--- title: "Labor and delivery at Sutter Health" description: "Sutter’s labor and delivery services provide comprehensive prenatal, delivery and postpartum care to support a safe, healthy birth experience." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/labor-and-delivery" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Labor and delivery services ![labor-delivery-2](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/labor-delivery-2.jpg?h=2100&iar=0&w=3150) # Labor and delivery   When it’s time to deliver your baby, you want an experienced labor and delivery team at your side. We’re committed to helping you have a healthy birth. [Find a pediatrician](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Family+Medicine%22%2C%22Pediatrics%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) [Find a location](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_locationType%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Birth+Center%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_facilities) ![labor-delivery-2](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/labor-delivery-2.jpg?h=2100&iar=0&w=3150) ## Why choose Sutter? Meeting your baby for the first time is a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Make sure it happens in a place dedicated to exceptional care for both babies and new parents. We invite you to create your bespoke birthing experience with us, whether you want to listen to your favorite music or ease contractions in the shower. After delivery, we’ll guide you through your first time breastfeeding and provide [resources](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/breastfeeding) to set you and your baby up for success. Our [obstetricians](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%7B%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%3A%7B%224%22%3A%7B%22value%22%3A%22Obstetrics+and+Gynecology%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%7D%7D%7D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals), [midwives](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%7B%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%3A%7B%2237%22%3A%7B%22value%22%3A%22Nurse+Midwife%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%7D%7D%7D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) and doulas are here to put your needs and safety first. ## By the numbers ### 400+ care team members including obstetricians, nurses and midwives offer pregnancy and childbirth care. ### 16 Sutter Hospitals deliver babies and provide compassionate children's healthcare. ### 7 NICUs offer top quality critical care for our littlest patients from highly trained neonatal specialists. ### 26,000+ babies born at our award-winning birth centers each year. ## Register for delivery Get ready to welcome your little one. Sign in to My Health Online to register for delivery during your second trimester (20-28 weeks). [Register now](https://myhealthonline.sutterhealth.org/MHO/app/Scheduling/PreAdmission) ## Conditions - [High-risk pregnancy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/high-risk-pregnancy) - Preeclampsia - Preterm labor ## Treatments - Cesarean section - Local anesthesia - Pain management - Regional anesthesia - Vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) - Vaginal delivery - Water birth ## Related services - [Lactation support services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lactation-support-services) - [Midwife](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/midwife) - [Newborn and baby care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/newborn-and-baby-care) - [Pregnancy and childbirth](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pregnancy-and-childbirth) ## Sutter birth center locations ### [Alta Bates Campus Birth Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/alta-bates-campus-birth-center-1043246551) 2450 Ashby Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2450+Ashby+Avenue+Berkeley%2C+CA+94705+US) [510-204-4444](tel:+15102044444) Open 24 hours [Book a tour](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_affiliate.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Alta+Bates+Summit+Medical+Center%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_eventType%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Tour%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_healthTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Newborns%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&query=%22pregnancy%22&verticalKey=events) ### [CPMC Birth Center, Van Ness Campus](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/cpmc-birth-center-van-ness-campus-1043246983) 1101 Van Ness Avenue 5th Floor San Francisco, CA 94109 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1101+Van+Ness+Avenue+San+Francisco%2C+CA+94109+US) [415-600-6000](tel:+14156006000) 415-600-0555 Open 24 hours [Book a tour](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_affiliate.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22California+Pacific+Medical+Center%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_eventType%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Tour%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_healthTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Newborns%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&verticalKey=events) ### [Memorial Hospital Los Banos Family Birth Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/memorial-hospital-los-banos-family-birth-center-1043246706) 520 West I Street Los Banos, CA 93635 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=520+West+I+Street+Los+Banos%2C+CA+93635+US) [209-826-0591](tel:+12098260591) Open 24 hours ### [Memorial Medical Center Family Birth Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/memorial-medical-center-family-birth-center-1043246945) 1700 Coffee Road First Floor Modesto, CA 95355 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1700+Coffee+Road+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) [209-572-7170](tel:+12095727170) Open 24 hours ### [Sutter Amador Hospital Birth Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-amador-hospital-birth-center-1043246887) 200 Mission Blvd. 2nd Floor Jackson, CA 95642 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=200+Mission+Blvd.+Jackson%2C+CA+95642+US) [209-223-7460](tel:+12092237460) Open 24 hours ### [Sutter Coast Hospital Birth Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-coast-hospital-birth-center-1043246932) 800 East Washington Blvd. Crescent City, CA 95531 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=800+East+Washington+Blvd.+Crescent+City%2C+CA+95531+US) [707-464-8511](tel:+17074648511) Open 24 hours ### [Sutter Davis Hospital Family Birthing Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-davis-hospital-family-birthing-center-1043246653) 2000 Sutter Place Davis, CA 95616 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2000+Sutter+Place+Davis%2C+CA+95616+US) [530-759-7444](tel:+15307597444) Open 24 hours [Book a tour](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_affiliate.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Sutter+Davis+Hospital%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_eventType%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Tour%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_healthTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Labor+and+Delivery%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&verticalKey=events) ### [Sutter Delta Medical Center Birth Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-delta-medical-center-birth-center-1043246736) 3901 Lone Tree Way 2nd Floor Antioch, CA 94509 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=3901+Lone+Tree+Way+Antioch%2C+CA+94509+US) [925-779-7230](tel:+19257797230) 925-779-7233 Open 24 hours ### [Sutter Eden Medical Center Birth Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/eden-medical-center-birth-center-1043246600) 20103 Lake Chabot Road Castro Valley, CA 94546 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=20103+Lake+Chabot+Road+Castro+Valley%2C+CA+94546+US) [510-727-3046](tel:+15107273046) 510-727-3357 Open 24 hours [Book a tour](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_affiliate.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Eden+Medical+Center%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_healthTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Labor+and+Delivery%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&verticalKey=events) ### [Sutter Lakeside Hospital Birth Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-lakeside-hospital-birth-center-1043247003) 5176 Hill Road East Lakeport, CA 95453 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=5176+Hill+Road+East+Lakeport%2C+CA+95453+US) [707-262-5085](tel:+17072625085) Open 24 hours ### [Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz Birth Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-maternity-surgery-center-of-santa-cruz-birth-center-1043246615) 2900 Chanticleer Avenue 2nd Floor Santa Cruz, CA 95065 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2900+Chanticleer+Avenue+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95065+US) [831-477-2200](tel:+18314772200) 831-477-2211 Open 24 hours [Book a tour](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_affiliate.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Sutter+Maternity+%26+Surgery+Center+of+Santa+Cruz%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_eventType%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Tour%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&verticalKey=events) ### [Sutter Medical Center Birth Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-medical-center-birth-center-1043246874) 2825 Capitol Avenue 6th Floor Sacramento, CA 95816 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2825+Capitol+Avenue+Sacramento%2C+CA+95816+US) [916-887-0000](tel:+19168870000) Open 24 hours [Book a tour](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_affiliate.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Sutter+Medical+Center%2C+Sacramento%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_eventType%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Tour%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_healthTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Labor+and+Delivery%22%2C%22Newborns%22%2C%22Pregnancy%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&verticalKey=events) ### [Sutter Mills Peninsula Family Birth Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/mills-peninsula-family-birth-center-1043246769) 1501 Trousdale Drive Building C Burlingame, CA 94010 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1501+Trousdale+Drive+Burlingame%2C+CA+94010+US) [650-696-5545](tel:+16506965545) Open 24 hours [Book a tour](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_affiliate.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Mills-Peninsula+Medical+Center%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_eventType%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Tour%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_healthTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Labor+and+Delivery%22%2C%22Newborns%22%2C%22Pregnancy%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&verticalKey=events) ### [Sutter Roseville Medical Center Birth Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-roseville-medical-center-birth-center-1043246648) 1 Medical Plaza Drive Lower Level Roseville, CA 95661 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1+Medical+Plaza+Drive+Roseville%2C+CA+95661+US) [916-781-1000](tel:+19167811000) Open 24 hours [Book a tour](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_affiliate.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Sutter+Roseville+Medical+Center%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_eventType%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Tour%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&verticalKey=events) ### [Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital Birth Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-santa-rosa-regional-hospital-birth-center-1043247199) 30 Mark West Springs Road Santa Rosa, CA 95403 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=30+Mark+West+Springs+Road+Santa+Rosa%2C+CA+95403+US) [707-576-4000](tel:+17075764000) Open 24 hours [Book a tour](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_affiliate.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Sutter+Santa+Rosa+Regional+Hospital%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_eventType%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Tour%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_healthTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Labor+and+Delivery%22%2C%22Newborns%22%2C%22Pregnancy%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&verticalKey=events) ### [Sutter Tracy Community Hospital Family Birth Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-tracy-community-hospital-family-birth-center-1043247105) 1420 North Tracy Blvd. Tracy, CA 95376 US [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1420+North+Tracy+Blvd.+Tracy%2C+CA+95376+US) [209-835-1500](tel:+12098351500) Open 24 hours ## Awards and accreditations [View all Awards and accreditations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/awards?verticalKey=awards&facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_awardServices.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Labor+and+delivery%22%5D%7D%5D) Newsweek 2023, 2025 America’s Best Maternity Hospitals [View all Awards and accreditations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/awards?verticalKey=awards&facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_awardServices.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Labor+and+delivery%22%5D%7D%5D) ## Guidance for every stage of pregnancy  Learn what to expect, how to prepare and where to find the care that fits your needs. [Pregnancy and baby guide](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/pregnancy-baby-guide) ![doctor-stethescope-infant](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/babies/doctor-stethescope-infant.jpg?h=600&iar=0&w=800) ## Maternal and infant health research Maternal and infant health research aims to improve reproduction by increasing full-term pregnancies, ensuring healthy births and supporting mothers and babies after birth. [View clinical trials](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?facets=%7B%22c_researchTopics.name%22%3A%7B%2259%22%3A%7B%22value%22%3A%22Maternal+and+Infant+Health%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%7D%7D%7D&verticalKey=clinical_trial) ![doctor-stethescope-infant](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/babies/doctor-stethescope-infant.jpg?h=600&iar=0&w=800) ## Classes & events [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Pregnancy%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) - Class, Event, Tour ### [Sutter Sacramento Maternity Tour and Orientation 10/29 at 3:30pm](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6aa1989c07e0dbcf747ca4fd/) Thursday, October 29, 2026 Tour the Labor & Delivery and Postpartum units of the hospital you are delivering at with your partner/support person. - Class, Event, Tour ### [Breastfeeding Basics - Sacramento 11/3 at 5:30pm](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6abc0fbaed41bd5868d2e1a7/) Tuesday, November 3, 2026 OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! Sutter Parent Education is offering a single information packed class, which prepares the new family for breast/chest feeding. - Class, Support Group ### [The Village--Postpartum Support](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a9715c4da48088fb94a28d9/) Wednesday, October 28, 2026 This is a topic-led Virtual Support group for all things Postpartum. Expecting and new moms welcome! [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Pregnancy%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) ## Sutter spotlight Health & wellness ### [Labor and Delivery Tips for First-Time Moms](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/tips-for-first-time-mothers) Special tips for first time mothers. Health & wellness ### [Preparing for Your Baby's Arrival](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/preparing-for-babys-arrival) Get ready to welcome your baby with tips for a smoother transition home. Health & wellness ### [Positions for Labor](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/labor-positions) Learn the benefits of these different positions for pushing during labor. ## Patient stories [View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories) - [Patient story ### Midwives Go Mainstream ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/midwives-go-mainstream-1042868374) [View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories) ## Helpful resources Birth preference list (PDF) [English](https://www.sutterhealth.org/-/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Files/Services/shso-english.pdf "Birth Preference List PDF") [Spanish](https://www.sutterhealth.org/-/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Files/Services/shso-spanish.pdf "Spanish Birth Preference List") [Chinese](https://www.sutterhealth.org/-/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Files/Services/shso-chinese.pdf "Chinese Birth Preference List") [Arabic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/-/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Files/Services/shso-arabic.pdf "Arabic Birth Preference List") ## Frequently asked questions **What type of amenities are available at Sutter’s birth centers?** Some of the amenities you can expect at our birthing centers include: - A private whirlpool bath for those staying in suites without an in-room spa - A pull-out sleeper for partner, coach or family member - A rocking chair and bassinet in your room - An adjustable birthing bed - An in-room refrigerator - An informative book for new mothers - Bathroom amenities, including a hair dryer - Freshly prepared meals and in-room service - Free Wi-Fi - Telemetry monitoring of your baby   **How does a hospital receive a Baby-Friendly Hospital designation?**  Care centers must meet [10 Baby-Friendly Hospital criteria](https://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/for-facilities/practice-guidelines/10-steps-and-international-code/ "Please note you are leaving the Sutter Health website.") to receive a designation, which include staff training, educating parents about breastfeeding and allowing infants to remain with their mothers 24 hours a day. **How do we help you cope with labor pain?** Our clinicians use a labor coping scale to assess you rather than asking where you are on a pain scale. The labor coping scale: 1. Coping without any help  2. Coping with labor support  3. Coping with labor pain medications or anesthesia  4. Not coping We have a number of ways to help you get through labor, including: - Birthing balls and rocking chairs - Dimming the lights and making the room quiet - Doulas and support people - Heating pads or cold packs - Music and aromatherapy - Position changes - Relaxation techniques such as massage, meditation and visualization - Shower or tub - Walking and moving around You can always talk to your nurses and providers about these or other coping options. ## Get ready for baby From delivery planning to newborn care, we’ll help you prepare for your hospital stay and the journey ahead. 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