Southfield, Oakland County
- Hospital
Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital delivers babies in Southfield, in Oakland County. It is part of Henry Ford Health. Many families still call it Ascension Providence Southfield, or just Providence Hospital Southfield. They have a NICU on site, which matters if your baby arrives early or needs extra support. It also has Alternative Birthing Center, worth asking about if you are hoping for a less medical-feeling birth. Among the details families ask about most, they list labor tubs, doulas welcome, rooming in and private postpartum rooms. Call the labor and delivery unit with your questions. You will learn plenty from how they respond.
At a glance
The quick version.
- Health system
- Henry Ford Health
- NICU level
- Not published by the hospital. Ask on your tour.
- Birth center
- Alternative Birthing Center
- Tours
- Yes
- NICU on site
Birth options and amenities
These are the things families ask us about most. Policies change, so double-check them on your tour.
- Labor tubs
- Doulas welcome
- Midwives on staff
- Baby rooms in with you
- Lactation consultants
- Private postpartum rooms
Recognition and quality
- Reported a C-section rate of 25.8% for first-time, low-risk births to The Leapfrog Group in 2026.
Care teams connected to this hospital
OB-GYNs who deliver here
Questions people ask about Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital
Short answers, pulled from what they publish.
Where is Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital?
You will find them at 16001 W. Nine Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075, in Oakland County.
Is Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital the same as Ascension Providence Southfield?
Yes. It is the same hospital under its newer name. You may still see it listed as Ascension Providence Southfield on older maps and websites.
Does Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital have a NICU?
Yes, they have one on site. If your pregnancy is higher risk, ask your provider which level you should plan for.
Is there a birth center at Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital?
Yes, it is called Alternative Birthing Center. Ask who can use it, because many birth centers are for low-risk pregnancies only, and how it differs from a standard labor room.
Which OB-GYNs deliver at Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital?
We list 1 in the guide, including Women's Health Consultants.
Questions worth asking when you call
Bring a few of these to your first call. You do not need all of them, just the ones that matter to you.
- Can my partner or support person stay overnight after the birth?
- Is there a NICU on site, and what level is it?
- Are tubs, water birth, or nitrous oxide available, and how often are they used?
- How many support people can be in the room during labor?
- Does my baby stay in the room with me, and when is the nursery used?
Where we got this
We checked this against their own website and the sources above on October 20, 2026. Things change, so please confirm anything that matters to you with Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital directly. This guide is here to help you plan, and it is not medical advice.
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