Ascension Alexian Brothers (Elk Grove Village) [Midwife-Attended Birth] - BirthGuide Chicago

Ascension Alexian Brothers (Elk Grove Village) [Midwife-Attended Birth]

Address:
800 Biesterfield Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 437-5500

Hospital | Midwife-attended birth

Outcomes:

Overall C-Section Rate (risk adjusted) - 23.3%

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

Primary C-Section Rate (risk adjusted) - 12.3%

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) - 14.5%

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 - 89%

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- 31
  • Epidural Rate - no data provided
  • Overall Induction Rate - no data provided
  • Early Elective Deliveries - 0 %
  • Episiotomy Rate - 18%

COMMENTS ON OUTCOMES

Outcomes data are for all births at AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center Elk Grove Village, including births attended by both doctors and midwives. Midwives serve a low-risk population and also tend to have lower rates of interventions.

Maternity Care Overview

At the AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center Elk Grove Village birthing center, “you’ll enjoy a spacious, comfortable place for your labor, delivery and recovery from childbirth. Whatever your birthing preferences are, AMITA Health’s team of OB-GYNs and certified nurse midwives can work to accommodate them.”

“We offer the option of midwife-attended birth. Combining deep medical expertise and resources with an emphasis on natural childbirth techniques, AMITA Health certified nurse midwives (CNMs) help you stay informed, act as your health and wellness partner and facilitate a safe and healthy pregnancy. We’re there before, during and after childbirth to help give your newborn the best possible start in life. Our midwives work in collaboration with our doctors, listening carefully to you and ensuring you receive the highest quality, compassionate care.”

“[AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center Elk Grove Village also offers]:

  • Lactation support and services from certified feeding experts
  • Pregnancy and postpartum support and services for new mothers suffering from anxiety, depression or other mood disorders
  • Options for banking or donating precious, stem-cell rich umbilical cord blood”

“Your Team: You will also be cared for by highly-skilled nurses who have additional training in critical care. They are committed to helping you have the birth experience you have planned for, providing care, support and education. Our entire team is ready to carry out the birth plan you and your obstetrician discussed prior to your baby’s birth.

Calming Environment: Designed for safety, efficiency and comfort, our welcoming Labor and Delivery suites have state-of-the-art monitoring systems, 24-hour security systems and bedside computerized charting so caregivers spend more time with you in your room. Plus, we offer flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. For mothers having a cesarean section, whether scheduled or unplanned, operating rooms are conveniently close to our Labor and Delivery suites.

From Our Family to Yours: Being present when your baby is born is as exciting for doctors and nurses as it is for you. It’s a fulfilling experience for our AMITA Health caregivers to help care for parents, babies and family members during this special time. From labor through delivery and recovery, we want you to feel comfortable caring for your baby. We’ll help teach you how to feed, dress, bathe and change your baby and prepare you and baby to safely go home.

“The Golden Hour”: The power of first impressions is well known and nothing is more significant than the first time your baby experiences life outside the comfort of your womb. Because the first hour following birth is so momentous, AMITA Health has named it the “Golden Hour.” The goal of the Golden Hour is to provide you and your baby with this important skin-to-skin contact as soon as possible. Many research studies have confirmed that this immediate skin-to-skin contact produces numerous benefits for you and your baby, for full-term and, as appropriate, for premature babies as well.

Rooming in: For new parents, it’s time to get to know your new baby in our well-appointed Mother and Baby suites. All of our private rooms feature a private bath and shower, a fold-out sofa or sleeping chair, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. AMITA Health wants this to be the best possible experience so we highly recommend rooming-in with your baby. This means your baby will stay with you in your private room. Rooming-in is a wonderful way for you and your baby to get to know each other and learn all the noises, faces and movements your baby exhibits. If you have questions, you can talk with your nurse or doctor when the baby is in the room with you. Just like skin-to-skin contact immediately following birth, rooming-in also has many advantages for you and your baby.

Babies needing special care: Because AMITA Health understands that having a baby prematurely or requiring specialized care can be overwhelming to parents, each one of our nursery staff members will help provide family-centered treatments, which are beneficial to baby and family. We answer all of your questions and encourage you to participate in as much of your baby’s care as possible. We respect your role as a parent and want to help ensure you are included in all decision making as it relates to your baby’s health.

Lactation Services: Breastfeeding is one of the most important and rewarding experiences for a mother and baby. AMITA Health offers personalized breastfeeding help and support from board-certified lactation consultants who discuss feeding methods and assist as necessary.

Follow-Up Phone Call: Once you and your baby are settled at home, you should expect a call from one of our qualified care providers who will ask how you are doing and answer any questions you might have.”

INSURANCE

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MATERNITY SERVICE TOURS

The hospital offers Birth Center tours every month. You’ll see where your baby will be born and where you will spend the first hours together bonding, and will have  an opportunity to meet the nurses who will assist you. Call (844) OBTOURZ / (864) 628- 6879) to schedule an in-person tour.

You can also see a virtual tour using the link below.

CHILDBIRTH CLASSES

The hospital offers a range of classes to help you prepare for birth and parenting, including prepared childbirth, CPR, baby care and breastfeeding. You can see available upcoming classes and register here.

Last updated: November 3, 2023
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