We do not see pregnancy as an illness, but as a natural stage of life.
The Division of Maternal and Newborn Care at The Ottawa Hospital includes family physicians who provide obstetric and newborn care for people having low-risk pregnancies.
These family physicians are experts in normal pregnancy and delivery care; they also have the medical knowledge and skills to identify and address any potential complications.
They work closely with the University of Ottawa Department of Family Medicine residency program, through the teaching of low-risk obstetrics to Family Medicine residents.
The Monarch Centre
Many of these family physicians also work at the Monarch Centre, a innovative clinic for maternal and newborn care offering postpartum support after discharge.
Where care happens
In community clinics
At the General or Civic campuses
Services
Family physicians in this division offer:
Low-risk obstetrical care
Family physicians follow your pregnancy in their community clinics and continue care through delivery and postpartum. They work closely with obstetricians to ensure the best care possible.
Newborn care
Some family physicians focus on caring for newborns after delivery. This care begins in the hospital and continues in their private practice.
Breastfeeding support
Education and guidance are available before and after birth to help you feel confident in feeding your baby.