Sutter Medical Foundation Pregnancy and Childbirth Services

Your pregnancy and the birth of your child may be among the most memorable events of your life. At Sutter Medical Foundation, pregnancy and childbirth care teams are with you every step of the way, from hearing that first fetal heartbeat to meeting your baby for the first time.

Featured Services

At Sutter Medical Foundation, our team of OB/Gyns, certified nurse-midwives and high-risk doctors, called maternal-fetal medicine specialists, offer compassionate, family-centered and comprehensive support during your pregnancy. We provide the full spectrum of prenatal care, including diagnostic testing and advanced imaging.

Labor and Delivery

Our family-centered birth centers and hospitals provide everything you need for a safe, healthy delivery. Our facilities have earned accolades including:

Baby-Friendly Hospital Designations
Joint Commission Gold Seals of Approval
“A” Grades in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2015 Hospital Safety Score

Newborn Intensive Care (NICU)

When things don’t go as planned, the nine Newborn Intensive Care Units (NICUs) within the Sutter Health network provide 24-hour care by highly experienced, board-certified neonatologists and neonatal nursing teams. Four of our NICUs are Level III care centers, providing complex care and support.

Patient Information

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Family-Centered Birth Services

Get your new family off to a great start. In our birth centers and hospitals, we create a nurturing environment for a woman in labor and offer a variety of services to help her and her family bond with the new baby.

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Education and Support

Classes and Events

Learn everything you need to know about pregnancy, breastfeeding or childbirth. See upcoming classes.

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Finding the right doctor who understands you and your healthcare needs begins with asking the right questions.

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Genetics Research

Genetics studies the genes and DNA coding that each person inherits from their parents and how these genes can lead to disease or better health. Some inherited genes cause diseases such as Tay-Sachs or sickle cell anemia, while mutations in genes can cause genetic disorders, such as Down syndrome. However, doctors also use genetics to understand which treatments may work best for an individual.

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