Our Birthing Unit Services include:
Labour & Delivery
The Birthing Unit of our hospital consists of eight Birthing Suites. Caesarian Sections are performed in the Operating Birthing Suite. The immediate recovery care will be provided in the patient's room in the Birthing Unit or in the Post Anesthetic Recovery Room (PACU).
After the delivery the health care team will support the mother by offering maximum opportunity to learn about self and baby care, and to begin to become comfortable in the new role as a parent. The typical length of stay after a vaginal birth is 24 to 48hrs and following a Cesarean Section birth 48 to 60hrs.
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Maternal Newborn Clinic
Once mother and baby are ready for discharge from the hospital, they are given a follow-up appointment at the Maternal Newborn Clinic. This appointment will occur within 72 hours of discharge from the hospital. Postpartum adjustment support and education as well as infant feeding and assessment are some of the services offered at the clinic. Linkages with community partners and support services, as the patients needs indicate, can be initiated at this visit.
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Prenatal Classes
A Healthy Beginning for You and Your Baby
Provided by the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (NBPSDHU)
Adult Prenatal Classes
Prenatal classes are an opportunity to learn about the health of both you and your infant in an interactive, engaging and relaxed atmosphere.
We encourage partners and / or support persons to attend class and connect with other expectant families as you prepare and plan for the care of your new baby.
This prenatal education program includes four classes focused on the health of you and your baby.
The NBPSDHU will also be offering Labour & Birthing classes to the public as of December 2011!
- Class 1: Growing and Supporting a Healthy Baby
- Class 2: Breastfeeding Your Baby
- Class 3: Keeping Your Family Safe
- Class 4: Nurturing Your Family
- Labour & Birthing Class***
- Note: Prenatal classes in Burk's Falls and Parry Sound also include an additional class on infant development. In Parry Sound, participants receive a tour of the hospital.
***Expectant families can take the entire prenatal series or just the labour & birthing class. The class will not include a tour of the birthing unit.
Teen Prenatal Classes
Teen Prenatal classes are offered to pregnant women up to age 19 and we both welcome and encourage support persons to attend class as well.
Through prenatal classes you will form friendships with other women who are expecting a baby and may have the same concerns or questions as you. You will be there to support one another.
This teen prenatal education program includes six classes focused on the health of you and your baby:
- Class 1: The Growing Baby Inside You / Healthy Lifestyles
- Class 2 & 3: Birth of the Baby
- Class 4: Postpartum Period: Mom and Baby
- Class 5: Breastfeeding
- Class 6: Infant Safety / Becoming a Family / Baby Shower
- Note: Teen prenatal classes are offered in North Bay only.
To register or for information on class dates, times and locations call the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit:
Burk's Falls: 1-800-563-2808
North Bay: 705-474-1400 ext. 2285
(including Mattawa and Sturgeon Falls)
Parry Sound: 705-746-5801
Evening classes are offered year-round. As soon as you find out you are pregnant, please call to register as space is limited.
Visit our website at http://www.healthunit.biz for helpful information on your pregnancy and newborn.
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Prenatal Clinic
This pre-admission process is designed to streamline the admission process for all pregnant women planning to give birth at the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC). The appointment is advised/arranged by the Physician's/Midwife's office or by the client herself and should be completed during the 28th week of pregnancy. An Obstetrical Nursing Assessment, Nursing Care Plan and psychosocial assessment are completed during this visit. Appropriate referrals are made, if identified.
This supports our patients in efforts to provide effective and informed care during the intrapartum and postpartum experience. RhogamTM injections and other required blood work, as ordered by the Physician/Midwife, can be administered at the Prenatal Clinic visit. To book an appointment with the Prenatal Clinic, please call 705-474-8600 ext. 4937.
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Pre-admission Elective Caesarian Section Clinic
The appointment takes only 45 minutes and includes pre-op blood work and pre-operative education.
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Second Trimester Amniocentesis for Genetic Studies
This service is provided at the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC).
This early amniocentesis is done to aid in the early detection of some genetic anomalies. The need for genetic counseling is identified by the pregnant woman's physician. The physician calls the Genetic Counseling Services department at the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit for an appointment. During this appointment, the need for the amnio is determined. The actual amnio procedure is performed at the North Bay Regional Health Centre.
To book an appointment with the Genetic Counseling Services, please call 705-474-1400 ext. 2225 or 2390 or visit the Genetics Clinics section of the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit website for more information.
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