Preparing for Baby
PREPARING FOR YOUR VISIT
- Pack your hospital bag.
- Know the signs of labour and when to call for help.
- Helpful resources:
- Bring Extended Health Benefits Insurance card.
The Family Birthing Center has 6 private patient rooms. Ontario Provincial Health Insurance (OHIP) provides basic Ward Coverage when you are admitted to the Family Birthing Center. Many patients have coverage for semi-private and private rooms through their extended health benefits and the hospital can bill for this additional coverage. Please check your insurance policy coverage carefully to know what coverage you have. If you have OHIP but do not have extended health benefits you will not be charged anything for your hospital stay.
ABOUT THE HOSPITAL
Getting here: Enter the hospital through the Emergency Department entrance. Once you have been screened, proceed to the elevators and take to the first floor where the FBC is located. The FBC is a locked unit and you will need to ring the buzzer to be allowed in.
Parking: South Bruce Grey Health Centre has paid parking which costs $3.00 per exit (including applicable taxes). There is a change machine available at the Emergency entrance (fee to be paid at the gate on exit, machine takes loonies and toonies).
Visiting: Visiting has been temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Food Services: Vending Machines are located at the Emergency Room entrance. Your support person may purchase meals from the hospital. Please let the dietary service worker know that you are interested in purchasing a meal when they are taking patient orders. Breakfast –$7, Lunch and Dinner – $10.