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Welcome to a place where your journey into motherhood is met with expert care, compassion and support. Our three award-winning MemorialCare maternity centers collectively welcome nearly 9,000 babies each year by a sub-specialized, experienced team that treats you like family and helps you choose the birthing plan that’s right for you.

We offer 24/7 coverage by physician specialists, including maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, and OB hospitalists, for your peace of mind. From routine to complex pregnancies, with specialty-certified nurses, private birthing suites, and on-site Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) for newborns needing extra attention, we’re with you every step of the way.

We are honored to be a part of this special chapter in your life to help ensure your birth experience is filled with confidence, comfort and joy.

Maternity Centers Video Tour

Our Maternity Centers located in Long Beach and Orange County are designed for your comfort and safety. Each suite is equipped with a state-of-the-art birthing bed that allows you to deliver in the position that makes you most comfortable.
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Specialties

Breastfeeding & Lactation Support
At MemorialCare, we believe that breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for your baby. To make the most informed choice about this important decision, we encourage you to attend our breastfeeding class during your seventh to ninth month of pregnancy.
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Diabetes Management During Pregnancy
Our diabetes in pregnancy programs provide pregnant women with the skills necessary to control their diabetes to help ensure a healthy pregnancy. Our programs follow the Sweet Success Model of Care developed by the California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program.
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Labor & Delivery
Our BirthCare Centers located in Long Beach and Orange County are designed for your comfort and safety. Your entire birthing experience takes place in a private labor, delivery and recovery (LDR) suite, complete with a bathroom and shower.
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Your Pregnancy Guide
This guide will help you answer the most commonly asked questions, address nutrition and exercise, prenatal testing, and guidelines on when to come to the hospital and more.
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Maternity Care Offerings

You & Your Newborn
Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
Visiting Hours
Choosing an OB/GYN
What to Expect Before and During Labor
Maternity Resources
Podcasts
Events & Education
BabyScripts MyJourney Pregnancy App
YoMingo® Pregnancy App

Please choose from the following hospital locations:

BirthCare Center

2801 Atlantic Ave, 2nd floor, Long Beach

(562) 933-2000

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Childbirth Center

9920 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley

(714) 378-7000

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The Women’s Hospital

24451 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills

(949) 837-4500

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Advancing Research Forward

At MemorialCare, research is woven throughout national consortiums and centers of excellence through clinical trials and novel investigations to improve population health – effectively safeguarding the community by improving outcomes, while lowering costs for patients.

Maternity Care Clinical Trials

Resources

Out-of-Pocket Cost

We want you to be well-informed in advance about your out-of-pocket healthcare costs. Our cost estimator tool offers you a way to estimate the amount for which you may be responsible prior to receiving services at MemorialCare.

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Accepted Insurances

MemorialCare accepts most major HMO, PPO, and EPO, health plans, as well as Medicare, private indemnity and supplemental insurance plans.

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Patient Financial Tools and Resources

To pay your bill online, find information about your bill, recently asked questions and much more can be found on our patient financial resource page.

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Conditions

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Pregnancy

Pregnancy is the development of an embryo or fetus that leads to the birth of a child. Twin, triplets and multiple can occur when more than one embryo or fetus is being carried. Full term pregnancy lasts for 38 to 42 weeks and is cared for in stages of one to three trimesters.

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Postpartum Depression

Pregnancy and childbirth are major events in a woman’s life and bring about a wide range of physical and emotional changes. Life with a new baby can be thrilling and exciting, but a woman may also experience feelings of sadness, anxiety, fear or confusion.

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Severe Morning Sickness

About 80 percent of pregnant women experience some nausea during the first trimester of pregnancy. Between three to five women in 1,000 develop such severe nausea and vomiting that weight loss and dehydration can jeopardize their health and the health of the baby.

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Diagnostics & Treatments

Diagnostics

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Well-Woman Exam

Well-woman exams are annual exams centered around the health of your vagina, cervix, uterus and breasts.

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Preconception Planning

Preconception planning will help you prepare for the best possible pregnancy. Women often schedule their first prenatal visit after their eighth week of pregnancy. However, studies show that many factors can affect fetal development during the critical first 60 days, sometimes resulting in problems later on.

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Ultrasound

Ultrasound technology uses high-frequency sound waves to produce exceptionally high-quality moving images of the fetus, heart, abdominal organs and other soft tissues of the body. It can also be used for scanning other organs such as the liver, kidneys, uterus and ovaries.

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Treatments

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Diabetes Management During Pregnancy

Our diabetes in pregnancy programs provide pregnant women with the skills necessary to control their diabetes to help ensure a healthy pregnancy. Our programs follow the Sweet Success Model of Care developed by the California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program.

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Pre-Admission Forms

Please complete a Pre-Admission Form and send it to the Admitting Office as soon as possible prior to your due date.

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Breastfeeding 101

Your breasts are becoming fuller and are getting ready to make colostrum.

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Providers

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Located throughout Orange County and Los Angeles County, MemorialCare-affiliated physicians are locally and nationally recognized in their area of expertise. We've made it easy to find a quality healthcare provider right in your own backyard.

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Blog & Events

Blog

Patient Story

Katayoon's Twins

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Article

Expect the Unexpected: Knowing the First Signs of Early Pregnancy

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Podcast
Podcast

Natural Childbirth

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Events

Dec 16

Baby Care Basics: In Person

Fountain Valley, CA
6:00pm
Dec 17

Hello Baby: Your Birth, Your Way Tour (Live Online Class)

Laguna Hills, CA
12:00pm
Dec 17

Breastfeeding Basics: In Person

Fountain Valley, CA
6:00pm
Dec 18

Restoring Core and Pelvic Strength After Pregnancy

6:00pm
Dec 19

Hello Baby: Your Birth, Your Way Tour (In Person)

Laguna Hills, CA
5:00pm
Dec 19

Hello Baby: Your Birth, Your Way Tour (In Person)

Laguna Hills, CA
6:00pm
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