California Birth Photo Rules ยท Orange County
What MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley 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
“No tripods are permitted in the Labor & Delivery room, but photography is allowed at the discretion of staff and physicians.” MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center
Not published
MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center does not publish this on the pages we checked. Ask on your hospital tour.
Allowed, with limits
“A Certified Doula may be present and must comply with PPE and infection control guidelines. Doula visitation occurs during labor and up to 2 hours post-delivery.” MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center
Allowed, with limits
“Visitation is limited to three (3) people at a time, including a support person.” MemorialCare Orange Coast 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: www.memorialcare.org, www.memorialcare.org, www.memorialcare.org, www.memorialcare.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.