Birthing center in Illinois

Special features include:

• Comforting, state-of-the art birthing environment in private rooms
• Private rooms after delivery
• Latest technology for maternal/newborn care
• Comfortable family waiting area
• Please contact the hospital for the current visitor policy
• Lactation consultants
• Infant security system
• Halo sleep sacks for infants
• Baby photos
• Gift shop
• Prenatal classes

Private suites:

• Latest technology for pain management, fetal monitoring and maternal/newborn care
• Telemetry monitoring to allow you to get up and move during labor process
• Complete breakfast, lunch and dinner menu
• Wi-Fi and video on demand
• Labor-assisting devices such as birthing balls, peanut balls and squat bars
• Pull-out couch so your support person can stay overnight

Surgical suites:

Cesarean births, as well as some high-risk vaginal births, take place in one of our advanced surgical suites. One support person may be present as long as you are awake for the delivery.

Breastfeeding support

Before delivery: We offer prenatal breastfeeding classes on a regular basis to help you prepare. Register for one online today.

During your stay: Our international board-certified lactation consultants are available to meet with you to help you get started or to answer any questions you may have. They also can address any complex issues that may arise.

After birth: Lactation outpatient visits are available to you after you leave the hospital following your delivery. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 847-723-6455.

High-risk pregnancy care

Pregnancy can be risky for some women. Lutheran General Hospital ensures that at-risk expectant mothers and their infants are given exceptional support starting from conception through delivery and beyond. Our experts specialize in a full range of issues, from general high-risk pregnancy to caring for pregnant women using narcotics and twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.

Our expert care includes:

• State-designated level III neonatal intensive care unit, the highest level available in Illinois
• High-risk pregnancy experts, known as maternal-fetal medicine specialists
• Skilled labor and delivery team providing leading-edge care
• Access to our nationally recognized Center for Fetal Care at Advocate Children's Hospital, the first program of its kind in Illinois.

Highest-level NICU

Advocate Children's Hospital is located on the campus of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. With access to its level III neonatal intensive care unit, you'll have peace of mind knowing we have the advanced resources necessary to care for your newborn.

Infertility care

Dealing with infertility can be difficult, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Our reproductive endocrinologists can guide you with compassion and expertise and help you overcome this challenge in your journey to motherhood. Talk to your OB/GYN or midwife about next steps if you’ve been trying to get pregnant for more than a year.

Our experts can assist with:

• Infertility
• Reproductive genetics
• Sensitive adoption care
• Surrogacy support and treatment for surrogate patients and biological parents

Register for a class

Select a class below to learn more and register online. Some classes fill up quickly, so we recommend you register when you're around 20 weeks pregnant. If you prefer, you can view a full list of classes and their descriptions.

• Breastfeeding classes
• Grandparenting class
• Understanding birth
• Understanding your newborn
• Family birthing center virtual tour

Prenatal genetic counseling

Prenatal genetic counseling can help you learn whether your baby is facing an increased chance of genetic issues or birth defects so that you can take appropriate next steps. Learn more about prenatal genetic counseling at Advocate Health Care.

Additional resources

View all of Advocate Health Care's resources available to moms and families.