Sutter Coast Hospital Birth Center

Call us at 707-464-8511 to schedule a tour of the birth center.

Come in when contractions are 5 minutes apart, lasting 1 minute each, for 1 hour.

Come sooner if you experience any of these:

• Your water breaks
• Bleeding like a period
• Severe pain
• Decreased baby movement
• You feel something isn’t right

If you’re unsure, call us — we’ll help you decide. You can reach us at 707-464-8511.

You’ll go to triage first so we can check you and your baby.

We will:

• Check your vital signs
• Monitor the baby’s heartbeat
• Examine your cervix if needed
• Decide whether you’re in active labor

If you’re ready to deliver, you’ll move to a birth room. If not, we’ll give guidance on next steps.

We’ll review your birth plan when you arrive and support your preferences when safe.

If medical needs change, we’ll explain why and decide next steps with you. You can also create your preferences at the hospital if you don’t have a written plan. For help creating your plan, you can use American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologist’s sample birth plan template.

We keep you informed, ask permission before procedures and include you in decisions.

Your obstetrician and nurses at Sutter Coast work together so your care stays consistent. We support comfort measures, your support person and your preferences whenever medically safe.

Yes. Your support person can usually stay during labor, birth and recovery. They can help with comfort, communication and bonding after delivery.

After delivery you’ll receive:

• Lactation support in the hospital
• Education on recovery and newborn care
• Follow-up care guidance
• Access to ongoing services at Sutter

We also provide resources for postpartum mood concerns and physical recovery, including a virtual Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program.

Yes. Free medical interpreters are available 24/7 in person, by phone or video.

Ask any staff member when you arrive and we’ll connect you right away. We also translate important medical forms and discharge instructions.