I'm Pregnant, Now What?

Congratulations on your pregnancy, we are delighted you are considering Hoag as your trusted Hospital. Our goal is to provide the environment and experience to support the healthiest beginning for you and your family. Our team is here to support you and your family throughout this exciting journey.

Find an OB/GYN Provider

We recommend choosing a provider who understands your needs and delivers at a location that is convenient for you. For a complete list of OBGYN providers, please visit our Find an OB/GYN – Newport Beach and Find an OB/GYN – Irvine, or call 800-400-4624 for a physician referral.

Get to Know Hoag’s Newport Beach and Irvine Locations

It is important to choose a location that is convenient for you and your delivery needs. Hoag offers two convenient locations, Hoag – Newport Beach and Hoag – Irvine. Learn more about our Hoag Hospital locations.

For Our High Risk Patients

Many of our patients are considered high-risk, whether due to advanced maternal age, health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure, or twin/triplet pregnancies. Our hospital is prepared for the highest risk situations for both maternal and newborn conditions with 24/7 in-hospital presence of maternal fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, OB Hospitalists, dedicated anesthesiologists and Magnet-designated nursing staff. Our Newport Beach hospital has a level III NICU staffed at all times by two board-certified Children’s Hospital of Orange County neonatologists and supported by respiratory therapists, pharmacists, occupational/physical therapists and NICU nurses. Our Irvine maternity hospital is equipped with a special care nursery which is prepared for high-risk situations.

Pre-Register for Delivery at 16 Weeks

For normal, healthy pregnancies, your obstetrician will advise you to pre-register at 16 weeks.

To Pre-Register Online: You can pre-register for Hoag Hospital Irvine or Hoag Newport Beach online using this form in English or Spanish.

To Pre-Register by Phone:

  • Newport Beach: 949-764-8275, available Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Irvine: 949-517-3228, available Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Choose Your Baby’s Pediatrician

We recommend choosing a pediatrician during the second trimester of pregnancy. Establishing a relationship with your baby’s pediatrician before your baby arrives is an important step. Find a pediatrician.

Prenatal Resources

Hoag offers a variety of prenatal resources to support soon-to-be moms through their pregnancy journey.

Preparing for Your Hospital Stay

Postpartum Resources

Hoag offers a variety of postpartum resources and support moms and their families through this exciting time.