Labour and Delivery

Health care providers are working in groups to provide 24 hour care all year around, including holidays and vacations.

In Brantford and Brant County, obstetricians, general practitioners and midwives provide maternity care in a normal pregnancy, while complicated cases are usually referred to an obstetrician. It is best to discuss your individual situation with your family doctor.

The information gathered during your pregnancy will be recorded on a special ante-natal form. That way, any nurse, doctor, midwife, or other health care provider who reviews your prenatal record can be brought up to date about your pregnancy.

Click here to view the downloadable and printable PDF version.

The Family Birthing Centre provides excellent care to families with newborns and children. We work in partnership with families and care for them in a supportive manner. To help us serve you better, please see the lists below:

For Mom, please bring:

• Health card
• Feminine pads with maximum absorbency for heavy flow
• Underwear, three to six pair
• Personal care products
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Soap
• Brush and comb
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Body lotion
• Moisturizer for lips
• Supportive or nursing bra
• Nursing pads
• Food for labour coach e.g. drinking boxes, chocolate bars, fruit etc.
• Money for vending machines and Tim Hortons
• Nightgown or alternate clothing suitable for nursing
• Lightweight housecoat and slippers
• Icepack, hot pack, or hot water bottle
• Cellphone and charger
• Paper, pen, address book, phone numbers

Optional

• Pillow - identified by a bright pillowcase
• Watch with a second hand
• Popsicles, Freezies
• Socks

For Partner/Support Person:

• Pajamas or comfortable clothes
• Toiletries
• Money
• Cellphone and charger
• Book and music

For Baby, please bring:

• Package of newborn diapers
• Baby wipes
• Barrier cream e.g. petroleum jelly
• Clothing
• Receiving blanket

For Baby, at time of discharge, a car seat is required.

You are welcome to take pictures before and after your baby's birth but during the birth, you are not permitted to use your cellphone, camera or video equipment.

To protect the privacy of BCHS staff, please ask for permission before taking their picture or including them in your video.

In our efforts to provide a healthier place of work and care the BCHS promotes a fragrance free environment to minimize the potential adverse allergic and/or medical reactions that can occur among patients, visitors, staff, and volunteers. Employees, medical staff, volunteers, contractors, patients and visitors are to refrain from using fragrances.

We are honoured to be part of your care during this special time. If you are not insured under a Canadian government health insurance plan (i.e., non-residents of Canada or uninsured Canadian residents), please download our Conditions of Acceptance and Process for labour delivery policy for uninsured patients here.

BCHS is pleased to offer 3 room options during your hospital stay. For more info, please refer to our brochure here.