The Women & Children programs and services are committed to the provision of quality obstetrical care and embrace the guiding principles of family-centered maternity and newborn care.
Family-centered care is a complex, multidimensional, dynamic process of providing safe, skilled and individualized care. This model of care responds to the physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of the woman in relationship to her family. In family-centered maternity and newborn care, pregnancy and birth are considered normal, healthy life events. As well, such care recognizes the significance of family support, participation and choice.
Our guiding principles:
- Birth is a celebration - a normal, healthy process.
- Pregnancy and birth are unique for each woman.
- Care is based on research evidence of best practices.
- Support of breastfeeding.
- Relationships between women, their families and health care providers are based on mutual respect and trust.
- In order to make informed choices, women and their families need knowledge about their care.
- Women have autonomy in decision making. Through respect and informed choice, women are empowered to take responsibility.
- A baby friendly environment is essential to the protection, promotion and support of infant health.
Your highly qualified medical team consists of four obstetrician/gynecologists, three midwives, and three pediatricians. A caring and professional nursing staff supports mothers, newborns and their families in conjunction with a lactation consultant, social service worker, pastoral care team, dietician and pharmacy services. This hospital team also works closely with community support services to assist in the transition to your home setting.