Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Chicago)
Chicago, IL 60657
Saint Joseph aligns its practice with the requirements of the Baby-Friendly Hospital initiative.
- A breastfeeding and maternity care policy that guides clinical practice
- Staff receive evidence-based education about breastfeeding
- Pregnant mothers are educated about breastfeeding benefits and management
- Breastfeeding assistance is given within one hour of birth
- Mothers are assisted to maintain lactation if separated from their baby
- The hospital promotes exclusive breastfeeding or breast milk feeding
- Mothers are encouraged to breastfeed on demand with no time restrictions
- Breastfed babies are not routinely given pacifiers
- The hospital provides follow up care and a support group after discharge
Breastfeeding support: Staff includes certified breastfeeding counselors, Lactation Consultants and additional specialists who offer a wide range of services, including a prenatal breastfeeding class, childbirth education class, Newborn Care Class, warm-line support, follow up calls, and Mom Network group.
For more information, call 773.665.3278
High risk care: The Family Birthplace at Presence Saint Joseph is a Level III Perinatal Facility. Care teams have the expertise to care for high-risk mothers, including women of advanced maternal age, women with co-existing medical conditions and women carrying multiples.
Level III NICU: The Level III NICU provides a high level of care for critically ill newborns with the most complex needs, including babies:
- As young as 23 weeks
- Who have low birth weight or congenital abnormalities
- Who require ventilator assistance, surgery and care for other medical complications
24-hour access to specialists: Childbirth specialists are in-house around the clock, including:
- Specially trained obstetricians
- Maternal-fetal specialists
- Anesthesiologists
- Neonatologists (high-risk newborn specialists)
- Pediatricians
- Respiratory and physical therapists for neonatal care in the NICU
LDRP: The hospital offers labor/delivery/recovery/postpartum (LDRP) suites, so you can stay in the same room with your new baby throughout your stay.
Amenities: Each room has:
- A full, private bathroom with shower;
- Flat-screen TV with an English/Spanish channel for newborn education.
Safety and security: Controlled-access units, monitoring devices and programs ensure safety throughout the Family Birthplace.
Room-service meals: An a la carte menu offers a wide variety of foods that can be delivered to your room at your request for you and a guest.
Accepts Medicaid: Yes
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Outcomes:
Overall C-Section Rate () – 35.8%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
Primary C-Section Rate () – 24.6%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
VBAC Rate () – 10.8%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate – 51.7%
As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
- Number of VBAC deliveries per year - 12
- Epidural Rate -
- Overall Induction Rate -
- Early Elective Deliveries - 0%
- Episiotomy Rate - 4%
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 Joseph in Chicago, you’ll find experienced OB-GYNs, 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, 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
- 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.
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.
For information about tours of the birthing center, call 773.665.3278.
The hospital offers childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, and baby care classes for you and your family. For more information, please email our prenatal class coordinator, Andrea Whetsell at Andrea.whetsell@ascension.org or click here to see a schedule of upcoming classes.
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Family support: Flexible visiting policy. Refreshments provided in the Family Hospitality Lounge.
Partner rooming in: Your room has a portable bed for a visitor to spend the night.