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Headwaters Health Care Team
The obstetrical services team is committed to providing an environment that promotes choice of your birthing experience, including discussion of birth plans and the presence and support of family members, from the start of labour to the birth of your new baby.

Our team members include:
  • Obstetrician
  • Family Doctor
  • Anaesthetist
  • Paediatrician
  • Obstetrical Nurse
  • Respiratory Therapist
  • Dietician
  • Pharmacist
  • Laboratory
  • Public Health
  • Lactation Consultant
  • Spiritual Leader

Obstetrics
 Obstetrical services include labour and birth, postpartum and some follow-up services.

You should call the Labour and Delivery Unit:

  • When your contractions are regular or uncomfortable
  • If you think your water is broken
  • If you have severe abdominal pain
  • If you have vaginal bleeding
  • If you are concerned about yourself or your baby
  • If there is a change in how often your baby is moving
Please call 519-941-2410 ext. 2236, before coming to the hospital so we can be ready for you.

When you arrive at the hospital register at the admitting desk (past triage when you enter through the Emergency Department entrance), and take the elevator to the lower level and follow the signs to the Labour and Delivery Unit. If you are arriving after hours, after 10 pm & before 6:30 am, use the Emergency Entrance and register at Switchboard.

If you are in active labour, please go directly to the Labour and Delivery Unit on the lower level. Take the elevator near the Emergency Department to the lower level and follow the signs.

Planning Your Birth

If you are having a low-risk birth and are planning a family centred birthing experience, Headwaters has seven LDRP (Labour Delivery Recovery Post Partum) rooms available for your comfort where you will labour, deliver, recover and "room-in" with your baby/s post-partum. Every effort will be made to allow you to stay in the same room after delivery. Private, Semi-Private and Ward room accommodations are available.

Birth partners are welcome to attend most births, and there is a chair that turns into a bed in all LDRP rooms, for partners who wish to stay the night. You may have your Doula present at your birth to provide emotional and physical, non-clinical support for you and your partner.

During your stay you may have lots of visitors. Family and friends are welcome at any time, but remember to take the time to rest.

Pre-Birth Clinic

At the Pre-Birth Clinic, Public Health can help you prepare for a safe, healthy pregnancy and birth. This service is free.

Call for an appointment as early as your 14th week of pregnancy up to 20 weeks.

Call Monday to Friday, from 8 am- 3 pm: 519-941-2410 ext. 2236.

Appointments are available at Headwaters Orangeville site on Wednesdays from 9 - 5 pm

If you choose to deliver at Headwaters Health Care Centre but are not a resident of Dufferin County, please contact the Public Health Unit in your area to see what services are offered:
Peel Region: 905-791-7800 or 1-888-919-7800
Grey-Bruce County: 519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456
Simcoe-Muskoka County: 705-721-7520

Diabetic Education

Diabetic Education to meet the needs of a diabetic or gestational diabetic mother and involves teaching about diet and insulin requirements needed for a healthy mom and baby. For more information call the Diabetes Education Program at 519-941-2410 ext. 2525.

Community Services

If you live in Dufferin County, Wellington County or Guelph you will also have the option of meeting with a Public Health Nurse. They will make you aware of the community services available to you both before and after delivery, including pre-natal classes and a breastfeeding clinic. For more information call Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health at 1-800-265-7293.

Non Stress Test Assessments

During your pregnancy your doctor may recommend that you come to the hospital for a Non Stress Test (NST). This is a non-invasive Fetal Heart Tracing that provides your caregiver with information about your baby(s) well being. Call your doctor if at any time you experience a decrease in fetal movement. If your doctor cannot be reached call the Labour and Delivery Unit at 519-941-2410 ext. 2236.

Newborn Health Card

After the baby is born, you will be issued a temporary Newborn Health Card so that you are able to receive care until your baby's permanent Ontario Health Card arrives.