Childbirth and delivery

Childbirth and Delivery

The big day is coming at last!

Wherever you give birth – hospital, birthing centre or at home – be prepared.

COVID-19 : For more information on prevention measures and guidelines for attendants and visitors at the maternity and neonatal wards related to COVID-19, consult this leaflet (French).

All the ressources for families : santeestrie.qc.ca/family

Giving birth at the hospital

Hôpital Fleurimont, Sherbrooke

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Hôpital de Granby

If you have chosen to give birth at Hôpital de Granby, you will be accompanied by a team that is recognized for its professionalism and friendly approach. Our birthing centre staff will take all measures necessary to ensure that the birth of your child takes place in conditions that optimize respect and your well-being. At the time of welcoming your newborn, you will be listened to, encouraged, and supported in all of your decisions. Your spouse and other meaningful persons in your life who attend will also have their own special place in the birthing experience. Video | Tour of Hôpital de Granby for future parents (French) Brochure | Childbirth at Hôpital de Granby (French) Brochure | Le peau à peau (French) Childbirth plan (French) Coordinates |
Maternity, Neonatal and Pediatrics Unit (24/7/365): 450-375-8000, ext. 62270
2^nd floor East of Hôpital de Granby, 205, boul. Leclerc Ouest, Granby

Hôpital Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins

Video | Tour of the unit (French) The unit has 10 birthing rooms where you can cohabit with your newborn child. Your baby will remain with you 24/7. Every birthing room has an adjustable delivery bed and an armchair or a bench so that your partner can remain with you throughout your stay, both night and day. If you had a C-section, it is strongly recommended that someone stay with you for the first 24 hours after the intervention. The birthing pavilion also has ergonomic stations to facilitate mobility during labour and hence a physiological birth. In order to help you in your new role, the attending team will provide parental education for your baby's nutrition, care and hygiene. Prenatal classes (during COVID-19) In response to the mandatory confinement due to the pandemic, we are making the contents of our prenatal classes available online. Please consult them!

Prenatal classes - Hôpital BMP

Accompaniment and visitors During childbirth, one or two people whom you choose may accompany you. Visitors are welcome; however, hand washing is mandatory for all who choose to carry or handle your baby. Those who have an infection or a cold should abstain from visiting you to prevent spreading infections to the newborns in the birthing pavilion. We thank you for your understanding. Coordinates | Birthing Pavilion (24/7/365): 450-263-2220, ext. 35503
2^nd floor of Hôpital Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins, 950, rue Principale, Cowansville

Mother-child unit - Granit

The mother-child unit has four birthing rooms where you can cohabit with your newborn child. Your baby will remain with you 24/7.

Prenatal classes (during COVID-19)

In response to the mandatory confinement due to the pandemic, we are making the contents of our prenatal classes available online. Please consult them!

Prenatal classes - RLS du Granit (French)

Supportive care and attention

In order to help you in your new role, the attending team will provide parental education for your baby's nutrition, care and hygiene.

The team works in close collaboration with the CLSC nurses for prenatal and postnatal care (prenatal meetings, visits to the unit, breastfeeding support)

Visitors

Visitors are welcome; however, handwashing is mandatory for all who choose to carry or handle your baby. Those who have an infection or a cold should abstain from visiting you to prevent spreading infections to the newborns. We thank you for your understanding.

Coordinates |
Granit mother-child unit (obstetrics): 819-583-0330, ext. 37307 or 37300
1^st floor of CSSS du Granit, 3569, rue Laval, Lac-Mégantic

Midwife Delivery

Midwifery services

Midwifery services At Maison de naissance de l’Estrie (Sherbrooke), at home, or at a hospital centre - midwifery services are intended for healthy women who are experiencing a normal pregnancy, essentially the majority of women. Services are available free of charge and are a part of the public health care network.

Midwives provide complete maternity care from the beginning of pregnancy up to 6 weeks after the delivery to both mother and newborn baby. You can choose where to give birth (at Maison de naissance de l'Estrie, at home, at a hospital).

Follow-Up Locations are :