I'm Pregnant, Now What?
Find an OB/GYN Provider
We recommend choosing a provider who understands your needs and delivers at a location that is convenient for you. For a complete list of OBGYN providers, please visit our Find an OB/GYN – Newport Beach and Find an OB/GYN – Irvine, or call 800-400-4624 for a physician referral.
Get to Know Hoag’s Newport Beach and Irvine Locations
It is important to choose a location that is convenient for you and your delivery needs. Hoag offers two convenient locations, Hoag – Newport Beach and Hoag – Irvine. Learn more about our Hoag Hospital locations.
- Maternity Tour – Newport Beach – In Person
- Maternity Tour – Newport Beach – Virtual
- Maternity Tour – Irvine – In Person
- Maternity Tour – Irvine – Virtual
For Our High Risk Patients
Many of our patients are considered high-risk, whether due to advanced maternal age, health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure, or twin/triplet pregnancies. Our hospital is prepared for the highest risk situations for both maternal and newborn conditions with 24/7 in-hospital presence of maternal fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, OB Hospitalists, dedicated anesthesiologists and Magnet-designated nursing staff. Our Newport Beach hospital has a level III NICU staffed at all times by two board-certified Children’s Hospital of Orange County neonatologists and supported by respiratory therapists, pharmacists, occupational/physical therapists and NICU nurses. Our Irvine maternity hospital is equipped with a special care nursery which is prepared for high-risk situations.
Pre-Register for Delivery at 16 Weeks
For normal, healthy pregnancies, your obstetrician will advise you to pre-register at 16 weeks.
To Pre-Register Online: You can pre-register for Hoag Hospital Irvine or Hoag Newport Beach online using this form in English or Spanish.
To Pre-Register by Phone:
- Newport Beach: 949-764-8275, 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.
Choose Your Baby’s Pediatrician
We recommend choosing a pediatrician during the second trimester of pregnancy. Establishing a relationship with your baby’s pediatrician before your baby arrives is an important step. Find a pediatrician.
Prenatal Resources
Hoag offers a variety of prenatal resources to support soon-to-be moms through their pregnancy journey.
- Maternity Orientation – Newport Beach
- Nona – A Pregnancy Support App
- Prepared Childbirth Class
- Breastfeeding Class
- Baby Care Basics Class
- Baby Safety – In Person
- Hoag For Her
- Maternal Mental Health
- Prenatal Support Group
Preparing for Your Hospital Stay
Postpartum Resources
Hoag offers a variety of postpartum resources and support moms and their families through this exciting time.