More Options in Maternity Care Than Any Other San Diego Hospital
Where you plan to give birth, and who you choose to care for you during pregnancy can make a difference in health outcomes for yourself and your baby - and help shape your journey into parenthood.
At the UC San Diego Medical Center you'll find all the most important options available for safety and comfort - and some choices you may not even know about.
Choice of Health Care Providers:
With specially trained support staff, highly ranked nursing care, renowned Nurse-Midwifery Service, and some of the Best Doctors in America, we're ready when you are.
Choice of Birth Settings:
When your baby comes, we'll be ready for you in one of two very different, family-centered environments:
- In-hospital Birth Center - a holistic birthing alternative in a place where walking, eating/drinking, tubs or showers during labor are encouraged.
- Labor & Delivery Unit - a conventional approach, in state-of-the-art facilities.
Additional Support & Services:
Our regional Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is moments away, should the need arise for specialized newborn care with a team of highly skilled nurses and doctors.
UC San Diego Medical Center is one the very few Baby-Friendly Hospitals in the United States. This prestigious UNICEF/WHO certification recognizes our strong commitment to supporting breastfeeding. The reason we’re so dedicated is because it’s one of the simplest and most important steps to long-term health of both mothers and babies.
Our comprehensive services include care and support options throughout your pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period:
From a conventional Labor & Delivery environment to the home-like atmosphere of our in-hospital Birth Center, UCSD Medical Center is dedicated to making your birth experience personalized, safe and comfortable.