Ascension Saint Alexius (Hoffman Estates) [Midwife-Attended Birth]
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Midwives are skilled at supporting natural childbirth. You can also choose from a full range of options for managing pain, including epidurals.
Doula care: Let your midwife know if you are planning to hire a doula.
Family & Friends: Visiting hours are flexible. Your partner or another support person can sleep with you in your room using the pull-out couch.
During Labor: 24 hour visitation; please limit to 2 visitors at a time. Anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
After Baby is Born: 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m., 7 days a week.
Siblings of any age are welcome. Friends and relatives must be at least 12 years old.
Breastfeeding techniques are taught in a class setting with other mothers, and you can also receive individual, in-depth consultation. Lactation consultants, certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®), are available seven days per week or by appointment. Lactation consultant services are offered in-hospital, by office consultation, by phone and through support groups. Breast pump rental is also available.
The midwives care for women whose pregnancies are low-risk.
If your newborn needs special care, the hospital’s certified Level III nursery can meet the needs of newborns with even the most complex medical needs.
Accepts Medicaid: Yes
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Outcomes:
Overall C-Section Rate () – 33.1%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
Primary C-Section Rate () – 21.2%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
VBAC Rate () – 6.7%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate – 85.0%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
- Number of VBAC deliveries per year - 30
- Epidural Rate -
- Overall Induction Rate -
- Early Elective Deliveries - 0%
- Episiotomy Rate - 24%
Outcomes data are for all births at Ascension St. Alexius, including births attended by both doctors and midwives. Midwives serve a low-risk population and also tend to have lower rates of interventions.
Certified nurse midwives for natural birth options
Certified nurse-midwives at Ascension sites of care help you throughout your pregnancy, labor and delivery, and with your women’s health care needs.
As part of our women’s health services, our goal is to support you throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery in a caring environment with strict safety precautions in place. Our certified nurse-midwives deliver compassionate, personalized care to women of all ages – from pregnancy through menopause. We provide the flexibility of midwifery care with the safety and security of a hospital birth.
We understand that choosing the right care team for the delivery of your child is an important decision. Our certified nurse-midwives at our birthing centers start by listening to you, to get to know you. Then, we deliver one-on-one care during pregnancy, labor and delivery, including:
- Woman-centered care
- Emotional support
- Birthing options without epidural, including birthing balls and squat bars
- Breastfeeding education
- Postpartum care
If you prefer midwifery care, our certified nurse-midwives can work closely with your primary care doctor. If additional care is needed during pregnancy or birth, OB-GYNs and other specialists are on-site at our women’s hospitals and birthing centers. Our maternity services include advanced care for high-risk pregnancies with access to specialists for mother and baby. Using a nurse-midwife may not be an option in high-risk pregnancies.
Care for mom and baby during pregnancy
As a woman and an expecting mom, you want the right care for the whole you and your new baby. When you choose Birthing Center – Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates, you’ll find experienced OB-GYNs, certified nurse midwives and an entire team dedicated to your care. Whether you’re an experienced mom or having your first, you know your body best. And your preferences for your birthing experience and questions are important. Every appointment with your doctor starts with a conversation. You’ll be supported by a team providing the care you and your baby need throughout your pregnancy, labor and delivery, and follow-up care. And, if you need more care, you’ll be connected to our highly experienced maternal-fetal medicine specialists.
Personalized care and options during your pregnancy
Your experienced care team is ready to support you from pre-pregnancy planning to during your pregnancy and beyond. No question is too big and no concern is too small. Your care team may include OB-GYNs, certified nurse midwives, neonatal nurses and other specialists. We understand that every pregnancy is different and are here to support you with:
- 24/7 OB emergency care
- Breastfeeding support
- Childbirth classes
- Labor, delivery and postpartum care
- Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) and neonatal specialty care
- Midwifery services
- Level III neonatal intensive care (NICU)
If you or your baby need more care, you’ll be connected to the right specialists, close to home.
Choose care from OB-GYNs and certified nurse midwives
Choosing an OB-GYN or certified nurse midwife is a personal decision. And if you prefer midwifery, your midwife will be with you throughout your pregnancy. Our certified nurse midwives also work closely with your primary care doctor. If you and your baby need more care, OB-GYNs and other specialists are onsite at our hospitals and birthing centers. Our OB-GYN and midwifery services include:
- Annual well-woman exams
- Care during labor and delivery
- Emotional and mental health support
- Postpartum care
- Prenatal care and classes on pregnancy, birthing and breastfeeding
Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) care for high-risk pregnancy
Sometimes the unexpected happens and your pregnancy becomes high risk. Your OB-GYN may refer you to perinatal care and an MFM specialist at Ascension Illinois. During your pregnancy, you’ll be surrounded by a highly skilled multispecialty care team. With early and regular prenatal care and monitoring, you’ll have ongoing guidance and support. Your MFM specialist listens to understand you and your preferences and concerns and collaborates with you and your OB-GYN as a team. We connect the dots for moms who have received a high-risk pregnancy diagnosis and deliver support at every step. MFM specialists can deliver advanced diagnostic tests and care during your pregnancy that includes:
- Carrying multiples
- Co-management of gestational diabetes
- Coordinating care for babies with congenital abnormalities
- High blood pressure
- Neonatal intensive care (NICU)
- Preventing or managing preeclampsia
- Transabdominal cerclage (TAC) procedure used to help prevent miscarriage
- General high-risk pregnancy care
Certified safe sleep hospital
Your child’s safety is our priority. We are certified as a National Safe Sleep Hospital by Cribs for Kids®, meaning we follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines for safe sleep.
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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.
The hospital offers a range of classes to help you prepare for birth and parenting, including prepared childbirth, CPR, baby care and breastfeeding.
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C-Sections: Midwives do not perform c-sections. If a C-section becomes necessary, it will be performed by an OB in a special surgical room designed exclusively for mother and newborn.