Pregnancy and Childbirth
You're pregnant!
Congratulations on beginning this wonderful and exciting journey. You'll want to learn everything you can to support a healthy pregnancy for you and your baby.
Alta Bates Summit provides a wide range of excellent services. Labor and delivery services are provided at the Alta Bates Campus (View Alta Bates Campus Map) in Berkeley. And don't forget that you can pre-register online for OB services right from the comfort of your home computer.
You may also be interested in our Healthy Pregnancy class for expectant parents in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Receive helpful guidance on a variety of topics including nutrition, fitness, and physical and emotional changes. This is a great way to connect with other expectant parents and share resources and support. All expectant mothers in attendance will also receive a complimentary prenatal yoga class.
Use the links below to learn more about what you can expect!
NICU Nursery Photo Tour
Women's Health Audio Tips
Health Information Library
Compassionate Beginnings
Labor Coach/Doula Support Info
Labor and Delivery Photography, Video and Audio Recording Policy
Comfort and Support Measures for Labor (English, PDF, 145k)
Consejos para sentirse bien y acompaƱada durante el trabajo de parto (Spanish, PDF, 130k)