California Birth Photo Rules ยท Contra Costa County
What Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center in Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek Medical Center
Allowed, with limits
“During labor, you're welcome to have 3 guests plus one doula with you in the room at a time.” Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center
Allowed, with limits
“During labor, you're welcome to have 3 guests plus one doula with you in the room at a time.” Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek 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.