Our Obstetrics Emergency Department (OB ED) at OSF HealthCare OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center provides specialized care for urgent pregnancy concerns from 20 weeks pregnant through six weeks after delivery. Experienced OB nurses, midwives and providers offer prompt care for you and your baby when it matters most.
An OB Emergency Department is a safe, specialized place with maternity-specific triage for pregnancy and postpartum OB emergencies, open 24/7, where you and your baby receive expert, dedicated care when it matters most.
Our OB ED is here to help determine whether what you’re experiencing is a normal part of pregnancy or something that requires medical attention. If needed, you can be admitted to the Birthing Center right away.
When you arrive at the Birthing Center registration desk or emergency department, you will be taken to the OB ED, where an OB specialist will evaluate you. We have OB specialists available 24 hours a day to assess your symptoms, check your baby’s heartbeat and order any necessary tests. You may stay for monitoring, receive treatment or be directly admitted to Labor & Delivery. We will contact your OB/GYN and inform them of your situation.
An OB emergency department offers specialized, immediate care for pregnancy and postpartum emergencies by experts who focus exclusively on you and your baby. A regular emergency department treats you, but might lack the same level of obstetric expertise or resources. Every treatment suite is equipped with OB-specific equipment and medications.
The OB ED is available 24/7 from 20 weeks to 6 weeks after delivery.
You’ll receive family-centered care with access to the latest technology in a warm, comfortable setting in the Family that includes a Level II neonatal unit, on-site maternal-fetal medicine, lactation consultants, personalized birthing options with obstetricians and nurse-midwives and much more.
No. The OB ED is open 24/7. If you need emergency assistance, you can come directly to the medical center.
Yes. Two support people can be with you in your room. However, visitation privileges are subject to OSF HealthCare rules and guidelines and may be restricted for various reasons.
If you arrive between 8 a.m.-8 p.m., go to the front desk or the main Emergency Department. If you arrive after 8 p.m., go to the Emergency Department. You will be directed or transported to the OB ED. You can also use the MyOSF app on your phone to get directions directly to the OB ED.
No. The OB ED is located in the Labor & Delivery unit at the Birthing Center.
The Birthing Center at OSF HealthCare OSF St. Joseph offers expert care and support for you and your baby in a comfortable, family-centered setting.
