Maternal Child Care

Celebrating Life

nhh maternal child care unit

Every day is Mother's Day at Northumberland Hills Hospital!

The Maternal Child Care team at NHH understands the unique needs of newborns, their mothers and family members. Supported by obstetricians, family physicians, anesthesiologists, and midwives the birth of a child is a celebration shared by both parents and hospital staff alike.

NHH's Maternal Child Care unit is equipped with six labour and delivery beds, each in their own private and home-like suite, a Caesarean-section operating room, advanced fetal and patient monitoring and a comfortable family lounge. A baby safety system provides 24-hour security, following your baby's birth.

Looking for an obstetrical care provider to support you at Northumberland Hills Hospital? Click here for details on the various options available.

Getting Ready for Baby Information Sessions

Expecting a baby? Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) and the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDU) are co-hosting evening information sessions at NHH to help you and your birth partner/support person get ready for your baby’s arrival.

Offered in the NHH Education Centre (2nd floor) on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, the sessions include:

Pre-registration is required: Call 905-372-6811, ext 4122 to sign up. NOTE: These sessions remain paused due to the pandemic; we hope to resume soon!

It is recommended that sessions be scheduled for when you are 32 weeks pregnant or later.


Getting Ready for Baby Online Resource

If you are expecting a baby or planning to have one in the near future, we congratulate you. It’s our privilege to support you and your family during this exciting time. Please click the links below to read through our online resource: