Emergency care personalized for women
Care teams at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Milwaukee OB emergency department (OB ED) deliver 24/7 care for pregnant women. Our four-bed OB ED is staffed with board-certified OB-GYNs trained in providing care for pregnancy-related emergencies and to diagnose labor. From the moment you walk through the door, your care team delivers compassionate care to help you and your loved ones through an emergency. By quickly listening to your health needs, we provide care that’s right for you and your baby.
When you arrive, use the main emergency room entrance.
Reasons to seek obstetrics emergency care at Ascension Wisconsin
Pregnancy emergencies can happen at any hour. Ascension OB ED care teams provide treatment for signs of a pregnancy-related emergency, including:
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Complications associated with high-risk pregnancy
- Decreased fetal movement
- Increased blood pressure
- Preterm labor
- Ruptured membranes
Our OB ED does not replace your primary obstetrician, midwife or family doctor. In an emergency, we provide around-the-clock care for you and your baby.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.
Learn more about Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s – Women’s Medical Center Birthing Center.