Your Pregnancy

The birth of a baby is one of life's most cherished moments. At Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, we provide comprehensive Maternal Child Services and OB Education resources to help you through all stages of your pregnancy.

The "Pregnancy: What to Expect" menu above provides guidelines for every stage of your pregnancy. You can also download our free guide on pregnancy and childbirth "Nurturing Your New Family."

The video below offers a comprehensive virtual tour of Hoag Maternal Child Services, including our comfortable and spacious Labor, Delivery & Recovery (LDR) and Mother Baby Unit (MBU) suites, located within the Sue & Bill Gross Women's Pavilion at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach.

Hoag Maternal Child Services

• Expert Maternal Child Care
• State-of-the-art Facilities
• Educational and Support Programs

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Expert Maternal Child Care

Hoag is dedicated to supporting its experienced obstetrical team in developing and following nationally benchmarked best practices in maternal child care. Hoag-affiliated obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists and certified nursing staff offer advanced care to ensure healthy pregnancies and deliveries, establishing Hoag Hospital Newport Beach as the highest volume birthing hospital in Southern California. To locate a Hoag-affiliated physician near you, click here.

Established through the Easton Health-in-Pregnancy Program, board certified OB/GYNs are available onsite at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 24/7 to provide the highest level of care to pregnant and laboring women through immediate obstetrical consultation, emergency management and assistance in delivery or caesarean section. Hoag’s OB Hospitalist Program does not change the relationship a patient has with her personal obstetrician, but rather enhances it by providing access to timely, high-quality care until the patient’s personal physician can arrive onsite.

Another key component of Hoag’s renowned maternal child services program is its focus on delivering family-centered care through its highly trained team of certified mother-baby nurses. The mother-baby nursing team is committed to partnering with new mothers and their families to promote education and parent-infant bonding. Additionally, as a Certified Baby-Friendly™ Birth Facility, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach provides unparalleled support and education for breastfeeding mothers and their infants through its team of International Certified Lactation Consultants.

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State-of-the-art Facilities

The Sue and Bill Gross Women’s Pavilion at Hoag Hospital was specifically designed to create a first-class experience for all patients and their families. Included in the pavilion is an advanced fetal diagnostic testing unit to monitor the health of both mother and her unborn baby in a comfortable and relaxed setting. A state-of-the-art seven-bed antepartum unit for women who require hospitalization prior to labor is located adjacent to the 18 fully equipped labor, delivery, and recovery suites. For women undergoing a cesarean section, Hoag has three dedicated operating rooms and an experienced team whose highest priority is to provide safe, quality care to both mother and baby.

As part of its commitment to comprehensive maternal child care, Hoag Women’s Pavilion is also home to an expert Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) staff of highly trained nurses and neonatalogists who provide specialized, around-the-clock care for infants born prematurely, or with complications.

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As excitement builds in anticipation of the opening of Hoag Hospital Irvine in Fall 2010, we have received inquiries as to whether obstetrical care will be one of the services offered at the new Irvine campus. The answer is no. Newport Beach will continue to be the sole home of the county’s largest and most respected maternal child services program. With every element in place to ensure the safest, most comfortable and patient-centered maternal-child care available, the Women’s Pavilion at Newport Beach will continue to be the home for Hoag’s renowned maternal child services program, and obstetrical care will not be offered at the Hoag Irvine campus.

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Educational and Support Programs

In addition to expert care and state-of-the-art facilities, the following are some of the many educational and support programs Hoag provides to women who are considering pregnancy, are already pregnant or have recently had a baby:

Community Education

Free community education seminars are available throughout the year on what women need to know before pregnancy. Classes are entitled "Maybe a Baby" and "Maybe a Baby After 35." If you're interested in one of these classes, please call 800/514-HOAG (4624) or click here for online registration.

OB Education Prenatal Prepared Childbirth Classes

Hoag OB Education is pleased to offer a variety of prenatal childbirth classes. All classes are taught by certified registered nurses. Registration is encouraged by the third month of pregnancy. Classes usually begin during the seventh month of pregnancy and are held at various Hoag Health Center locations throughout Orange County. Click here for a complete list of available classes and registration information or call 949/764-5940.

Moms 35+ Resource Network

Moms 35+ Resource Network is a unique program that provides education, support and health information specifically tailored to women age 35 and beyond who are planning to or have given birth at Hoag Hospital. Through personalized programs, women are aided in achieving optimal health, which in turn, translates to healthier pregnancies and healthier babies. Click here for more information or call 949/764-OB35 (6235).

Hoag Babyline

Hoag Hospital's Babyline, 949/764-BABY (2229), is answered by an OB Education registered nurse with special expertise and knowledge about pregnancy (before, during and after), as well as baby care and breastfeeding. The Babyline staff serves as a key resource for new and expectant parents. The Babyline is available to Hoag patients Monday through Friday from 10am - 6pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 12:30pm.

International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)

Hoag OB Education Registered Nurses are all certified as International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) and are available to assist with breastfeeding concerns and challenges at the Breastfeeding Clinic held at Hoag Conference Center. To schedule a one-on-one consultation with one of our IBCLC nurses, please call Hoag Babyline at 949/764-BABY (2229).

Hoag Breastfeeding Boutique

Hoag Breastfeeding Boutique carries a comprehensive line of products including pump sales and rentals, books, nursing pillows, and many other breastfeeding products. Additionally, Hoag OB Education offers custom bra fittings by appointment. Call the Babyline for more information 949/764- BABY (2229).

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