Visitor Restrictions: We have a no-visitor policy in place, with limited exceptions for specific
patient situations. Although we deeply regret the anxiety that these rules
create for our patients and their families, we believe this policy is
necessary to keep our patients, team, and community safe from COVID-19.
Exceptions will be made for
ONE support person for the Mother-Baby Unit.
If an exception is made for a visitor (must be the same visitor throughout
the patient’s stay), they will have to pass a temperature and respiratory
screen. Family and loved ones looking for patients can call 559-624-2000
for patient updates.
Download the official Kaweah Delta Baby Guide by clicking on the following links
Baby Guide (English) |
Baby Guide (Spanish)
Before Your Visit
Here are some things you may want to do before the big day when you'll
visit our Family Birth Center.
Pre-Registration
We suggest that you pre-register for hospital admission by your eighth
month of pregnancy. Pre-registering for hospital admission may save you
the discomfort of answering many questions when you are in actual labor
and might be uncomfortable.
Classes
For information on prenatal classes and registration, call (559) 624-6012.
It is advisable to sign up for classes by your fifth or sixth month of
pregnancy. Classes are generally taken so that you complete them 5-6 weeks
before your due date. Some of our classes are only offered every other month.
Virtual Tours
Before you visit, we encourage you to get to know more about Kaweah Delta's
Family Birth Center by taking a virtual tour. Click
HERE.
Car Seats
Make sure you select a car seat for your child that is federally approved
per California law. All infants discharged from Kaweah Delta must be in
a federally approved car seat per California law. Kaweah Delta's team
of Licensed Child Passenger Seat Technicians offers free checks. This
appointment can take up to an hour and for the safety of children, it
should be done in advance of delivery. To make an appointment, call 559-802-7520.
Getting Here
Kaweah Delta’s Family Birth Center is located on the second floor
of Kaweah Delta Medical Center’s East Mineral King Wing.
Parking is located at Kaweah Delta Medical Center and in the Acequia Wing
Parking structure located at Floral Street and Acequia Avenue.
House Rules
Just like any home, things run a little better with some structure and
rules. Here are some of our rules. We ask that you observe them for the
comfort and safety of everyone.
- Cell phones may not be used in patient care areas. This includes patient
rooms and the hallways. Cell phones can interfere with patient equipment
and may cause harm to mom or baby.
- In accordance with the recommendations of the American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists, it is Kaweah Delta's policy that photography and
video recording is prohibited during delivery until the newborn is deemed
stable by the physician.
- In accordance with the recommendations of the American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists, we do not permit videotaping of the baby's birth.
Still pictures may be taken. After the Doctor judges both mom and baby
“stable” you may videotape. This will only take a few minutes.
- We observe the “golden hour” of bonding after birth. Baby will
be “skin to skin” with mom (or dad) and the new parents need
some time to bond with their new baby. The initial breastfeeding latch
often occurs in the first hour after birth.