Emergency care personalized for pregnant women
Ascension Wisconsin sites of care in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provide personalized obstetric emergency care for women, when they need it most. Our board-certified OB-GYN hospitalists are dedicated to providing compassionate care for women experiencing pregnancy-related emergencies.
OB ER conditions
Pregnancy emergencies could happen at any hour. If you feel your health or your baby’s health could be in distress, seek emergency care immediately. Experienced doctors and care teams at our 24/7 Obstetric Emergency Department (OBED) are focused specifically on emergency care for expecting mothers - and move quickly to diagnose and treat many conditions beyond labor and delivery, including:
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Complications associated with high-risk pregnancy
- Decreased fetal movement
- Preeclampsia, high blood pressure disorder that can occur during pregnancy
- Preterm labor
- Ruptured membranes
The OB ER is an extension of our primary emergency rooms - and an extension of your obstetrician and care plan. Our OB ER hospitalists at Ascension Wisconsin sites of care specialize in emergency care and provide advanced tests to monitor the health of you and your baby. Our OB hospitalists also provide care to pregnant women who are hospitalized for an illness or injury, or at our birthing center, including:
- Care in times of emergency prior to the arrival of your labor and delivery doctor
- Assisting in the care of high-risk pregnancy
- Delivering babies for women who may not have an obstetrician
Our OB ER does not replace your primary obstetrician, midwife or family doctor. Instead, the OB Emergency Room is an extension of your regular doctor, providing around-the-clock care for when you and your baby need care right away.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.
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