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Birthing Services
Congratulations on the birth of your baby! Trillium prides itself in family centred care and that is exactly what we will provide you with right after your baby is born. Below is information that will help you right after your baby is born.
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- What should I expect after my baby is born?
- What types of rooms are available in the Obstetrics Unit?
- What are visiting hours?
- What should I bring to the Obstetrics Unit?
- How long do I have to stay in hospital?
- What resources are available to me in the hospital?
- What do I need to do to prepare for going home?
- What resources are available to me once I go home?
1. What should I expect after my baby is born?
Soon after you give birth, you will be given your baby to hold and breastfeed. The baby will then be weighed, and identification bands will be attached to his or her wrist and ankle. An antibiotic ointment is normally placed on your baby’s eyes within the first hour of life, and an injection of vitamin K will be given in the baby’s leg. You will remain in the Birthing Suite for 1-2 hours after your baby is born and then will be taken to the Obstetrics Unit. If you have a midwife, and have had a vaginal birth, you may be discharged home after 4 hours as long as there are no health concerns. Otherwise you and your baby will be transferred to the Obstetrics Unit. We encourage mothers and babies to stay in the same room together.
Sometimes, your baby may require additional observation and care in our Intensive Care Nursery. You are always welcome in the Intensive Care Nursery.
Each nurse on the Obstetrics Unit are assigned to 4 mothers and 4 babies for a total of 8 patients. The nurses will be in frequently to assist you with feeding, checking your and your baby’s vital signs, bleeding and need for pain medication. The nurse will also spend a lot of time teaching mom’s and their partner/family on how to care for themselves and their baby(s) in preparation for discharge.
When walking around the unit, please ensure you transport your baby in a cot (crib/cradle) at all times, and always have your identification bracelet on for security purposes. All babies, mothers and 1 support person will have an identification bracelet.
2. What types of rooms are available in the Obstetrics Unit?
We offer:
- 10 private rooms (1 person per room)
- 5 semi-private rooms (2 people per room)
- 3 ward rooms (more than 2)
Above: Semi-private room
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Above: Private Room
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We will do our best to meet your room request. If your room request is not available right after you deliver, you will be moved to your preferred room as soon as it becomes available.
3. What are visiting hours?
Hospital visiting hours are 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. You are welcome to invite someone to stay overnight with you if you are in a private room. If you are in a semi-private or ward room, someone may stay with you past hospital hours if mutually agreed upon by the other patient(s) sharing your room.
4. What should I bring to the Obstetrics Unit?
These items should be packed in an “After Baby Born Bag” that will be left in your car/home and brought to the Obstetrics Unit after your baby is born.
For Baby:
- pack of newborn diapers
- wipes
- baby wash
- baby pajamas (sleeper)
- undershirts
- baby clothes
- car seat
- baby blanket
For Mom:
- Pads
- Soap
- Tooth brush
- Tooth paste
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Extra changes of clothing
- Underwear
- Slippers
- Watch (to monitor baby feedings)
- Pen (to fill out forms)
- Other personal items
Click here for a printable checklist of what to bring. (PDF: 68 KB)
Mom and Baby Pack
For your convenience, we offer a Mom and Baby Pack for $25 that includes:
- Maxi pads
- Blue pads – absorbent pads
- Mesh panties
- Newborn diapers
- Baby wash
- Baby wipes
- Baby lotion
The Mom and Baby Pack can be purchased at our Obstetrics Unit, Family Care Centre or during your Prenatal Registration.
5. How long do I have to stay in hospital?
Every mom and baby have different needs. Our discharge is based on how well both mom and baby are doing. The average hospital stay:
- 24-36 hours for vaginal deliveries
- 48-72 hours for caesarean section births
6. What resources are available to me in the hospital?
Breastfeeding: All of our nurses are trained and knowledgeable in breastfeeding and will be glad to assist you throughout your stay. For additional breastfeeding support a Lactation Consultant (a nurse who has extra breastfeeding education) is available.
Social Worker: Available to help you with any extra resources or social supports.
A photographer: Available on the unit to take pictures of your newest addition to your family.
Click here for more information on our Trillium Creations Photo Studio.
Trillium’s Health Information and Wellness Centre: Available to assist you in locating a family doctor who is accepting new patients. In addition, they offer health information on a variety of topics and would be pleased to assist you.
Internet: Wireless internet is available on the Obstetrical unit for a fee.
Click here for Guest Wireless Internet Service information.
7. What do I need to do to prepare for going home?
All babies will have a simple hearing screening test done prior to going home. Close to discharge your baby will have a sample of blood taken by a prick on his or her heel. The blood sample is used to test for jaundice and other serious, but rare, but conditions (i.e. cystic fibrosis and other rare diseases).
Your baby will need to be seen by their doctor or midwife within 1-2 days after they go home.
To find a new family doctor or pediatrician (a children's doctor or baby doctor), please ask your nurse or view our Health Information section. We can provide you a list of pediatricians that are accepting new patients.
8. What resources are available to me once I go home?
There are a number of resources available to help mothers once they have left the hospital. You will receive information pamphlets and a list of resources in the community.
We offer a breastfeeding support clinic in our Family Care Centre for all new mothers. Your nurse will help you book your first appointment.
You may also contact them at 905-848-7653.
With your permission, a Public Health nurse from the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program will contact you within a few days, and offer a home visit to see how mom and baby are doing. This visit is optional.
There are numerous community resources available to help you.
Click here for a list of some community resources. (PDF: 69 KB)
Trillium also offers online, educational videos on various topics to care for baby and you.
Click here to go Trillium’s Baby and You Educational Videos.
