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
Video |Childbirth at Hôpital Fleurimont | Visit our maternity unit
Folder| Childbirth at Hôpital Fleurimont information booklet
Folder | Biomedical Waste (Including the Placenta)
Related documents:
- Preadmission questionnaire | Delivery
- Questionnaire | Your Wishes and Expectations
- Photos | Birthing positions (French)
- Photos | Birthing room and operation room (cesarean)
Coordinates |
Maternity Unit (24/7/365): 819-346-1110, ext. 14115
5th floor, Hôpital Fleurimont, 3001 12e Avenue Nord, Sherbrooke
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
2nd 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!
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
2nd 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
1st 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 :
At the Maison de naissance de l'Estrie (Sherbrooke) - 65, rue de la Croix, Sherbrooke (Québec) J1C 0M2, 819 780-2220, ext. 47500 or 1 866 525-2323 (toll-free)
Granby Service Point - 363, rue Notre-Dame, Granby (Québec) J2G 3L4, 450 375-8000, ext. 66319 or 1 866 525-2323 (toll-free)
Video |
More informations
- Vidéo |Folder on services provided (french)
- Brochure |Home birth safety (french)
- Brochure |Groupe SAGE-Famille Facebook page (french)