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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. 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:
- 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 info@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
Kim Moran: care and leadership in GRH’s childbirth program
June 18, 2018Family brought Kim Moran to Waterloo Region. And helping new families keeps Kim very busy these days at Grand River Hospital.
Childbirth clinical nurse specialist Sheri Douglas wins GRH award of excellence
June 14, 2018Sheri Douglas has won Grand River Hospital's latest award of excellence for her care as a clinical nurse specialist in GRH’s childbirth program, and her support of the hospital’s nation-leading blood donation efforts.
Nancy Jones: providing physiotherapy for GRH’s youngest patients
May 25, 2018Nancy Jones has spent 23 of her 36 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.
Sarah Stone: opening doors to care for new Canadians
May 22, 2018Sarah Stone has taken a keen interest in making a difference for refugees and newcomers seeking care at Grand River Hospital, and in accessing health services in Waterloo Region.
Vicki Albrecht: supporting new moms with compassion and expertise
May 11, 2018As a registered nurse in GRH’s diabetes in pregnancy clinic, Vicki Albrecht provides support and expertise to help women starting families of their own.
Nicole Brady: double the cuddles, double the fun
May 7, 2018Everyone loves to cuddle! This holds especially true for our youngest patients in our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Grand River Hospital (GRH).