Expert obstetrics & maternity care
Find a specialistEach year, Advocate Condell Medical Center welcomes thousands of babies into the world safely at our state-of-the-art New Life Center in the only Level 1 trauma center in Lake County. Whether you're expecting your first child or adding to your family, we know each pregnancy is a unique experience. Our skilled birthing center team of top obstetricians, pediatricians and nurses personalizes your treatment to you and your newborn, ensuring that every mom gets the attention she deserves.
Trust your birthing experience to us:
- State of the art, family-centered accommodations: Private, comfortable and nurturing suites for you and your newborn and deluxe waiting areas for your family ensure everyone gets the support they need and you feel safe and at home while you’re with us.
- Breastfeeding support: Starting before birth and continuing into recovery, we make sure you have everything you need to succeed at breastfeeding and offer support by phone once you and your newborn return home.
- Equipped for high-risk situations: Our level II special care nursery and skilled team of neonatologists, maternal-fetal specialists and pediatricians are ready to support you and your newborn when the unexpected happens. Our affiliation with the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance and Advocate Children's Hospital gives you and your baby immediate access to specialized care should the need arise.
Schedule your obstetrics appointment
From pregnancy to postpartum, our OB-GYNs are here for you. Schedule your appointment in LiveWell, online or by phone.
What is it like giving birth at our birthing center?
At our birthing center, our highly skilled team provides the full range of services you and baby may need, from breastfeeding support to advanced care for high-risk situations. We do this in a comfortable, home-like environment.
Explore our birthing center: Take a virtual tour
How long do you stay at a birthing center after giving birth?
Your stay depends on your labor and delivery. Vaginal deliveries typically require 24-48 hours, while C-section deliveries need 48-72 hours for recovery monitoring. If there are medical issues or complications, an extended stay may be required.
Our birthing center services
Private birthing suites made for mom & baby
We designed our private birthing suites specifically for moms and babies, giving them a secure, nurturing and comfortable feel as well as the advanced technology necessary for a safe delivery. Our private suites feature:
- Latest technology for pain management, fetal monitoring and maternal and newborn care
- Wireless fetal monitoring that allows mom to get up and move during the labor process
- Private shower for hydrotherapy
- Wi-Fi and video on demand
- Pull-out couch so your support person can stay overnight with you
Specialized team of experts
Our birthing center team combines expertise and compassion to provide excellent care. Board-certified obstetricians are available 24/7, consulting with specialists in high-risk pregnancies, premature babies and pediatrics as needed. They collaborate with our highly trained nurses, lactation consultants and staff to ensure comprehensive care before, during and after birth.
Advanced services for complex issues
You and your baby deserve care you can trust in any situation. At our birthing center, we're fully equipped to handle complex issues that may arise during labor and delivery.
- Emergency delivery care: Our New Life Center has its own operating suites which are fully equipped to accommodate cesarean deliveries and handle emergencies. Anesthesiologists are on-site 24/7 for emergencies and optimal pain management during labor.
- Special care nursery: We are ready for anything and can care for babies beginning at 32 weeks’ gestation in our special care nursery. Our nursery is also affiliated with the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance and Advocate Children's Hospital, allowing us to provide immediate access to any specialized treatment your newborn might need.
- Prelabor care: The antepartum area accommodates expectant mothers who require additional observation prior to delivery.
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.
Breastfeeding support
Our internationally board-certified lactation consultants provide comprehensive lactation services during and after your hospital stay. Here's how we help you succeed throughout your pregnancy:
- Before delivery: We offer online prenatal breastfeeding classes on a regular basis to help you prepare.
- Breastfeeding 101 (call 847-990-5407 or register online)
- Look What We Can Do series (call 847-990-5407 or register online)
- During your stay: Our internationally board-certified lactation consultants can help you get started with breastfeeding and answer any questions you may have throughout the process.
- After birth: You can schedule an appointment with a lactation consultant if you need assistance once you leave our birthing center. We also offer a lactation help line. We also offer a lactation help line which can be reached at 847-990-5403.
Classes and tours
We offer a variety of classes and resources that can be helpful to you and your family throughout your pregnancy and beyond. These resources provide support ranging from spirituality to information about becoming a mom, dad or grandparent. Register for a class online. You can also register by calling 800-3-ADVOCATE and mentioning the class name.
Our birthing center resources
Look through our prenatal guide as you prepare for your journey. The information contained in this booklet is general information and not intended to serve as medical advice. Individual questions should be addressed to your health care provider.
Special services offered to eligible moms who deliver at our birthing center include free access to our full-service fitness center, the Centre Club, in Libertyville or Gurnee for a full three months following the six-week postnatal checkup. Childcare services are offered at both locations. Please call for eligibility requirements:
- Centre Club Libertyville: 847-990-5750
- Centre Club Gurnee: 847-855-0700
Make an appointment to have your car seat checked by a certified car seat technician or learn more about the right type of seat for your child by calling our Injury Prevention Team at 708-684-7019. Both virtual and in-person inspections are available.
We are committed to helping every baby sleep safe. Advocate Condell has pioneered a safe-to-sleep initiative using HALO SleepSacks to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) by replacing the need for blankets or other items in our nursery.
In addition, Advocate Condell received the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification, Bronze level, which recognizes our commitment to Infant Safe Sleep as outlined by the current American Academy of Pediatrics best practices.
A chaplain is available 24 hours a day at 847-990-5119.
It's common for new moms to experience feelings of sadness, anxiety or confusion mixed with irritability. However, if these symptoms get worse or last for more than a few weeks, postpartum depression becomes a concern. Our experts take this concern very seriously and are proactive in screening new and expectant mothers during their prenatal care as well as during the postpartum period. Talk to your doctor if you have symptoms. If at any time you believe you're experiencing an emergency situation, call 911 right away.
Helpful resources include:
- Confidential hotline: Free, 24/7 hotline for any mother who needs support. Call 866-364-MOMS.
- Perinatal depression booklet: Download a free educational brochure provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- Fact sheet on depression and pregnancy: Learn about depression during and after pregnancy at womenshealth.gov.
- County resources: Find programs and support for maternal and child health at the Lake County Health Department.
- Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: The EPDS was developed for screening postpartum women in outpatient, home settings or at the six to eight-week postpartum examination. Please be aware, the EPDS is only a screening tool. It doesn't diagnose depression – that is done by an appropriately licensed health care professional.
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