Jun 16, 2022 | Maternity Services, News, Women’s Health
The Family Birthplace of West Suburban Medical Center has been recognized for the second year in a row as one of the nation’s top maternity centers on Newsweek’s list of Best Maternity Hospitals 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc.,...
Jun 10, 2022 | Maternity Services, News, Women’s Health
It’s no secret that having a baby is an amazing experience — but childbirth can come with a lot of pain and stress. However, today’s pregnant women no longer have to go through this rite of passage without relief. No matter how close or far away you are from your due...
May 27, 2022 | Maternity Services, News, Women’s Health
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...
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...
