UAB Women & Infants Services

UAB Women & Infants Services And this top quality care extends to infants as well, including family-centered well newborn care and specialized care for premature and sick newborns.
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Services Overview:
Ranked among the nation’s top 20 best hospitals for gynecology by U.S.News & World Report 2011-2012, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is one of the top medical centers in the nation for obstetric and gynecologic care and research. UAB’s Women & Infants Services provides comprehensive care for women – from routine gynecology and obstetrics, to high risk pregnancy, infertility, urogynecology and women’s cancers. As part of a university medical center, specialized care for health concerns like heart disease and a multitude of other specialties and sub-specialties are also immediately available. UAB Hospital’s Regional Newborn Intensive Care Unit (RNICU) is like nowhere else in Alabama and few places in the country, offering the highest and most comprehensive level of care anywhere. Our physicians are highly trained leaders in their fields, many of whom consistently rank among the best by The Best Doctors in America, Inc. And our nursing staff is Magnet-certified, meaning they are recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for providing the highest quality care in the most compassionate manner one patient at a time. Facilities Overview:
UAB Hospital’s new 430,000-square-foot Women & Infants Center opened in 2010 and has received numerous design and construction awards. It features a five-story glass rotunda and wood, granite and tile mosaic finishes combining beauty with advanced world-class medical technologies and hotel-like amenities such as all private patient rooms, room service meal choices developed by renowned chef Frank Stitt of Birmingham’s national award-winning Highlands Bar and Grill restaurant, flat screen TVs and DVD players, wireless internet access, family lounges and computer centers, chapel, quiet rooms and much more. It also houses the nation’s largest all private room special care nursery consisting of the RNICU and continuing care nursery (CCN).

During Endometriosis Awareness Month, UAB Medicine’s Rick Burney, M.D., joined Birmingham Mom Collective to talk about e...
03/19/2026

During Endometriosis Awareness Month, UAB Medicine’s Rick Burney, M.D., joined Birmingham Mom Collective to talk about endometriosis, including the symptoms one may experience, available treatment options, and how women can advocate for their health.

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As women and mothers, we at Birmingham Mom Collective (BMC) deeply value learning and sharing about women’s health. No matter what our unique health situation, we are all in this […]

03/17/2026

Endometriosis affects about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. Learn more about the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed, and the treatments available to help manage this condition.

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Show your support for UAB’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit by purchasing a March for Babies 2026 T-shirt or sweatshirt. Ev...
03/13/2026

Show your support for UAB’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit by purchasing a March for Babies 2026 T-shirt or sweatshirt. Every purchase benefits the March of Dimes and helps give more babies a healthy start. 🍼💛

Be sure to order by April 4 to receive yours before the Walk!

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03/11/2026

Uterine fibroids affect many women, but you don’t have to navigate symptoms like heavy bleeding, pelvic pressure, or bloating alone. UAB Medicine’s women’s health experts provide comprehensive fibroid care, offering both surgical and minimally invasive treatments tailored to your needs. Learn how to understand your symptoms, explore your options, and take control of your well-being. 💚

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You’re invited! 💛 Join the UAB Medicine team on Saturday, April 25, for the 2026 March of Dimes March for Babies.Sign up...
03/06/2026

You’re invited! 💛 Join the UAB Medicine team on Saturday, April 25, for the 2026 March of Dimes March for Babies.

Sign up to walk with us or make a donation to support healthier moms and stronger babies:
www.marchforbabies.org/team/uabmedicine

Pelvic organ prolapse is a type of pelvic floor disorder (PFD) that affects about 40% of women at some point in their li...
02/23/2026

Pelvic organ prolapse is a type of pelvic floor disorder (PFD) that affects about 40% of women at some point in their lives. The risk increases with age and after childbirth – especially with vaginal deliveries. Learn about PFD symptoms, risk factors, and how the latest treatment options at UAB Medicine can help.

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It’s hard to imagine the stress of receiving a cancer diagnosis during pregnancy. Learn how UAB Medicine maternal-fetal ...
02/13/2026

It’s hard to imagine the stress of receiving a cancer diagnosis during pregnancy. Learn how UAB Medicine maternal-fetal medicine and UAB O’Neal Cancer Center specialists kept one woman and her baby safe through a time-sensitive tumor surgery and recovery.

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UAB Medicine experts coordinated time-sensitive care to treat cancer during pregnancy, protecting both mother and baby.

02/12/2026

High blood pressure during pregnancy can signal preeclampsia, a condition that affects 1 in 25 pregnancies. Talk to your provider early to understand your risk and prevention options.💚

02/12/2026

Bladder control issues are more common than many women realize, and they can happen at any age. The good news is that help is available. The urogynecology experts at UAB Medicine provide personalized care to strengthen pelvic health, prevent symptoms, and help you feel confident every day.

What is perimenopause, and what should women expect? A UAB women’s health expert explains the symptoms, hormonal changes...
02/11/2026

What is perimenopause, and what should women expect? A UAB women’s health expert explains the symptoms, hormonal changes, and practical ways to support physical and emotional health.💚🩺

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Learn what perimenopause is, common symptoms, and how hormonal changes affect women’s health – plus tips for managing this natural life stage.

Experts at UAB Medicine recently partnered with the Birmingham Mom Collective to answer real questions from local moms a...
02/09/2026

Experts at UAB Medicine recently partnered with the Birmingham Mom Collective to answer real questions from local moms about cervical cancer, HPV, screening, and treatment. Together, we’re spotlighting OPERATION WIPE OUT, the nation’s first comprehensive plan to eliminate cervical cancer - because informed women, preventive care, and early detection save lives.

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Cervical cancer is preventable, detectable, and treatable. Learn more from three experts from UAB Medicine.

02/05/2026

Gynecologic oncologists Michael Straughn, Jr., M.D., and Trey Leath, M.D., join Warner Huh, M.D., to discuss placenta accreta spectrum, including why it’s so dangerous, how it can affect the bladder, and why it’s often managed with a hysterectomy.

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UAB Women & Infants Services

The UAB Women and Infants Center is a world-class health care facility dedicated solely to the care of women and infants. From inpatient surgical care to routine outpatient office visits, the UAB Women and Infants Center provides complete care for mother and baby under one roof. The state-of-the-art facility offers a comfortable, family-friendly atmosphere and expert medical staff. UAB is the only hospital in the state where high-risk maternal and fetal physicians are available in-house 24 hours a day, every day of the year. We also provide the area’s only 24/7 Maternity Evaluation Unit for assessment of any pregnancy questions that might arise at gestational age of 16 weeks or greater.