For over 75 years, Providence Saint John’s has been a trusted source for compassionate and thoughtful maternity care. Our McAlister Women’s Health Center offers top quality obstetric treatment during pregnancy, labor and childbirth through a mother’s postpartum period.

Whether you’re a new or experienced parent, our maternal caregivers create a caring and open environment designed to help you find joy and relieve some of the anxiety of your pregnancy.

• Couplet care: After your baby is born, they stay by your side as long as you like to promote uninterrupted bonding.
• First Meal Program: When you bring your baby into the world, we celebrate. We’ll create a special, celebratory first meal for you, your partner and your newborn to enjoy together – as a new family.
• High-risk pregnancy support: To make sure everything is going as smoothly as possible, our on-staff perinatologist offers advanced ultrasound monitoring of maternal and fetal health, diabetes education, genetic counseling and other state-of-the-art diagnostic tests.
• Natural birthing suite: The suite is specially designed to have a home-like environment with a team ready to provide any support needed.
• Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU): If your newborn requires special attention, take comfort in knowing that Providence Saint John’s has the Irene Dunne Guild Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Staffed by neonatologists, specially trained NICU nurses, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, lactation consultants, social workers and case managers, we’re able to enhance the outstanding level of care given to our most fragile infants.
• Nitrous oxide: We’re the only hospital on the Westside to offer nitrous oxide during labor; a less invasive option for managing pain. Unlike an epidural, nitrous oxide allows you full mobility during all stages of labor.
• Personalized birthing plans: Whether your birth plan includes a doctor, midwife or doula, our skilled nursing staff will support you throughout this important journey.
• Specialized obstetric care: Some deliveries require special care. Here, you’re in good hands. We accommodate a range of physician-approved birth plans and create a trusted, nurturing environment for you and your baby.
• Vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC): Some deliveries require extra care. If you choose to have a vaginal birth after Cesarean, we’ll support you.

Our deluxe suites provide a hotel-like environment for women during their postpartum recovery. Added comfort and privacy are built into every detail. As a result, new families can bond in a calm and nurturing atmosphere. Our excellent nursing staff and medical experts provide you with individualized, personal care.

The deluxe suites offer natural light, wood finishes and soothing artwork that add to the serene atmosphere.

Amenities include:

• Clock radio with iPod dock
• Coffeemaker
• Concierge-style service
• Comfortable recliner
• Daily newspaper
• Fine linens, towels and robes
• Fine soap and skin care products
• In-room refrigerator
• Large-screen LCD TVs with on-demand video
• More space
• Peaceful, serene, private environment for healing
• Two validated valet parking passes per day
• Upgraded food selection; two trays per guest per meal
• Wireless access

If you’re interested in upgrading to the deluxe suites during your postpartum care, call 310-829-8887 for information on pricing. Please keep in mind, the upgrade cost won’t be covered by insurance.

Deluxe suites are subject to availability at the time of admission.

Providence Saint John's knows how important it is to prepare for delivery. It's a good idea to be prepared at least one month in advance of the arrival of a baby so that essential items aren’t overlooked in the last-minute rush to the delivery room.

The following is a recommended checklist of items and important information to complete before the big day arrives.

• Make a reservation for a tour of the McAlister Women's Health Center three months in advance of the requested day of attendance. A brochure of important information about pre-admission, resources at Providence Saint John’s, arriving and leaving the hospital will be provided during the tour.
• Attend prenatal education classes. Providence Saint John's offers childbirth, baby basics and breastfeeding classes to all expectant parents (delivery at Providence Saint John’s is not a requirement to take the classes.)
• Have written directions and/or a map of the health center ready, in the event of an emergency or if the person taking the expectant mother to the hospital is unfamiliar with the facility.
• Complete pre-registration with Providence Saint John's two months before the due date by filling out the online pre-registration form.     
• Interview and choose a pediatrician before the due date who meets your family’s needs.
• Have an approved infant car seat already secured in the back seat of the new parents’ vehicle, ready for the trip home.

Visitors may be asked to limit the number of individuals in a patient room, to shorten the length of their visit and/or to stagger their visitation to maintain social distancing requirements. Read our current visitation policy.