Riverside Family Birthing Center
350 N. Wall Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
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About the Family Birthing Center
Welcome to Riverside's Family Birthing Center, where comfort meets expert care. Our seven private birthing suites are designed to feel like home while providing the advanced medical technology you need for a safe, memorable birth experience.
We deliver over 500 babies each year with personalized, family-centered care. As a Magnet® Designated Hospital and gold-level safe sleep leader, we're recognized nationally for excellence in maternal and newborn care.
Why Families Choose Riverside
- ✓ 24/7 Pediatric Experts On-Site – University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital specialists care for your newborn from the first moments
- ✓ Hotel-Like Comfort – Hardwood floors, soft linens, private showers, and cozy furniture help you relax
- ✓ Family-Friendly Suites – 24-hour partner visitation, sleeper couches, and space for your support team
- ✓ Advanced Safety Technology – In-room fetal monitoring tracks your baby's health throughout labor
- ✓ Convertible Birthing Beds – Adjustable for your comfort and safety at every stage of labor
- ✓ Fresh 48 Newborn Photos – Capture precious first memories with our Mila Mae Photography partnership
- ✓ Magnet® Nursing Excellence – Recognized nationally for the highest standards in patient care
What to Expect in Your Birthing Suite
Each of our seven private suites includes:
Private shower with floor-to-ceiling tile
46-inch wall-mounted TV with media center
Sleeper couch for your partner
Dinette table and rocking chair for family time
Advanced fetal monitoring equipment
Adjustable birthing bed designed for comfort and safety
Your support team is essential to your experience. We welcome your partner, family members, and support people to be with you throughout your stay.
Tour the Family Birthing Center
See where you'll welcome your baby. Schedule a tour to walk through a birthing suite, meet our care team, and ask questions. Tours are available by appointment.
Call (815) 935-7511
Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Expert Care Before, During, and After Birth
Our experienced obstetricians and maternity nurses support you through every stage:
- Prenatal care and high-risk pregnancy management
- Labor and delivery with personalized birth plans
- Postpartum care and breastfeeding support
- 24/7 access to pediatric specialists from University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We offer 24-hour partner visitation, and each suite includes a sleeper couch.
Your birth plan is personal to you. Our suites accommodate your partner and close family members comfortably. Talk with your care team about your preferences.
Absolutely. We encourage expectant families to tour the Family Birthing Center. Call (815) 935-7511 to schedule.
University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital pediatric specialists are on-site 24/7 to care for your baby from birth.
Yes. We partner with Mila Mae Photography for "Fresh 48" newborn sessions during your hospital stay. Ask your nurse for details.
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