California Birth Photo Rules ยท San Diego County
What Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in San Diego 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
“this must be discussed ahead of time with your caregiver and then photography will be allowed with their consent.” Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
Allowed, with limits
“If you are planning on videotaping and/or taking pictures of the birth, this must be discussed ahead of time with your caregiver” Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
Allowed
“For all vaginal deliveries, two support people plus the doula will be allowed in the room with you.” Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
Allowed, with limits
“For all vaginal deliveries, two support people plus the doula will be allowed in the room with you.” Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
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.scripps.org, www.scripps.org, www.scripps.org, www.scripps.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.