Obstetric Anesthesia

The section of Obstetric Anesthesia offers its dedicated service to obstetric patients 24/7.  Physicians-in-training have the option to rotate in labor and  delivery while on their anesthesia elective rotation. Located in the Russo Pavilion, the Labor and Delivery suite has seven birthing rooms, six critical care beds and two operating rooms, all equipped with sophisticated state-of-the-art monitors, amenities and best of all, experienced, compassionate and friendly healthcare providers. Loyola's obstetric service specializes in both normal and high-risk pregnancies. Obstetric anesthesia care providers work collaboratively with their obstetric colleagues to provide the best optimum care to these patients. Obstetric anesthesia care may include labor epidural or combined spinal-epidural techniques. Complex anesthetic care is provided to high-risk obstetric patients, such as those with pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, cardiac disease, or multiple gestations. A high-risk patient can be referred in advance by their obstetrician for an obstetric anesthesia consult as part of a multi-disciplinary approach. Once admitted onto the Labor and Delivery suite, the patient meets with obstetric anesthesia staff to discuss options for labor analgesia and anesthetic care. This care can be tailored to the individual's particular needs.  

With a state-of-the-art facility, latest medical advances, and the expertise of our faculty and staff, Loyola Obstetric Anesthesia offers complete anesthetic care for normal and high-risk deliveries.