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| Alternate Name |
QCH ; The Childbirth Centre ; The Childbirth Program at QCH |
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| Located In Community |
Ottawa |
| Address & Map |
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| Intersection |
Richmond Rd and Baseline Rd |
| Bus Route Notes |
OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
| Parking |
Pay parking lot |
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| Description (Service) |
Labour, delivery and immediate recovery care provided in private birthing rooms, complete with hydrotherapy bathtubs and pain management options * Mother and Baby care provided together in mother's room * Level 2 special care nursery * home-like lounge for early stages of labour * Maternity Assessment Clinic providing pre-admission services, health care consultations and diabetes education * Fetal Assessment Triage unit offering ultrasounds and non-stress testing * labour coaches welcomed * community outreach programs working with the Ottawa Public Health and other regional agencies
Team of professionals: obstetricians * paediatricians and family practitioners * midwives * anesthetists and radiologists * staff nurses, lactation consultants and educators * pharmacists, dietitians and social workers * respiratory therapists and physiotherapists * clerical and support staff |
| Hours |
Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served |
Ottawa |
| Eligibility |
The general public whose doctor/midwife are affiliated with the hospital |
| Application |
Call for more information |
| Languages |
English ; Translation and sign language services are available upon request |
| Fees |
Service - Covered by the Ontario Health Card |
| Service Categories |
Breastfeeding Support Programs ; Childbirth Education ; Delivery/Childbirth ; Prenatal Care ; Prenatal Evaluation |
| Waiting List |
No |
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| Office Phone |
24 hours 613-721-2000 |
| Crisis Phone |
Emergency 613-721-2000 ext 2600 |
| Fax |
613-721-4815 |
| E-Mail |
communications@qch.on.ca |
| Website |
www.qch.on.ca |
| Social Media |
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| Primary Contact |
Salli Dambrowitz, Nurse Manager, The Childbirth Program; Phone: ext 1041 |
| Alternate Contact |
Melissa Dougherty, Program Director; Phone: 613-721-2000 ext 3975 |
| Primary Executive |
Tom Schonberg, President and Chief Executive Officer |
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| Established |
1976 |
| Funding |
Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 137253571 RR0001 (Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation) |
| Elections |
The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Resources |
Website |
| Accreditation |
Yes, by Accreditation Canada |
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