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It’s a story Jamie Hazel has heard throughout her life. Her birth was a miracle, because her mother developed high blood pressure during pregnancy and was diagnosed with preeclampsia, a potentially serious condition.

Becca Tobin found herself at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, over 4,000 miles away from her home in London. She watched as the medical staff at UAB Hospital rushed her newborn son, Jude, to the Regional Newborn Intensive Care Unit.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has received the "Center of Excellence" designation from the Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP).

UAB Hospital once again was rated as high-performing in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care” 2025 survey, which is the highest possible rating.

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it is also a time for gratitude and thankfulness. This year, three families returned to UAB Hospital and UAB St. Vincent’s to personally deliver a “Gift of Gratitude” to their care team.

Half of pregnancy-related deaths in Alabama occur in the first six weeks postpartum. Studies show early recognition and treatment of post-birth complications can prevent many of these deaths.

UAB Hospital was rated as “high-performing” – the highest level possible – in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals for Maternity Care survey for 2022-2023.

A high-risk pregnancy is any pregnancy that could create health problems for the mother or her baby. The term “high-risk” may sound scary, but it simply means that special attention must be paid to both mother and baby. Certain health conditions can increase the chances of a high-risk pregnancy, including diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, […]

In recognition of the 10th anniversary of the UAB Women & Infants Center (WIC), we asked some women who delivered babies or received care at the WIC to share their experiences. Michelle Granger describes the care and compassion she received as a patient.