At the hospital

People followed by midwives may also choose to give birth in the hospital. This choice is possible thanks to an agreement between midwifery services and the affiliated hospital centre. Midwives are also part of a multidisciplinary team of professionals from the integrated [University] health and social services (CI[U]SSS) or from the referral hospital. They collaborate, among other things, on the follow-up of the tests and emergency management.

The midwife helps you give birth naturally in the hospital

Regardless of the choice of birthplace, midwives provide support that encourages natural childbirth. Midwives have the same medical equipment to ensure the safety of the mother and newborn. This equipment is the same no matter where the birth takes place.

Regardless of the birthplace, with your midwife, you benefit from complete pregnancy care: prenatal, delivery and postnatal. Your midwife will accompany you for up to six weeks after your delivery.

Is it possible to have an epidural anesthesia?

As the midwife helps you give birth naturally, it is not possible to choose to have an epidural. The midwife can nevertheless help you control the pain through natural methods: massages, baths, acupressure, breathing, etc.

If an epidural is necessary, care may be transferred to a medical team.

Consultations et transfert à des spécialistes

Why give birth with a midwife in the hospital?

Many women choose to plan a hospital birth with a midwife. Here are some of the reasons behind their decision:

  • To experience an all-natural childbirth;
  • To be able to benefit from the care of a midwife while remaining in the hospital environment;
  • Because they feel more comfortable in a hospital setting;
  • Because they believe that the hospital is the safest option in case of an emergency;
  • To have medical options (e.g. epidural) to relieve the pain if she changes her mind. The epidural is only available in the hospital.

If your pregnancy suddenly presents a risk of complications, it is recommended to give birth in the hospital. If necessary, you will have access to specialized care and increased monitoring for you and your baby.

Did you know that you do not need to be referred by your doctor to consult a midwife?
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I was followed by midwives during my 2nd pregnancy. As my 1st pregnancy ended in a caesarean section, I was a little afraid to give birth in a birth centre. I found the place super welcoming and inviting, but we still preferred to opt for a hospital birth. This way, we had peace of mind and peace of mind, because if anything happened, we were close to the gynecologists and did not need to make a transfer. And at the same time, we had the midwives with us, who discreetly and encouragingly helped us with the birth. Fortunately, everything went as planned and I was able to experience a 100% natural VBAC!
Renaude
I gave birth to my baby girl at St-Luc Hospital, under the care of a midwife. If there had been a birthing centre, that would have been my choice, but unfortunately I had to choose between the hospital and the home, because the midwives on the plateau still do not have a birthing centre. For the first time, I chose the hospital. At home, I had neighbors everywhere (above, below and on both sides) [it was] very badly soundproofed. But with hindsight, I would have chosen to give birth at home. For my second, I chose my house, his room! Also for comfort, safety, romance and ease. An unforgettable experience. At no time did I question my choice. I felt good and confident. I often thought to myself, even during childbirth, how could I have done this work elsewhere?
SandrineMontréal

You can choose to give birth

At home

At home

At the birth centre

At the birth centre

At the hospital

At the hospital