California Birth Photo Rules ยท Alameda County
What Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center in Oakland publishes, in its own words, about taking photos and video, bringing a doula, and how many support people can be with you during labor and birth. Checked 2026-11-01.
Allowed, with limits
“You're welcome to photograph this memorable occasion! Please keep the following in mind: Handheld still photography is welcome. Handheld videotaping is allowed after the baby is born. Floor-mounted tripods are not permitted because they're a tripping hazard.” Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
Allowed, with limits
“You're welcome to photograph this memorable occasion! Please keep the following in mind: Handheld still photography is welcome. Handheld videotaping is allowed after the baby is born. Floor-mounted tripods are not permitted because they're a tripping hazard.” Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
Allowed, with limits
“At Kaiser Permanente, you're welcome to have a doula on your support team during and after pregnancy and birth.” Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
Allowed, with limits
“Two people may be with you in your labor and delivery room, as well as in recovery.” Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
Hospital rules change, and the person on shift has the final word. On your tour, ask: Can my photographer or doula take photos during labor and at the birth? Is video allowed, and when? Does a doula count as one of my support people?
Jenn Miller is a birth doula and birth photographer in one person, so she is already in the room when the moments happen, within whatever your hospital allows. Talk with Jenn about your birth.
Sources: healthy.kaiserpermanente.org, healthy.kaiserpermanente.org, healthy.kaiserpermanente.org, healthy.kaiserpermanente.org. This page lists only what the hospital itself publishes; "Not published" means we did not find it on the hospital's own pages, not that it is forbidden.