Advocate Christ Medical Center (Oak Lawn) [Midwife-attended birth]
Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453
The midwives are skilled at supporting unmedicated labor and offer non-pharmacological pain relief approaches such as position changes, massage, etc.
Doulas are considered part of the medical team and are not included in the 3 person limit.
Advocate Christ Medical Center offers breastfeeding support throughout pregnancy and after delivery, including:
- prenatal breastfeeding classes to help you prepare;
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultants® (IBCLC), who are available to meet with you after delivery to help with latching issues or to answer your questions;
- a Lactation Clinic offering outpatient breastfeeding consultations with certified lactation consultants, who can answer your questions or address any concerns that may arise once you’re home.
- a breastfeeding support group where you can connect with other breastfeeding moms.
Advocate Christ Medical Center’s birthing center offers private post-delivery suites that include a family area.
Accepts Medicaid: Yes
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Outcomes
Overall C-Section Rate (Risk Adjusted) – 32.3%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
Primary C-Section Rate (Risk Adjusted) – 18.9%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
VBAC Rate (Risk adjusted ) – 15.8%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate – 42.5%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
- Number of VBAC deliveries per year - 109
- Epidural Rate -
- Overall Induction Rate -
- Early Elective Deliveries -
- Episiotomy Rate -
Outcomes data are for all births at Advocate Christ Medical Center, including births attended by both doctors and midwives. Midwives serve a low-risk population and also tend to have lower rates of interventions.
“Whether it’s your first child or your fifth, our labor and delivery team ensures a safe, nurturing environment and attentive care for your family’s needs. Each year, families choose Advocate Christ Medical Center for its comprehensive birthing center services and treatments.
Certified Nurse Midwives
“Our certified nurse midwives (CNMs) are advanced practice nurses with either a DNP or MSN in nurse midwifery. We have nine midwives who provide prenatal care and deliver babies for low-risk pregnant patients. If your pregnancy becomes complicated, we work with our physicians to share management or transfer care as appropriate.
Midwives value patient-centered care and helping you achieve the type of birth you desire. Giving you the tools and education to make your own choices regarding your pregnancy and birth is the highlight of the midwifery care we provide.”
What you’ll find at our birthing center:
- Private labor and delivery suites: Our amenity-filled birthing suites allow you and your family to bond with each other in peace, quiet and comfort.
- Breastfeeding resources: We offer breastfeeding support before, during and after your stay with us.
- Before delivery: We offer prenatal breastfeeding classes on a regular basis to help you prepare. Register online for one today.
- During your stay: Our International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants® (IBCLCs) are available to meet with you after delivery to help with latching issues or to answer your questions.
- After birth: In our Lactation Clinic, we offer outpatient breastfeeding consultations with our certified lactation consultants, who can answer your questions or address any concerns that may arise once you’re home. You can also take part in our breastfeeding support group with other moms.
- Level III NICU: A level III neonatal intensive care unit offers an advanced level of treatment, if needed.
- Obstetrical emergency department: We have a specialized clinical team that’s dedicated to caring for urgent maternity and postpartum concerns.
Trust your birthing experience to us
Our birthing center combines advanced, cutting-edge care with a comfortable environment for expecting families. Our family-centered pregnancy care includes:
- International board-certified lactation consultants ready to help you succeed
- One nurse, your Baby’s First Friend, dedicated to caring just for you and your baby and providing the personalized instruction or advice you may need
- Specialized treatment available 24/7 through our level III perinatal facilities
What’s it like giving birth in a birthing center?
We’ve thoughtfully designed our private birthing suites so you and your family have a calm, home-like setting. Each suite includes enhancements like a dedicated infant-care area equipped with the latest medical technology, a bathroom with a shower, Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Our birthing suites also provide soft lighting and soothing decor to promote relaxation during childbirth. Other features and services at our birthing center include:
- Anesthesiologists are available 24/7 to provide labor epidurals
- Private post-delivery suites that include a family area
- C-section suites with advanced medical technology capable of accommodating multiple births
- Private recovery rooms for our cesarean moms that include a dedicated infant-care area to keep mom and baby together
- Level III NICU just steps away at Advocate Children’s Hospital
Family-focused care for premature babies
We give parents of premature infants an active role in their treatment through kangaroo care, which involves using skin-to-skin contact to foster healing.
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To schedule a tour of the maternity service, call 1-800-3-ADVOCATE (1-800-323-8622) or register online for a tour. Use class code 1B12 when registering. You can also see a virtual tour by clicking below.
The hospital offers classes on childbirth, breastfeeding and newborn care. You can register online here.
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