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Birthing Services

Before Your Baby is Born (Prenatal)

 
Before your baby is born, you may have some questions or concerns. Our Prenatal Service Department offers a wide range of support services to assist you and your partner throughout your pregnancy.

These are some frequently asked questions pregnant mothers have before their baby is born:

Click on the question to be taken to the answer below.

  1. Do you offer Childbirth Education Classes?
  2. My doctor told me I was high risk. What should I do?
  3. My blood type is Rh negative. What is Rh Factor?
  4. Can I have a vaginal birth this time if my last baby was born by a caesarean section?
  5. What if I’m not a Canadian citizen with no health insurance (OHIP)?
  6. What do I need to bring with me to the hospital when I am ready to deliver?
  7. What is a Non-Stress Test (NST)?
  8. What if I want to collect umbilical cord blood?
1. Do you offer Childbirth Education Classes?

Yes we do. Prenatal classes offer women the opportunity to learn about the many aspects of pregnancy, birth and after-birth period.

We suggest that you take your classes between 28 – 34 weeks of pregnancy. Class size is limited so be sure to register early.

Childbirth Education Classes are offered in:
Days Time
Weekly Series
2 hour session, once a week for 6 weeks 		6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Weekends Series
2 day session
Saturday/Saturday or
Saturday/Sunday		 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

All classes are held at Trillium - Mississauga location in the Family Care Centre. The fee for our class is $175.

Topics included are:

  • Nutrition in Pregnancy
  • Understanding Labour
  • Variations in Labour
  • Parenting
  • Breastfeeding
  • Understanding Pregnancy
  • Relaxation and Breathing
  • Cesarean Birth
  • Newborn Care
  • Hospital Tour
TO REGISTER

Call our booking line at 905.848.7653, press “1” at the prompt Or Complete and mail the form on the back of our Childbirth Education Brochure by clicking here (PDF 154 KB) with your payment to:

Trillium Health Centre—Mississauga
Family Care Centre         
100 Queensway West
Mississauga ON
L5B 1B8

If you have previously given birth but would like a review of the labour and birth class content, please email sstokes@thc.on.ca with your contact information.
The fee for this review is $95.00.

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2. My doctor told me I was high risk. What should I do?

The Special Pregnancy Clinic and Neonatal Consultation Clinic offers care for you and your baby.  If this service is needed, your doctor will talk to you about seeing our high risk specialist. We have partnered with Mount Sinai (hospital that specializes in high risk pregnancy) to provide you with this service closer to home.  Our special pregnancy clinics are held at Trillium in the Family Care Centre at our Mississauga location.

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3. My blood type is Rh negative. What is Rh Factor?

Our blood is made up of different groups such as A, B, O and AB.  There is also an Rh factor.  Your Rh factor is either positive or negative. If your blood type is Rh negative, your doctor will talk to you about attending our Rhogam Clinic.

Your doctor will refer you to attend our clinic at 27-28 weeks of your pregnancy.  The Rhogam clinic is held one evening a week in the Family Care Centre at our Mississauga location.

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4. Can I have a vaginal birth this time if my last baby was born by a caesarean section?

Yes you can attempt a vaginal birth after caesarean section if you have had only one caesarean section.

A referral to the VBAC Clinic (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Clinic) will be considered by your doctor or midwife based on the following criteria:    

  • Two years since your last birth
  • Previous birth records are available

If after discussion with your doctor or midwife, you choose to have a VBAC please contact the Prenatal Service Department to book a VBAC Clinic appointment. This appointment will also include your Prenatal Registration.

Prenatal Services Department

Trillium Health Centre - Mississauga
905 848-7653

The VBAC sessions are held once every two months on Wednesday mornings.

The purpose of the VBAC session is to provide you with the tools necessary to make an informed decision about trialing labour.

Please be prepared to stay for approximately 4 hours. To reduce the number of visits, we hold these as group sessions. We are unable to accommodate children.

Remember to bring with you:
  • Health Card
  • Health insurance coverage
  • The Prenatal Package with the COMPLETED registration forms

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5. What if I’m not a Canadian citizen with no health insurance (OHIP)?

If you do not have OHIP, there is a fee required for services. You can contact a Community Health Centre (CHC) to help with getting health care for you and your baby. The CHC will contact Trillium to arrange a doctor for the birth of your baby. Once you have been assigned a doctor, you will be requested to set a meeting with Trillium’s finance department. There are two separate fees you are required to pay: the first is for the hospital stay and the second is to be paid to the doctor caring for you (the doctor will discuss this with you).

Click here for a list of prices required for birthing services if you do not have health insurance. (PDF: 27 KB)

Community Health Centre (Dundas & Dixie)

East Mississauga Community Health Centre
2555 Dixie Rd
Mississauga
L4Y 4C4
905.602.4082

www.eastmississaugachc.org

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6. What do I need to bring with me to the hospital when I am ready to deliver?

Mothers should pack two bags: (1) Before Baby Born Bag to bring to the Birthing Suite when you have your baby, and (2) After Baby Born Bag to keep in the car/at home to be brought to the Obstetrics Unit after your baby is born. The Before Baby Born Bag should include:

  • a pillow
  • coloured pillow case
  • peri pads
  • underwear
  • toothbrush and toothpaste
  • shampoo and conditioner
  • soap
  • extra changes of clothes
  • slippers
  • a watch
  • a pen
  • other personal items (if you are a diabetic, please remember to bring your glucometer).

Click here for a printable checklist of what to bring. (PDF: 68 KB)

Too much to pack? For your convenience, we offer a Mom and Baby Pack for $25 that includes:

Mom and Baby Pack, click to enlarge
  • 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.

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7. What is a Non-Stress Test (NST)?

An NST is used to monitor your baby’s movements while you are pregnant. The nurse will place a monitor onto your abdomen to assess the baby’s heartbeat and will check to see if you are having any contractions. Your doctor will talk to you about whether or not you need to have NST’s scheduled. NST’s may be delayed if the unit is extremely busy. Examples of when an NST may be scheduled are in cases of twins or multiples, placenta previa, high blood pressure, mothers who are diabetic, or who have had a previous stillbirth. An NST will take at least 20 minutes once you have been placed on the monitor, but sometimes it may take longer based on the information we are looking for.

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8. What if I want to collect umbilical cord blood?

Some parents choose to have their baby’s umbilical cord blood collected at the time of birth to be stored for future use. You will need to pre-register with a company that collects umbilical cord blood ahead of time. If you decide at the last minute to have this procedure done, extra packages are available. *This procedure is not covered by OHIP.  Trillium charges an additional fee of $100.00 for preparation and collection.

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