The Birthplace

Your birth experience should feel safe, supported, and centered around you.

At The Birthplace at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, compassionate care meets advanced medical expertise. Our Mother and Baby team supports a wide range of birth preferences while ensuring you and your baby have access to the care you need, when you need it.

Why Families Choose Stormont Vail

Choosing where to deliver your baby is a big decision. Our team is here to make sure you feel confident every step of the way.

  • 24/7 specialized care
    Obstetric, anesthesia, and surgical teams are always on-site
  • Support for your birth preferences
    Natural, medicated, VBAC, and high-risk care
  • Immediate access to our level III NICU
    Advanced care if your baby needs extra support
JCI Gold Seal

Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care

Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka holds an Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission, recognizing our high standards in perinatal care and our commitment to the health of mothers and babies.

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TeamBirth Recognized

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has designated Stormont Vail Health as a Blue Distinction Centers+ for Maternity Care. Such centers demonstrate expertise and a commitment to quality care for vaginal and cesarean section deliveries, as well as better overall patient satisfaction and a lower percentage of early elective deliveries.

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Blue Distinction Center+

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has designated Stormont Vail Health as a Blue Distinction Centers+ for Maternity Care. Such centers demonstrate expertise and a commitment to quality care for vaginal and Cesarean birth, as well as better overall patient satisfaction and a lower percentage of early elective deliveries.

Your Birth Story, Your Way

Hear how we listen, personalize, and support every step of your journey.

Plan Your Birth with Confidence

Take a Childbirth Class

Prepare for your delivery and meet our team.
Bonus: A tour of The Birthplace is included with class participation.

Schedule a Tour

Not taking a class? You can still explore our facility and get your questions answered.

Amenities

  • Whirlpool tubs and warm showers

  • Breathing techniques and therapeutic positioning

  • Birthing aids (balls, stools, squatting bars)

  • Private labor, delivery, and postpartum suites

  • Overnight accommodation for your support person

  • Comfortable beds and in-room streaming entertainment

  • 24/7 triage access: 785-354-6261

  • Epidural and IV pain relief options

  • Specialized nurses trained in labor and delivery

  • Wireless fetal monitoring capabilities

VBAC & TOLAC Support

If you’ve had a previous Cesarean birth, vaginal delivery may still be an option for you.

Our team will help you decide if a Trial of Labor After Cesarean (TOLAC) is right for you and provide continuous support throughout your pregnancy and delivery.

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If plans change, you’re in the right place.

Some births don’t go exactly as planned, but we’re ready for it.

With 24/7 access to specialists and surgical care, you and your baby are supported no matter what happens.

Ready to Begin?

Take the next step in your journey with a team that puts you at the center of your care.

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Locations

Stormont Vail Hospital

1500 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS, 66604
(785) 354-6000
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