Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns Grossmont

Nationally recognized as a top maternity hospital, we put family at the center of our care. From mothers and their infants to comprehensive gynecologic care throughout a women's life, we are the name you can trust in East County. 

1. Choose an OBGYN who delivers at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns Grossmont.

Find the OBGYN who is right for you and your family. You can filter by insurance plan, language spoken, gender and more.

2. Call us to schedule an appointment.

Our specially trained physician-referral nurses are here to help you get started. Give us a call at 1-800-82-SHARP to set up your first OBGYN appointment.

We know mothers-to-be have many questions about what to expect when they arrive at Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Women & Newborns to have their baby. Sign up for a free, one-hour in-person tour with a certified prenatal educator who can answer all your questions. If you’re not able to make one of our in-person tours, you can join us for a free tour webinar. And if that's not convenient, we've also created an easy virtual tour below.

You will need to fill out a maternity preadmission form before your baby is born. If you did not receive a form from your doctor, you can access the form online.

We promote breastfeeding and understand the importance of skin-to-skin contact. To ensure that your baby is feeding properly, our on-site certified lactation specialist will provide you with one-on-one assistance, seven days a week, throughout your hospital stay. For ongoing support, we offer breastfeeding support groups.

We hope to set your mind at ease and answer any questions you may have before delivery. Additionally, we’ve compiled several helpful resources in one place, to help you navigate your pregnancy.

We focus on all-inclusive women’s care, including heart care in a space catered to your needs. As the only hospital in San Diego with a dedicated women’s acute cardiac care unit, we offer advanced, innovative treatments, and your recovery will be led by a team specialized in female cardiovascular care — all in a comfortable, healing setting in our Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns Grossmont.

In addition, women who may be experiencing cardiovascular complications after pregnancy such as high blood pressure, can find help at our outpatient Postpartum Heart Health Clinic located within the Sharp Grossmont Hospital Care Clinic.

We keep your heart healthy, so you can focus on being the heart of your family and community.

Our certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) currently provide care in our prenatal clinic and are gradually expanding services to the main hospital. While nights and weekends aren’t covered yet, we’re working to offer more availability in the future.

CNMs are licensed health care professionals trained to support healthy, low-risk pregnancies using a holistic, personalized approach. They focus on normal childbirth, patient education, and minimizing medical interventions.

Both midwives and OBGYNs care for women during pregnancy and childbirth, but they offer different expertise and approaches. A midwife does not replace your physician; rather, they collaborate with your OBGYN and other specialists involved in your care. During labor, a midwife may deliver your baby instead of a physician. In the event of a medical emergency, an OBGYN is always on call to provide immediate support.

Our prenatal clinic continues to provide culturally sensitive pregnancy and postpartum care for women, primarily serving those with Medi-Cal. It is located at 8851 Center Drive, Suite 201, La Mesa.

Maternity patients are permitted one support person and one visitor (18 and older). Although support people are not permitted in the triage area, they may rejoin the patient once they have been admitted to Labor and Delivery.

Once the patient has delivered and is in postpartum care, only one support person is allowed for the duration of the stay.

Every patient and support person will be screened upon arrival to the Women's Hospital.

To reach a patient's room, call 619-740-6000 and ask for the patient by name or room number.

If your loved one is staying with us, send a personalized e-card to brighten their day. Your message will be printed out and hand-delivered within one to two business days — completely free of charge.

From snacks to flowers, our gift shop has everything you need.

Grossmont Gift Shop
Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 am to 8 pm, Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday: 10 am to 3 pm, and most holidays: 11 am to 3 pm
Phone: 619-740-4061
Location: First floor near lobby

Thrift Korral Resale Boutique
Hours: Monday through Saturday: 9 am to 4 pm, closed Sunday
Phone: 619-828-0095
Location: 8693-A La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942

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