PAID ADVERTISEMENT Meet Kimberly, Daniel, Clare, and Carter: An ordinary family with an extraordinary story time, her care team was able to treat her blood pressure earlier on and delay the on- set of preeclampsia. This made her second pregnancy journey less severe. Clare, 3%, and Carter, 19 months, love col- lecting seashells, exploring and learning new things, and impressing mom Kimberly with their fancy dance moves. Kimberly is espe- cially grateful for the opportunity to share. the experiences of her young family. After all, "There was a time when all of our lives were on the line," she says. Still, Kimberly was feeling emotionally frag- ile when she delivered Carter until the same NICU team from her previous delivery came into the room. "When they said, 'We're here, we've got him, it felt like family was bringing him into the NICU," she says. Kimberly had two high-risk pregnancies and two healthy babies-all thanks to high- ly coordinated and compassionate care by maternal fetal medicine (MFM) and neona- tal intensive care unit (NICU) specialists at Ascension Saint Alexius Women and Chil- dren's Hospital.* Kimberly says, "My daugh- ter, my son and I wouldn't be here if it weren't for the care and support we received." High-level care close to home During both pregnancies, Kimberly devel- oped preeclampsia (high blood pressure that can be life-threatening for mother and baby). Baby Clare was born 26 weeks into Kimberly's pregnancy. A micro-preemie, Clare weighed a mere 1 pound, 13 ounces. To manage her complex health issues and help her thrive, Clare was rushed to the NICU, where she stayed for 117 days. Ascension Saint Alexius Women and Chil- dren's Hospital offers a full range of services focused on your needs as an expectant and new mother, close to home. From the routine to the unexpected, you can count on com- passionate, personalized care from your care team. By listening to you and getting to know you, we'll deliver the care that's right for you and the baby, or babies, you are about to welcome into the world. Tailored care and planning for moms-to-be "I was fighting for my life and for hers," says Kimberly. Partnering with families in the NICU Your pregnancy journey begins with a one- on-one conversation with your care team who will ask you about your preferences, discuss your options, and help design a personalized care plan. From your first ultra- sound to your first diaper and beyond, we're here to support you. Fortunately, Kimberly and her husband were prepared for the journey ahead. Before Clare was born, Maliha Shareef, MD, the NICU's director, paid them a visit. Our full range of services for pregnant mothers include: Midwifery services Childbirth classes "Dr. Shareef came to our room and sat be- side my bed for over an hour while she talk- ed with me and Daniel," recalls Kimberly. "She was amazingly perfect in that moment, which is just what we needed." The couple drew upon this trust when Kimberly became pregnant with her second child, Carter. This Prenatal tests, screenings and counseling Comprehensive ultrasound options Treatment for emotional concerns, both during and after pregnancy Daniel Carter, Kimberly and Clare: October, 2021 If your pregnancy is considered high risk, our specialists are here for you. They will partner with your OB-GYN should you need additional care. Your care team will work together to monitor your pregnancy through a carefully coordinated schedule of prenatal tests and screenings, providing effective ear- ly intervention when needed. Personalized care during and after delivery Every birth is unique, and we will be with you at every step of the way to provide a safe, fulfilling delivery and ongoing care, including breastfeeding support provided by our skilled nurses and lactation consultants. Should your infant need extra care, we have: A certified Level III NICU nursery, equipped to care for babies born earlier than 32 weeks, babies weighing less than 3.3 pounds and infants who need a higher level of support Expertise and resources from in-house neo- natologists 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Neonatal nurse practitioners, critical care nurses and subspecialists Advanced technologies and effective thera- pies to help babies thrive 60 pediatric subspecialists, should you need to see one Your relationship with your pediatrician begins at birth. Your pediatrician will listen to you and your young child to determine his or her needs and, together, you'll make a plan for health. Should your child need to see a pediatric specialist, schedule care with 60 subspe- cialties on-site, from pediatric cardiology to pulmonary care to pediatric surgery. We understand: Nothing is more personal than bringing your child into the world At Ascension Saint Alexius Women and Children's Hospital, your journey is filled with the choices that are right for you.. Call us at 847-843-2000 or visit ascension.org/Illinois for more information and to set up your visit. *Formerly known as AMITA Health Women & Children's Hospital Hoffman Estates Ascension 2022. All rights reserved. PAID ADVERTISEMENT Meet Kimberly , Daniel , Clare , and Carter : An ordinary family with an extraordinary story time , her care team was able to treat her blood pressure earlier on and delay the on set of preeclampsia . This made her second pregnancy journey less severe . Clare , 3 % , and Carter , 19 months , love col lecting seashells , exploring and learning new things , and impressing mom Kimberly with their fancy dance moves . Kimberly is espe cially grateful for the opportunity to share . the experiences of her young family . After all , " There was a time when all of our lives were on the line , " she says . Still , Kimberly was feeling emotionally frag ile when she delivered Carter until the same NICU team from her previous delivery came into the room . " When they said , ' We're here , we've got him , it felt like family was bringing him into the NICU , " she says . Kimberly had two high - risk pregnancies and two healthy babies - all thanks to high ly coordinated and compassionate care by maternal fetal medicine ( MFM ) and neona tal intensive care unit ( NICU ) specialists at Ascension Saint Alexius Women and Chil dren's Hospital . * Kimberly says , " My daugh ter , my son and I wouldn't be here if it weren't for the care and support we received . " High - level care close to home During both pregnancies , Kimberly devel oped preeclampsia ( high blood pressure that can be life - threatening for mother and baby ) . Baby Clare was born 26 weeks into Kimberly's pregnancy . A micro - preemie , Clare weighed a mere 1 pound , 13 ounces . To manage her complex health issues and help her thrive , Clare was rushed to the NICU , where she stayed for 117 days . Ascension Saint Alexius Women and Chil dren's Hospital offers a full range of services focused on your needs as an expectant and new mother , close to home . From the routine to the unexpected , you can count on com passionate , personalized care from your care team . By listening to you and getting to know you , we'll deliver the care that's right for you and the baby , or babies , you are about to welcome into the world . Tailored care and planning for moms - to - be " I was fighting for my life and for hers , " says Kimberly . Partnering with families in the NICU Your pregnancy journey begins with a one on - one conversation with your care team who will ask you about your preferences , discuss your options , and help design a personalized care plan . From your first ultra sound to your first diaper and beyond , we're here to support you . Fortunately , Kimberly and her husband were prepared for the journey ahead . Before Clare was born , Maliha Shareef , MD , the NICU's director , paid them a visit . Our full range of services for pregnant mothers include : Midwifery services Childbirth classes " Dr. Shareef came to our room and sat be side my bed for over an hour while she talk ed with me and Daniel , " recalls Kimberly . " She was amazingly perfect in that moment , which is just what we needed . " The couple drew upon this trust when Kimberly became pregnant with her second child , Carter . This Prenatal tests , screenings and counseling Comprehensive ultrasound options Treatment for emotional concerns , both during and after pregnancy Daniel Carter , Kimberly and Clare : October , 2021 If your pregnancy is considered high risk , our specialists are here for you . They will partner with your OB - GYN should you need additional care . Your care team will work together to monitor your pregnancy through a carefully coordinated schedule of prenatal tests and screenings , providing effective ear ly intervention when needed . Personalized care during and after delivery Every birth is unique , and we will be with you at every step of the way to provide a safe , fulfilling delivery and ongoing care , including breastfeeding support provided by our skilled nurses and lactation consultants . Should your infant need extra care , we have : A certified Level III NICU nursery , equipped to care for babies born earlier than 32 weeks , babies weighing less than 3.3 pounds and infants who need a higher level of support Expertise and resources from in - house neo natologists 24 hours a day , 7 days a week Neonatal nurse practitioners , critical care nurses and subspecialists Advanced technologies and effective thera pies to help babies thrive 60 pediatric subspecialists , should you need to see one Your relationship with your pediatrician begins at birth . Your pediatrician will listen to you and your young child to determine his or her needs and , together , you'll make a plan for health . Should your child need to see a pediatric specialist , schedule care with 60 subspe cialties on - site , from pediatric cardiology to pulmonary care to pediatric surgery . We understand : Nothing is more personal than bringing your child into the world At Ascension Saint Alexius Women and Children's Hospital , your journey is filled with the choices that are right for you .. Call us at 847-843-2000 or visit ascension.org/Illinois for more information and to set up your visit . * Formerly known as AMITA Health Women & Children's Hospital Hoffman Estates Ascension 2022. All rights reserved .