We are here to help you have a wonderful birth experience. Your team will work with you and create a plan for the best possible birth for your baby. These are some of your team members:
Labor & delivery team
Obstetrician – doctor with advanced medical training in maternity care. HealthPartners Clinics have many obstetricians across the East Metro who can provide prenatal care and deliver babies at Regions Hospital. An OB doctor may work with your nurse-midwife or family doctor if you have a more complex need. If you plan to or must have a cesarean section there is always an OB doctor in the hospital ready to help.
Family medicine doctor – cares for patients during all stages of life, including pregnancy and delivery.
Certified nurse-midwife – a nurse with special training to deliver babies. Our certified nurse-midwives are educated in nursing and midwifery. One of the largest groups of certified nurse-midwives in the Twin Cities practices at Regions Hospital. You can be cared for by our nurse-midwives throughout your pregnancy—from prenatal care through delivery.
OB resident – a doctor studying to be an obstetrician. Because of our commitment to training the next generation of physicians, our Ob/Gyn department participates in a residency training program affiliated with the University of Minnesota Medical School. While your care will always be led by a staff physician, a carefully supervised resident may also be part of your team.
Registered nurses – specially trained nurses will care for you during labor and delivery and, once your baby is born, will care for both of you. They can answer questions, provide for your medical needs and consult with your physician or nurse-midwife. They will also orient you to the maternity area and introduce you to other staff that will care for you and your baby.
Caring for your baby
Pediatrician or family medicine doctor – the doctor who will see you and your baby soon after birth to help your baby get off to the best possible start. The pediatrician or family medicine doctor you choose will see your baby for regular checkups.
Neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) and neonatologist – nurse and pediatrician with advanced training in caring for premature infants and newborns with health challenges.
Other support services & staff
Anesthesiologist and certified registered nurse anesthetist – specially trained doctor and nurse who help you if you need medicine for pain.
Interpreter – If you do not speak English, we will provide an interpreter who will help the team understand what you want and need. The interpreter may come to your room or may interpret over the phone or on a video screen.
Doula – a person who provides non-medical support, for example, coaching during labor, childbirth and post-partum.
Certified lactation consultant – helps you and your baby with breastfeeding. They will provide education and recommend techniques to make breastfeeding easier. They will also call you to follow up once you are home.
Meet your team
HealthPartners integrated care
The Birth Center at Regions Hospital is part of the Health Partners Medical Group. At Regions you have access to all the resources offered by HealthPartners. Services provided at Regions Hospital are not limited to HealthPartners members.
