Maternal & Child Care

Our mother & baby unit provides a family-centred experience with an award-winning, multi-disciplinary team of dedicated care providers.

Humber River Hospital delivers over 3,000 babies each year. We are a regional leader in women’s and children’s health care. We are committed to providing the best plan of care based on the needs of our patients in our diverse community.

Humber River Hospital is proud to provide truly patient and family-centred care in our maternal and child program. We care for mothers and their babies with an award-winning, multi-disciplinary team of dedicated care providers.

We provide high-quality, safe care in all areas our program. We are a regional leader in women’s and children’s health care, delivering over 3,000 babies every year.

We offer personalized plans of care to accommodate the cultural diversity of our community.

We offer prenatal tours on Saturdays. Call between 22 and 24 weeks to book an appointment for 28-weeks gestation.

F.A.Q.

How do I access specialty clinics?

How long will I be in the hospital after giving birth?

For the first 1-2 hours after birth, you’ll remain in the labour & birthing unit. This is so you can have a few hours to relax and hold your baby. We recommend you and your partner hold your baby on your chest. Skin-to-skin contact supports bonding and frequent breast-feeding. You’ll spend the rest of your hospital stay in the mother & baby unit. Each room has sleeping accommodations for your partner or a family member to stay overnight.

Length of stay for an uncomplicated vaginal birth is 24-36 hours.

Length of stay for a normal caesarean section delivery is 48-72 hours.

Length of stay if admitted to the NICU is 24-48 hours.