Silver Cross Hospital (New Lenox) [Midwife-attended birth] - BirthGuide Chicago

Silver Cross Hospital (New Lenox) [Midwife-Attended Birth)

Address:
1900 Silver Cross Blvd.
New Lenox, IL 60451

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) - 17.2%

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) - 7.4%

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 - 59.0%

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

COMMENTS ON OUTCOMES

Outcomes data above reflect all births at Silver Cross, including those attended by doctors and by midwives. Midwives care for a lower risk population, and also tend to have lower rates of interventions.

Maternity Care Overview

We’re the #1 Place to Start a Family in Will County!

When you start your family at Silver Cross, you’re in good company! In fact, more families choose our Birthing Center than any other hospital in Will County.

That’s because we’ve created a very unique place for your special arrival—the Women and Infant Services Birthing Center, where you and your family are at the center of everything we do. From the personal attention of our highly trained staff to the comfort and luxury of our private mother-baby suites, we’ve designed it with you in mind.

Special Touches Designed with Your Comfort in Mind

Everything’s ready for you from the moment you arrive—even complimentary valet parking and shuttle service.

Each of our 12 birthing suites has soft lighting and soothing décor designed to put you at ease with thoughtful touches you’ll appreciate. The moment you walk in, you’ll feel at home. Every private birthing suite has an easily adjustable labor bed and labor ball available.

Other amenities like private bathrooms with showers and immersion tubs, blanket warmers, in-room refrigerators, DVD players and a gift bag add to your comfort.

What’s more, each room has wireless internet access, a 30″ flat screen TV system, and family-friendly décor. There’s also a comfortable sofa-sleeper so family members can stay around the clock.

We offer a variety of pain relief methods including breathing techniques, medications, and epidurals provided by an anesthesiologist available in-house 24 hours a day.

INSURANCE

Click here to see Insurance Accepted.

MATERNITY SERVICE TOURS

Take a virtual tour of the Birthing Center using the link below.

CHILDBIRTH CLASSES

The hospital offers a variety of childbirth education programs. You can see upcoming classes here.

 

Last updated: November 8, 2023
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