Family is encouraged to visit later on the maternity ward. Breast feeding may be started here. An anaesthetist discusses her anaesthetic preference and pain relief options with mom prior to surgery. Postpartum Instruction A baby bath demonstration will be offered by your nurse. Mothers are encouraged to get to know their babies by rooming in, bathing and caring for their infants.
New parents have a lot of different questions about themselves and their new baby.
Take a look at the booklet and check the questions you'd like to talk about with the nurse. Remember to take this booklet home with you because you might have more questions later on. The public health nurse or your family doctor can help you get answers to your questions. A series of videotapes on Parenting is shown daily on the Parent TV channel 33. We offer a variety of printed information on newborns whether healthy or with special needs.