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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.
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GRH donors get great results during November blood drive
December 5, 2016When asked to roll up their sleeves in a special bid to support the blood supply, GRH’s people responded in a great way!
GRH receives awards for support of blood, organ and tissue donation
December 1, 2016Grand River Hospital has received accolades for its commitment to organ, tissue and blood donation from Canadian Blood Services and Trillium Gift of Life Network.
Dr. Cecile Davey: passionate about the benefits of breastfeeding for children
November 23, 2016GRH has passionate advocates for breastfeeding, including paediatricians like Dr. Cecile Davey. Dr. Davey has always had a strong interest and passion for paediatrics – specifically neonatology or the care of newborns. Whether she is providing medical assistance and restoration to a child’s health or providing support for the family, Dr. Davey brings her passion with her each step of the way.
Julie Corey: helping mothers prepare for birth and parenting experiences
October 5, 2016Julie Corey has wanted to be a midwife since she was a teenager. Now, as the Midwifery Division Head at Grand River Hospital, Julie enjoys being a part of such an important intimate part of family’s lives.
Jennifer Drouin: assisting new mothers from childbirth to breastfeeding
October 4, 2016Jennifer Drouin loves teaching, nursing, and new challenges. This combination set Jennifer on a perfect path towards becoming a registered nurse in childbirth – an area she has specifically wanted to work on since she was a nursing student.
Joanna Harris: helping new moms succeed in breastfeeding
October 3, 2016Welcoming a new child into your family is both exciting and scary for many new parents. Breastfeeding can also be a challenging time for new moms, but GRH’s Baby-Friendly designation ensures that all new moms receive the help and support they need to succeed in breastfeeding.