Women and Children’s Program
About Us
The Women and Children’s Program is committed to providing safe, quality, Patient and Family Centred Care to families and their children. The interdisciplinary team encourages you to play an active role in your birth experience. We are affiliated with the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, as well as St. Clair College, and provide a unique learning environment for healthcare professionals.
Our Team
Our healthcare team is made up of Obstetricians, Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Nurses, Anesthesiologists, Midwives, Social Workers, Pharmacists, Ward Clerks and Unit Aides. We all work together to coordinate your care with safety as our greatest priority.
Core Programs
We provide a comprehensive program for women and children that includes: Obstetrical triage-intake and registration, labour and delivery, nursery and pediatric services, including surgical day care.
In order that we provide you and your baby with the best care possible, we ask that you complete a pre-registration questionnaire. This questionnaire can be found HERE. If you prefer, you can request a copy from your delivering care provider or contact us to request a copy to be mailed to you (by phone at 519-352-6400 x 6707). We ask that you bring the completed questionnaire with you when you come for an appointment at the hospital or when you arrive for the birth of your baby. We will accept your completed form at the Women & Children’s main desk and your completed questionnaire will become part of your health record. Protecting your privacy is important to us and our privacy policy outlines our rules to ensure the information you provided us stays private
CKHA Resources
- Pre-Admission Questionnaire
- Family Presence Visiting Guide
- Postpartum Pamphlet
- Paediatric Pamphlet
- What Do I Bring?
Other Resources
Contact/Location
Women and Children’s Program
Chatham Site
Zone B, Level 3
519.352.6401 x 6707
Janice Wilmott
Director
519.352.6401 x 6512
jwilmott@ckha.on.ca
Jennifer Cylwa
Interim Clinical Manager
519.352.6401 x 6575
jcylwa@ckha.on.ca
FAQ’s
How long will I need to stay in hospital after giving birth?
The length of your stay depends on how you and your baby are feeling. Mothers giving birth vaginally usually stay in hospital 24 hours after the baby is born. Mothers giving birth by Caesarean are generally in hospital 48-72 hours after the baby is born. Early discharge may be discussed with your doctor or midwife.
What do I bring to the hospital?
To ensure a comfortable stay, you will need to pack for your new baby, your support person and yourself. For a checklist of recommended items to pack, click here.
Please leave valuables at home. We cannot be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.
Please note that CKHA does not supply the following items: diapers, pads and undergarments.
Infant security tags, baby blankets, hospital scrubs or “greens”, gowns and other linen are hospital property and should not be taken home.
Who can stay with me during my labour and delivery?
For the safety of you and your baby, two support persons are welcomed during your labour. If a C-section is needed, only one support person may accompany you into the C-section room and the recovery room. Close family members may wait in the family waiting room.
We encourage a balance of rest and visitation after your baby is born. Your primary support person is welcome anytime. Your children are welcome to visit their new baby sibling as long as they are accompanied by an adult.
What are the visiting hours?
General visiting hours are everyday, 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. For your comfort, and the comfort of other families, we ask that no more than two visitors be at the bedside.
What type of accommodation will I have once I get to hospital?
During your active labour/induction, you will be admitted to a private room where you will stay during your labour, the delivery of your baby and your immediate recovery. You will be moved to either a private, semi-private or ward room (dependent on your coverage and/or bed availability) after your recovery.
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