From Well Woman Exams and pre-conception counseling to natural delivery options within a hospital setting, The Ventura County Health Care Agency’s Baby-Friendly Designated hospitals: Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) and Santa Paula Hospital (SPH), are leaders in providing comprehensive services to support the community’s obstetrical, gynecological, and midwifery care needs.
Each of the past six consecutive years, the California Health and Humans Services Agency and Cal Hospital Compare have named both Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital to the Maternity Honor Role in recognition of low cesarean section rates. This award is a testament to the team’s holistic approach to childbirth and the strong relationships built with patients throughout pregnancy.
For expectant mothers, this Maternity Honor Role status means that the likelihood of having a successful vaginal delivery at VCMC or SPH is among the highest in the state of California.
From family centered prenatal care through a nationally acclaimed Family Medicine Residency Program and Family Physicians, to care provided by board-certified Obstetricians and Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialists, or by Certified Nurse Midwives at Ventura County’s only hospital-based birth center, VCMC and SPH offer a wide variety of options for prenatal care and delivery.
In addition, multi-lingual resources, such as free pregnancy and childbirth classes, along with traditional Women’s Health Specialty Services are offered.
The Health Care Agency is honored to be recognized and proud of the tremendous work that is done every day by the team of physicians, midwives, nurses, and support staff who deliver exceptional obstetrical care to the community.
For more information on services and classes, or to meet our providers and book an appointment, visit: https://www.venturacountywomenshealth.com/.
For background on the Maternity Honor Roll recognition visit: https://calhospitalcompare.org/programs/.
