Pregnancy and Childbirth Specialists
University Hospitals is a trusted resource for many expectant parents in communities across Northeast Ohio. Our experienced team utilizes the latest evidence-based childbirth practices, providing personalized, family-centered delivery services tailored to your unique needs.
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Offering in-person, video and telephone visits. Call 216-278-7294 or schedule an appointment online today.
Specialized Team
Our team of pregnancy specialists includes obstetricians, certified nurse midwives and maternal fetal medicine specialists. Experts in pregnancy and childbirth, our team is equipped to handle both routine and high-risk pregnancies. From your first prenatal care appointment, through labor, birth, postpartum, and after you return home, our team provides optimal, family-centered care, comfort and support to help you and your baby have the best possible start.
Our Pregnancy Specialists Provide Nurturing Support Close to Home
With five birthing hospitals across the Northeast Ohio region, we offer customized childbirth experiences. Whether you desire a holistic natural childbirth or you want epidural pain relief close at hand, our pregnancy specialists are here to address your needs in a safe, nurturing environment. And, since we know that having a baby comes with many questions and decisions, we offer an array of pregnancy, childbirth and new baby classes, birthing facility tours, breastfeeding support and other resources to ensure you are informed and prepared every step of the way.
RSV Vaccine available for Pregnant People at University Hospitals
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) recommends the Pfizer RSV vaccine if you are 32 to 36 weeks pregnant from September to January.
RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a virus that spreads mostly in the fall and winter months. RSV can be dangerous for babies and young children. It is the leading cause of hospitalization among infants in the United States.
The RSV vaccine creates antibodies that pass to the fetus. This means the baby will have some antibodies to protect them from RSV for the first 6 months after they are born.
There are multiple RSV vaccines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The only RSV vaccine approved by the FDA for use in pregnancy is the one made by Pfizer. It is called Abrysvo.
Ask your OB provider about receiving the RSV vaccine at your next visit.