The Birthplace at Fairview Southdale Hospital

Joy is Born Here

The Birthplace at Fairview Southdale Hospital delivers thousands of babies every year but we never lose sight that each and every birth is unique. We work closely with you and your healthcare provider to support the choices you make in your birth plan, to ensure your experience is exceptional.

COVID-19 Update: The same comprehensive, compassionate care we’ve always offered at The Birthplace is still available for moms and newborns – with a few changes to protect your family and our staff. Learn more about the COVID-19 precautions we’ve taken to ensure that you can still have a joyful birth experience in a safe and beautiful environment.

Address

M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital 6401 France Ave. S Edina, MN 55435

Contact

Information: 952-924-5000

Find out why it's great to be born here

Besides our highly skilled and caring staff, The Birthplace also offers these amenities and services:
  • Therapeutic labor techniques and support options, including hydrotherapy tubs, birthing balls, peanut balls, squatting bars, essential oils and inhalers, birth slings, fetal monitoring with blue tooth capabilities
  • Water births
  • Certified nurse midwives, obstetricians and nurses
  • Latest options for pain relief, including nitrous oxide
  • Lactation support – All of The Birthplace nurses are educated in lactation support techniques and we also have certified lactation consultants on hand for breastfeeding support and assistance during your stay with us.
  • Private rooms with free Wifi so you can immediately announce your baby news.
  • Complimentary newborn portrait sessions and online virtual birth announcement from First Day Photo. Visit firstdayphoto.com to learn about other options.
  • Childbirth, breastfeeding and parenting classes are offered through Amma Parenting Center. See their full menu and register for a class at ammaparentingcenter.com.
If your baby arrives early or need specialized care, our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is open around the clock. A team of highly trained nurses, neonatal nurse practitioners and physician assistants along with neonatologists from the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital equipped with state of the art technology can care for infants born prematurely.

We’re looking forward to providing you and your family with the most safe and comfortable setting to welcome your newest member.

Tour The Birthplace

Take a tour of The Birthplace and find out all of the many reasons why it’s great to be born here. Schedule your tour today.

Are you pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant?

If you’re looking for a physician to care for you during the planning phases of your pregnancy, while you're pregnant and after you give birth, we partner with many outstanding health care providers in the area. Find a clinic near you.

Should I pre-register with the hospital?

Yes, you should pre-register before you go into labor. Pre-register online or call 612-672-2000.

What if you need special care for a high-risk pregnancy?

Are you experiencing complications in your pregnancy or are you at risk of experiencing a medically complicated pregnancy? Expecting multiple babies? Do you have a family history of birth defects or genetic conditions? Talk with your doctor about a referral to a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Center clinic. Specialists at Maternal-Fetal Medicine Centers provider care for pregnant women who are – or who have high risk of – experiencing a medically complicated pregnancy. We provide care at three metro-area locations in Burnsville, Edina and Minneapolis.