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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).

12/25/2025

Help us spread some holiday cheer with the adorable little ones in the UAB Women & Infants Services RNICU! Dressed in their festive best, these precious babies even had a special visit from Santa, and they’re sure to warm your heart. ❤️🎄

NOTE: UAB supports "Back-to-Sleep" and these infants were monitored during the photoshoot.

12/23/2025

Urogynecologists are doctors who diagnose and treat women with pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), and their specialized training and experience goes far beyond that of many gynecologists.

Urinary/bowel leakage and pelvic organ prolapse are the most common PFDs, and UAB Medicine offers treatment for both. Find out about symptoms, risk factors, and how the latest treatment options at UAB Medicine can help.

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12/22/2025

Between shopping, traveling, and celebrations, the holidays can be especially demanding on pregnant women. That extra activity can worsen varicose vein discomfort, a common part of pregnancy. UAB Medicine’s Allison Davis, M.D., offers guidance to help moms-to-be care for their bodies and feel their best.

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The holiday season can be a whirlwind of activity but for pregnant women it can exacerbate the discomfort of varicose veins.

12/16/2025

Your pelvic health matters! If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, know that help is available. Visit uabmedicine.org/women or call 205-996-3130 to learn more about treatment options and take charge of your well-being.

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. 💚

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).

🎧 Listen here: https://brnw.ch/21wXYLt

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.

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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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.💜🍼

Address

1700 6th Avenue S
Birmingham, AL
35233

Telephone

+12059343411

Website

https://www.uabmedicine.org/locations/uab-women-infants-center/

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