Birthing Center

You're in good hands at UVM Medical Center. A large community of dedicated, experienced health care professionals - including labor and delivery nurses, certified nurse-midwives, obstetricians, family practice physicians and others - provide expert, compassionate care for women and their families during labor and childbirth at the Birthing Center.

LABOR & DELIVERY WELCOME LETTER

• COVID-19 SPECIFIC INFORMATION - We are currently performing universal screening for COVID-19 for any patients being admitted to the hospital. This is for your safety, and the safety of others including staff and other patients. If as the birthing patient you test positive for  COVID-19, your support person will be offered a test as well. The current practice is for families to stay united during their admission as long as mother and baby remain healthy and do not need a higher level of care. If you are COVID+ we will provide education, supplies (such as masks, gloves, gowns), and support to help you make the best and most informed choices for you and your baby during your stay. If you decline the COVID-19 test, please be aware that you would be unable to visit your newborn in the NICU or utilize the  Newborn Nursery on Baird 7. Policies and practices are constantly evolving so please speak to your provider about the most current practices. 

MOTHER-BABY UNIT

NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT WELCOME LETTER

• COVID-19 SPECIFIC INFORMATION - Due to current health concerns regarding COVID-19, the NICU Is only allowing mom and her partner or support person in the NICU. Mom and her partner or support person both need to documented COVID-19 negative before entering the NICU. Additional health screening questions will also be asked prior to admission. The  NICU also requires that a clean disposable procedure mask that we supply to be worn at all times while in the NICU.

Join us for an in-person or virtual tour and information session!

Receive a guided tour with knowledgeable staff to see both Labor and Delivery and the Postpartum/Newborn Nursery Units. This tour is offered both virtually and in-person [different dates; see individual flyers] and will provide you with general information and time for questions.

2023 In-Person Tour Dates & Times
2023 Virtual Tour Dates & Times
(File last updated August 24, 2023.)

If you have questions please speak with your OB provider or email DischargeEducationuvmhealth [dot] org.

Birthing tour at UVM Medical Center

Recorded from a live tour, this video give details about what to expect when coming to UVM Medical Center's birthing unit and answers some commonly asked questions.

Birthing Room

Our seven spacious labor and delivery suites offer women and their partners a private, soothing environment with warm colors, plenty of natural light and great views of Lake Champlain, the Adirondack mountains, and the UVM campus. All rooms are equipped with the latest technology, private baths with large soaking tubs, and comfortable seating. Read an overview of the labor and delivery experience at UVM Medical Center.

Tub Room

One of our birthing rooms is equipped for water deliveries. It has all of the features and amenities of our other rooms with the addition of a specially designed tub. UVM Medical Center caregivers are experienced in these kind of deliveries and are happy to work with you to accommodate your personal birthing choices.

We have a long and proud history of including a variety of providers and delivery methods into our labor and delivery services.

Recovery Room

UVM Medical Center's Mother-Baby Unit serves women and newborns as well as those with high-risk pregnancies who need special care and bed rest before and after giving birth. Located on the 7th floor of the Baird building, the unit offers many private rooms, a newborn nursery and a family lounge.

Mother-Baby is staffed by a team of nurses who specialize in ante-partum, post-partum and newborn nursing. They're also trained in lactation support and neonatal resuscitation. A lactation consultant is available weekdays for those mothers needing extra help and support. Learn more about breastfeeding support at UVM Medical Center.

Operating Room

In the event of complications, the Center contains two state-of-the-art operating rooms for Cesarean births and other complicated deliveries. If needed, our care teams have instant access to the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the state of Vermont. The operating rooms feature all the advanced technology you'd expect and plenty of space to accommodate multiple births. 

Patient & Family Resources

For your convenience, we've assembled related links to other pieces of helpful information.

Preparing for Baby

For information regarding car seat safety, safe sleep and more visit Safe Kids from UVM Children's Hospital and Safe Kids Vermont. 

Virtual and In-Person Events

UVM Medical Center offers health classes through its Healthsource series. These classes, offered each spring and fall, are free to attend. 

Visiting the Medical Center

• UVM Medical Center's Harvest Café, just a short elevator trip away, is nationally recognized for serving delicious, locally-sourced and healthy food. 
• See our visitation policies designed to prevent the spread of influenza viruses to mothers, babies, visitors and staff.