Scripps Memorial Hospital of Encinitas

Doula Jenn is your Scripps Memorial Hospital of Encinitas doula. The following information is about the birth experience offered at this location.

About Scripps Memorial Hospital of Encinitas

Monitors available:

Birth balls: Yes, but sizing is generalized. Recommended you bring yours from home and leave it in the car, if needed then bring it in.

Parking info (free/paid, onsite/offsite etc): Park in the front parking lot. Additional parking is available in the parking structure located in the back of the hospital.

After hours entrance: At night, entrance will be locked. Use the phone outside to the left of the main entrance to call Labor and Delivery.

Visitors policy:

Doulas allowed in triage: No

Tubs: No

Photography allowed: Yes, only in the delivery room.

How many allowed in room for birth: 

VBAC friendly: Yes, Dr. Cap is highly recommended for VBAC clients.

Nitrous Gas: 

Epidural: Yes

Squat Bars: Available upon request

Oral Vitamin K: No

Lactation consultants available: Yes during the day

Placenta removal policy: Complete form in advance.

Typical discharge for vaginal birth: 48 hours, 24 hours available upon request.

Typical discharge for Cesarean birth: 72 hours

Other Info:
Birth per year: 1849
NICU – Level II
Midwives – Allowed
Cesarean – 16.1%
Episitomy – 2.3%
Unmedicated Birth – Common