Information about social supports is available, as well as nutrition referrals. At the Grace Division, women are encouraged to register with the Family Birth Place and meet with a nurse early in pregnancy. The nurse will discuss health and pregnancy issues such as nutrition, drugs, breastfeeding, pain management, and parenting. Together, women and families are encouraged to discuss special needs during the labour, birth and post-partum period. Follow-up visits can be arranged to discuss changing needs, additional health education, comfort measures, and discharge planning.
Appointments are occasionally available on weekends.
No special referrals are required. Open to all women planning to give birth at the General Division. Open to all women planning to give birth at the Grace Division.