Hospital Birth

The registered midwives in Thunder Bay maintain hospital privileges at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC). Each labour and delivery room is equipped with a Jacuzzi tub, arm chairs, and a hospital bed. For more information on the hospital Labour and Delivery Unit, check out their website at www.tbrhsc.net

Midwifery clients who choose to give birth in hospital:

  • May feel safer and more relaxed than at home
  • May want timely access to pain medication or an epidural
  • May be able to go home within hours of giving birth if they choose
  • May choose to have a home labour check to diagnose active labour versus early labour

Hospital birth supplies list:

  • Food and drinks for laboring woman and her support people
  • Portable music player (if desired)
  • Clothes to labour in if you prefer not to wear a hospital gown
  • Hairbrush, toothbrush and paste, other personal care items as desired
  • Bathrobe and slippers, lip balm
  • Change of clothes including underwear for going home (comfortable and loose)
  • Health card and additional health insurance information
  • Camera
  • One soft hat, 2 diaper shirts, 2 sleepers, blankets, and socks for baby
  • Car seat and extra warm clothing and blankets for baby

For labouring at home before being admitted to the hospital:

  • Dimenhydrinate (Gravol) and acetominophen (Tylenol) – for rest in early labor, take as directed by your midwife
  • Digital oral thermometer
  • Covering to protect carpets/mattress–consider plastic drop sheets or shower curtains (can be bought inexpensively from any “Dollar Store”)
  • Extra pillows
  • Hot water bottle or heating rice bag

Midwifery care in Ontario is free and easily accessible.

Please complete our online ‘Request A Midwife’ form or call us directly at (807)-622-BABY.