The Family Birthing Centre, located on the 5th Floor, Glendale Wing (5M and 5G), provides care to approximately 3,400 women and their families during their birthing experience.
View the 5th Level Floor Plan
5G has an early labour lounge, a triage/assessment room, nine labour, birth recovery rooms (LBRs) and two Operating Rooms.
5M has 26 postpartum beds.
The length of stay is approximately 24 hours following a vaginal birth and approximately 48 hours following a Caesarean birth.
Pre-Admission Form
Expecting mothers can complete this form and submit it as soon as possible to help reduce waiting time upon admission.
Download the Pre-Admission Form
The completed Pre-Admission form may be faxed to: (416) 530-6179
or you can mail the form to:
St. Joseph's Health Centre
The Family Birthing Centre
30 The Queensway
5th Floor, Glendale Wing
Toronto, Ontario M6R 1B5
Things To Bring To The Hospital
Paperwork
- Ontario Health Card, plus any extended hospital insurance
information
- St. Joseph's Health Centre “blue card”, if you have one. If not, you
will receive one at your next appointment or when you're admitted
(You do not have to call to get one.)
- A pen to fill out forms
For Mom
- 1-2 pairs of pyjamas and a robe
- Slippers
- 1 supportive or nursing bra
- 4 pairs of underpants
- Toothbrush, tooth paste, deodorant, and tissues
- Any other toiletries or cosmetics you may need
- Large sanitary pads
- Loose-fitting clothes to wear home
- 1 pillow
- Addresses/ phone numbers
For Baby
- 1 package of small size diapers
- Vaseline
- Wipes
- 3 - 4 undershirts
- 3 - 4 sleepers
- 3 - 4 receiving blankets
- Outerwear to suit the weather
- Car Seat – please read the instructions for the child securing harness
and proper car installation BEFORE coming to the hospital to bring
baby home
What NOT to Bring
- Jewellery, valuables, credit cards or much money
It's time to go to the hospital if …
- Your bag of waters breaks (your "membranes
rupture").
- You have heavy bleeding (bright red or clots) from
the vagina.
- You are having contractions every 5 minutes (unless
your doctor tells you to come earlier). Ask your
doctor or midwife what their guidelines are for when
you should go to the hospital.
Where to go when you are in labour…
Parking
You may park in the Health Centre garage or at any designated
paid parking area.
Enter
Enter St. Joseph's Health Centre through any entrance (except
Sunnyside).
Take an elevator to the 5th floor and go to the Glendale Wing
(5G), to the Family Birthing Centre (Labour & Delivery). Go to the Nursing Station in this area.
While the nursing staff admit you, your support person or partner
will be asked to complete the admission paperwork in the office
located on the same floor, 5G.
Contact Info
| DR. BAMBAO | 416-537-5289 |
| DR. CAETANO | 416-231-4574 |
| DR. CHERRY | 416-231-4574 |
| DR. DALY | 416-530-6152 |
| DR. DIPIERDOMINICO | 416-766-4518 |
| DR. GRYGOWSKI | 416-232-1687 |
| DR. JUDAH | 416-237-1455 |
| DR. MELCHIOR | 416-207-1998 |
| DR. PARK | 416-532-7612 |
| DR. WONG | 416-530-6790 |
| MIDWIFE ALLIANCE | 416-534-9161 |
| KENSINGTON | 416-928-9777 |
Midwives
Midwives have been providing care at St. Joseph’s Health Centre since 1994. There are currently two midwifery practices with privileges at St. Joseph’s Health Centre: Midwife Alliance and Kensington Midwives. For more information on midwifery in Ontario contact the Association of Ontario Midwives at www.aom.on.ca
Midwife Alliance
166 The Queensway, Etobicoke, M8Y 1J2
Phone: 416-534-9161
Fax: 416-531-3981
Email: midwifealliance@gmail.com
Website: www.midwifealliance.ca
Kensington Midwives
450-340 College St. Toronto, M5T 3A9
Phone: 416-928-9777
Fax: 416-928-9646
Email: kmw@kensingtonmidwives.ca
Website: www.kensingtonmidwives.blogspot.com
Perinatal Bereavement
The Family Birthing Centre and the Health Centre’s Spiritual and Religious Care Department hold an annual interfaith Baby Memorial Service the first Wednesday in June.
This special ceremony is held for families who wish to honour their infants who have died during the past year. This annual service is held in the Health Centre’s Chapel , located on the second floor of the Morrow Wing.
Additional Resources
A Healthy Start for Baby and Me - Best Start
Please Note: This information is to be used for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your health care provider for advice about a specific medical condition.
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Page last updated: December 07, 2011
