Finding comfort and care at the Stollmeyer Family Birthing Center

San Luis Obispo residents Camille and Owen Schwaegerle chose French Hospital for the birth of their first child, Walker, in 2022 based on recommendations from friends and its convenient location. While their experience at the Stollmeyer Family Birthing Center exceeded their expectations, Walker unexpectedly developed jaundice, requiring additional medical care and a longer hospital stay.

“It was very difficult to see our newborn needing extra care, but the nurses were incredibly comforting and reassuring throughout the entire process,” shared Camille. “As new parents, we were overwhelmed at first, but the nurses eased our worries and taught us everything from swaddling and diaper changes to proper baby-holding techniques.”

Two years later, with their second child on the way, Camille and Owen knew they would return to French Hospital. Their daughter, Liesl, arrived in early 2024, marking a special milestone for the Schwaegerle family as the first female born in 100 years.

Grateful for their experiences, Camille and Owen became donors to the French Hospital Foundation, celebrating the births of Walker and Liesl with plaques on the hospital’s Baby Celebration Wall.

“We can honestly say that French Hospital genuinely cares about creating a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for mother, baby, and family,” said Owen. “The Stollmeyer Family Birthing Center is thoughtfully designed to promote family bonding, which is so important. We can’t thank the entire French team enough for our wonderful experiences.”

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