Saint Anthony Hospital (Chicago) [Doctor-Attended Birth]
Chicago, IL 60623
Aromatherapy: A diffuser and essential oils are available for aromatherapy.
The hospital has inflatable CUB (“comfortable upright birth”) chairs that can serve as a birthing stool.
Saint Anthony Hospital has a dedicated OB anesthesia team available on site to provide pain relief 24/7.
Saint Anthony Hospital welcomes your independent doula. In addition, the hospital has a relationship with Chicago Volunteer Doulas, who often have availability to provide labor support at your request, free of charge.
The hospital’s policy is to allow up to 2 support people to be with you, in addition to your doula.
Saint Anthony Hospital is in Phase 4 of working towards designation as a Baby Friendly Hospital.
The hospital has a Certified Lactation Consultant on staff and many of the nursing staff are Certified Lactation Counselors, so there is almost always someone on site to support your breastfeeding efforts.
Maternal-fetal specialists: Saint Anthony Hospital’s maternal-fetal medicine specialists offer care for women who have an underlying medical condition or who develop a pregnancy complication affecting her body or baby.
If you need a higher level of care, Saint Anthony Hospital also has a clinical partnership with University of Chicago Medicine.
A fridge and microwave are available for patient use on the unit.
Accepts Medicaid: Yes
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Many staff members at Saint Anthony Hospital are bilingual in English and Spanish. For most other languages, audio interpretation by phone or video interpretation by iPad are also available.
Outcomes
Overall C-Section Rate (Risk Adjusted) – 16.7%
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Primary C-Section Rate (Risk Adjusted) – 10.1%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
VBAC Rate (Risk adjusted ) – 37.5%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate – 30.0%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
- Number of VBAC deliveries per year - 45
- Epidural Rate - 53
- Overall Induction Rate - 19
- Early Elective Deliveries - 0
- Episiotomy Rate - 1
Breastfeeding: At 80 – 90%, Saint Anthony Hospital’s rate for breastfeeding initiation in the hospital is considerably higher than its exclusive breastfeeding rate. The hospital serves a population for whom “mixed feeding” is the norm.
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The Saint Anthony Maternity Center: At Saint Anthony Hospital, we want you to feel at home, and our Maternity Center provides you with an up-to-date facility and compassionate staff for a safe and calm childbirth experience. We are proud to have been ranked with one of the lowest C -Section rates in Chicago. BirthGuide Chicago also rated Saint Anthony as a top performing hospital for VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) in the Chicagoland area.
We encourage early family bonding and focus on patient-centered care and comfort, including spacious and private delivery rooms, accommodations for family and guests and a bilingual staff with interpreter services.
Our caring and experienced team looks forward to making the arrival of your new baby the most special experience it can be. Obstetricians, Midwives, Family Practitioners, Neonatologists, Nurses and 24-hour Anesthesiologists are at the hospital to provide the quality care and support you need.
Maternity Services: We offer a full range of services to help you learn what to expect during pregnancy, preparing for labor and delivery, as well as caring for your newborn after you give birth.
- Prenatal care
- Obstetrics & midwifery
- Maternal-fetal medicine
- Ultrasounds and other testing
- Breastfeeding support
- Free prenatal classes offered in both English and Spanish
- Diabetes education
- Circumcisions
Pain Management: We offer Nitrous Oxide as an alternative to an epidural during delivery. We have also added a new laboring tub for relaxation and help with contractions and back pain during labor.
We will work together to find the best option for you.
Midwifery: The Saint Anthony Hospital Midwifery Group are full-time certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) and highly involved in the entire labor and delivery process. Backed by a team of obstetricians, they personally see all laboring women in the unit and integrate their woman-centered model of care into every patients’ birth experience – safe and satisfying in a patient and welcoming environment, provided with emotional support and encouragement before, during, and after the labor and delivery process. They will also work closely with you on your preferred birth plan.
Our midwives also see patients at three locations – Saint Anthony Hospital Physician Center, Archer Avenue Clinic in Brighton Park, and now at our Little Village Clinic on 26th Street.
OB Patient Care Navigator: The Saint Anthony Hospital OB Patient Care Navigator supports patients with their individual prenatal care and maternity needs. She can help connect you with the right resources throughout your pregnancy and after delivery.
- Assistance with medical coverage and applications
- Help connecting you with doctors, midwives or doulas
- Guidance with prenatal needs, including signing up for prenatal classes
- Set up tours for the Saint Anthony Maternity Center, including transportation if needed
If you would like to talk with our OB Patient Care Navigator, please call 773.633.9671.
Child Safety Program: Child safety is a top priority at Saint Anthony Hospital. We started the Child Safety Program to help provide that extra care you need for your growing family.
Every woman who delivers at Saint Anthony receives a free car seat, along with some diapers and a few extra necessities for your newborn. Seats can be installed upon discharge by one of our certified passenger safety technicians.
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Saint Anthony Hospital offers tours of the Maternity Center for the entire family.
For more information about Maternity Center tours, please call 773.484.1010.
Saint Anthony Hospital childbirth classes are available in both English and Spanish. Prenatal Class sessions are held on Saturdays in the 2nd Floor Conference Room 4.
To learn more about prenatal education at the hospital, click here.
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Gentle c-section: The hospital offers a gentle c-section. Except in an emergency, your baby will be delivered slowly and gently; after a quick assessment, your newborn will be placed on your chest for skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding initiation in the operating room. Your partner can be with you, and you have the option of a clear drape so you can see the birth.