Petaluma Valley Hospital Family Birth Center

The Family Birth Center at Petaluma Valley Hospital
400 N. McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(Cross street: E. Washington Street)

The birth of a baby is a miraculous and happy occasion, it involves loved ones in the joyous celebration of a new life, and it brings family and friends closer together.

We understand how important it is for the mother-to-be to plan for the birth of her child. You want everything to be perfect, from the home-like comfort of the birthing suite to the outstanding attention you'll receive from an expert team of skilled and supportive healthcare professionals.

Each birth experience is unique, just like the child who is entering the world for the first time. That's why the staff at Petaluma Valley Hospital treats every mom-to-be and her new baby and family with individualized care that makes them feel special. We provide excellent medical care, while surrounding patients with a comfortable environment, plenty of smiles, friendly assistance and advice, and educational resources to get every baby off to a healthy start.

Before and after a child's birth, we offer special classes and consultations to prepare new mothers and fathers for the changes they will experience. In anticipation of the delivery, our childbirth and newborn care classes are frequent, and conveniently scheduled; after a child goes home, our after-care continues with parenting classes and lactation consultations as well as home care nurse visits, when necessary.

The Infant Nutrition/Lactation Services - Sitamet Consectetuer (PDF) program provides inpatient support and education, as well as telephone support and outpatient breastfeeding consultations. For more information call (707) 525-5212.

The affiliation with our sister hospital, Santa Rosa Memorial means that premature or high-risk babies born at Petaluma Valley will get the finest care available. If the need arises, the Intensive Care Nursery at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital provides high-risk babies born at Petaluma Valley with the most technologically advanced medical resources that can be found in our own community.

If your child is born at Petaluma Valley Hospital, you can be assured of the highest quality care in the hands of the St. Joseph Health System — Sonoma County. Respect and service guide our every patient care interaction.

You're having a baby

A little more intimate, a little smaller than the big city hospitals, Petaluma Valley Hospital prides itself on the personal attention it gives to our maternity patients and their families.

Our vision & values

We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in the delivery of holistic healthcare to moms, babies and their families. We express our commitment by embracing the values of: Dignity, Service, Excellence, and Justice.

For further information

The Family Birth Center: (707) 778-2780.