Breast feeding is encouraged as soon as possible after delivery as baby is alert and ready to feed at this time. Recovery Mother remains in the birthing room for at least one hour after delivery. A light diet and fluids are offered. After the excitement of birth, new parents can relax and enjoy the new baby together. Breast feeding and bonding as a family unit can be enjoyed in privacy as mom rests and recovers.
Telephones are available in each room.
Mom remains in the birthing unit approximately 1 to 1 hours after birth before transferring to the maternity ward. The maternity ward is called Maternity 5100 and is located on the fifth floor of the new part of the hospital. All caesarean sections are done in the labour and delivery area. This makes it easier and quicker when they are admitted the morning of surgery. If mom has been put to sleep for surgery, the fathers are encouraged to be in the birthing unit near the O.R. to be with baby and hold it right after birth.