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 and RN maternity navigator matters. Your care team at Ascension St. Vincent's, in Birmingham, Alabama, 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 child’s birth. 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:
- RN maternity navigator is available
- Breastfeeding support
- Childbirth classes
- Labor, birthing and postpartum care
- Level III NICU
- Maternal-fetal medicine and neonatal specialty care
- OB-GYN and prenatal care
Talk with an RN maternity navigator about your birthing options
Having a care team that understands you is important. Your RN maternity navigator at Ascension St. Vincent's helps you understand your choices and decide on your preferences to personalize your birth experience. Support services are provided at no cost to you and include:
- Coordinated care and appointments for high-risk pregnancy
- Follow-up communication after childbirth to make sure the family is connected to the care they need
- Individual tours of our birthing center
- Support for couples seeking adoption services or surrogacy
- Support for first-time parents
Advanced care for high-risk pregnancy
Not everyone will need more care during their pregnancy, labor or childbirth. But if you do, we are ready to provide you and your baby with extra care. Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists at Ascension St. Vincent's work with your OB-GYN 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 birth. Our newly renovated neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) includes:
- A family lodge attached to the hospital for families to stay overnight
- A moms-only club that helps mothers adjust to having a baby in the NICU
- NICView camera allows families to see their baby from anywhere on their phone or computer
- One-on-one support from specialty trained nurses
- Weekly club that allows parents to meet and connect with other parents who have a child in the NICU
Take a tour or attend a childbirth class
At Ascension St. Vincent's, 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.
Certified safe sleep hospital
Your child's safety is our priority. Ascension St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham is certified as a National Safe Sleep Hospital by Cribs for Kids®, meaning we follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines for safe sleep.
