BIRTH CENTER

AT SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

OVERVIEW

The Birth Center care team at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is the birthplace of more than 3,000 babies in Santa Clara County each year. As a Baby-Friendly USA designated birth center with a network of clinics, we provide a full range of care for all mothers and babies, including obstetrics, gynecology and neonatology.

Our high-risk comprehensive services include prenatal care, genetic counseling, prenatal diagnosis, obstetrical consultation, delivery and newborn care. When a pregnancy is determined to be high risk, we’re ready with the highest quality of care at our renowned Level IV NICU (most complex care/level) for babies who need more specialized care.

We’re dedicated to providing a comprehensive, culturally attuned, inclusive, friendly and family-centered approach to care for all mothers, babies, birth partners and families.

OUR BIRTH CENTER INCLUDES:

  • Family-centered services with spacious private rooms to accommodate birth partners
  • Childbirth and newborn care education
  • Certified lactation specialists
  • Culturally supportive services for mothers and babies of all backgrounds and orientations
  • Skin-to-skin bonding with babies, mothers and birth partners
  • Delayed cord clamping as a best practice

 

DELAYED CORD CLAMPING

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Delayed Cord Clamping

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OUR SERVICES AND AMENITIES:

  • Access to OB-GYN, neonatology, anesthesiology and other specialty coverage 24/7
  • High-risk pregnancy program
  • Certified lactation specialists
  • Lactation/breastfeeding support
  • Doula program
  • Private birthing and postpartum suite
  • Care coordination with network of prenatal clinics
  • Level IV NICU

TAKE A TOUR

To tour of the Birth Center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, please watch our virtual tour.