If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant it’s time to register for prenatal and postnatal classes and events, as well as an orientation class.
Preparing for pregnancy, being pregnant, and having a baby are all exciting times in your life - and we're here to help. Voted by readers of Bay Area Parent magazine for more than 10 consecutive years as "Best Birth Center," the labor and delivery staff at Sequoia Hospital provides personal, expert care for mothers and babies.
Whether you are trying for your first child or hoping to expand your family, being pregnant comes with many questions. Our planning guide is your resource, answering common questions and offering information for each stage of pregnancy and beyond. It’s not meant to replace the advice of your personal physician but rather provides basic information to help you have the best experience possible.
Sequoia Hospital is proud to be recognized by Blue Shield of California with a Blue Distinction® Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
Virtual Classes Now Available - Although our in-person classes have been temporarily cancelled, we will continue to educate and empower you during this challenging time. Come join us online! To sign up for our prenatal classes visit our Classes and Events page.
Please review our Birth Center Orientation presentation online here.
If you are planning to deliver at Sequoia Hospital, you can pre-register online anytime during your pregnancy. You can also call our Admitting Department with any registration questions:
Admitting Department
Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(650) 367-5551
The Sequoia Family Birth Center Virtual Tour offers a convenient preview of our facility, including:
* Due to COVID-19, nitrous oxide is temporarily unavailable at this time.
Take a Birth Center orientation class or sign up for our prenatal classes at our Classes and Events page.
Because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, Sequoia Hospital has canceled in-person classes and events until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.
Additional photos of our Family Birth Center can be viewed here.
At Sequoia Hospital, it is our highest priority to ensure your health and safety. To help support that, we have implemented changes in visitor policies to make your birth experience as safe as possible. We know that some of these changes will require adjustments from all parties involved, but they are necessary to ensure you are receiving the highest quality of care. The best news? Your designated support person will be there by your side throughout your labor, birth and postpartum experience.
One of the most important choices a new parent makes is how to feed their newborn. At Dignity Health, our physicians, nurses and breastfeeding support specialists are here to help you make the best choice for you and your family.
Our approach to infant feeding is guided by compassion, research, real-world experiences and the infant's and family's unique needs. It’s designed to help all families thrive, supporting both breastfeeding families and those who make an informed choice not to breastfeed.
