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UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital (Harvey)

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Address:
1 Ingalls Drive
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-2300
MATERNITY SERVICE WEBSITE
Visit provider’s website/maternity service main page
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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

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SUPPORT
  • Partner/support person policies
  • allowed in triage
  • allowed in labor room
  • allowed in OR for C-section
  • allowed in postpartum
  • allowed in NICU
  • Bed available for support person
  • 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: 3

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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
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
  • Kangaroo care supported
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
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:
    1 Ingalls Drive
    Harvey, IL 60426
    (708) 333-2300
    MATERNITY SERVICE WEBSITE
    Visit provider’s website/maternity service main page

    Hospital | Doctor-attended birth

    • Small (fewer than 900 births per year)
    • Perinatal Level II+

    Outcomes:

    Overall C-Section Rate (risk adjusted) - 22.3%

    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) - 13.1%

    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) - 13.2%

    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 - 33.6%

    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- 7
    • Epidural Rate - no data provided
    • Overall Induction Rate - no data provided
    • Early Elective Deliveries - 0 %
    • Episiotomy Rate - no data provided

    Maternity Care Overview

    [from the provider’s website]

    Childbirth is a very personal experience for the entire family. Whether you are thinking about having a baby or already pregnant, the Family Birth Center at the University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial offers a comprehensive maternity program and variety of services for mother, baby and the whole family.

    Comfortable Maternity Suites
    Our maternity suites are available to support you during this exciting time in your life. We offer comprehensive services, experienced staff, state-of-the-art equipment and attractive suites that will help make your birthing experience one that you and your family will cherish. Our 23 private birthing suites feature all the comforts of home, including televisions, sleeper sofas for support person to spend the night, large showers, soft lighting, plush furnishings and a glider to rock baby to sleep.

    Your Care Team
    At UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial, obstetricians and pediatricians work hand-in-hand with many other specialists including anesthesiologists, dietitians, physical and occupational therapists, respiratory specialists, social workers and certified lactation consultants to assist with breastfeeding.

    High-Level Perinatal Care
    UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is home to a Level 2 nursery that offers advanced neonatal care. This distinction recognizes the advanced monitoring equipment and technology used in our nursery and the special training our staff has completed in everything from ventilator support to how to care for high-risk newborns. Our birthing unit also includes two state-of-the-art surgical suites for cesarean deliveries, conveniently located just down the hall from the maternity suites.

    Classes & Resources

    • Our highly trained nurses offer prenatal classes and a maternity suites tour designed to help you and your loved ones prepare for your little one’s arrival.
    • We offer Taking Care of Mom and Baby, a book created by our staff, as our gift to every mom who delivers at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial. In this book, you’ll find helpful answers about infant care in those first important days.
    • The Healthy Baby Network is a community outreach program designed to coordinate prenatal care, education and social services for pregnant women.
    Visit provider’s website to learn more.

    INSURANCE

    Click here to see Insurance Accepted.

    MATERNITY SERVICE TOURS

    Tours of the Maternity Suites are offered for expectant parents. Call 708.915.3825 to schedule a tour.

    CHILDBIRTH CLASSES

    Ingalls Memorial Hospital offers a range of classes relating to childbirth and parenting.

    You can see a schedule of classes here or more information, call 708.915.3825 .

    EXTERNAL​ ​REVIEWS

    Last updated: June 4, 2024

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