Welcome to the Women & Children’s Health Program.
We service expectant mothers, new families in the birthing period, neonates and children up to their 19th birthday. We also care for women who are undergoing gynecological surgery.
Our program is comprised of 3 separate areas: Labour and Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care and Pediatrics. We have both Surgical and Medical daycare areas for pediatric patients.
We encourage you to access the tabs at the side for more information on our services and programs.
Your Health - Where to find answers...
Your health is important and many health-related questions will come up during the next 9 months of your pregnancy. To answer the common questions many women have related to their health during pregnancy as well as postpartum see Pregnancyinfo.ca – Your Pregnancy
For information regarding food safety for pregnant women Canada.ca – Food Safety Pregnant Women
Important Dates & Resources
To remember throughout your pregnancy
Prenatal Appointments – Monthly
Dating Ultrasound
- See Pregnancyinfo.ca Ultrasound for additional information on routine ultrasounds.
Routine Bloodwork
Prenatal Screening
- Enhanced First Trimester Screen (Ultrasound + Bloodwork)
- Maternal Serum Screening
- Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (a fee may apply)
- See Pregnancyinfo.ca Prenatal Screening for additional information.
Anatomical Ultrasound
Gestational Diabetes Screening Bloodwork
- See Pregnancyinfo.ca Glucose-testing for additional information.
Consider Pertussis Vaccine
- See Pregnancyinfo.ca Pertussis WhoopingCough Infographic for additional information.
Prenatal Appointments – Every 2 Weeks
RhoGAM Injection (for RH negative mothers)
- See Pregnancyinfo.ca RoutineTests Rh-Blood-Groups for additional information.
Pertussis Vaccine
Group B Streptococcus Swab
- See Pregnancyinfo.ca Routine-tests Group-B-Streptococcus-Screening for additional information.
Prenatal Appointments – Weekly
Non-Stress Test
Ultrasound
Discussion regarding induction of labour.
Important Contacts
To remember throughout your pregnancy
Prenatal Care Clinic – For non-urgent concerns.
- For patients assigned to a Registered Midwife: 705-206-9391
- For patients assigned to a Locum Obstetrician: 705-759-3434 ext 2645
For urgent concerns.
Emergency Department/Women & Children’s Health
Before 20 weeks. Present to the Emergency Department.
After 20 weeks. Present to Women & Children’s Health Unit (1A).
- See Mother & Infant Care Manual for information to prepare you for caring for yourself and your infant.
- For information regarding epidurals.
- For information regarding induction.
- For information regarding c-sections.
For prenatal and postpartum support, classes and clinics.
Parent Child Information Line
705-541-7101 (Sault Ste. Marie)
705-856-7208 (Wawa)
705-356-2551 (Blind River)
705-848-2314 (Elliot Lake)
Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
705-942-4646 ext 2767
Prenatal Care Online Classes
Register at www.injoyonline.com and use redemption code: algomababy.
Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program
Self-refer through the Parent Child Information Line.
Lactation Consultation
Consent will be given prior to discharge from hospital, APH will reach out afterwards.
For prenatal bloodwork — requisitions will be sent from Prenatal Care Clinic.
Cambrian Mall
44 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Great Northern Road
773 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Visit Lifelabs.com – Book an Appointment to book appointments.
For prenatal ultrasounds — requisitions will be sent from Prenatal Care Clinic and you will be notified by MyHealth with appointments.
The Doctor’s Building
955 Queen Street East, Suite 50 Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Call 1-888-342-8404 for any additional needs regarding your appointments.
Keep You Safe
Our program has locked door access. This is part of our safety features for our newborn babies and children. In order to access the program, you are required to ring the doorbell to gain admittance.
When you leave the program, you will need to let staff know that you are exiting so that they can unlock the doors. During your admission, there are access cards that are available for your support persons or for the parents of admitted children to open the doors.
When newborns are in the hospital, they will wear a security monitor which is another piece of our security system. The bracelet will be attached shortly after birth and will be removed by staff just before discharge.
All staff wear hospital photo identification badges and should introduce themselves to you. Always check for photo identification before giving your baby to or leaving your child with a hospital staff member
Newborn babies are never left alone while in hospital. If you are leaving the unit because of medical needs a hospital staff member will care for your infant. If you need to leave the unit for personal reasons, please ensure a nurse or family member is available to stay with your baby. Your baby must remain on the unit for safety and security reasons.
Additionally, for safety reasons, we ask that you do not carry your baby in your arms in the hospital hallways. A crib is provided for your baby; the baby may be pushed in the crib in the hallways. Your baby may be carried in arms in your own room.
Pregnant Patients and the COVID-19 Vaccine Video
More information can be found here: www.prenatalscreeningontario.ca