Alexian Brothers has not yet announced on what date it will stop scheduling deliveries of babies, but “will be doing so ...

A state board this week approved Ascension Illinois' plan to consolidate its obstetrics services between two northwest ...

St. Luke’s University Health Network will temporarily close labor and delivery services at its Grand View campus in Bucks County starting Dec. 1, according to the network. The pause in service has ...

Tocolytics are drugs used to slow uterine contractions to delay premature labor and preterm delivery. In doing so, they allow time for the administration of interventions that can reduce the risk of ...

A growing number of babies are being delivered at Northfield Hospital. It’s partially the result of fewer nearby hospitals ...

More rural hospitals have closed or are planning to close their labor and delivery units in 2025 than in 2024, bringing the ...

The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board Tuesday voted 6-3 in favor of Ascension closing the 28-bed obstetric ...

To earn CME related to this news article, click here. March 30, 2009 — Eating a light diet during labor did not affect obstetric or neonatal outcomes or increase vomiting, according to the results of ...