Mother and Baby Care in Hinsdale

Welcoming a new life into the world never loses its magic. That's why we take such great care to ensure that your baby's first moments are met with the caring touch of the region's leading obstetric specialists, midwives and doulas.

At our home-like Birth Centers, mothers and their newborns can experience amenities and pampering alongside high-level maternity care. During childbirth, you can expect hands-on, compassionate care to create the labor and delivery experience you want, and that keeps you and your baby healthy and safe.

Our Birth Center amenities include:

• A single space for labor, delivery and recovery
• Bedside education on feeding, cord care, diapering, bathing techniques and more
• Certified midwives and doulas
• Dedicated primary care nurse caregiver
• Hidden, state-of-the-art medical technology, so your room feels less clinical
• Hydrotherapy
• Large, private birthing suites
• Overnight accommodations for your support person
• Pain management choices, including epidurals, relaxation guides and more
• Special suites for mothers who have undergone cesarean deliveries

We understand women's health needs are highly personal, especially when having a baby. We also respect that you know your body better than anyone else. That's why it's always your choice whether you see the doctor or a certified nurse midwife (CNM).

Our CNMs collaborate with our doctors, listening carefully to you and ensuring that you receive the highest quality of compassionate care. We can also help you find doula support before and after your pregnancy.

Midwives

A certified nurse midwife (CNM) is a registered nurse who has a minimum of a master's degree from an accredited university and has passed a national board certification exam.

Here, CNMs provide a continuum of health care for low-risk women throughout adulthood, offering gynecologic medical care and obstetric care that includes prenatal, childbirth and postpartum care.

When having a baby, women who choose a CNM often do so because they’re seeking a more holistic pregnancy and birth experience. Our CNMs are ardent supporters of vaginal births with fewer medical interventions (without epidural anesthesia, episiotomies, instrument deliveries, etc.).

Our CNMs view pregnancy and birth as events that can typically happen without major medical complications. They encourage women to actively participate in their care, emphasizing preventive medicine with a holistic approach.

If required, interventions for childbirth are used, but are done so judiciously and in collaboration with an obstetrics and gynecology doctor. Obstetricians and neonatologists are on the unit floor 24 hours a day. Your health and safety, and that of your baby, are our highest priority.

The field of maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specializes in treating high-risk pregnancies and the most common types of pregnancy complications, including birth defects, chromosomal issues and genetic disorders. A maternal-fetal medicine specialist can help improve the likelihood of a successful, healthy delivery for mom and baby who have risk factors.

Present through all stages of your pregnancy, our MFM team of obstetricians, gynecologists, genetic counselors and sonographers can coordinate your prenatal tests and screenings, monitor your baby’s growth and help manage any pre-existing conditions that could affect your pregnancy.

Your obstetrician may refer you to a maternal-fetal specialist if you have any of the following risk factors:

• History of diabetes, heart disorders, hypertension or breathing problems
• History of pregnancy complications
• History of smoking, drinking or drug use
• Multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, etc.)
• Older than age 35
• Past abdominal surgeries

An MFM specialist can also offer care for several different conditions diagnosed in utero, including:

• Amniotic disorders
• Genetic disorders
• Growth disorders
• Placental disorders
• Prenatal complications
• Suspected birth defects

Not every pregnancy goes according to plan. As more women wait until after age 40 to start a family, the risk of birth complications and premature deliveries go up.

Manage your risks and eliminate stress by delivering at an AdventHealth with a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and a perinatal services level appropriate to your needs. And because our location is so close to home, you and your family can spend less time traveling — and more time at your new baby's side.

Perinatal Care

Perinatal services are special medical centers designed to care for babies that experience problems in the weeks leading up to and just after birth. The State of Illinois has special designations for the level of care (Level I, II, II+ and III) according to the level of risk. Having your baby at a hospital with the appropriate level of care available can dramatically improve outcomes for a high-risk pregnancy.

Some AdventHealth hospitals have achieved the Level II designation from the Illinois Department of Public Health, meaning they provide excellent care for 32 weeks/1,500 grams and up. They’re also equipped to handle moderate risk factors. Others offer Level II+ (sometimes called IIE, for "extended") or Level III Perinatal Services with Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) and Antepartum Units — the highest designation in the state.

AdventHealth NICUs in Chicago

With the most advanced care available, you'll never have to transfer your baby to another hospital or spend time traveling far from home. Our hospitals in the area have the following NICU designations:

• NICU Level II – AdventHealth Bolingbrook and AdventHealth Glen Oaks
• NICU Level III – AdventHealth Hinsdale

Take comfort in knowing that whatever services you need, we will coordinate seamlessly with the doctors and specialists you and your baby need.

We’re here to help you navigate the ups and downs of breastfeeding. We understand that the journey isn’t always easy and may not look like you once envisioned. Feel confident knowing that our team of certified lactation consultants is here for you every step of the way, from working on latching techniques to troubleshooting clogged ducts, supply issues and so much more.

Our lactation consultants want every new mother leaving our hospitals to approach breastfeeding with confidence. That’s why we have several lactation consultants available for consultations every day of the week by appointment, and who can follow up with you after discharge.

We also continuously train our team of nurses on the latest breastfeeding techniques — taking great care to comply with the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, a joint effort by the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) that encourages hospitals to teach successful feeding skills. Together, we'll work one-on-one with you to achieve successful breastfeeding.

In addition, our lactation consultants are certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners^® (IBLCE), which demonstrates their commitment to staying in the know on the latest evidence-based care and support for breastfeeding mothers.

We offer The Nurturing Nook which compassionately promotes and protects the initiation and duration of breastfeeding through support, supplies and education of expectant and new parents. Most visits are covered by insurance, please check with your insurance coverage. AdventHealth Hinsdale's Nurturing Nook offers:

• Breastfeeding Support Group – Tuesdays from 12 to 1:30 pm
• Lactation management
• Pre/post-feeding weight checks
• Proper latch instruction
• Milk production concerns
• Breast or nipple pain
• Breast pump use and pumping support
• Support for return to work
• Hospital-grade Symphony breast pump rentals and Symphony kits
• Prenatal breastfeeding education classes taught by an Internationally Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Donor milk Depot and Dispensary locations for the Mother's Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes

Call Call630-856-MILK Call630-856-6455) or email [email protected] for a one-on-one appointment, to pre-register for Support Group, arrange a pump rental, bra fitting, or donor milk drop-off/purchase.

After childbirth, our team remains by your side as you heal, recover and enjoy your little one’s first moments and milestones. You can count on us even after you go home for ongoing support and encouragement.

Our postpartum services include:

• Dedicated warmlines for non-urgent questions, advice or support
• Lactation support in the hospital and ongoing support through in-person and telephone counseling once you’re home
• Support groups for new moms and parents
• Umbilical cord banking

It's perfectly natural to feel overwhelmed during and after pregnancy. But if those feelings interfere with your happiness or caring for your baby, it's important to ask for professional help right away.

We offer compassionate, proven treatment for pre-, peri- and postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms. Guided by certified behavioral medicine specialists, our care promotes whole-family bonding by inviting partners, fathers and co-parents to participate in the therapeutic process.

Is It the "Baby Blues" or Postpartum Depression?

"Baby blues" are very common for new mothers, usually starting within a week of giving birth and lasting up to two or three weeks. Postpartum depression, on the other hand, can last longer than three weeks and even worsen throughout the year following your child's birth.

Learn the difference between the two with the symptoms listed below. And remember, we’re just a phone call away. So, please reach out and let us know if you’re not feeling your best. We’re here to care for you, your baby and your entire family.

“Baby Blues” symptoms usually include:

• Anxiety
• Feeling overwhelmed
• Lack of concentration
• Sadness or weeping
• Unstable mood

Postpartum depression symptoms usually include:

• Difficulty making decisions
• Excessive worry or anxiety
• Feeling guilt, hopelessness or fatigue
• Feeling sad and overwhelmed
• Irritability or short temper
• Loss of interest or pleasure
• Physical symptoms without any apparent cause
• Significant changes in appetite or weight
• Sleep problems (either inability to sleep or sleeping too much)

AdventHealth Hinsdale offers several online classes for expecting parents to help prepare for the birth and care of their newborn:

• Prepared Childbirth Marathon
• HypnoBirthing
• Breastfeeding
• Baby Care 101

Learn more and sign up on our Events page.

Truth: Most new mothers’ breasts will start producing milk, rich in protein and antibodies your baby needs, two to five days following childbirth — regardless of whether they’re at the hospital or home. The hospital is a great place to start breastfeeding because you’re surrounded by experts who can show you important techniques to help keep your baby nourished and safe.

Truth: Babies should always be allowed to feed as frequently as they want. When babies feed more often than average, it’s rarely because the mother fails to produce enough milk. Feeding frequently actually signals the mother’s body to produce more milk.

Truth: We recommend letting your baby set the pace when it comes to breastfeeding. This will help your body optimize its milk supply, which can improve breast milk quality.

Truth: The more often you breastfeed, the more milk you’ll produce. That’s because your body can sense when your breasts are running low on milk and works harder to replace it as fast as possible.

Truth: This can be true for babies. Newborns, however, still need time to learn how to suckle, and it may take longer. In either case, you should continue feeding until your baby shows signs that they are relaxed and full.

Truth: This is usually true, but not always. Newborns, for example, may need to be woken up so they can eat at least eight times a day. Babies are usually sleepy during the day and do their best feeding at night.