Childbirth and delivery

Video | Childbirth at Hôpital Fleurimont | Visit our maternity unit

Brochure | Childbirth at Hôpital Fleurimont information booklet

Related documents:

• Preadmission questionnaire | Delivery [pdf]
• Questionnaire | Your Wishes and Expectations [pdf]
• Photos | Birthing positions [pdf] (French)
• Photos | Birthing room and operation room (cesarean) [jpeg]
• Web site | From Tiny Tot to Toddler: a practical guide for parents from pregnancy to age two guide. 

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 family approach.

Our birthing centre staff will take all necessary measures to ensure that the birth of your child occurs in conditions that are optimal for respect and well-being. At the time of welcoming your newborn, you will be heard, encouraged, and supported in all of your decisions. Your spouse and other people present who are meaningful in your life will also have their very own place in the birthing experience.

Video | Tour of Hôpital de Granby for future parents (French)

Brochure | Childbirth at Hôpital de Granby (French)

What to bring... (French)

Childbirth plan (French)

In 1999, our hospital became the first institution in Canada to receive Baby-Friendly accreditation. This accreditation was renewed in 2004 while our CLSCs received their first accreditation in 2005. The process for a third accreditation is under way. The Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) benefits both babies who are and babies who are not breastfed.

The caregiving environment is one of warmth and of respect for everyone's values. Our mission is to support parents in their role. The birthing pavilion offers a unique room concept: the delivery, hospital stay, and rooming-in all take place in the same room - 24/7. The installations facilitate the presence of the father or of a significant other both day and night.

Your baby will soon be born. You are expecting him/her and already love your child.

The obstetrics staff in the mother-child unit is willing and prepared to share this unforgettable and unique experience that is the birth of your baby.

We will do everything to personalize this happy event. We will gladly answer your questions and reassure you throughout your journey to motherhood.

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. 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, specifically:

• at Maison de naissance de l'Estrie
• at home
• at a hospital centre

Services are available free of charge and are a part of the public health care network.

• Maison de naissance de l'Estrie

Granby

• 261 Laurier Street, Granby (Québec) J2G 5K9
  450-375-8000, ext. 47500

Other regions

• 1-866- 525-2323 (toll-free)

• Folder on services provided 

• Explanatory video on midwifery services (French)

• Groupe SAGE-Famille Facebook page: Information meetings and organized activities for parents (French)

Suggested items to bring

For the mother:

• your medical insurance card
• complementary medical insurance documents
• comfortable clothes for labour, if you do not wish to wear a hospital gown
• a warm pair of socks
• massage oil
• lip balm
• your pillow, if you wish
• sleepwear
• dressing gown and slippers
• undergarments
• nursing bra
• nursing pads
• facial tissues
• toiletry case
• large sanitary pads (we will supply the first 4 pads)
• clothes for your discharge
• a calling card if you plan on making long-distance calls
• a list of your medications, if you are taking any

For the baby 

• diapers
• pyjamas
• onesies
• a bonnet
• seasonal clothes for the discharge
• a child safety seat that meets road safety standards (mandatory for hospital discharge)
• a blanket

For the father

• comfortable clothes and shoes
• food and beverages
• a camera, if you wish
• reading materials
• toiletry case
• a pillow, sleepwear and an extra set of clothes if you plan to sleep on the premises