Birth room

The Edith Cavell Maternity Hospital is committed to promoting the health of newborn babies. We are committed to providing parents-to-be with quality information throughout their pregnancy, so that they can make an informed choice about their child's diet. It's essential for us to support them in their choice.

That's why, in 2016, we were among the first to be awarded the “Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative” (BFHI) label. In concrete terms, we work in accordance with the 10 conditions listed below.

We also attach particular importance to respecting “Mother Friendly” criteria for the well-being of our mothers. This means we encourage :

• Drink and eat light during work
• Mobilize freely
• Be accompanied by two people of their choice, so that they feel safe and cared for in the delivery room

Obstetrical kindness is at the heart of the concerns of the entire birthing room team: midwives, gynecologists, anesthetists and physiotherapists. We are particularly committed to respecting women and their experience of pregnancy and childbirth.

To help you draw up your birth plan, we've included the following guide. We hope it will help you express your wishes, and that it will enable us to work as closely as possible to your expectations.

The delivery unit at the Edith Cavell Maternity Hospital in Delta comprises 9 birthing rooms, a caesarean section room, an emergency room and a recovery room for more complicated deliveries (twins, breech births, previous caesarean sections, etc.).

All our birthing rooms are equipped with a toilet, a bench for the father and all the necessary equipment to enable the mother to mobilize during labor (stretchers, suspension slings, balls, etc.). 

Four of our birthing rooms are equipped with a dilatation bathtub.

We also have a “nature” room. This is a particularly large room, equipped with a large bathtub, a birthing chair and a double bed, in addition to the standard room facilities. The idea is to be able to give birth “as if at home”, favoring physiology, while retaining the security available in the hospital and being accompanied by the same team.

In the delivery room, you can be accompanied by two people of your choice, in addition to your physiotherapist if you have one.

If you wish to be accompanied by someone else, please ask your gynecologist and Madame Jacqueline ORBAN, head of the Mother and Child Unit.

If you're leaking fluid or blood, feel your bee moving less, or feel regular, painful contractions, it's time to head for the maternity ward.

During the day, you can go directly to the maternity reception desk on the 2nd floor, where you will be greeted by a midwife.

At night, you enter via the emergency department. You will be taken directly to the delivery room.

If in doubt, don't hesitate to contact the delivery room on 02/434.82.74.

A midwife is always available to answer your questions.

For mom:

• Two short, loose-fitting nightgowns, or better, open shirts
• A bathrobe
• Slippers
• A large terry towel
• Miscellaneous: books, music (CD, Mp3, Smartphone ...), dry cookies, energy drinks ... and anything else that promotes your well-being.

For baby :

• A long-sleeved cotton blouse
• A onesie and a bonnet
• A blanket
• (No umbilical band or diapers). 

For mom :

• cotton and/or mesh panties
• Nightgowns or pyjamas, or even better, open shirts.
• Nursing bras (models that leave the breasts completely free).
• Towels and washcloths.
• Toiletry bag.

NB: A banana-shaped cushion is very useful to support your back.

For your baby:

Your stay lasts an average of 3 days. You'll need at least one daily diaper change for your baby.

• Cotton blouses or preferably bodysuits
• A few onesies
• Pairs of booties or socks
• A pair of cotton mittens (optional)
• Bibs
• Cloth diapers to line the crib (tetra or fleece are recommended).
• Toiletries: neutral soap, hairbrush (you can buy products at the maternity hospital).
• Towels and washcloths.
• A bath thermometer,
• Seasonally-appropriate clothing for the day you leave for the maternity ward.