Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare provides low-risk obstetrical services that are patient centered at our Level I hospital sites in Bracebridge and Huntsville. Tours of each site can be arranged by contacting us to set up a time to visit.
A team of family physicians, midwives and nursing staff bring a family-friendly approach to compassionate care during labour and delivery, and post-partum care after your baby is born. Your birthing experience is an individual one with personalized care by a dedicated team of providers that can also include other health professionals, such as surgical and anesthesiology teams, allied health, and consultative access to Obstetricians and Paediatricians as required.
Learn more about accessing prenatal care in Muskoka.
Support During & After Labour
During labour, a midwife or an obstetrical nurse provides one-on-one care. We encourage you to designate one or two support people to be present with you during labour. Your support person(s) is welcome to stay with you after the baby is born.
There are many different options to help you through your labour, including birthing aids like a birthing ball or stool, and labour tub with jets, and pain medications and epidurals. After your baby arrives, nurses and midwives are available to assist with breastfeeding initiation. You can also be connected with a lactation consultant.
After your baby arrives, family and other visitors are welcome to visit in keeping with our guidelines for visiting.
What to Bring to Hospital
Please refer to the list in the Overnight Stay section of our website. As well, you may want to bring:
- Your own pillow
- Special toiletries, including sanitary pads
- Camera
- Clothes to wear home
- Snacks
- Nursing bra
- Sleepers for baby
- Infant car seat with a CMVSS safety standard sticker for going home
Locations and Contact Information
South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site
Phone: 705-645-4404, ext. 3272 - Please call this number before you come to the unit, so we can be prepared for your arrival. If there is an emergency, please go directly to the Emergency Department.
Fax: 705-645-5895
Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site
Phone: 705-789-2311, ext. 2262
Fax: 705-789-3480
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