The program, introduced in 1999, is offered in cooperation with with California Pacific Medical Center perinatologists. The Family Birth Center at Mills-Peninsula brings more babies into the world than any other facility in San Mateo County 2,174 in 1999. There are 15 spacious birthing suites, plus newly remodeled antepartum and private postpartum accommodations. Two cesarean suites are located within the center. For babies who need special care, there is a Level 2 Intensive Care Nursery.
Lactation consultants visit moms, answer questions and offer instructions.
They follow up by phone to make sure all is going well after the family goes home.