Are you thinking about starting or expanding your family? UAB Women & Infants OBGYN Services prides itself on providing comprehensive care. They combine the expertise of a highly skilled team with a personalized approach to ensure a safe and memorable birth experience. Whether you are experiencing a low-risk pregnancy or require specialized care for a high-risk pregnancy, their collaborative team is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way.
Early Prenatal Care and Birth Planning: Perinatal Nurse Navigation
Finding out you are expecting can be really exciting yet navigating healthcare in a medical system can sometimes feel overwhelming. During this important phase of life, perinatal nurse navigation offers valuable support and resources for new and expecting parents that can help get their parenting journey off to a healthy start.
Perinatal nurse navigators are dedicated and experienced nursing professionals that work with expectant mothers. They are often the first contact, providing early prenatal education and assisting in birth planning. These nurses serve as a bridge between patients and the health care system. Their role is to ensure the perinatal journey is well-informed, personalized, and as stress-free as possible. With their support, you’ll feel empowered and ready for the months ahead.
Expert Prenatal Care: CRNPs, CNMs, and MDs
Throughout pregnancy, mothers will receive expert prenatal care from a multidisciplinary team of experts in the field of maternal and fetal care. This includes Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs), Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs), and Medical Doctors (MDs). The providers work closely together to monitor your health and your baby’s development, tailoring your care plan to your unique needs. It can include routine care for a low-risk pregnancy or more specialized attention for a high-risk pregnancy. Each member of the team brings their expertise and dedication to ensure all patients receive the best possible care.
Low-risk prenatal care is available through UAB Womens & Infants Services across eight conveniently located offices in Jefferson and Blount Counties. The team comprises 17 OBGYN MDs, 10 CRNPs, and four CNMs. Together, they provide comprehensive and accessible prenatal care. This ensures every patient receives personalized attention and expert medical guidance throughout their pregnancy journey.
Should pregnancy become high-risk, your OBGYN will collaborate closely with in-house UAB maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists, neonatologists, and OB Anesthesiologists. These specialists bring advanced expertise in managing complex maternal and fetal conditions. This integrated approach guarantees seamless coordination between the OBGYN team and maternal-fetal medicine experts, prioritizing your health and the well- being of your baby every step of the way.
Our team of OB Fellowship trained anesthesiologists are experts in the field of managing anesthesia for high-risk pregnancies, enhancing patient safety and outcomes during childbirth with advanced skills in pain management, complex maternal-fetal care, and emergency procedures.
“Our MFM team takes great pride in collaborating closely with our obstetrics colleagues to guarantee that every patient receives an individualized care plan, addressing high-risk pregnancy conditions and potential complications. We are committed to optimizing outcomes for both mothers and babies by providing access to the highest level of maternal and infant care, while also ensuring patients have an active role in all medical decisions.”
– Carolyn Webster, MD
Delivery Experience: Collaborative Care in Action
When the big day arrives, a team of CNMs and MDs works alongside highly trained labor and delivery nurses to provide a safe and supportive birth experience. Although CNMs may not available 24/7, every team is highly specialized to provide the best care. Labor and delivery nurses have extensive training in low-intervention techniques, such as Spinning Babies. This technique is designed to help facilitate labor progress and create a more comfortable birthing experience.
UAB believes in supportive care during your labor. The team makes sure mothers feel empowered and supported during delivery. Whether you’re seeking a low-intervention, natural birth or require medical assistance, professionals guide and support you in creating a birth experience that is uniquely yours.
UAB offers the only Level IV Regional Newborn Intensive Care Unit (RNICU) in Alabama – designated by the American Academy of Pediatrics as the highest and most comprehensive level of care available.
My UABaby Journey: Personalized Support Throughout
To further enhance your experience, UAB offers the My UABaby Journey. This is a unique, customized program to help you track your pregnancy and access educational resources.
The Birth Journey Checklist is a very helpful component of the My UABaby Journey. There are many decisions to make along the way! This checklist is a guided tool to find your preferences for everything from room setup and pain management to doula/midwife support and photography.
Convenient Locations Across Birmingham
UAB Women & Infant OBGYN services are available at multiple locations across Birmingham. This guarantees that expert prenatal care is always within reach. With clinics in Birmingham, Gardendale, Hoover, and other nearby areas, you’ll have the convenience of care close to home.
Why Choose UAB Women & Infants OBGYN Services?
- Collaborative Expertise: A team of CRNPs, CNMs, and MDs work together to provide comprehensive prenatal and delivery care. This ensures mom and baby receive expert attention at every stage.
- Personalized Care: From low-risk pregnancies to specialized high-risk pregnancy care, providers and nurse navigators create a customized care plans.
- RNICU: UAB offers the only Level IV Regional Newborn Intensive Care Unit in Alabama.
- My UABaby Journey: Stay connected with your healthcare team and access resources designed to make pregnancy smoother and more informed.
- Convenient Locations: Multiple locations throughout Birmingham make receiving prenatal care easier than ever.
Whether you’re starting your journey with early prenatal education or preparing for a safe and empowering delivery, UAB Women & Infants Services provides the highest level of care throughout.
Contact UAB Women and Infants OBGYN Services today to schedule an appointment and begin your personalized journey.
