Seton Birthing Center offers a newly remodeled and caring environment that supports the total family experience before, during and after baby’s birth. Moms and dads enjoy private labor-delivery-recovery suites, and every mom and every baby are provided a specially trained and experienced nurse for personalized care and support. The nursery at Seton is staffed by a highly skilled team of nurses and physicians.

Prenatal education at Seton includes classes on a range of topics including childbirth, baby care and breastfeeding.

Lactation services at Seton include prenatal breastfeeding classes, postpartum breastfeeding education and teaching, and prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding resources.

Ample free parking is available in parking lots adjacent to the hospital and medical office buildings on the campus. Free valet parking is also available at the main entrance in the front of the hospital.

Visit www.SetonMomsAndBabies.org for more information about the Seton Birthing Center.
• Schedule a free tour and visit with Seton Birth Center nurses and physicians by calling (650) 991-6435.
• Request a pre-admission form for the Seton Birthing Center at (650) 991-6435.
• Visit the Physician Search for board-certified obstetricians and gynecologists at Seton Medical Center.

Staffed by English- and Spanish-speaking staff, the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton New Life Center provides compassionate and comprehensive perinatal services for low-income women, including physician care, childbirth and parenting classes, nutritional counseling, social services and more.

• Call (650) 301-8875 if you are currently receiving Medi-Cal benefits or if you are Medi-Cal eligible.

Seton Breast Health Center offers a range of diagnostic, treatment and educational services in one coordinated program located in a comfortable and modern office building adjacent to the hospital and with ample free parking. Along with a dedicated breast health nurse coordinator, services include:

digital mammography
• breast ultrasound
• stereotactic breast biopsies
• breast MRI technology
• non-surgical, minimally invasive MR-guided breast biopsy services
• Schedule a free one-on-one educational session with the Seton breast health nurse coordinator at (650) 991-6030 (no physician referral necessary).

Bone densitometry services at Seton use an enhanced x-ray exam to measure bone loss. Performed to screen for osteoporosis and assess the risk of developing fractures, the screening is often scheduled by women simultaneously with their annual mammogram.

• A physician’s order is required. Check with your primary care physician about the need for a bone density screening.

For women needing hysterectomy or fibroid tumor surgery, Seton Medical Center’s surgical robotic technology offers a minimally invasive procedure that reduces pain, scarring, recovery time and blood loss.

• Visit the Physician Search for board-certified surgeons at Seton Medical Center.

These themes are the focus of the first-ever, 44-page, full-color Seton Health & Wellness Guide and the newly revamped Seton website.

Click here for more information about early detection and prevention of cancer.

In 2012, Seton marked the one-year anniversary of providing MRI breast coil services, which employs advanced technology to spot tumors that can be missed by mammograms and ultrasound procedures. Read more.

Check back often for more news about Women’s Services at Seton Medical Center
• Other latest news from Seton Medical Center

Click here to learn about what makes Claudia tick and here for a short YouTube video featuring Seton employees who are passionate about early detection and prevention of life-threatening illness.

Age (getting older)
• Age at first period (before age 12)
• Age at menopause (age 55 or older)
• Alcohol consumption (2-4 drinks per day)
• Being overweight or weight gain
• Family history of breast cancer
• High bone density
• Inactivity
• Personal history of cancer

Timely screenings are a key to early detection. These Health Screening Guidelines outline recommended screenings.
• We also know that inactivity contributes to disease. These Physical Activity Guidelines outline recommended activity guidelines for everyone – for Children & Adolescents (Ages 6-17), Adults (Ages 18-64) and Older Adults (64 and over).

IMPORTANT: This information is provided as a community service. It is not intended as medical advice. Contact your personal physician about your individual health care needs and for advice about starting a new exercise program.

• Farmers markets
• Crystal Springs Regional Trail
• Walking tours of San Francisco
• Community pools
• Local recreation departments
• Seniors centers
• Public libraries

Includes:
• Seton Birthing Center
• Lactation Services
• Prenatal Education

Includes:
• Seton Breast Health Center
• Bone Densitometry Services