Family-centred obstetrical services at SMGH provide a relaxed, flexible and home-like birth atmosphere. Back-up service for epidural anesthesia is provided as well as 24-hour on-call coverage for cesarean sections.

The birth facilities at SMGH include family-centred birthing rooms, a labour room and a whirlpool tub. There is also telemetry equipment that allows a woman in labour to walk around while being monitored. Obstetrician Dr. Robert DiCecco of St. Joseph’s Health Centre provides consultation, education and some obstetrical coverage. Additionally, a lactation consultant is available, and a public health nurse visits with new mothers before they leave.

The Family Practice Obstetrics Clinic, also known as the Mom & Baby Clinic is in the ambulatory care wing at Strathroy.

Pregnancy and new parent Resources:

• You After the Birth – General Recovery Information
• You After the Birth – Stitches and Bruising
• You After the Birth – Recovering from a Vaginal Birth
• You After the Birth – Postnatal Constipation, Hemorrhoids
• You After the Birth – Postnatal exercises for the first six weeks
• First Aid for Choking: An illustrated guide
• Caring for your baby’s umbilical stump
• Caring for your baby’s genitals
• Bathing your baby
• Calling the doctor for a newborn baby
• Infant Jaundice
• Birth registration, Birth Certificate and Social Insurance Number
• Ontario Newborn Screening Program
• Ontario Infant Hearing Screening
• Infant-only car seat
• Buckle Up Baby car seat clinics
• Breastfeeding Handbook
• Building your own milk supply
• Common Breastfeeding Concerns
• Formula Preparation