Birthing

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The Family Birth Center at
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
1165 Montgomery Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
General information: (707) 522-1544

The birth of a baby is a miraculous and happy occasion, involving loved ones in the joyous celebration of a new life, and bringing family and friends closer together.

We understand how important it is for the mother-to-be to plan for the birth of her child. You want everything to be perfect, from the home-like comfort of the birthing suite to the outstanding attention you'll receive from an expert team of skilled and supportive healthcare professionals.

We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in the delivery of comprehensive healthcare to moms, babies and their families. We express our commitment by embracing our hospital's values of: Dignity, Service, Excellence, and Justice.

Each birth experience is unique, just like the child who is entering the world. At Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, we treat every new mother, her baby and their family with individualized care, because every new birth is special. We provide excellent medical care, while surrounding patients with a comfortable environment, plenty of smiles, friendly assistance and advice, and educational resources to get every baby off to a healthy start.

When your child is born at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, you can be assured of the highest quality care in the hands of the St. Joseph Health System - Sonoma County. Respect and service guide our every patient care interaction.

The Family Birth Center at Memorial Hospital employs many long-time nurses and support staff who are highly skilled professionals who have attended to thousands of new babies during their careers. A high-risk OB service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to lend expertise when needed.

For further information, phone (707) 522-1544.

Comprehensive Perinatal Services

Services include both inpatient and out patient programs:

Classes and Events

Before and after a child's birth, we offer special classes to prepare new mothers and fathers for the changes they will experience. In anticipation of the delivery, our childbirth classes are frequent and conveniently scheduled. Please refer to the Classes and Events section of our website for a schedule of classes.

Sometimes, you don’t know all the questions to ask until you’ve actually experienced something. After the newborn goes home, our after-care services continue with parenting and breast feeding classes. In these sessions, we help new moms and dads with practical advice, and they learn skills that will help them give their babies the best care possible.

For more information, phone (707) 522-1544.

Antenatal Testing Center

The program provides outpatient testing services for pregnant women, including fetal monitoring and ultrasound before delivery.

Growing Together

This is a comprehensive outpatient Perinatal Services Program offered by Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for eligible pregnant wome. It provides prenatal education, childbirth preparation, dietary counseling and parenting education by highly qualified professionals, including private physicians and medical staff including registered nurses, childbirth educators, registered dietitians, social workers, certified nurse-midwives.

Services include:

• Personal Care

  Care for you and your baby that starts as soon as you are pregnant and continues for two months after your baby is born.

• Medical Care

  Regular medical care can help you have a healthy pregnancy. If you do not already have a doctor, we can schedule an appointment with one of our participating physicians at your first visit.

• Social Services

  Pregnancy is a time of many emotional changes. Our qualified staff at Growing Together will help you think about and sort out your feelings. They may also assist with food, car seats, clothes and other needs.

• Health Education

  Because this is a time of new responsibilities and choices for you, the staff at Growing Together will help you learn about pregnancy, labor and birth, and how to take care of your baby.

Growing Together is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. All services are by appointment only. The center is conveniently located at:

500 Doyle Park Drive, Suite 200
Santa Rosa, CA 95405

To find out more about our services, phone (707) 522-1551.

Sweet Success

This program offers multidisciplinary services during preconception, pregnancy and postpartum for women who are diabetic or who develop diabetes during pregnancy.

Infant Nutrition & Lactation Services

Infant Nutrition and Lactation Services are available to new moms at Santa Rosa Memorial and Petaluma Valley Hospitals. The program provides inpatient support and education, as well as telephone support and outpatient breastfeeding consultations.

For more information see Infant Nutrition & Lactation Services.

Home care

Home care nurse visits are also available if you or your baby needs assistance after leaving the hospital

The Intensive Care Nursery

Newborns who need special attention, such as those born early and those who are ill, are cared for in the Intensive Care Nursery at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, directed by Neonatologist Alan Shotkin, M.D. Dr. Shotkin and Dr. Eric Margolis are both full-time specialists in infant care. They also provide assistance as needed for newborns at. Petaluma Valley Hospital. Almost all newborns who need special care can stay close to home here in Sonoma County, rather than being transferred to San Francisco. In addition, our babies enjoy the advantages of a consistent, highly-trained care team, from birth to discharge.

For more information see Intensive Care Nursery.

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“Cuando era pequeña le dije a mi mamá que quería ser una enfermera de bebés; mi deseo finalmente se cumplió,,”dijo Carolyn, enfermera diplomada que ha visto nacer a muchos bebes a lo largo de más de tres décadas en el Hospital Memorial de Santa Rosa. “Siento que éste es el lugar donde siempre quise estar.”

El centro de maternidad familiar del Hospital Memorial de Santa Rosa cuenta con enfermeras altamente capacitadas que tienen muchos años de experiencia y con personal de apoyo calificado que han atendido a miles de recién nacidos durante su vida profesional.  Carolyn es justamente un ejemplo de estas enfermeras experimentadas y estos técnicos, quienes le ofrecen ayuda y cuidado para su recién nacido.

Debido a la vasta experiencia del personal de enfermería del Hospital Memorial de Santa Rosa y a su compromiso con el centro de atención familiar, muchas de nuestras enfermeras han continuado su relación con las familias de sus nuevos pequeños pacientes.  Con el paso de los años, médicos y enfermeras han visto con orgullo cómo los bebes que una vez pasaron por la maternidad, se gradúan del colegio, se embarcaron en un viaje por el mundo o recitan una solemne promesa en el día de su boda.

La llegada de un bebé

El nacimiento es una experiencia sin igual, distinta a cualquier otra de la condición humana.  Es un milagro y una ocasión feliz; ésta conduce a los que se aman a celebrar una nueva vida, lo que acerca a la familia y a los amigos.

Nosotros entendemos lo importante que es para la futura madre planear el nacimiento de su bebé.  Usted quiere que todo sea perfecto, como en la comodidad de su casa: con una confortable sala de partos y la destacada atención que recibirá por parte del equipo de expertos y profesionales de la salud.

Nuestra visión y valores

Nosotros estamos comprometidos con los más altos niveles de excelencia al brindar una atención integral tanto a las madres, a los recién nacidos y a sus familias.  Nuestro compromiso se resume en los siguientes valores: dignidad, servicio, excelencia y justicia.

Cada nacimiento es especial

Cada nacimiento es una experiencia única, al igual que lo es el niño que llega al mundo por primera vez.  Es por ello que el personal del Hospital Memorial de Santa Rosa brinda a cada futura mamá, a su recién nacido y a la familia un trato personalizado que los hace sentir especiales.

El Hospital Memorial de Santa Rosa brinda excelente cuidado médico; las pacientes están rodeadas de un ambiente confortable y alegre en el que se les ofrece asistencia, consejos y recursos educativos para que el recién nacido comience su vida en forma saludable.

Ofrecemos clases especiales, tanto antes como después del nacimiento del bebé, para preparar a los futuros padres para el cambio que van a experimentar.  Nuestras clases de preparación para el parto se dictan en forma frecuente y en horarios convenientes. Una vez que el recién nacido va a casa, nuestro cuidado continua con clases para padres, clases de lactancia y mediante una línea telefónica especial reservada para las consultas o quejas de los padres nuevos, además de las visitas de la enfermera cada vez que sea necesario.

Si su bebé ha nacido en el Hospital Memorial de Santa Rosa, puede estar seguro del cuidado de alta calidad en manos de Sistema de Salud St. Joseph, Condado de Sonoma.  Respeto y servicio guían la atención que brindamos a nuestros pacientes cada día.

Para mayor información comuníquese con:

El Centro Familiar de Maternidad:
Teléfono: 707-522-1579