Birthing Unit, Obstetrics, NICU

About

Pregnancy and birth are unique for each woman. The well-being of the mother and infant are dependent upon each other as both adjust to the many physical, psychological and social changes after birth. Combined Care means one nurse cares for both you and your baby together. Your baby will leave the birthing unit with you and go directly to your room where, together with the help of your nurse and family you care for your baby until discharge home. This will help you quickly establish a bond with your baby and gain confidence in parenting skills. Sleep/wake patterns are learned and adapted to by parents when the baby is kept at the mother’s bedside. Health teaching about baby care is done as the need arises. You will be given a discharge planner when you are admitted, please use this resource to identify any learning needs you may have. Your nurse will review this package with you prior to discharge.

ATTENTION ALL PATIENTS AND VISITORS
Patients must use the Main entrance ONLY where they will be screened upon entry.
Patients should self-isolate for a period of 14 days prior to their due date or scheduled c-section.

Click here for Current Guidelines for Families

Contact

Phone: 705-728-9090

Managers:

Charmaine Smith, Birthing Unit & Obstetrics Ext. 46410

Natalie Sherrit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Inpatient Paediatrics Unit Ext. 46450

Phone:
Birthing Unit: 705-728-9090 Ext. 47160
Obstetrics: 705-728-9090 Ext. 47140
NICU: 705-728-9090 Ext. 47130
Child and Youth Inpatient: 705-728-9090 Ext. 47140

Visiting Hours

Please See Current Guidelines

Birthing Unit

Speak to your primary nurse regarding individualized plan when in labour.
For C-sections, only one support person is permitted in the Operating Room.

Go to Birthing Unit

Obstetrics Unit (Postpartum)

These guidelines apply to ward, semi-private and private rooms:

Current COVID-19 visiting restrictions:
Parents/guardians only.
1 parent/guardian at a time in the unit.
All Visiting hours are 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. with special circumstances if needed.

Sleeping accommodations are not provided in semi-private or ward accommodations
Folding gravity chairs are permitted if your birthing partner wishes to spend the night
The Obstetrics Unit family lounge is available for large groups
All visitors must wash their hands prior to handling the new baby
Visitors with colds or who are unwell are asked to refrain from visiting the health centre
Children who have had recent contact with communicable diseases (i.e. Chickenpox) are not permitted
If you are sharing a room, please consider your roommate’s need for privacy and rest
Upon entering the unit be sure your phone is on quiet or vibrate

Your health and well-being is important to us. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns regarding your stay.

Obstetrics Unit

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Current COVID-19 visiting restrictions:

Parents/guardians only.
1 parent/guardian at a time in the unit.
All Visiting hours are 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. with special circumstances if needed.
All visitors must wash their hands prior to handling the new baby
Visitors with colds or who are unwell are asked to refrain from visiting the health centre

Go to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Step-by-step Directions

Street: Gallie Court
Travelling on Georgian drive you will pass Georgian College and TURN RIGHT onto the third entrance at Gallie Court. After the stop sign, proceed FORWARD and TURN RIGHT into RVH’s Main road entrance.

You will see Rotary Place

Parking: Main
Proceed FORWARD through RVH’s Main road entrance. RVH’s Main Parking lot can be found ON YOUR RIGHT.

You will see Rotary Place on your right followed by parking gates

Entrance: Main
Enter RVH’s Main building entrance and FOLLOW the Blue Navigation Line to the Atrium (Orange) elevators.

You will pass Café Royale on your right

Elevator: Atrium (Orange)
Take the Atrium (Orange) elevators to LEVEL 4.

Department: Maternal, Youth & Child Inpatient and NICU
TURN RIGHT out of the Atrium (Orange) elevators and proceed down the hallway through the double doors, Maternal, Youth & Child Inpatient and NICU is ON YOUR RIGHT. Use the unit intercom to open department doors.