Advocate Christ Medical Center (Oak Lawn) [Midwife-attended birth] - BirthGuide Chicago

Advocate Christ Medical Center (Oak Lawn) [Midwife-attended birth]

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Address:
4440 W. 95th St.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 684-8000
MATERNITY SERVICE WEBSITE
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DELIVERY OPTIONS
  • Water birth
    i Water birth means delivering your baby in a tub. Some facilities offer tubs for labor only. Learn more about water birth here.
  • Breech trial of labor
    i If your baby is bottom first instead of head down as you approach your due date, providers that allow "breech trial of labor" may give you the opportunity to labor vaginally instead of automatically scheduling you for a cesarean birth.
  • VBAC trial of labor
    i If you had a prior c-section, some providers may give you the opportunity to begin labor and try to deliver vaginally, which is a trial of "vaginal birth after cesarean" or VBAC. Learn more about VBAC here.
  • VBA2+C trial of labor
    i If you've had more than one prior c-section, some providers may give you the opportunity to begin labor and try to delivery vaginally, which is a trial of vaginal birth after 2 or more cesareans or VBA2+C trial of labor. Learn more about VBAC here.
  • Vacuum or forceps delivery on site
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  • C-section available on site
    i Delivery option tooltip 6
  • C-section team on site 24/7
    i Delivery option tooltip 7
  • In-unit C-sections
    i Family-centered or Gentle c-section means that your partner can be with you in the OR during your c-section and that your baby will be placed on your chest immediately after delivery for skin-to-skin contact. Some facilities also offer the option of a clear surgical drape, which allows you to see your baby being born; delayed cord clamping after delivery (at least one minute); unhurried delivery (see a video here); and a dedicated nurse who will support skin-to-skin contact throughout the post-delivery procedure.
  • Family-centered/gentle c-section
  • Family-centered c-section: clear drape available
  • Family-centered c-section: delayed cord clamping
  • Family-centered c-section: unhurried delivery from incision
  • Family-centered c-section: dedicated 1-to-1 nursing support

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LABOR OPTIONS

In uncomplicated labor...

  • Moving throughout labor (e.g. wireless telemetry)
  • Intermittent electronic fetal monitoring
  • Intermittent auscultation
  • IV not required
  • IV not routine
  • Eating throughout labor - clear tray only
  • Eating throughout labor - unrestricted
  • Drinking throughout labor
  • Showering during labor
  • Laboring in a tub
  • Aromatherapy
BIRTHING EQUIPMENT
  • Bean bag pillow
  • Birthing stool
  • Birth Balls
  • Peanut ball
  • Reclining chair
  • Rocking chair
  • Support rope, sling or bar
PAIN RELIEF
  • Epidural
  • Patient controlled epidural
  • Dedicated L&D anesthesiology team
  • Narcotics
  • Nitrous-oxide
  • TENS unit
SUPPORT
  • Partner/support person policies
  • allowed in triage
  • allowed in labor room
  • allowed in OR for C-section
  • allowed in postpartum
  • allowed in NICU
  • rooming-in allowed
  • Doula policies
  • allowed in triage
  • allowed in labor room
  • allowed in OR for C-section
  • allowed in postpartum
  • allowed in NICU
  • Siblings allowed in labor

Number of support people allowed: 2

NEWBORN & POSTPARTUM CARE

After routine delivery...

  • Suctioning only if needed
  • Delayed cord clamping (at least 1 minute)
  • Delayed cord clamping (at least 3 minutes)
  • Delayed baby bath
  • Uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact until first feed
  • Baby rooming-in
  • Non-emergent nursery care available
  • All routine newborn exams at mother's bedside
  • Early discharge - 24 hours or less
  • Home postpartum visit

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BREASTFEEDING
  • Baby-friendly designation
  • Lactation consultants (IBCLC) available for consultation on site
  • 24/7 lactation support on site
  • No formula given to breastfeeding babies in first 48 hours
  • Donor milk available

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HIGH RISK OPTIONS
  • Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists
  • 24/7 Neonatalogist or Pediatric Hospitalist on site
  • Perinatal Level IIE
  • Perinatal Level III

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NICU OPTIONS
  • Bed provided for parent
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  • Kangaroo care supported
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ROOM OPTIONS
  • One room for labor, birth, recovery & postpartum (LDRP)
  • One room for labor, birth & recovery (LDR)
  • Private post-partum rooms
  • In-room shower
  • In-room labor tub

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ROOM AMENITIES
  • Dimmable lighting
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Music speakers (phone or IPod)
  • Television
  • WIFI
  • Free WIFI
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
INSURANCE

Accepts Medicaid : Yes

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    Address:
    4440 W. 95th St.
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453
    (708) 684-8000
    MATERNITY SERVICE WEBSITE
    Visit provider’s website/maternity service main page

    Hospital | Midwife-attended birth

    Outcomes:

    Overall C-Section Rate (risk adjusted) - 29.4%

    As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
    Among the LOWEST
    low
    MEDIUM - LOW
    med-low
    MEDIUM - HIGH
    med-high
    Among the HIGHEST
    High

    Primary C-Section Rate (risk adjusted) - 16.3%

    As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
    Among the LOWEST
    low
    MEDIUM - LOW
    med-low
    MEDIUM - HIGH
    med-high
    Among the HIGHEST
    High

    VBAC Rate (risk adjusted) - 14.9%

    As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
    Among the HIGHEST
    High
    MEDIUM - HIGH
    med-high
    MEDIUM - LOW
    med-low
    Among the LOWEST
    low

    Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate - 45.0%

    As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
    Among the HIGHEST
    High
    MEDIUM - HIGH
    med-high
    MEDIUM - LOW
    med-low
    Among the LOWEST
    low
    • Number of VBAC deliveries per year- 104
    • Epidural Rate - no data provided
    • Overall Induction Rate - no data provided
    • Early Elective Deliveries - no data provided
    • Episiotomy Rate - no data provided

    Maternity Care Overview

    [from the provider’s website]

    “Whether you’re expecting your first child or your fifth, our leading labor and delivery staff provides a secure, nurturing environment and a caring response to your family’s needs. Our comprehensive services and treatment lead more than 4,000 families a year to choose Advocate Christ Medical Center as the place to have their baby.”

    “We offer a birthing experience you can trust:”

    • Midwifery care: Our “midwives support a more natural approach to childbirth and typically handle less patients at a time than OB/GYNs. They focus on healthy vaginal births using medication-free pain relief methods and minimal interventions. They can’t perform caesarean sections or surgeries, so a midwife may not be right for you if you’re facing a high-risk pregnancy.”
    • Breastfeeding resources: To ensure your and your newborn’s nursing experience is a success, we offer breastfeeding support before, during and after your stay with us, with support from certified IBCLC lactation consultants.
    • Private labor & delivery suites: Our amenity-filled delivery suites let moms, newborns and families bond with each other in peace, quiet and comfort.
    • Highest-Level NICU: Our level III neonatal intensive care unit offers the highest level of treatment available in Illinois, so moms and babies can rest easy.
    • Dedicated nursing: You will have 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.
    • Additional Resources: Advocate Health Care offers a range of resources for moms and babies, including baby pictures and hearing tests.”

    “Our birthing center merges high-tech, leading-edge care with comfort for families who are expecting. That’s why so many families choose Advocate Christ Medical Center to deliver their babies.”

     

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    INSURANCE

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    MATERNITY SERVICE TOURS

    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.

    CHILDBIRTH CLASSES

    The hospital offers classes on childbirth, breastfeeding and newborn care.  You can register online here.

     

    EXTERNAL​ ​REVIEWS

    Last updated: December 29, 2021

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