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Overview


Welcome to the Maternal Newborn Child Program, where approximately 3700 babies are born every year.

 We are located at the Charlton campus of St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. 

We are committed to keeping our patients, families and staff healthy. We kindly ask that you follow the attached Visiting Guidelines.

Flue Season Notice:
December 7, 2009
As of today, we are returning to our regular visiting guidelines. On October 29, 2009, we placed restrictions on visiting in order to better protect patients, families and staff during the height of this Flue season. In the future, it may be necessary to restrict visiting again.

It is extremely important that all staff, patients and visitors maintain strict infection control practices. Hand hygiene (handwashing) is the most important way to prevent infection. Handwashing must be done upon entering and leaving the hospital as well as in patient care ares. All healthcare providers are expected to follow these practices, in addition to patients, families and support person. As always, we ask that you do not visit if you are feeling unwell.

We recognize that you may have questions or concerns. At any time, please speak to a member of the healthcare team. Each unit also has a Charge Nurse who can assist you. You may also ask to speak to a Nurse Manager if you have additional questions or concerns.

Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Marnie Buchanan, Nurse Manager, Birthing Unit & Postpartum Combined Care
Kim Ross, Nurse Manager, NICU & Maternal Newborn Child Ambulatory Care

 
Our Program provides many important services for women, children and families:
 
  • Maternal Registration Program
  • Prenatal Tours
  • Birthing Unit
  • Post Partum Unit
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  • Breastfeeding and Newborn Assessment Clinic (BANA)
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic
  • Pediatric Day Surgery
We provide Family-Centered Maternity and Newborn Care. This means that we follow Health Canada’s guidelines for providing care in the best way to meet the needs of mothers, babies and families.
 
St. Joseph’s Hospital is extremely proud of our Baby Friendly designation. We achieved this in 2003 as the second hospital in Canada to do so.
 
The Baby Friendly Initiative is a global initiative started by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. Baby Friendly means that we implement guidelines to promote, support and protect breastfeeding.

Our Pledge to Breastfeeding Families



Contact Information
Charlton Campus
50 Charlton Avenue East, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8N 4A6
(905) 522 - 1155 (automated)
(905) 522 - 4941 (switchboard)




West 5th Campus
100 West 5th Street, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8N 3K7
905-388-2511 or 905-522-1155




King Campus
2757 King Street East, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8G 5E4
(905) 573-7777
Urgent Care Service:
0800 hrs to 2200 hrs - 7 days per week.
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