Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Doula Jenn is your Sharp Grossmont Hospital doula. The following information is about the birth experience offered at this location.

About Sharp Grossmont Hospital

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): Patients and visitors can park in the parking garage located next to the hospital. The first hour is free.

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. Vu is highly recommended for VBACs.

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: 3236
NICU – Level III
Midwives – No
Cesarean – 19.7%
Episitomy – 4.3%
Unmedicated Birth – Common