With two distinct birth settings and a large staff of physicians and midwives, as well as high-risk specialists and equipment, UC San Diego Health gives you more childbirth options than anywhere else in San Diego. Call 800-926-8273 for assistance in choosing a provider.
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Meet the Maternity Team
Meet physicians and midwives and ask questions about prenatal care and delivery options at UC San Diego Health.
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Deliveries in La Jolla and Hillcrest
- More birth options than any other hospitals in San Diego, including a holistic Birth Center at Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla or traditional Labor & Delivery settings available at both Jacobs Medical Center or UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest
- Both hospitals have a NICU, including a Level III NICU at Jacobs Medical Center and a Level II Intermediate NICU at UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest
- Nationally known for our
breastfeeding support
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Free volunteer doula program
- Hospital amenities including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, valet parking and room for family members
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Locally-sourced menu items and
celebratory brunch for new parents
Prenatal Care Options
Birth Center
Birth Center amenities include:
- Spacious suites
- Double or queen-size beds
- Rocking chair
- Labor support including hypnotherapy, birthing balls, birthing stools, and IV pain medication
- Ability to eat and drink during labor
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Lactation support
Labor & Delivery Suites / Postpartum Care
- Spacious Labor & Delivery suites, with room for family members
- Surgical suites for Cesarean deliveries
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Private postpartum rooms, where parents and babies room in together
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Lactation support
- Nap time from 2 to 4 p.m., when hospital staff avoid any unnecessary care to allow babies and parents to rest, heal, bond, and breastfeed
Women’s Special Care Center (for high-risk pregnancies)
The
Women's Special Care Center, for women who need inpatient care before the birth of their babies, offers:
- Personalized and compassionate care with state-of-the-art technology
- Patient support group
- Refrigerators for patient use
- In-hospital Fetal Assessment Unit
NICU Care
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Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Jacobs Medical Center
- Level II Intermediate NICU at UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest
- Designated NICU "cuddlers"
- NICU Concierge Program, including hosted monthly dinners for NICU parents
Specialty Programs and Services