The new UI Maternity Center combines comprehensive care with a family-friendly atmosphere. New parents can enjoy spacious rooms and luxurious amenities, along with the peace of mind that comes with the region’s most advanced team of specialists.

"If a baby is born here with a problem will have a better survival than if a baby is born elsewhere and transferred here," says Jennifer Niebyl, M.D., head of the UI Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The UI Maternity Center is adjacent to Iowa’s only comprehensive neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Each private room includes the advanced technology important to a baby’s recovery, while maintaining a home-like environment for the family.

"We believe that enabling the parents to comfortably be with the baby more of the time improves the baby’s outcomes," says Edward Bell, M.D., NICU director.

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