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THE NEWS
that you’re going to have a baby is filled
with so many feelings and emotions: excitement, curiosity,
nervousness, anticipation, exhaustion—and lots of joy.
Although there are many things to think about in the
months leading up to the big day, one of the most import-
ant decisions of all is where you’ll go to deliver your baby.
The Maternity Care Unit at Simi Valley Hospital offers
a close-to-home option in a comfortable and medi-
cally advanced environment designed especially for
new moms and their babies. Spacious, 300-square-foot
private patient suites in labor and post-partum care
units feature oversized windows with beautiful views,
flat-screen TVs and home-like décor. Comfortable
sleeper chairs make an overnight stay easy for Dad or
another support person.
The physicians of Simi Obstetrics and Gynecology,
who provide obstetrics services for patients who give
birth at Simi Valley Hospital, are intimately familiar with
the needs and expectations of new moms—not just from
a medical standpoint but from a personal perspective.
“Our OBs are all women who relate well with their
patients,” said Sharon Kellogg, director of Women’s and
Children’s Services at Simi Valley Hospital. “So many of
the new mothers I’ve talked with bring up the fact that
they love their OB. There is a real bond of trust that
Expecting a baby?
Simi Valley Hospital is here for you
The very first baby born at
Simi Valley Hospital arrived on
August 11, 1965.
Do you have a baby
on the way?
See the
outstanding facilities and beautiful
patient rooms in Simi Valley
Hospital’s Maternity Care Unit for
yourself. Call us at
805-416-1560
to register for a free maternity tour.
forms between the doctor and patient, and our OBs are
incredibly committed to the comfort and welfare of
both mom and baby.”
Simi Valley Hospital is one of the first hospitals in
Ventura County to pursue “Baby-Friendly” designation.
The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative is a global program
sponsored by the World Health Organization, UNICEF
and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
With this designation in process, Simi Valley Hospital is
providing all opportunities for mothers to bond with their
babies immediately after delivery and is equipping them
with the skills, confidence and knowledge they need to
exclusively and successfully breastfeed their babies.
“Ultimately, we’re providing the very best family-centered
care here at Simi Valley Hospital,” Kellogg said. “And it’s
our goal to ensure every mother receives a personalized
birth experience that takes place in a safe, comfortable
environment tailored to meet the bonding needs of her
and her baby.”
Specialized care for babies in need
Simi Valley Hospital is also home to a level 2
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU),
where babies who are born prematurely
or with special medical needs can receive the
specialized care they need for a strong and healthy start
in life. The NICU is led by neonatal physician specialists
from UCLA and staffed by specially trained nurses and
health care support professionals.
Simi Valley Hospital offers a variety of classes and
groups to help new moms before, during and after their
delivery experience, including childbirth and breast-
feeding classes. See page 7 for a list of classes.