Obstetrics

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.

West Suburban Women's Health are strong proponents of vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC). While this is an option for many patients, it may not be an option for all. We will thoroughly discuss the pros and cons of VBAC and the criteria to decide if this is a right choice for you.

High Risk Obstetrics

Our physicians are all board certified or board eligble by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and well versed in management and treatment of conditions that affect you during pregnancy. We work in very close relationship with Hinsdale Hospital's Maternal Fetal Medicine Center and the perinatologists (high risk obstetricians) who work there. We enjoy taking care of the more complicated pregnant patient. In addition to having a daily conference call Monday-Friday, the doctors along with the midwives meet routinely to have in depth discussion of high risk patients and discuss the latest, up to date standards of care. This commitment to communication is very important to us. We strongly feel it is crucial in provding care that is consistent and appropriate for you and your child.

Together, we are able to offer women the highest quality health care regardless of you and your baby's needs. Hinsdale Hospital's Newborn Intensive Care Unit provides the most up to date critical health care services for newborns in need in a very personalized environment.

Infertility in the woman may be caused by any of the following…

• hormone problems which prevent ovulation or prevent implantation of the fertilized egg in the uterus
• physical problems such as scarring of the tubes due to pelvic infections or endometriosis
• genetic problems such as Turner's syndrome
• congenital abnormalities of the uterus or cervix
• being overweight which can prevent normal ovulation
• abnormalities in the cervical mucus
• production of antibodies which attack the sperm
• smoking, alcohol or marijuana use
• thyroid disease, diabetes, or tumors of the pituitary gland

 The following tests may be done to aid in diagnosis and treatment…

• ovulation predictor kits
• semen analysis to determine if the male partner is producing normal sperm
• post coital test to evaluate whether the sperm are able to move through the cervical mucus
• hysterosalpingogram to confirm if the woman's tubes are open
• progesterone test to see if a woman is ovulating

Family Planning

Our doctors and nurse-midwives have access to the latest options in contraception for our patients.

In-house Ultrasound

Both vaginal and abdominal ultrasounds are available in the office for early pregnancy confirmation and various obstetric and gynecological assessments.