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).

12/15/2025

Welcome to the UAB Women & Infants Center! Join us for a tour of our center, designed with women and families in mind. We’ll walk you through what to expect when you arrive, during your baby’s birth, and as you prepare to head home with your newest addition.🍼🏥

12/11/2025

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. 💚

Allison Shorten, Ph.D., RN, and Ann Peralta, founder of Partner to Decide, join Warner Huh, M.D., in this episode to dis...
12/01/2025

Allison Shorten, Ph.D., RN, and Ann Peralta, founder of Partner to Decide, join Warner Huh, M.D., in this episode to discuss how decision aids give women and their care teams clear, research-based information to guide conversations about options and preferences regarding delivery. Learn about their current collaboration on an aid for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).

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Being a nurse in the UAB Continuing Care Nursery isn’t just about caring for preemies – it’s also about supporting the p...
11/30/2025

Being a nurse in the UAB Continuing Care Nursery isn’t just about caring for preemies – it’s also about supporting the parents. Andrea Blizzard, a nurse in the unit, knows this all too well. She was born prematurely and often heard her mom describe the compassionate care she received at a NICU many years ago.

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Being a nurse in the UAB Continuing Care Nursery isn’t just about caring for preemies – it’s also about supporting the parents.

11/26/2025

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.💚

11/25/2025

To celebrate Prematurity Awareness Month in November, we put together a heartwarming slideshow picturing babies in the UAB Regional Newborn Intensive Care Unit (RNICU) and how they look today. From tiny fighters to thriving kids, see how far these children have come, thanks in part to the life-changing care provided by the UAB RNICU team.

Pelvic organ prolapse is a type of pelvic floor disorder (PFD) that affects about 40% of women at some point in their li...
11/24/2025

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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In recognition of Prematurity Awareness Month, UAB Medicine and March of Dimes created Pinwheels for Preemies. This annu...
11/22/2025

In recognition of Prematurity Awareness Month, UAB Medicine and March of Dimes created Pinwheels for Preemies. This annual initiative showcases vibrant pinwheels to honor our NICU babies while also raising awareness about prematurity.💜🍼

UAB Medicine’s Golden Week program, a structured care plan for the most premature babies, turned 10 this year. It has be...
11/20/2025

UAB Medicine’s Golden Week program, a structured care plan for the most premature babies, turned 10 this year. It has been adopted by hospitals nationally and internationally, and it even helped lead to two Guinness World Records. Find out how it set a new standard for care while giving hope to families in our Regional Newborn Intensive Care Unit (RNICU).🌟💚

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UAB Medicine’s Golden Week program, a structured care plan for the most premature babies, turned 10 this year.

11/19/2025

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.

11/17/2025

Check out Dr. Battarbee, Director of the Diabetes and Pregnancy Program at UAB Medicine, as she shares practical tips for enjoying the holidays while managing gestational diabetes.🍗🥗

11/14/2025

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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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.