For over 70 years, Lompoc Valley Medical Center has proudly served the Lompoc Valley community, helping expectant mothers like you welcome their little ones into the world. We provide personalized care, advanced technology, and medical expertise to ensure you and your baby have the best birthing experience possible.
Our experienced nursing team is dedicated to respecting your birth plan and individual needs. We have six state-of-the-art Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) suites and a cutting-edge cesarean operating room to make your birthing journey as safe and comfortable as possible.
Our Birthing Center Offers:
Our single-patient rooms, equipped with private bathrooms and essential amenities, provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for you and your baby. Unique to LVMC, our LDRP suites allow every aspect of your care to take place in one room, ensuring a smooth transition to life at home.
LVMC’s Birthing Center is proud to have achieved the highest recognition from Beta Risk Management and Safety for our steadfast commitment to quality improvement. Additionally, Cribs for Kids has designated us as a Nationally Certified Safe Sleep Hospital, affirming our dedication to ensuring the safest environment for newborns. In 2024, the California Department of Public Health recognized us as an Immunization-Friendly Birth Hospital, highlighting our commitment to promoting health from the very start. These accolades underscore our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional care in our birthing services.
We encourage expectant mothers to pre-register at least eight weeks before their due date. This allows us to verify insurance coverage and discuss payment options. If you have questions about pre-registration, call 805-737-3300.
To get acquainted with our facilities, schedule a guided tour of our OB Unit at (805) 737-3395. The tour includes information on where to enter the hospital and OB unit, visiting hours, nursery space, and infant security measures for newborn safety.
We value the importance of family and friends in celebrating your new addition. During labor, mothers may have two support people in the LDRP suite. All visitors must wear masks, and we recommend limiting visitors during daily Quiet Time (2-4 pm).
While we provide everything you need for your stay, you may want to bring personal items such as toiletries, clothing, and supplies for your newborn.
We offer pre- and post-delivery classes and support, including childbirth preparation courses, breastfeeding support, and a Breastfeeding Mothers Support Group.
It is essential to start thinking about your baby's name. At LVMC, the birth clerk will visit you after delivery to help begin the process of completing the necessary paperwork and requesting a birth certificate. You can download the forms and fill in as much as possible before your hospital stay. You will leave LVMC with a complimentary birth certificate and your official birth certificate filed through the public registrar.
Call the OB unit to inform them you are on your way at 805-737-3395. Don't worry if you don't have time to call, our staff are always ready and waiting to help you. Remember to drive safely. When you arrive at the hospital, it is best to come in through the Emergency Room entrance.
Whether you prefer natural methods or medication for pain relief, our staff is here to support your choices. As labor progresses and the uterine contractions intensify, your nurse, your Obstetrician, and your Anesthesia provider may give you other options to lessen the pain. These options include short-acting narcotics, regional anesthetics (epidural), and local anesthetics to help manage your pain.
We encourage mother-baby bonding during the "Golden Hour" and provide routine newborn care in your LDRP suite.
We are committed to promoting safe sleep practices to reduce the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID).
We understand that postpartum depression can affect many women, and our team is here to provide support and resources during this challenging time.
At Lompoc Valley Medical Center, we are your partners in labor and delivery. Our compassionate, professional staff is always available to provide personalized care for you and your family.
If you have any questions, please call us at (805) 737-3395.
We encourage expectant mothers to pre-register at least eight weeks before their due date. This allows us to verify insurance coverage and discuss payment options. If you have questions about pre-registration, call 805-737-3300.
To get acquainted with our facilities, schedule a guided tour of our OB unit at 805-737-3395. The tour includes information on where to enter the hospital and OB unit, visiting hours, nursery space, and infant security measures for newborn safety.
We value the importance of family and friends in celebrating your new addition. during labor, mother may have two support people in the LDRP suite. We recommend limiting visitors during daily quiet time from 2-4 pm.
We supply all your needs during your stay at LVMC, but if you would like to bring anything else to make your stay more enjoyable here are some items to consider:
Hospital paperwork: Including your ID, medical cards, and insurance documents
We offer a Childbirth preparation course in English and Spanish at LVMC. These classes are taught in a single-day format by an experienced labor and delivery nurse. This class focuses on evidence-based information about the birth process, routine medications, common medical interventions, relaxation techniques, partner support, and much more. The course is designated to help our moms feel more confident about what to expect before, during, and after labor.
Event DetailsIt is essential to start thinking about your baby’s name. At LVMC, the birth clerk will visit you after delivery to help begin the process of completing the necessary paperwork and requesting a birth certificate. You can download the forms and fill in as much as possible before your hospital stay. You will leave LVMC with your official birth certificate filed through the public registrar. Before discharging you will receive a list of locations that you can pick up your official birth certificate once it is completed with the registrar.
Worksheet for Birth CertificateMeet our lactation team: photos of Kayla, Megan, Angela, Cynthia
At Lompoc Hospital we have an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) on staff and 3 Lactation Educators. We are committed to helping you with your breastfeeding journey.
Breastfeeding Mothers Support Group
Call the OB unit to inform them you are on your way at 805-737-3395. Do not worry if you do not have time to call, our staff are always ready and waiting to help you. Remember to drive safely. When you arrive at the hospital, it is best to come in through the Emergency Room entrance.
Whether you prefer natural methods or medication for pain relief, our staff is here to support your choices. As labor progresses and the uterine contractions intensify, your nurse, your Obstetrician, and your Anesthesia provider may give you other options to lessen the pain. These options include short-acting narcotics, regional anesthetics (epidural), and local anesthetics to help manage your pain.
The golden hour is the first hour immediately following a baby’s delivery. This first hour is crucial for establishing skin-to-skin contact with mother and baby. This can help regulate the infant's temperature, respiratory rate, and heart rate. This time should have minimal interruptions and is the ideal time to initiate breastfeeding.
Our unique LDRP design allows us to complete all nursery care in the room with you. Vital signs, medications, and measurements are all completed in your birthing suite. If you would like your baby to have a bath here at the hospital, our nursing staff can provide that for you as well.
We understand that postpartum depression can affect many women. Our team is here to provide support and resources during this challenging time.
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
Click here for more information
MCAH Resource
Link to mother support group
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