All in-person prenatal classes, hospital tours and outpatient support groups are canceled until further notice. Many of these programs are available via live webinar, including our prenatal classes and support groups.

Delivering more babies than anywhere else in San Diego.

Birthing is not a business — it's an experience that we're honored to be a part of. And as a hospital dedicated solely to women and newborns, we strive to build the delivery journey you deserve.

We know that labor is a life event built around discretion, and shared with those who you choose. That's why all of our labor and delivery suites are private with their own bathrooms.

Support for your personal birthing choices.

Birthing balls. Breathing techniques. Massage. Our teams are trained in a variety of natural delivery methods. Hoping for a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)? When deemed safe, our specialists will talk through the benefits and risks. And for parents opting to save cord blood, we have partnered with StemCyte, the nation's leader in collection and banking.

Confidence and peace of mind.

We have state-of-the-art facilities, nationally known specialists and Southern California's largest Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Plus, we provide advanced care for women experiencing high-risk pregnancy.

And while we can't promise a painless labor, know that we're at the top in our field in easing it. Our anesthesiologists use cutting-edge continuous epidural infusion techniques, and their patient pain relief controls give you oversight on your experience.

Treatment doesn't end with delivery.

Our dedicated teams cater to new moms and infants. We provide the support, education and confidence needed to help you achieve your breastfeeding goals. And our special cesarean recovery unit keeps mom and baby together during the important first hours of life.

Delivering at Sharp Mary Birch?

To start, you'll need to fill out a maternity preadmission form. If you don't have a form from your doctor, you can download our maternity preadmission form, print it, complete it and return it to the hospital. And consider filling out our birth plan worksheet to detail your labor and delivery wishes.

Learn more about labor and delivery services at Sharp's hospitals. Have questions about hospital charges? Request a price estimate.

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