Posts Tagged “birth centre”

State-of-the-art birthing centre planned

Area health officials have launched an ambitious plan to create a state-of-the-art birthing centre in Ottawa that would replace existing maternity units at The Ottawa Hospital’s Civic and General campuses and see significant upgrades at other hospitals in the region. The proposal is not related to plans for a midwife-run facility in Ottawa announced last week by the province, but families who choose midwife delivery within the hospital environment would be allowed to do so. Read more – Ottawa Citizen »

Birth Centre proposal

Ottawa put in a Birth Centre proposal on behalf of all the midwifery practices, supported by the CMNRP & LHIN, and we should hear back soon (latest is January 2013) from the Ministry as to who will be receiving the funding for Birth Centres (2) in Ontario.  If you want to receive updates on the progress of the Ottawa Birth Centre, sign up at: http://www.ottawabirthcentre.ca/

Ottawa Birth Centre Survey

The Ottawa Birth Centre Team wishes to hear from YOU regarding a potential Birth Centre in Ottawa. We are hoping to get your feedback about services you wish to see offered in a Birth Centre. This survey is open to women who have had babies and providers working with childbearing families.

We invite you to take 5-10 minutes to complete this survey.

If you wish to receive updates on the status of the Ottawa Birth Centre, please visit www.ottawabirthcentre.ca.