Family Birth Center - Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino

Learn more about delivering your baby at Community Hospital of San Bernardino. Tours happen every second Tuesday of the month, 6–7:30 p.m. You may bring one adult with you.

During the tour, you will:

• See the labor and delivery and postpartum units

• Hear from hospital staff during a complimentary dinner

• Fill out preadmission paperwork

Call (909) 806-1946 to schedule a tour.

The most important item to bring with you is an approved infant car seat. You may also want to pack an outfit for your baby and a receiving blanket. We provide all other necessary items for your baby during your stay, including diapers and blankets. 

However, you are welcome to bring anything that will make your stay more comfortable, including: 

• Comfortable clothes to wear home (maternity clothes)

• Driver's license or ID card, insurance card, and pediatrician and OB/GYN contact information

• Flip-flops

• Lip balm

• Nightgowns

• Nursing bras and nursing pads

• Personal electronics and chargers

• Personal toiletries

• Snacks

• Swimsuit and a change of clothes for your birth partner

Yes, we offer the Prepared Childbirth Method class. The two-part class helps expectant parents feel confident, informed and empowered as they prepare for labor, delivery and life with a newborn.

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Under your provider's guidance, we support all birthing options and honor your birth plan when possible. Birthing options include:

• Natural childbirth (without pain medication)

• Vaginal birth

• Cesarean birth

Our highly functional birthing beds convert to an upright position, allowing gravity to help you deliver your baby vaginally.

Each private suite features comfortable, functional furnishings for you and a support person. Amenities include a television set, private bathroom and sleeper chair for your partner.

Yes, our labor and delivery nurses help you breastfeed and make sure you feel comfortable feeding your baby before you leave the hospital.

If you’re experiencing postpartum mood and anxiety concerns, we are here to help. Our supportive sessions focus on stress-reducing techniques and encouragement. We also offer breastfeeding support after returning home. Call (909) 806-1816 to schedule an appointment.

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In our Level II NICU, we provide specialized care for premature babies, meeting their medical and developmental needs. Our team provides an environment to promote growth and healing, limiting light and noise when possible. 

Our lactation consultants help your baby learn to feed. We also teach you how to recognize your baby’s cues so you can continue to meet their needs after leaving the NICU.

Yes. At Community Hospital of San Bernardino, we keep mothers and babies together during the hospital stay to encourage bonding opportunities. Skin-to-skin bonding often:

• Causes your uterus to contract and bleed less

• Comforts and soothes baby

• Gives baby better oxygenation and blood sugar levels

• Promotes feelings of closeness and protectiveness

• Provides a quiet time for your new family to connect

• Stabilizes baby’s temperature and vital signs

• Stimulates milk production and provides the best opportunity to get breastfeeding off to a good start

You can choose a pediatrician by asking your obstetrics and gynecology doctor or asking family and friends. You can also use our Find a Doctor tool.