We are unable to provide clinical recommendations or assessments over the phone. If you have any concerns or are unsure about what you’re experiencing, we encourage you to come to OB triage so you can be properly assessed in person.  For any other concern unrelated to your pregnancy, please contact your family physician or visit the Emergency Department.

When you arrive at the hospital, go directly to the Women & Children's Unit - Labour and Delivery Triage:

Once in triage, you will be met by one of our triage nurses. She will ask you questions about your labour, general health and medical history. As well, the nurse will check your vital signs and contractions and listen to the baby’s heart rate. The nurse or obstetrician will do a quick history and physical to decide if you are ready for admission to the labour unit. You will be transferred to a labour/birthing room once you are in established active labour. If you are in early labour, you may be asked to go home for a time.

If you are coming to the hospital for a booked induction or booked caesarean birth, go directly to the main desk in the Women and Children’s Unit, located on the third floor in the Main building (as directed above). One of our staff will direct you to your room from there.

In both cases, ensure you have your Health Card and your private health insurance card (if applicable) with you.