Labor and delivery in Thief River Falls, MN
Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center is the hospital in Thief River Falls, Minnesota that delivers babies. Together it handled 178 deliveries in 2025. Its first-birth C-section rate is 35%, against 27% across Minnesota and the U.S. median of 26%.
The hospital
Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center
3001 Sanford Parkway
First-birth C-section rate 35%178 deliveries in 2025Top 25% for fewest complications
Other nearby hospitals that deliver babies
| Hospital | City | Miles | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Hospital | Crookston | 31 | – | 85 | – |
| Altru Hospital | Grand Forks | 43 | 19% | 1,443 | Yes |
| Lifecare Medical Center | Roseau | 52 | 15% | 127 | – |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji | 74 | 23% | 682 | Yes |
| Sanford Medical Center Fargo | Fargo | 90 | 28% | 2,646 | Yes |
| Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes | Detroit Lakes | 92 | 32% | 464 | Yes |