After decades of knee pain, a left knee replacement at Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates helped a retired barber get back to golf with care from orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Paul S. Nourbash.
Maternity care
Maternity care teams at Ascension Illinois are here for you. From pregnancy care, to birthing and beyond.
Pregnancy care in Chicagoland
Maternity care teams at Ascension Illinois are here for you. From pregnancy care, to birthing and beyond.
What sets Ascension Illinois apart
There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to having a baby. And no one knows your body better than you do. Your preferences are important. That’s why the conversation between you and your OB-GYN, midwife and nurse navigator matters. Your care team at Ascension Illinois starts by listening to you. As you share your questions, concerns and expectations, we listen to understand you. We take this partnership seriously. And we want you to feel comfortable.
From the very beginning, we talk through the choices that are right for you and your baby. You’ll be supported by a team that will provide the care you need — from childbirth classes to breastfeeding support and more.
Pregnancy and birthing care for expecting families
Pregnancy is a special time for you and your family. Your care team works together to provide specialized care before, during and after your delivery. And, if you need advanced care for a high-risk pregnancy, we’ll help connect you to the right specialists. Get all the care you need, including:
- Breastfeeding support
- Childbirth and sibling classes
- Labor, delivery and postpartum care
- Level III NICU
- Maternal-fetal medicine and neonatal specialty care
- OB-GYN and prenatal care
High-risk pregnancy
Not everyone will need more care during their pregnancy, labor or delivery. But if you do, we’re ready to provide you and your baby with extra care. Our maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists, who specialize in perinatology, work with your doctor to deliver care for high-risk pregnancies and other health concerns, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart problems and genetic disorders. Your care team will also work with you to help manage your condition after delivery.
Pediatric care for your baby
Your growing family is our priority. By choosing Ascension Illinois to deliver your baby, you can establish a relationship with a pediatrician that starts at birth. You can have confidence knowing you are connected to a network of specialists who deliver primary care for infants. Our pediatricians are here to listen to you and care for your child’s needs even before birth including sharing information about breastfeeding, checkups and immunizations.
Mental health support
If stress, anxiety, depression or feelings of guilt, isolation or inadequacy are getting in the way of bonding with your child, you’re not alone. Ascension Illinois’ Behavioral Health Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) helps you address these feelings and achieve the connection you want.
Parents and their partners are encouraged to bring their babies with them to IOP. In therapy groups, new parents work together to build confidence, develop coping skills and feel closer to their loved ones. In-person and virtual support is available.
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.
Ascension Illinois recognitions
- Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care
- Named a best hospital for Maternity 2026 by U.S. News & World Report
Classes and tours
At Ascension Illinois, we’re here to answer your questions and provide support throughout and after your pregnancy. During your first prenatal check-up, your OB-GYN or certified nurse midwife will tell you about support services and childbirth classes that are available to you. By taking childbirth classes, you can learn more about your birthing options and what to expect.
Tour a birthing center
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