Ascension Saint Alexius (Hoffman Estates) [Doctor-Attended Birth]
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Choose from a full range of options for managing pain, including relaxation techniques or epidurals.
Doula Support: Talk to your care provider if you plan to use 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.
AMITA Health follows the guidelines of the World Health Organization’s Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.
AMITA Health offers board-certified, fellowship-trained maternal fetal medicine specialists (perinatologists) who work closely with obstetricians, geneticists, neonatologists and/or pediatric cardiologists to care for women who develop complications or risk factors during pregnancy.
Newborns needing special care: The hospital’s Level III nursery means 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 () – 21.1%
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VBAC Rate () – 6.7%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate – 85.0%
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- Number of VBAC deliveries per year - 30
- Epidural Rate -
- Overall Induction Rate -
- Early Elective Deliveries - 0%
- Episiotomy Rate - 24%
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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You can take a virtual tour of the birthing center using the link below or call (844) OBTOURZ / (864) 628- 6879) to schedule an in-person tour. You’ll see where your baby will be born and where you will spend the first hours together bonding, and have an opportunity to meet the nurses who will assist you.
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-Section: Dedicated surgical rooms are designed for mother and baby.