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The Joseph Family Center for Women and Newborn Care provides comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care with a family-centered focus and individualized support services. Our excellence in caring for mothers and their newborn babies has earned us national recognition, including the Women’s Choice Award for being one of the best hospitals for obstetrics. We are committed to the highest quality of care and support.
About the Center
The Joseph Family Center for Women and Newborn Care is a state-of-the-art facility designed with the needs, safety and comfort of new moms and families in mind.
The new facility, warmly decorated with photos by local photographers, includes private birthing suites, each featuring a JacuzziTM tub, and private postpartum suites. Telemetry monitors ensure baby’s safety while allowing laboring mothers to walk about, use a birthing ball, shower, or relax in the JacuzziTM. To allow for skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth, radiant heaters on the ceiling keep mom and baby warm and comfortable.
The four postpartum rooms allow moms to be close to their babies for their entire stay after the baby is born. Take a virtual tour below!
Labor and Delivery Unit Tours
Expectant families are welcome to schedule a tour of our facility. Please call Labor and Delivery at (530) 582-3280 to schedule your tour in advance.
Tours are offered on Mondays and Thursdays. Spanish-only tours are available on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month.
When you arrive for your scheduled tour, please check in at the Main Registration Desk. A member of our team will meet you there and guide you on your tour of the unit.
We look forward to welcoming you and helping you feel familiar and comfortable with our facility before your baby arrives!
Baby-Friendly
The Joseph Family Center for Women and Newborn Care is certified Baby-Friendly. This certification awards hospitals that have made a dedicated commitment to implement the ten steps in aiding mothers with breastfeeding. The center provides the tools and support for moms to be successful with breastfeeding by providing extensive training and educational programs for both staff and parents. We also offer a nurturing environment that supports mother and infant bonding immediately after delivery.
Classes and programs
Prepared childbirth classes
The Tahoe Forest Wellness offers a variety of perinatal programs, including pre-natal classes, lactation support, baby massage, and more.
Breastfeeding support group meeting
Breast pumps and supplies
The Tahoe Forest Pharmacy offers breast pumps and supplies for purchase.
Safe haven baby drop-off locations
Our Emergency Room and Joseph Family Center for Women and Newborn Care are both Safe Haven Baby Drop-Off locations. These locations allow mothers to surrender their newborns without any questions asked. Babies are given medical attention and we assure the confidentiality of the mother.
Photos of the Joseph Family Center for Women and Newborn Care
