Located on the 3rd floor of the CLSC du Lac-Saint-Louis, the Birth Centre is a place where complete maternity follow-ups have been provided by teams of midwives for over 28 years.
In order to provide a warm and friendly environment during the birth, the birth center is designed to create a resemble a home-like environment. There are 4 birthing rooms and an open concept kitchen. Meals and snacks are served at all times for the woman and her partner.
A birth assistant is present during the birth and remains for the entire 24-hour postnatal stay. She is caring and trained to assist the mother with latching if necessary as well as to provide comfort and safety. The midwives make postpartum visits at the parents' home in the first week and then in the birth center until the 6th week.
Services offered
- Complete follow-up from the beginning of the pregnancy to 6 weeks after giving birth for the mother and the newborn;
- Midwifery services;
- Complementary examinations;
- Prenatal group meetings;
- Water birth available.