Obstetrics & maternity care

Moms can't say enough about our obstetricians and nurses: how experienced and compassionate they are and how they really listen to their patients. They love the classes, the staff, the whole birthing experience. But don't take our word for it. Hear their stories for yourself.

Reasons moms trust Condell:

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/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

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 for newborn and mother.

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 as low as 32 weeks gestation with high acuity in our special care nursery. The 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.

Pre-labor care: The antepartum area accommodates expectant mothers who require additional observation prior to delivery.

Should your baby need more specialized care, Advocate Condell is backed by the resources of Advocate Children's Hospital, which offers the highest level of neonatal and pediatric care available in the Chicago area.

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.

Specialized team of experts

We’ve developed our birthing center team with a focus on both expertise and compassion, which means you can expect the best care available. Our team of board-certified obstetricians are present 24/7 to care for you and your newborn in consultation with specialists in high-risk pregnancies, sick or premature babies, and pediatrics, should the need arise. They work closely with our team of highly trained nurses, lactation consultants and staff to make sure that you and your newborn are well cared for before, during and after birth.

All of our birthing center nurses are certified in the AAP/AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program and are present at your delivery to provide your baby with expert care. While you and your baby are in the hospital, you’ll see our nursing leaders daily to ensure that our team is meeting all of your expectations, and a nurse will follow-up with you after you’re discharged to make sure that all is going well with you and your baby at home. All obstetric nurses are experts in electronic fetal monitoring in order to carefully monitor both you and your baby during labor and delivery.

Breastfeeding support

Our nurses are specially trained to assist breastfeeding mothers with the initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding, and nearly 93% percent of our moms successfully initiate breastfeeding while in the hospital. Our goal is to help you feel confident and comfortable when making this special connection with your new baby. 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. Our current classes include: Breastfeeding 101 (call 847-990-5407 for more information or register online) and Look What We Can Do series (call 847-990-5407 for more information 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.

Contact us

Call 847-990-5403 to reach our help line or learn more about our lactation services and classes. Calls may be answered by voicemail and will be returned within 24 hours if nobody is available to speak to you right away.

Insurance information

Need help understanding if pumps and lactation services are covered by your insurance? Get answers to your questions.

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. They also include use of the Centre Club's health and wellness facilities in Libertyville and Gurnee.

Register for a class

Taught by certified instructors, our classes provide understanding and support along with information to help you during pregnancy and through the postpartum period. Select a class to learn more and register online. You can also register by calling 800-3-ADVOCATE and mentioning the class name.

• Prepared childbirth express
• Breastfeeding 101
• Caring for your newborn
• Infant and child safety
• Grandparent class
• New Life Center virtual tour
• Look what we can do (series)

Look what we can do: Designed for parents and their infants – from newborn through age 1 – to attend together. This online class focuses on a different topic of interest to new parents each week. Participants will learn creative and stimulating ways to play with their babies. This is a great opportunity to connect and share advice with other parents. Breastfeeding support is available upon request. Registration is not required. For more information, call 847-990-5407.

Look what we can do to TWO: Designed for parents and their children – ages 1 to 2 – to attend together. This online class is an extension of Look what we can do and focuses on a different topic of interest to parents of toddlers each week. This is a great opportunity to connect and share advice with other parents. Breastfeeding support is available upon request. Registration is not required. For more information, call 847-990-5407.

New parent & family resources

Prenatal guide:

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.

Preparing for your big day:

View our specially prepared checklists and learn helpful information to help you prepare for your big day.

Free access to Centre Club:

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. Child care services are offered at both locations. Please call for eligibility requirements:

• Centre Club Libertyville: 847-990-5750
• Centre Club Gurnee: 847-855-0700

Lactation help line:

Call 847-990-5403 to speak to a lactation consultant and ask questions or discuss concerns.

Car seat safety inspections: 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.

Infant Safe Sleep:

We are commited 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.

Learn more about how to practice safe sleep for your baby.

Spiritual care:

A chaplain is available 24 hours a day at 847-990-5119.

Postpartum support:

It's common for new moms to experience feelings of sadness, anxiety or confusion mixed with irritability. However, if these symptoms get worse and/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-visiting settings or at the six-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.

Additional resources:

View all of Advocate Health Care's resources available to moms and families.