

Related Links

Birth Center brochure

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