Pregnancy
The Birth of a Baby Is One of Life’s Most Cherished Moments
Pregnancy is a transformative journey for women. It changes their bodies and impacts their emotions as they discover what they are capable of doing and who they are capable of becoming.
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Prenatal Classes
Hoag offers comprehensive Maternal Child Services and OB education resources to help you through all stages of your pregnancy.
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NICU
As part of our comprehensive maternal child care services, Hoag Hospital provides an experienced NICU with advanced, around-the-clock care for infants born prematurely, or with complications.
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Mental Health
The Hoag Maternal Mental Health Program understands the importance of promoting mental health and wellness for mothers and babies—pre- and postpartum,—ensuring positive outcomes.
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Pre-Register
Pre-registration is available for Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Hoag Hospital Irvine.
Why Choose Hoag?
Hoag Recognized as Best Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report
Hoag has been recognized as High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report. The distinction makes Hoag one of only three elite hospitals in the nation to achieve high-performance rankings in all 18 specialty procedures and conditions recognized by U.S. News & World Report.
Innovation For Expectant Mothers
Hoag's NurtureVR program is a one-of-a-kind experience for expectant mothers that uses virtual reality (VR) to augment prenatal education, provide pain management related to pregnancy, build stress resilience and support women through postpartum care. Developed with input from mothers, physicians, midwives, and more, NurtureVR is a companion to help a mother nurture the relationship with her growing baby and master her well-being during pregnancy and beyond.
Best in Maternity Care
As recipients of the Women's Choice Award for America's Best Hospital in Obstetrics Care from 2014–2021, we're here to offer you the best in maternity care. Hoag’s renowned maternal child services program remains focused on delivering family-centered care through its experienced obstetrical team, maternal-fetal medicine specialists and certified nursing staff. Every element is in place to ensure the safest, most comfortable patient-centered care available.
Take a closer look!
We invite you to have your baby at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach or Hoag Hospital Irvine. Specialists are our specialty, so we have every outcome covered. As the leading provider of maternity services in Orange County and second-largest in California, our dedication to women- and family-centered care is our priority.
Hoag Maternity Services, Labor & Delivery, and Mother-Baby Unit Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour of Hoag's Maternity Services in our Labor and Delivery unit. Our nurturing and supportive environment ensures mother and baby have the best possible experience.
Waiting for Baby - An Educational Video on Preparing for Birth
We are committed to making sure everyone in your growing family experiences the highest level of care available. Learn how Hoag does more for moms.
Maternity Care at Hoag Hospital Irvine
The maternity suites at Hoag Hospital Irvine are an extension of the world-renowned maternity services at Hoag’s Newport Beach campus. The Fudge Family Birthing Suites and newly renovated maternity suites in Irvine combine the reassurance of a Hoag delivery with a family-centered design and home-like amenities.
Hoag is proud to offer a certified Level III B Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) which is the highest level of care needed for any newborn. The NICU is in close proximity to labor and delivery and is prepared with state-of-the-art equipment to care for even the neediest newborn. A neonatologist and specialized nursing team are on-site 24/7.
Yes, we can handle any type of high-risk birth, including multiple births (twins, triplets, quads). Neonatologists and OB intensivists work in collaboration with a patient’s OB to ensure the safest, most well-planned delivery and care of both mom and baby.
When you arrive to deliver, you will be admitted directly to our OB triage area and your status will be assessed. When it is determined that you are in labor, you will be moved to a labor and delivery room. More complete information about the entire delivery experience at Hoag is available in our pre-delivery classes and online at pregnancy.
Hoag embraces the theory that newborns benefit from direct contact with the mother immediately after delivery, so newborns room-in with their mothers. Your postpartum nurse will help you have the most positive bonding experience possible.
Mothers who deliver with no complications are often eager to go home the day after delivering. Eighty percent of mothers who have an uncomplicated C-section are back in the comfort of their own home by the third day after delivery.
As a certified Baby Friendly™ Hospital, our staff has specialized training in lactation. For new moms who experience nursing challenges, International Board Certified Lactation Consultants are available daily. Hoag also offers a breastfeeding clinic and BabyLine phone service to help you during the postpartum adjustment period.
From lovely, private spacious rooms, to a private celebration meal after delivery, families who deliver at Hoag report the highest level of satisfaction.
How to Pre-Register?
To help prepare you for this exciting time and ensure the best possible health outcomes for you and your baby, we ask that you take a minute to review this Having a Hoag Baby Guide (in English, Farsi, Korean, Mandarin, or Spanish). Have your baby at Hoag—get started today!
Pre-registration is available for Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Hoag Hospital Irvine. Please speak with your provider regarding the best location for you and your family.
Pre-Register Online: Please fill out the online form in English or Spanish.
Pre-Register by Phone:
- Newport Beach: 949-764-4624, ext. 48275, available Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Irvine: 949-517-3228, available Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pre-Register by Mail: In the event you have difficulty completing the pre-registration form online, please download the PDF and mail it to Hoag Hospital (One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92663) immediately. English or Spanish.
Hoag is proud to offer a certified Level III B Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) which is the highest level of care needed for any newborn. The NICU is in close proximity to labor and delivery and is prepared with state-of-the-art equipment to care for even the neediest newborn. A neonatologist and specialized nursing team are on-site 24/7.
Yes, we can handle any type of high-risk birth, including multiple births (twins, triplets, quads). Neonatologists and OB intensivists work in collaboration with a patient’s OB to ensure the safest, most well-planned delivery and care of both mom and baby.
When you arrive to deliver, you will be admitted directly to our OB triage area and your status will be assessed. When it is determined that you are in labor, you will be moved to a labor and delivery room. More complete information about the entire delivery experience at Hoag is available in our pre-delivery classes and online at pregnancy.
Hoag embraces the theory that newborns benefit from direct contact with the mother immediately after delivery, so newborns room-in with their mothers. Your postpartum nurse will help you have the most positive bonding experience possible.
Mothers who deliver with no complications are often eager to go home the day after delivering. Eighty percent of mothers who have an uncomplicated C-section are back in the comfort of their own home by the third day after delivery.
As a certified Baby Friendly™ Hospital, our staff has specialized training in lactation. For new moms who experience nursing challenges, International Board Certified Lactation Consultants are available daily. Hoag also offers a breastfeeding clinic and BabyLine phone service to help you during the postpartum adjustment period.
From lovely, private spacious rooms, to a private celebration meal after delivery, families who deliver at Hoag report the highest level of satisfaction.
How to Pre-Register?
To help prepare you for this exciting time and ensure the best possible health outcomes for you and your baby, we ask that you take a minute to review this Having a Hoag Baby Guide (in English, Farsi, Korean, Mandarin, or Spanish). Have your baby at Hoag—get started today!
Pre-registration is available for Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Hoag Hospital Irvine. Please speak with your provider regarding the best location for you and your family.
Pre-Register Online: Please fill out the online form in English or Spanish.
Pre-Register by Phone:
- Newport Beach: 949-764-4624, ext. 48275, available Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Irvine: 949-517-3228, available Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pre-Register by Mail: In the event you have difficulty completing the pre-registration form online, please download the PDF and mail it to Hoag Hospital (One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92663) immediately. English or Spanish.
Care Throughout Your Child’s Life
We Are Here for You
Everyone needs help at different times in life, so don’t hesitate to reach out to your care team at Hoag. We’ll help find fast answers to your questions before, during, and after your treatment.