Welcome to our guide on five birthing centers in the beautiful province of Ontario, Canada. Choosing the right birthing center is a significant decision for expectant parents, as it sets the stage for a memorable and safe birthing experience. In this article, we will explore five top-notch birthing centers across Ontario that provide a nurturing and supportive environment for women throughout their labor and delivery journey. From serene natural settings to state-of-the-art medical facilities, these centers offer a variety of options to cater to each family's unique needs. So, let's embark on this journey to discover the ideal birthing center that will help you bring your bundle of joy into the world.
https://www.snhs.ca/child-youth-health/birthing-centre/
365 Bloor Street East, Suite 800
Toronto, Ontario M4W 3L4
Phone: (519) 445-2418
Fax: (519) 445-0368
Email: webmaster@sixnations.ca
Funding: Provincial or Private Insurance, Cash
Providing women with Aboriginal Midwives who can provide alternative birthing practices and skills for women in Ontario. All rooms are located in the birthing center and are temperature controlled, aesthetically designed for relaxation and spiritual birth.
- Gives mothers the ability to have a spiritual birth
- Has an appointed liaison between yourself and the medical team
- Midwives are trained in multiple traditional birth practices
- Provide private birthing rooms for mothers and families
- Pre and post natal care, including primary care
- Birthing units with large, plunge tubs
- Showers in the birthing units
- Temperature controls, air conditioning
- Nutritious foods in birthing unit and café area
- Pre-natal birthing classes
- Post birth physical therapies
- Referral to specialists by midwives instantly if necessary
- Some emergency service capabilities in natal emergencies
Programs: This birthing center offers optional pre and post natal programs such as Spiritual birthing techniques, heritage and cultural programs, breathing classes, exercise, and nutrition.
ALL midwifery programs are fully funded by the Ontario Government. For those who do not have Canadian Health Insurance or Provincial Coverage, the fees start at $3,000 for the birth of your baby, not including the daily rates for accommodation and medicines.
Accommodations can range between $175-$320 per night of your stay.
Necessary medications are at the doctors and midwives discretion, and vary depending on the choice.
https://www.mountsinai.on.ca/patients/having-a-baby-at-mount-sinai
Women’s and Infants’ Health
700 University Avenue, 3rd Floor,
Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z5
Phone: 416-586-4800
Phone 2: 416-586-8300
Email: Not for public use
Funding: Provincial or Private Insurance, Cash
Mount Sinai is a specialized birthing center located in Toronto, Ontario. The unit is fully capable of delivering both natural births, c-sections and emergency surgeries. The unit is publicly funded and has both midwives and obstetricians available.
- 19 labour and birth rooms for full families
- 5 operative birthing rooms for caesarean births
- 4 high-risk birthing rooms
- Decentralized care stations that allow clinicians to be closer
- Midwives and Obstetricians on site for emergencies
- Full on-site emergency team on hand
- 4 units will full plunging pools
- Showers within the units
- Full service meals made with dietician guidance
- Temperature controlled units and birthing rooms
- Kitchenette, kettle and microwaves for families in the unit
- Spiritual Leaders and Assistance on site
Programs: This birthing center offers optional pre and post natal programs such as post-partum care, doula references, breathing, labor techniques and mother/parent resources for families.
ALL midwifery programs are fully funded by the Ontario Government. For those who do not have Canadian Health Insurance or Provincial Coverage, the fees start at $3,000 for the birth of your baby, not including the daily rates for accommodation and medicines.
Accommodations can range between $410 per night for a fully private room, and semi-private (2 birthing persons per room) are $310 per night. Private Health Insurance may cover some or all of your accommodations. These fees can reach over $10,000 if the hospital needs to take extra care of you or your infant. Contact your insurance provider before committing.
Necessary medications are at the doctors and midwives discretion, and vary depending on the choice.
https://riverdalemidwives.com/toronto-birth-centre
48 River Street, Toronto ON
M5A 3N9, Canada
Phone: 416-922-4004
Email: info@riverdalemidwives.com
Funding: Provincial or Private Insurance, Cash
A partner of the Six Nations Health, the Toronto Birthing Center provides natural and medicated births for people in Ontario. The center is open to everyone but offers private birthing rooms for those who are looking for a more private experience with their families.
- Onsite doulas, midwives and obstetricians 24/7
- Private and semi-private rooms available
- Cafeteria, Lounge area for families
- Accommodating spiritual and religious aspects of birth
- Covered with private or public insurance
- OPTIONAL Home birthing program with midwife
- Private Rooms with showers and beds
- Plunging pools for labor, yoga balls and bars
- Dietician planned meals delivered to mothers daily
- Temperature Controlled rooms
- Alternative Pain Management, oxygen etc.
Programs: This birthing center offers in-person no obligation tours of the property, spiritual and cultural labor and delivery options, doula references, exceptional labor care and post-birth care programs, and references to local care practices for mothers seeking community support.
ALL midwifery and prenatal programs are fully funded by the Ontario Government. For those who do not have Canadian Health Insurance or Provincial Coverage, the fees start at $3,000 for the birth of your baby, not including the daily rates for accommodation and medicines. These fees can reach over $10,000 if the hospital needs to take extra care of you or your infant.
Accommodations can range between $420 per night for a fully private room, and semi-private (2 birthing persons per room) are $315 per night. Private Health Insurance may cover some or all of your accommodations, but this is restricted to Canadian Insurance providers. Contact your insurance provider before committing. Provincial health insurance will not cover private rooms unless there are no other rooms available at the time of birth.
Necessary medications are at the doctors and midwives discretion, and vary depending on the choice.
https://www.sbghc.on.ca/programs-services/family-birthing-centre/
21 McGivern St. W., Box 1300
Walkerton, Ontario N0G 2V0
Phone: 519-881-4640
Fax: 519-881-4648
Email: Not for public use
Funding: Provincial or Private Insurance, Cash
Located in Walkerton, Durnham and Chelsea, the Creighton Family Birthing Centers are some of the best centers for births in the more rural areas of Ontario. The clinic offers midwives, obstetricians and doula services for mothers within the province of Ontario.
- Onsite doulas, midwives and obstetricians
- Private and semi-private rooms available for a fee
- On-Call doctors available outside office hours
- Accomodates low and medium risk pregnancies without issue
- Covered by private or public insurance
- Referrals to specialty doctors available
- OPTIONAL Midwife birth, up to the patient
- Rooms with showers
- Labor rooms with beds, bars, handles and birthing balls
- Daily meals for birthing mothers throughout their stay
- Temperature Controlled rooms
- All forms of pain management
- Doula Services and References available at no cost
Programs: This birthing center offers a small, six room birthing center that provides 1 on 1 support to those giving birth in the center. Because this is for areas outside of the Greater Toronto area, you can obtain multiple referrals to specialists such as nutritionists, yoga classes, breathing, exercise, labor and delivery classes and much more. Ask the providers about post-partum aftercare for a referral to a specialist in a timely manner.
ALL midwifery and prenatal programs are fully funded by the Ontario Government. For those who do not have Canadian Health Insurance or Provincial Coverage, the fees start at $3,000 for the birth of your baby, not including the daily rates for accommodation and medicines. These fees can reach over $10,000 if the hospital needs to take extra care of you or your infant.
Accommodations are subject to availability because of the locations and population areas surrounding the clinics. You can request a private or semi-private room for a fee of $450 - however this is subject to the available space in the clinic at the time of birth. You will be refunded if you are not able to secure a private room at the time of your birth.
Necessary medications are at the doctors and midwives discretion, and vary depending on the choice.
2260 Walkley Rd,
Ottawa, ON K1G 6A8
Phone: 613-260-1441
Email: info@ottawabirthcentre.ca
Funding: Provincial or Private Insurance, Cash
One of the most beautiful and well-known birthing centers in Ontario, Ottawa Birth and Wellness center offers a plethora of amazing programs and amenities for birthing parents. Families can enjoy the peace and relaxation after birth right alongside mom during their first nights together.
- Birthing center and a wellness center in one convenient location
- Private suites
- Comfortable environments for families
- Labor and delivery amenities such as deep soaker tubs
- Midwives present at all times
- Family suites are equipped with tvs, comfortable sleeper chairs, bathtub and washroom
- A nutritious and well put together meal for mom after delivery
- Ongoing post-partum care and wellness checks
- Variety of programs available for pre and post natal moments
This birthing center has wellness programs that can start at the beginning of your pregnancy until long after your birth. They provide wellness and exercise programs like yoga, and physiotherapy, they also provide pelvic floor therapy, infant first aid and much more.
ALL midwifery and prenatal programs are fully funded by the Ontario Government. For those who do not have Canadian Health Insurance or Provincial Coverage, the fees start at $3,000 for the birth of your baby, not including the daily rates for accommodation and medicines.
Whether you are considering a birthing center or a maternity hospital, both options have their unique advantages. While birthing centers offer a more natural and homely environment with a focus on low-intervention births, maternity hospitals provide access to advanced medical facilities and specialized care for high-risk pregnancies. It's essential to explore both options to find the perfect fit for your birthing preferences and needs. Our next will be on five maternity hospitals so that you can go ahead and make an informed decision and embark on your journey to parenthood with confidence.
