Dec 16, 2021 | Maternity Services, News, Women’s Health
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...
Nov 1, 2020 | News, Patient Stories, Women’s Health
Although not many people talk about them, miscarriages are relatively common. It is estimated that 10 to 20 percent of known pregnancies result in a miscarriage. That fact, however, doesn’t make the experience any easier. For Cynthia, 43, an unplanned pregnancy that...
Nov 1, 2020 | Maternity Services, News, Patient Stories, Women’s Health
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...
Feb 19, 2020 | Maternity Services, News, Women’s Health
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...
Feb 12, 2020 | Maternity Services, News, Women’s Health
How you spend the first few moments with your new baby is incredibly impactful. Studies have shown that human touch is beneficial for both mental and physical health, and it is especially beneficial for newborn babies. In fact, it’s so important for babies, that many...
Jan 17, 2020 | Maternity Services, News, Women’s Health
It may feel like every decision just got a little more complicated—and the baby’s not even born yet. In fact, the decision on where to have your baby can seem like a complicated one in itself. So, how do you get started on finding the right place to give birth? What...
