In March of 2013, the Niagara Health System (NHS) opened the doors of a brand new hospital in St. Catharines for maternity care. As of that date, all obstetrical patients now deliver at the new St. Catharines Hospital on Fourth Avenue.  A physician will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for patients in labour and for any urgent obstetrical problems. OB triage is available for patients over 20 weeks of pregnancy 24/7 at NHS Hospital 4th floor Women and Babies unit.

While it would be ideal, it is not sustainable to be on call 24/7 for our obstetrical patients. At this time, we are a small group of four similarly-minded family physicians who cover call the vast majority of the time; therefore expect to have a 1 in 4 change of delivering with your care provider.  

While this may not affect you directly, there is a possibility, if situations arise, that you may see another Obstetrician depending on the circumstances. We will do our best to be active in your care from start to finish.

If you have an emergency related to your pregnancy:

And require immediate attention call 911

Under 20 weeks of pregnancy- visit the Emergency Department at the St Catharines hospital

Over 20 weeks of pregnancy- visit the Women and Babies Triage at the St. Catharines hospital

If you have a concern anytime in pregnancy: 

1- During office hours contact your provider’s clinic (contact information at the bottom of the page)

2-After clinic hours contact 905-354-2323 and speak with the after hours phone service, identify yourself as pregnant and wishing to speak with the obstetrical provider on call

 After 20 weeks of pregnancy: Another resource is OB triage at NHS Hospital (905-378-4647 extension 42929)