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Illinois

Pregnancy, birth and the first year in Illinois, in 14 topics: from who runs maternal and child health to what happens at your newborn's screening.

Birthing Choices: Birth Settings

Hospitals

Illinois hospitals provide family-centered care with private rooms for labor, delivery, and recovery. These hospitals offer compassionate care for both routine and high-risk pregnancies.

Birth Centers

Birth centers offer a low-intervention, natural childbirth experience, with midwives providing personalized care.

Home Births

Licensed midwives provide home birth services for families preferring a private, familiar setting.

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Hospitals, birth centers, doulas, WIC clinics, milk banks and more are listed by county. Enter a ZIP code or city to see yours.