Obstetrical Unit
The Almonte General Hospital (AGH) Obstetrical Unit has been providing excellent obstetrical care to mothers and babies for generations. The Hospital’s highly trained doctors and nurses, modern birthing facilities, and smaller size combine state-of-the-art obstetrical services with exceptional personal care and attention.
The AGH Obstetrical Unit provides outstanding care at every stage of pregnancy and birth. AGH is the only rural hospital in this region providing a full range of obstetrical services, including 24-hour, 7-day-a-week coverage by an obstetrician and round-the-clock anaesthetic/epidural services.
The Hospital's OBS team includes two full-time Obstetrician/Gynecologists - Dr. Michel Prevost and Dr. Karen Stillman. Their offices are located at 46 Spring St., in the building formerly occupied by Dr. John King. Drs. Prevost and Stillman can be reached at 256-7388. On-call OBS services are provided by Dr. Juan Stocker. Other members of the OBS physician team include Dr. Heather Abramenko, Dr. Chris Deschenes, and Dr. Anne Oldfield of Almonte and Dr. William Potvin from the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital. Anaesthesia services for the program are provided by Dr. Michael Dolan, Dr. Franz Ferraris and Dr. Heather Abramenko.
A full range of pre-natal services
- Obstetrical services provided by Obstetricians and General Practitioners
- Pre-natal classes offered by the Leeds , Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
Modern birthing facilities, offering a full range of pain management options
- 24-hour access to epidural services
- Medication can be administered intravenously or by inhalation
- A whirlpool tub and showers for non-medicinal pain management
During labour, AGH provides a full range of pain-relief options. The birthing facility includes showers and a whirlpool tub for women who find warm water soothing during labour. Pain medication can be administered intravenously, and, in some cases, the patient can control the amount of medication she receives herself. Nitrous oxide – also known as laughing gas – can be inhaled through a mask. As well, epidural services are available around the clock from a qualified anaesthetist.
The nurses who work in the Obstetrical Unit are experienced in caring for labouring women, post-partum mothers and newborn babies.
The Hospital plans to further enhance its obstetrical program as part of the AGH/Fairview Manor Redevelopment Project. This will include five private rooms, a family room, two labour and delivery rooms, a surgical suite for Caesarean Sections and an open nursing station.
Testimonials
“AGH has wonderful doctors and nurses. We received exceptional one-on-one care and personal attention. AGH has everything you need - you don’t have to go to the city to have your baby.”
Tammy W. of Almonte.
“I used the whirlpool during labour and was in the birthing room, and they are excellent facilities. I got all the care I needed without having to travel to the city.”
Karen M. of Carleton Place.
“We were 100 per cent looked after; we didn’t need or want for anything. Family and visitors were welcomed and I was able to keep my baby with me all night. I can’t say enough good things about the AGH obstetrical unit.”
Julie H. of Bolingbroke.
Pregnancy and birth are joyful experiences. The Almonte General Hospital Obstetrical Unit team – with its wealth of training and experience and commitment to personal care and attention – would be pleased to share your birth experience with you and your family. When you have your baby at AGH, you’ll discover why “small is beautiful”.
For more information, contact:
The Almonte General Hospital
75 Spring Street
Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
613-256-2500
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