Obstetrics and Midwife Care

We realize that couples have different health and emotional needs when planning to have a baby. The staff at West Suburban Women's Health recognizes this and offers couples as many choices as possible when offering prenatal care.

Most women assume that they will see a physician for their prenatal and delivery care. This is standard procedure in most practices in this area.

Those with health conditions requiring close medical supervision will have their needs best met by exclusively seeing our doctors. Women who are free of health problems have the option of choosing either the physicians or the certified nurse-midwives to provide their prenatal care and supervise their in-hospital delivery.

The nurse midwives focus on offering individualized care throughout the pregnancy and specialize in labor support. The nurse midwives work in close collaboration with our doctors at all times. Frequently Asked Questions about Midwives

In addition to the choice of midwifery or physician care, WSWH also specializes in Vaginal Births After Cesarean Section. While this is an option for many patients, it may not be an option for all. We encourage our patients to speak with their physicians if this is an option that they would like to pursue in their next pregnancy. Your doctor will work with you to ensure that the health and safety of you and your child are met at all times. WSWH has recently added services that help our patients achieve total health throughout all stages of life and pregnancy.

    • Nutritionist, Tamra Hammett works with our gestational diabetics and all patients looking to improve their food choices.
    • Lactation Consultant, Patty Janicek RN in addition to her consulting for lactation questions, hosts Baby Basics 101 classes as well as support groups for new mom's.
    • Certified Massage Therapists, Sara and Mary, offer pregnancy massage services as well as educational classes teaching baby massage for parents. Marcella and
    • Estheticians, Cynthia, will pamper you utilizing natural products for facials, manicures and pedicures. (All Arcona products are approved by WSWH physicians for the use by pregnant clients.)
    • Psychiatrist, Rubeena H.Mian M.D., is available to assist any of our clients or their families as well as help with post partum depression.
    • Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga classes will keep you fit during pregnancy and help you regain your fitness after delivery.
    • Qigong and Meditation classes will help you de-stress and learn techniques to lower blood pressure and improve circulation.
    • Physical Therapy, with Elizabeth Henley P.T. O.C.S is available to address any of your pain, pelvic floor, or women’s health needs.

These services and more are available at Antares Institute of Integrative Health, connected to WSWH in Suite E.

For more information on any of these services please call 630-321-2296.