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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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).

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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11/11/2025

Placenta accreta spectrum, which refers to a placenta that attaches too deeply, is a little-known condition with serious risks for pregnant women. Warner Huh, M.D., joins Akila Subramaniam, M.D., and Haller Smith, M.D., to discuss the condition’s rising incidence, how it is diagnosed, and how team-based planning improves outcomes.

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11/10/2025

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.🍼🏥

Gynecologic cancers make up about 11% of new cancer cases each year. Regular screenings, like Pap smears and HPV testing...
11/07/2025

Gynecologic cancers make up about 11% of new cancer cases each year. Regular screenings, like Pap smears and HPV testing, and knowing your risk factors are powerful steps in prevention, because early detection saves lives.

Learn more at uabmedicine.org/womenscancer, or call 205-996-4662 to make an appointment with UAB Gynecologic Oncology.

Urinary/bowel leakage is the most common pelvic floor disorder (PFD) among women. Although it can be embarrassing, it’s ...
10/27/2025

Urinary/bowel leakage is the most common pelvic floor disorder (PFD) among women. Although it can be embarrassing, it’s nothing to be ashamed of, and treatment can help greatly with symptoms. Learn about PFD symptoms, risk factors, and how the latest treatment options at UAB Medicine can help.

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10/22/2025

Struggling with pelvic floor issues? A urogynecologist can help. Learn more about specialized care options at UAB Women & Infants Services.
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Pelvic floor health is often misunderstood — but we’re here to change that. Swipe through to learn what’s true, what’s n...
10/21/2025

Pelvic floor health is often misunderstood — but we’re here to change that. Swipe through to learn what’s true, what’s not, and why it matters for your well-being. 👉💬

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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.