Clinic Specifics
1- Clinic Location
As of September 11, 2017 Campbell River Maternity Clinic appointments are at the Wellness Centre in the Campbell River hospital.
To find your way there: Come into the hospital and follow the signage to the "Wellness Centre." Go straight through the front doors past registration, turn left at the elevators, follow the corridor past the cafeteria and the "Wellness Centre" check in is on the right-hand side.
At the Wellness Centre you will be registered by a registration clerk and then will be directed to the maternity clinic waiting room (Group Room) to be greeted by our medical office assistant Carole. (See Map 1 below - we are #7)
2- Clinic appointment times
Appointments are offered 4 half days per week:
Monday 9:00-12:00
Tuesday 1:30-4:30
Wednesday 9:00-12:00
Thursday 1:30-4:30
3- Maternity ward hours
The maternity ward is open, and we are on call 24-7
As of September 11, 2017 Campbell River Maternity Clinic appointments are at the Wellness Centre in the Campbell River hospital.
To find your way there: Come into the hospital and follow the signage to the "Wellness Centre." Go straight through the front doors past registration, turn left at the elevators, follow the corridor past the cafeteria and the "Wellness Centre" check in is on the right-hand side.
At the Wellness Centre you will be registered by a registration clerk and then will be directed to the maternity clinic waiting room (Group Room) to be greeted by our medical office assistant Carole. (See Map 1 below - we are #7)
2- Clinic appointment times
Appointments are offered 4 half days per week:
Monday 9:00-12:00
Tuesday 1:30-4:30
Wednesday 9:00-12:00
Thursday 1:30-4:30
3- Maternity ward hours
The maternity ward is open, and we are on call 24-7
MAP 1
MAP 2
Information for patients traveling from the North Island to Campbell River to deliver:
Campbell River Maternity Clinic is pleased to accept referrals from your family physician, nurse practitioner, or you can refer yourself.
One of our doctors (Dr Jennifer Kask) makes visits to Port Hardy roughly once per month to do prenatal visits. You can make an appointment with her by phoning our office at 250-286-7173.
Travel to Campbell River to await delivery will usually be recommended between 36-38 weeks gestation. The exact dates are difficult to predict, and will depend on your pregnancy. It is expected that you will stay in Campbell River until the time that your baby arrives, and for a few days after.
It is hard to know when someone will go into labour, and hard to wait when you are away from home. We expect to see you at the maternity clinic for weekly prenatal visits and we hope that you can make use of some of Campbell River's prenatal resources (public health, baby's best chance, healthy beginnings.)
Most women will go into labour the week of their due date. If you do go over your due date, do not worry; this is normal. We usually book an induction of labour (a procedure to get labour started) at 7-10 days after the due date.
Q̓ʷalayu House is a resource for families from out of town who are awaiting their delivery in Campbell River.
Resources:
Aboriginal Liaison Nurse (Campbell River Hospital)
http://www.viha.ca/NR/rdonlyres/7FDAB940-3199-4E35-95C5-49319E91EBA1/0/ALNNICRGH.pdf
Baby's Best Chance
http://crfamilyservices.ca/programs/preg-out.html (or email: [email protected])
One of our doctors (Dr Jennifer Kask) makes visits to Port Hardy roughly once per month to do prenatal visits. You can make an appointment with her by phoning our office at 250-286-7173.
Travel to Campbell River to await delivery will usually be recommended between 36-38 weeks gestation. The exact dates are difficult to predict, and will depend on your pregnancy. It is expected that you will stay in Campbell River until the time that your baby arrives, and for a few days after.
It is hard to know when someone will go into labour, and hard to wait when you are away from home. We expect to see you at the maternity clinic for weekly prenatal visits and we hope that you can make use of some of Campbell River's prenatal resources (public health, baby's best chance, healthy beginnings.)
Most women will go into labour the week of their due date. If you do go over your due date, do not worry; this is normal. We usually book an induction of labour (a procedure to get labour started) at 7-10 days after the due date.
Q̓ʷalayu House is a resource for families from out of town who are awaiting their delivery in Campbell River.
Resources:
Aboriginal Liaison Nurse (Campbell River Hospital)
http://www.viha.ca/NR/rdonlyres/7FDAB940-3199-4E35-95C5-49319E91EBA1/0/ALNNICRGH.pdf
Baby's Best Chance
http://crfamilyservices.ca/programs/preg-out.html (or email: [email protected])
Regarding general prenatal and pregnancy questions
1-Who will deliver my baby?
Our physician work closely together as a team. When you go into labour, the clinic doctor on call will take care of you during labour and delivery. If you require a forceps delivery or cesarean section an obstetrician will be involved with your care.
2- What happens at prenatal appointments?
You can be referred to the clinic by your family physician or nurse practitioner, a physician at a walk-in clinic, or you can self-refer for care. Our physicians will be pleased to care for you through the pregnancy as well as for the first 6 weeks after delivery. We do our best to connect you to a family physician if you do not have one.
Your first visit with the clinic will involve your medical history and prenatal genetic counselling. You will also be required to complete some routine antenatal forms at this visit. Relevant lab tests will also be ordered at this visit. If you have had any blood work or ultrasounds completed prior to to this visit, please have them forward it to the clinic. Your physical exam will generally be scheduled for the following visit.
Visits are usually every 4 weeks in the early part of pregnancy; every 2 weeks from 28-36 weeks gestation, and weekly from 36 weeks until delivery
3- General Outline of Prenatal Visits and Tests in Your Pregnancy.
(GA = gestational age or how far along your pregnancy is)
7-10 weeks GA: 1st visit. History reviewed. Blood tests and 1st US organized.
7-10 weeks GA: 1st US done, not at the same time as 1st prenatal visit.
11-13 weeks GA: 2nd prenatal visit. Physical exam including pap smear done. Usually baby’s heart beat will be heard at this visit.
12-13 weeks GA: Nuchal translucency Ultrasound for women over 34 done. (optional)
10-12.5 weeks GA: 1st blood test for SIPS test done. (optional)
15-17 weeks GA: 2nd blood test for SIPS test done. (optional)
18-20 weeks GA: Detailed Ultrasound.
20 weeks GA: If you had a C-section for a prior birth, you will be referred to an obstetrician after 20 weeks of pregnancy to discuss whether you will have a repeat C-section or try to have a vaginal birth. You will then continue your maternity care at the maternity clinic.
24-28 weeks GA: Blood test for gestational diabetes and blood test for anemia.
28 weeks GA: Women who are RH negative will receive the rhogam injection at this visit.
35 – 37 weeks GA: Group B strep swab done at your prenatal visit.
40 weeks: Your due date!
41 weeks, 3 days GA: Inductions are generally started when you are 10 days over your due date if not delivered by this time.
4- When do I call the hospital or clinic?
Call immediately if you think you may be having any pregnancy emergency or with any urgent concern. The maternity ward is open 24/7 and can be reached at 250-286-7169. The maternity clinic is open 9-430 Monday to Thursday and can be reached at 250-286-7173. For emergencies or if you think you are in labour, please call the maternity ward first.
If you are less than 37 weeks:
Call if you have
If you are more than 37 weeks:
Call if
When you call the maternity ward, usually your call will be answered right away by a maternity ward nurse. She will talk with you to determine if you need to come in to the hospital. She may offer you advice about managing early labour symptoms at home if it is not yet time to come in to hospital.
Our physician work closely together as a team. When you go into labour, the clinic doctor on call will take care of you during labour and delivery. If you require a forceps delivery or cesarean section an obstetrician will be involved with your care.
2- What happens at prenatal appointments?
You can be referred to the clinic by your family physician or nurse practitioner, a physician at a walk-in clinic, or you can self-refer for care. Our physicians will be pleased to care for you through the pregnancy as well as for the first 6 weeks after delivery. We do our best to connect you to a family physician if you do not have one.
Your first visit with the clinic will involve your medical history and prenatal genetic counselling. You will also be required to complete some routine antenatal forms at this visit. Relevant lab tests will also be ordered at this visit. If you have had any blood work or ultrasounds completed prior to to this visit, please have them forward it to the clinic. Your physical exam will generally be scheduled for the following visit.
Visits are usually every 4 weeks in the early part of pregnancy; every 2 weeks from 28-36 weeks gestation, and weekly from 36 weeks until delivery
3- General Outline of Prenatal Visits and Tests in Your Pregnancy.
(GA = gestational age or how far along your pregnancy is)
7-10 weeks GA: 1st visit. History reviewed. Blood tests and 1st US organized.
7-10 weeks GA: 1st US done, not at the same time as 1st prenatal visit.
11-13 weeks GA: 2nd prenatal visit. Physical exam including pap smear done. Usually baby’s heart beat will be heard at this visit.
12-13 weeks GA: Nuchal translucency Ultrasound for women over 34 done. (optional)
10-12.5 weeks GA: 1st blood test for SIPS test done. (optional)
15-17 weeks GA: 2nd blood test for SIPS test done. (optional)
18-20 weeks GA: Detailed Ultrasound.
20 weeks GA: If you had a C-section for a prior birth, you will be referred to an obstetrician after 20 weeks of pregnancy to discuss whether you will have a repeat C-section or try to have a vaginal birth. You will then continue your maternity care at the maternity clinic.
24-28 weeks GA: Blood test for gestational diabetes and blood test for anemia.
28 weeks GA: Women who are RH negative will receive the rhogam injection at this visit.
35 – 37 weeks GA: Group B strep swab done at your prenatal visit.
40 weeks: Your due date!
41 weeks, 3 days GA: Inductions are generally started when you are 10 days over your due date if not delivered by this time.
4- When do I call the hospital or clinic?
Call immediately if you think you may be having any pregnancy emergency or with any urgent concern. The maternity ward is open 24/7 and can be reached at 250-286-7169. The maternity clinic is open 9-430 Monday to Thursday and can be reached at 250-286-7173. For emergencies or if you think you are in labour, please call the maternity ward first.
If you are less than 37 weeks:
Call if you have
- any bleeding or spotting
- any fluid leakage or think your water may have broken
- symptoms of premature labour such as cramping or contractions
- any unusual abdominal pain or any other unusual pregnancy or health symptoms
- if your baby is not moving well.
If you are more than 37 weeks:
Call if
- you think your water may have broken.
- you think you are in labour. In general, if this is your first baby, we usually will suggest you come in to hospital when your contractions are at least every 5 minutes, lasting one minute, and very painful, or if you would like pain medicine, or if we can offer other early labour supports.
- you are having heavy bleeding or anything more than a little bit of spotting or mucous with a bit of blood in it.
- your baby is not moving as much as normal
When you call the maternity ward, usually your call will be answered right away by a maternity ward nurse. She will talk with you to determine if you need to come in to the hospital. She may offer you advice about managing early labour symptoms at home if it is not yet time to come in to hospital.
