Avera McKennan campus

Avera Women's Center — Sioux Falls

Sunday 24 Hours
Monday 24 Hours
Tuesday 24 Hours
Wednesday 24 Hours
Thursday 24 Hours
Friday 24 Hours
Saturday 24 Hours

Daily Visiting Hours: 6 AM – 9 PM

Finding Us: This women’s center is located on the third and fourth floors of the main hospital building on the Avera McKennan campus near 20th Street and Cliff Avenue. Free parking is available in front of the building, and in the south and north ramps. To get to the ramps, take 20th Street and enter a ramp. Find the skywalk and follow the signs to your destination.

Every expectant mother has unique needs and hopes for delivery. Providing you with the best and safest childbirth experience is our top priority at Avera Women’s Center in Sioux Falls. Here, birthing experts care for you and your baby following a personal birth plan with your care team. Choose this location for the labor and delivery of your baby, and our staff will get you set up in one of our private rooms in a family-friendly, spa-like setting to help you relax and remain calm during this special time.

Local Birthing Services

Birthing Amenities

To provide you, your newborn and your family with beautiful birthing experience, the Women’s Center offers a variety of amenities, including:

  • An inviting, homelike setting in your room
  • Fully locked care unit with one secure entry
  • Protected nursery with the latest innovations in neonatal care
  • Postpartum rooms with HD TV, private bathroom, storage cabinet, extra seating and sofa-sleeper.
  • Fresh, chef-prepared meals delivered right to your room
  • Drinks and snacks available 24 hours

Lactation & Breastfeeding Support

Free breastfeeding and lactation services are available at Avera Breastfeeding Center. Board-certified lactation consultants help answer questions and support you with expertise and encouragement. To learn more or schedule an appointment with a lactation consultant, call 605-322-4490.

24/7 Level IIIB NICU

If your child needs extra attention for medical reasons, Avera Children’s Hospital and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are located within the main hospital. Pediatric intensivists and neonatologists use the latest technology to bring our littlest patients the best outcomes possible offering services such as:

  • Advanced imaging
  • Bedside laboratory testing
  • Hemodynamic monitoring
  • Neonatal surgery
  • Radiant warmers, Omni beds and isolettes
  • Specialized ventilation care
  • Total body coolers

When needed, parents can access maternal and neonatal specialized transport throughout the region by Careflight air or ground ambulance. Remote monitoring and 24/7 nursing support are available with eNICU, making telemedicine consultation a virtual care option for parents.

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Maternal Fetal Medicine

Pregnancy complications, premature labor or special health concerns such as gestational diabetes and high blood pressure can all be addressed with Avera's experts in maternal fetal medicine.

Location: Plaza 1, Suite 100

Department of Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Women's Center Tour

To give you a better idea of what your birthing experience will be, view photos or register for an in-person tour of our beautiful facility.

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entrance

The entrance to the Women's Center is a welcoming, open space for mothers, family and visitors.

birthing room

Upon arrival to the Women’s Center, you will be placed in one of our state-of-the-art labor and delivery rooms. You will remain in this room until after the birth of your baby. You will then move to the postpartum floor.

birthing room

Our postpartum rooms feature an HD TV, private bathroom, a storage cabinet with plenty of space for your belongings, as well as a recliner for your support person.

nursery

Alternative view of postpartum room.

nursery

Your infant will be placed in one of our bassinets during their stay. Infants must be transported to and from the nursery in the bassinet. For safety and security reasons, infants are never to be carried in the hallways.

family den

The family den area with comfortable seating and a television.

cafe

The café where mothers and families can enjoy snacks and drinks.

Pregnancy & Childbirth Education

Thinking about having a baby? Sign up to access our Maybe a Baby online resource hub and email series. You can also participate in a wide range of childbirth education classes to learn about caring for your baby and yourself before, during and after pregnancy.

Avera McKennan new update render

Avera McKennan Building Project

Avera is growing to meet the needs of present and future patients. A brand-new six-story tower is being constructed on the campus to house a center of clinical excellence for women's and children's services.

By 2027, this building will also serve as a new and inviting entrance to the hospital. Learn More

Join us in supporting healthy women, children and families for generations to come through the Tomorrow’s Promise campaign.

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