Get to Know our Birth Center

LDRP Suites

Our single-patient rooms, equipped with private bathrooms and essential amenities, provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for you and your baby. Unique to LVMC, our LDRP suites allow every aspect of your care to take place in one room, ensuring a smooth transition to life at home.

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Meet the OB Team

Our team of skilled and compassionate nurses are here to support you through your labor process. We have a strong nursing team that is passionate about what they do and looks forward to meeting you.

• OBGYNS
  • Dr. Huss: Accepting new OB patients
  • Dr. Trujillo: Caring for current OB patients
  • Dr. Wolny: Accepting new OB patients

Awards and Recognitions

• BETA Quest for Zero

LVMC’s Birthing Center is proud to have achieved the highest recognition from Beta Risk Management and Safety for our steadfast commitment to quality improvement.

National Safe Sleep Certification Bronze

Cribs for Kids has designated us as a Nationally Certified Safe Sleep Hospital, affirming our dedication to ensuring the safest environment for newborns. We offer swaddles for use while in the hospital and each family will be sent home with a brand-new Halo swaddle at time of discharge to encourage safe sleep practices once home.

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Preparing for your Baby

• Pre-Registration
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    • We encourage expectant mothers to pre-register at least eight weeks before their due date. This allows us to verify insurance coverage and discuss payment options. If you have questions about pre-registration, call 805-737-3300
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  • Meet our pediatricians
    • Dr Tabek Bakir
    • Dr. Mehta
    • Dr. Golan
    • Dr. Blifeld
    • Dr. Cekovsky
  • Photos and bio for each MD
  • Take a Tour
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      • To get acquainted with our facilities, schedule a guided tour of our OB unit at 805-737-3395. The tour includes information on where to enter the hospital and OB unit, visiting hours, nursery space, and infant security measures for newborn safety.
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  • Visitor Guide
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      • We value the importance of family and friends in celebrating your new addition. during labor, mother may have two support people in the LDRP suite. We recommend limiting visitors during daily quiet time from 2-4 pm.
  • Birth Plan
    • Link to template
      • https://www.acog.org/womens-health/health-tools/sample-birth-plan
  • What do I Bring to the Hospital?
    • We supply all your needs during your stay at LVMC, but if you would like to bring anything else to make your stay more enjoyable here are some items to consider:
      • Lip balm
      • Massage oil
      • Slippers, socks, flip-flops
      • Nursing Bra
      • Nursing pillow
      • Breast pump: Our staff can make sure you know how to use your pump before you go home.
      • Nightgown/robe
      • Phone and charger
      • Glasses/contacts
      • Hospital paperwork: Including your ID, medical cards, and insurance documents
      • Birth plan
  • Weekend Prepared Childbirth Class
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      • We offer a Childbirth preparation course in English and Spanish at LVMC. These classes are taught in a single-day format by an experienced labor and delivery nurse. This class focuses on evidence-based information about the birth process, routine medications, common medical interventions, relaxation techniques, partner support, and much more. The course is designated to help our moms feel more confident about what to expect before, during, and after labor.
    • Link event details on our website: https://www.lompocvmc.com/events-calendar/event-details/?Event=29795
  • Birth Certificates
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      • It is essential to start thinking about your baby’s name. At LVMC, the birth clerk will visit you after delivery to help begin the process of completing the necessary paperwork and requesting a birth certificate. You can download the forms and fill in as much as possible before your hospital stay. You will leave LVMC with your official birth certificate filed through the public registrar. Before discharging you will receive a list of locations that you can pick up your official birth certificate once it is completed with the registrar.
    • Links to worksheets: https://www.lompocvmc.com/documents/birth/Worksheet-for-Birth-Certificate-Complete-Packet.pdf
  • Breastfeeding Support and Preparedness
    • Meet our lactation team: photos of Kayla, Megan, Angela, Cynthia
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      • At Lompoc Hospital we have an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) on staff and 3 Lactation Educators. We are committed to helping you with your breastfeeding journey.
      • Link to the Lactation support page: https://www.lompocvmc.com/events-calendar/event-details/?Event=29796

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Labor and Delivery

• Arriving at the hospital for Labor
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    • Call the OB unit to inform them you are on your way at 805-737-3395. Do not worry if you do not have time to call, our staff are always ready and waiting to help you. Remember to drive safely. When you arrive at the hospital, it is best to come in through the Emergency Room entrance.

• Labor Pain Management
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    • Whether you prefer natural methods or medication for pain relief, our staff is here to support your choices. As labor progresses and the uterine contractions intensify, your nurse, your Obstetrician, and your Anesthesia provider may give you other options to lessen the pain. These options include short-acting narcotics, regional anesthetics (epidural), and local anesthetics to help manage your pain.

Postpartum

• The Golden Hour
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    • The golden hour is the first hour immediately following a baby’s delivery. This first hour is crucial for establishing skin-to-skin contact with mother and baby. This can help regulate the infant's temperature, respiratory rate, and heart rate. This time should have minimal interruptions and is the ideal time to initiate breastfeeding.

• Nursery Care
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    • Our unique LDRP design allows us to complete all nursery care in the room with you. Vital signs, medications, and measurements are all completed in your birthing suite. If you would like your baby to have a bath here at the hospital, our nursing staff can provide that for you as well.
  • Postpartum Depression or “Baby Blues”
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      • We understand that postpartum depression can affect many women. Our team is here to provide support and resources during this challenging time.
    • Link to Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: https://med.stanford.edu/content/dam/sm/ppc/documents/DBP/EDPS_text_added.pdf
  • Emergency Postpartum Warning Signs
    • Information with links
      • https://www.awhonn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/pbwssylhandoutenglish.pdf
  • New Parent Resources
    • MCAH Resource
  • Breastfeeding Support
    • Link to mother support group