Maternal & Child Program

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Joseph Brant Hospital has temporarily paused prenatal classes and tours in response to COVID-19.

To meet the ongoing needs of our community, Halton Region Public Health is offering prenatal classes online.

Changes to Hospital Entrances

Please note that our South Tower and Pedestrian Bridge entrances close at 9 p.m., 7 days a week.

For entrance into the hospital after 9 p.m., please use our Emergency Department or North Tower entrance. Please see map.

Maternal Child Care During COVID-19

Questions about having a baby during the pandemic? Watch this JTalk to learn more about what to expect from our team of experts.  

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is committed to providing a safe environment for patients, families, visitors and staff. To reduce the spread of infection we have put some extra policies in place. 

The changes are based on guidelines provided by the Ontario Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health. 

Care Partners in the Maternal Child Program

We look forward to caring for you and your family during your hospital stay. Please be assured we continue to do many things to keep you and your family safe while you are in our care.

Effective Thursday May 5, 2022 there have been some changes for Essential Care Partners (ECP) in the Maternal Child area:

 

We now welcome children under the age of 18 to some of our care areas.

 

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult and be able to wear a mask at all times (under age of 2 excepted).  

Please see below for more information:

Labour and Delivery:

  • Women in labour may have 2 consistent ECPs at their bedside with no time restrictions.

Masks must be worn at all times. No children under age of 18 are permitted. No other visitors are permitted.

Mother and Child Unit (Maternity)

  • After the baby is born the mother and newborn will move to the Mother and Child Unit (MACU).
    Two (2) ECPs are allowed at the bedside at the same time. This can include two adults or one adult and one child.  Please note: only 1 ECP can stay overnight (this can’t be a child).

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – Level 2b (NICU)

  • Babies admitted to the NICU may have 2 parents/ caregivers at the bedside with no time restrictions. Masks must be worn at all times. Special visits from siblings or other family members may be possible at certain times. Please talk to your baby’s care team for more information.

Paediatric Unit

  • Children admitted to the Paediatrics Unit may have 2 parents/ caregivers at the bedside with no time restrictions. Masks must be worn at all times. Special visits from siblings or other family members may be possible at certain times. Talk to the care team for more information.

All Outpatient Activity

One (1) accompaniment is allowed for all patients.

 

Essential Care Partners (ECP) – an important person to the patient; provides physical and emotional support.

Visitor – someone whose presence is more social. We would be happy to arrange virtual visits with visitors.

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The Maternal & Child Program

The Maternal & Child Program at Joseph Brant Hospital is dedicated to providing care to pregnant women, infants and children up to the age of 18 years. We believe in family-centred care, which means that our patients are partners in care.

The Maternal & Child Program has inpatient and outpatient care services. All services are located on Level 2 of the North tower.

Having a baby

Infants and children

Outpatient clinics 

Care Partners 

The Maternal & Child Program welcomes care partners 24 hours a day. Care partners are different than visitors. 

Care Partners

A care partner is anyone the patient feels is important to their care and well-being. Care partners enhance the hospital experience and contribute positively to a patients healing process. In many cases, this is a partner or spouse.

Care partners are welcome 24 hours a day. 

Visiting Hours

We have a flexible visiting policy. Visiting hours are offered 24 hours a day, but set in discussion with the patient. They can be based on clinical care needs and may be adjusted at any time. 

Before visiting the Maternal & Child Program

Please speak the patient, care partner or health care team to identify a suitable time to visit. We want to make sure new mothers, babies and children have time to focus on their care, rest and recover.

Children & Adolescents

It is recommended that children under the age of 16 do not visit the Maternal & Child Program unless they are a sibling.

Proof of Vaccination

Please do not visit the Maternal & Child Program if you have not been vaccinated. Children and adolescents under the age of 16 must provide proof of vaccinations before visiting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Infection Prevention 

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is committed to providing a safe environment for patients, families, visitors and staff. 

To help prevent the spread of infections we ask that you refer to our Guidelines and Tips for Patients and Visitors.

Do not visit the hospital if:

  • you or your children are feeling unwell,
  • have a rash, itchy skin or an infection on the skin or hands,
  • have a fever or cold, 
  • have diarrhea or vomiting;
  • recent exposure to someone with chicken pox, measles, flu or any other illness. 

– To reduce the spread of infection we have put some extra policies in place.

Some in and out privileges may be possible. Please check with your care team and they will let you know

Contact Us:

Joseph Brant Hospital
1230 North Shore Blvd.
Burlington, ON L7S 1W7

Numbers

P: 905-632-3737

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