Water Labor and Delivery at a Birthing Center
Welcoming a baby into the world is one of the most memorable and rewarding life experiences—but it’s called “labor” for a reason. Labor and childbirth are challenging physical experiences and you may be interested in learning how alternative options like hydrotherapy...
Licensed Midwifery Law Aims to Boost Patient Safety, Enhance Outcomes
OAK PARK, IL – Dec. 14, 2021 – West Suburban Medical Center will be among the key stakeholders represented at a ceremony for Gov. J.D. Pritzker to sign legislation to protect public health, safety, and welfare through stringent qualifications and practice criteria for...
Natasha’s Maternity Story
Natasha Rawlinson always dreamed she’d give birth to her children naturally, from the comfort of her own home. But living in a rented apartment in the Chicago suburb of Elmwood Park, she knew a home birth wouldn’t be the right choice. Natasha went with the next best...
Alternative Child Birthing Methods
If you’re looking to learn more about alternative child birthing methods, you’re not alone. While most people still deliver in a hospital, home births have been on the rise in recent years and medical providers have been adapting to the increased interest in...