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Welcome to Grand River Hospital's Childbirth Program. We are located at the hospital’s KW Campus, 835 King Street West, in Kitchener on the fourth floor of the hospital, primarily in the D Wing.
We are the largest community hospital-based obstetrical program in Waterloo Region and deliver approximately 4,200 babies each year. We were proud to be one of the first Ontario hospitals that achieved a World Health Organization/Unicef Baby-Friendly hospital designation. All around the hospital, you will see the icon to the right. This is a reminder that women are welcome to breastfeed their babies, anytime, anywhere.
For more information, please visit:
- The World Health Organization (opens in new window) website to learn more about our Baby-Friendly hospital designation; or
- Our breastfeeding policy page to learn how we support new mothers with breastfeeding.
Childbirth is a wonderful experience and we feel privileged to share this with you. We are here to provide you with care and support that considers you and your family’s unique needs. We encourage expectant parents to participate in their care by making informed choices within the limits of safety.
At times, stressful situations can occur during pregnancy and the birth. Your care team will provide the support you need. Your team will include physicians, midwives, nurses, social workers, dietitians, physiotherapists, lactation consultants and a clinical nurse specialist.
We hope that this information is helpful and that your stay is as comfortable as possible. Should you have any questions, we invite you to email us. This link will open up an email that you can populate to send to our childbirth program at childservices@grhosp.on.ca.
Getting Here
Childbirth is located at the KW Campus, 835 King Street West, Kitchener on the 4th floor D wing.
DirectionsParkingGRH childbirth program news, stories and people
Dr. Peter Potts: care and support for families at a pivotal time
May 1, 2016Dr Peter Potts provides care at one of the most joyful times in the lives of a family.
Nancy Jones: providing physiotherapy for GRH’s youngest patients
April 6, 2016Nancy Jones has spent 21 of her 34 years in physiotherapy at GRH. She works with the hospital’s youngest patients, providing her skills and support in GRH’s children’s programs and with the neonatal intensive care unit.
Registered dietitian Lynn Rogers: supporting families, children and youth in nutrition
March 16, 2016Lynn Rogers provides her expertise as a registered dietitian in GRH's childbirth and children's programs.
It's a leap year baby boy!
February 29, 2016A special leap year welcome to Caelan O'Donovan, born on February 29th 2016 at GRH.