Creating The Right Birthing Experience
Choosing the right environment to welcome your new baby is one of the most important decisions for expecting parents, and we want your experience to be as safe, comfortable, and joyous as possible.
Our innovative labor options, advanced technology, and world-renowned obstetricians and midwives make University of Utah Health's University Hospital the ideal place for you and your baby.
We’re here to help expecting parents create a birth experience that’s right for them. Our labor and delivery providers are trained to care for the healthiest moms and babies, as well as those who require the most advanced multidisciplinary care.
Our professional nursing team is also committed to quality family-centered care from preparing for birth to check-ups with your newborn infant.
As the only health institution in Utah to be designated Baby Friendly, we offer the best possible environment for you and your newborn.
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Resources & Programs for Parents-to-Be
Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic
The first trimester can be an exciting, confusing, and overwhelming experience. Our Early Pregnancy Care team providers offer comprehensive, non-judgmental early pregnancy care.
Utah Pregnancy After Loss Program
The Utah Pregnancy After Loss Program is designed specifically to support families after a pregnancy loss, newborn death, or severely complicated pregnancy.
UPWARD: Utah Peripartum Pelvic Floor Wellness and Recovery After Delivery Program
Many pregnant mothers have pelvic floor symptoms before and up to 12 months following birth. UPWARD offers expert care to women experiencing pelvic floor issues during a vulnerable time.
YoMingo®: Prenatal Education on the Go
U of U Health offers anytime, anywhere education for expectant mothers through YoMingo®, with all the tools and support you need at every stage of your pregnancy. Find information on prenatal care, labor & birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
Perinatal Education
Childbearing is an exciting time of growth, change, and personal choices for you and your family. To help you prepare, we offer perinatal education on a variety of subjects related to your pregnancy.
Choosing a Hospital or Birthing Space
It's never too early to begin thinking about the birthing process (if those words can even begin to express the life-changing experience you are about to have). Here are some things to consider.
