Our goal is to make this experience exciting and positive for the entire family

The staff of USC Arcadia Hospital would like to congratulate you and your family during this exciting time! Please browse the page for more information on Maternity tours and classes.

If you’d like information about delivering your baby at USC Arcadia Hospital and would like to complete the pre-admission process, please email dl-uah-maternitydepartment@med.usc.edu or call 1-800-950-BABY.

Maternity Care & Services at USC Arcadia Hospital is proudly part of USC Maternity Care. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care during this exciting time for families, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for both mothers and their newborns. Our comprehensive services include advanced facilities and a well-prepared team ready to handle any situation that may arise during labor and delivery.

We Cater to Your Needs & Desires

Many expectant mothers have some idea of how they want their labor to be and we work closely with our patients to make sure the birth experience is as close to their vision as possible. Our beautiful, private and semi-private suites are designed to facilitate a quick recovery so you and your baby can return home and start your new lives together.

The maternity care team is prepared to handle patient needs and emergencies as they arise. Our state-of-the-art facility is outfitted with:

• 24-hour anesthesia coverage
• A newborn nursery
• Registered nurses, OB technicians, and physicians on-call 24/7
• 17-bed Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• A multidisciplinary team consisting of physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, pharmacists, dieticians, and occupational therapists
• Fetal monitor displays in every room that are monitored from the nurses’ station
• 24-bed couplet care unit designed for family-centered care in Berger Tower, featuring 20 private rooms and two semi-private rooms.

Maternity Tours

Prepare for your birth at USC Arcadia Hospital by joining us on a Maternity Tour. The tour includes a walkthrough of our departments to familiarize you and your family with the hospital. You will be provided with information regarding your stay and pre-registering as well an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Tours are offered twice a month in both English and Mandarin. Registration for the tour is encouraged however, walk-ins are welcomed. Registration is encouraged but not required. Children are not permitted.

請加入我們的孕產之旅，為您在南加州大學亞凱迪亞醫院的分娩做好準備。這次體驗之旅，包括參觀我們醫院的各部門，讓您和您的家人熟悉本院。您將了解有關您入住和預先註冊的所需信息，我們會盡力回答您所有問題。我們每月提供兩次的英語及普通話體驗之旅服務。要參加該體驗之旅，我們鼓勵您先報名，但也歡迎您直接前來參觀。我們鼓勵先註冊，但並非必要。恕不接待兒童參觀。

Please click on the Registration Form below, fill out the form on your computer, then print the form so you can bring this with you to the hospital.

L&D English

L&D Chinese

L&D Spanish

Maternity Care Classes

USC Arcadia Hospital offers a number of exciting educational programs that help families prepare for the arrival of a new baby and make important decisions. Each class offers unique information, so we encourage you to participate in as many classes as possible, we now offer some in-person and virtual classes.

Baby Care and Soothing Class

During this class, expectant parents will explore the “Understanding Your Newborn” Student Handbook. Topics covered will include newborn characteristics and behavior, sleep and feeding patterns, diapering and bathing demonstrations, comforting techniques, baby safety, when to call the doctor, transitioning to your new role as a parent, and a Q&A session. You will be asked to use a doll or rolled blanket as your “baby” while practicing hands-on exercises. Additionally, you will be provided with access to an informative mobile app that will be a useful resource for new parents during the first months after baby arrives.

You must register online to secure your spot in class. For more information and to register for Virtual or in-person Maternity Classes.

Prepared Childbirth Class

This course with follow up Q & A Session is essential for all first-time expectant parents, as it will help to prepare you and your partner for labor and delivery. Students receive an “Understanding Birth” guidebook which explores the topics of the signs of labor, when to go to the hospital, breathing techniques, relaxation and massage, common medical procedures, including explanations of epidurals and cesarean birth, the role of the labor support person, and insight into the hospital and postpartum experience for both mother and baby. Additionally, you will be given access to a mobile app that will keep all of this information at your fingertips as you prepare for and experience the birth of your baby.

You must register online to secure your spot in class. For more information and to register for Virtual Maternity Classes.

Breastfeeding Class

During this class, expectant parents will explore the “Understanding Breastfeeding” Student Handbook. A Lactation Specialist will provide you with information about the benefits of breastfeeding, how-to ensure nutritive latch, healthy milk production, pumping success, storing of human milk, prevention and relief of common problem and a Q&A session. Your support person is encouraged to join us. You will be asked to use a doll or rolled blanket as your “baby” while practicing hands-on techniques for positioning your infant. Additionally, you will be provided with access to an informative mobile app to keep this important information at your fingertips before and during your breastfeeding journey.

You must register online to secure your spot in class. For more information and to register for Virtual Maternity Classes.

Breastfeeding Support Group “Mommy & Baby Bistro”

The Mommy and Baby Bistro will meet every Wednesday alternating, from virtual via Teams to in-person from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 

Meet other breastfeeding mothers for a virtual informal discussion of baby feeding concerns. Share your experience and tips in a friendly supportive environment.

Please request to be placed on our email list by sending your request to yolanda.fernandez@med.usc.edu

Please include your telephone number on your request.

This will be a closed group. Only moms who have been invited to join will be allowed to participate.

You will need to download the Teams app.

For more information, please call Yolanda Fernandez 626-462-2710 or 626-574-2415

We are always honored when people choose us as their partner during this special event. If you have questions about our maternity care services, please call 1-800-950-BABY or 1-800-950-2229. Please feel free to leave a message on this secure phone line and we will return your call or you can also email questions to dl-uah-maternitydepartment@med.usc.edu .