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Here's some info:

What if I care for a child or an adult? - http://www.courts.ca.gov/3953.htm#care
If you have a child or an adult under your care, you may ask for a postponement or excuse from jury service. Read your summons carefully or contact your local jury office. If you are the mother who is breastfeeding a child, you may request a postponement for up to one year by filling out the summons response form.

Also: http://www.courts.ca.gov/jurybasics.htm#tab7751 AND http://www.courts.ca.gov/3954.htm#eligible (under excuse/exemption) OR http://www.courts.ca.gov/3954.htm#postponement (postponement)

I was summoned while I was pregnant and on modified bedrest, my Dr. sent in a note and they excused it. I'm in Oregon, so it may be different, but you did the right thing by emailing your OB.

@deerylou: I don't blame you!! I think you can definitely get out of it for now. It's possible they may make you come back and serve after you've given birth though.

@deerylou: I would definitely mention that when you go! Tell them you've reported before so you don't mind doing it but if they suggest postponing it, tell them your concerns when it comes to caring for and feeding your daughter. If you get someone nice and sympathetic, they might let you off Also, in some states, merely showing up fulfills your jury duty obligation. From CA: "Typically if you are not chosen for jury selection after one day at the courthouse then your service is done for at least one year." You can probably defer without showing up but if you show up and they dismiss you then you're good!