Rush Copley Medical Center (Aurora) [Doctor-attended birth]
Aurora, IL 60504
For women who want a natural childbirth (no pain medication), the nursing staff will assist with the following:
- Relaxation approaches
- Breathing techniques
- Other natural ways to relieve pain during labor, such as the use of birthing balls and showers
If you choose an epidural or other pain medication, the anesthesia team is available 24/7.
Partner rooming in: All suites are single and have private bathrooms for mothers and families. Couches and chairs transform into sleeping spaces for family and visitors.
Visitor Guidelines on Labor & Delivery:
Visiting hours on Labor & Delivery are 24 hours/day.
Where 1 support person is allowed (below), you may choose your partner or your doula.
The number of support persons allowed in L&D are as follows:
- OB Triage – 1 support person (no children)
- Labor, Delivery, Recovery (LDR) Room – 4 support persons (including children)
- Operating Room (OR) – 1 support person (at the discretion of the Attending Anesthesiologist and Obstetric Attending Physician; no children)
- Post-Anesthesia Recovery (PAR) – 1 support person (no children)
Children (siblings of the baby) under 12 years of age may be permitted as a visitor.
- The child must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- The responsible adult cannot be the main maternal support person.
- Children are not allowed in the PAR, OR or OB Triage.
Visitor Guidelines on Mother Baby Unit:
General visiting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visitation outside of the posted hours must be arranged with the patient’s assigned nurse.
A spouse, significant other, or parent-approved visitor is permitted to stay overnight.
The number of visitors will not be restricted as long as privacy is respected.
Children:
- Sibling visitation:
o There is no age restriction on sibling visitation
- Non-sibling visitation:
o Non-siblings must be age 6 and above to visit.
Nurses and lactation consultants at Rush are trained to assist new moms and babies with breastfeeding. Support includes:
- Breastfeeding classes for expectant parents.
- Bedside breastfeeding assistance immediately after labor and delivery and then in the mother baby unit.
- Skin-to-skin contact is initiated between baby and mother as soon as possible.
- Lactation support available in the hospital from 7 am to 11 pm.
- Lactation support is also available once parents get home, including support group meetings.
For high-risk care:
- The level III NICU provides the highest level of care available to at-risk babies.
- Neonatologists and nurses with advanced training and technology are on-site 24/7
NICU has private rooms with 24/7 access so families can be with their babies around-the-clock.
Refrigerators and microwaves are available on both the Labor and Delivery and Mother Baby Units for patient use.
Accepts Medicaid : No
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For more information about interpreter services at Rush, please go to https://www.rush.edu/patients-visitors/visitors/interpreter-services or call Language Assistance Services at (630) 978-4832
Rush offers services in 200 additional languages, including American Sign Language (ASL).
Outcomes
Overall C-Section Rate (Risk Adjusted) – 28.6%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
Primary C-Section Rate (Risk Adjusted) – 13.5%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
VBAC Rate (Risk adjusted ) – 7.2%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate – 58.6%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
- Number of VBAC deliveries per year - 30
- Epidural Rate -
- Overall Induction Rate - 22
- Early Elective Deliveries - 4.5
- Episiotomy Rate - 2.3
About Rush Family Birth Center Aurora
Convenient and comprehensive care for your family: Our Family Birth Center offers labor and delivery, post-delivery and baby care, and neonatal intensive care (NICU) in one location. Each unit can care for you through each stage of birth so you have the convenience of not having to change floors.
Spacious labor and delivery suites: Our large labor and delivery rooms provide space for you to relax and do pain-relieving exercises as you labor. There is also comfortable sitting and sleeping space for any loved ones that you’d like to include in your birthing experience.
Your delivery, your choices: At Rush, you can labor the way you want to, surrounded by capable and caring staff who support your birth plan. With birthing balls, large showers and labor teams trained in different relaxation and breathing techniques, we can tailor your labor experience to your preferences. We also offer the Fox Valley’s only alternative birthing suite to support you if you are planning a non-medicated labor and delivery. If you want to use pain medication, our expert anesthesiologists can administer an epidural to make your labor and delivery more comfortable.
Telemetry monitoring allows you to move during labor: Since contractions can stress some babies and affect their heart rates, Rush providers keep a close watch on how your baby is handling labor and delivery through electronic monitoring. For moms interested in walking and moving during labor, we offer telemetry monitoring. This type of monitoring enables your provider to watch your baby’s heart rate and allows you to be mobile. Being mobile can be an important part of anyone’s labor, but especially a mom wanting an alternative birth.
Gentle cesarean encourages bonding: Sometimes having a C-section can distract you from celebrating the first moments of welcoming a new baby. Rush Copley Medical Center offers gentle C-section, which switch the traditional solid drape for a clear one, allowing moms to see their baby being born. Research has found that this technique helps parents feel more connected during the birth and bond more quickly with their baby.
Mother Baby Unit for after baby is born: After delivery, you’ll stay in our Mother Baby Unit — private suites with of space for family members. Your baby will stay in your room with you, allowing you more time to bond and learn about baby care from our pediatricians and nurses.
Breastfeeding support during your hospital stay and beyond: Our nurses and lactation consultants have special training to help new moms and babies with breastfeeding. We offer bedside assistance immediately after delivery and in the privacy of your mother baby suite. Our Lactation Center is also available to assist you once you return home.
Highest level of NICU care: We offer the Fox Valley’s only level III NICU, the highest level of NICU care. Located near our Family Birth Center, our expert providers are nearby when seconds matter most.
Baby’s first photo: Within our Family Birth Center, we offer photography services to capture your newborn’s first photo. Your professional mini photo shoot will take place in the comfort of your mother baby suite and photos will be posted to a website shortly after your session. If you’d like to purchase the photos, you can do so through the site.
Recognized for maternity care: Rush Copley Medical Center has been recognized as High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) in the Best Hospitals for Maternity by U.S. News & World Report.
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For more information about tours of the Family Birth Center and the Alternative Birth Suite, please call (888) 352-RUSH (7874).
The hospital offers a range of classes for expectant families. Available classes include:
- Childbirth Education
- Refresher Prenatal Class
- Basic Breastfeeding Class
- Infant & Child CPR
You can learn more here.
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Gentle c-section: For c-section deliveries, the baby may be placed skin-to-skin on your chest immediately after surgery or held by your partner skin-to-skin until you are ready and able. A clear drape is also an option.
Breech and VBA+2C: Please speak with your prenatal care providers about the availability of breech trials of labor and VBAC2+ deliveries.