Labour and Delivery Services, Postpartum and Newborn Care

Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone


Description
Provides care for pregnant women and their newborn babies.

24 / 7 care for pregnant women and newborn babies, which includes:

  • assessment and treatment
  • referrals to other healthcare providers
  • labour and delivery support
  • vaginal deliveries
  • c-section deliveries
  • postpartum care
  • care for pregnancy complications
  • breastfeeding support
  • teaching as needed
  • discharge planning
  • grief counselling

Key Provider: doctors, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), midwives, registered nurses (RNs), social workers, support staff
Eligibility
Yes, Low risk care provided at Canmore, High River hospitals. Low risk and high risk care provided at Foothills, Peter Lougheed, Rockyview, and South Health Campus hospitals. Highest risk, tertiary care provided at Foothills Medical Centre.
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, You will be admitted by your family doctor, obstetrician, midwife or the emergency room.
Referral Process: Yes,

A physician / midwife referral is needed.




Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-678-7223
Fax
403-678-7222
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No


Documents Required

A physician / midwife referral is needed.

Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - This facility is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator on site.
Other disabled access: No -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
August 6, 2024
Address
1100 Hospital Place
Canmore, AB, T1W 1N2

This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department. The Bow Valley Community Cancer Centre is located within this facility.


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Hours of Operation
24/7