Birthing at London Health Sciences Centre

Most, but not all babies born to families living in London and Middlesex are born at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). The Middlesex-London Health Unit and LHSC developed a series of videos that provide information about the hospital’s Maternal Newborn Care Program and the medical experiences you may receive during labour and birth of your baby (or babies!). More information can be found on the LHSC Maternal Newborn Care webpage.

Video Resources

Playlist

  • Video #1: Welcome – An introduction to the LHSC Women’s Care Program Thumbnail for Video #1: Welcome – An introduction to the LHSC Women’s Care Program
  • Video #2: Directions to LHSCThumbnail for Video #2: Directions to LHSC
  • Video #3: Pre-Admission and Women's Ambulatory ClinicsThumbnail for Video #3: Pre-Admission and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
  • Video #4: When to Go to the Hospital and What to BringThumbnail for Video #4: When to Go to the Hospital and What to Bring
  • Video #5: Obstetrical Triage Unit – the first place you’ll be assessed any time you come to the hospital during your pregnancy Thumbnail for Video #5: Obstetrical Triage Unit – the first place you’ll be assessed any time you come to the hospital during your pregnancy
  • Video #6: Antenatal Unit – when you need to be admitted to the hospital and be monitored Thumbnail for Video #6: Antenatal Unit – when you need to be admitted to the hospital and be monitored
  • Video #7: Obstetrical Care Unit – possible evaluations Thumbnail for Video #7: Obstetrical Care Unit – possible evaluations
  • Video #8: Comfort Measures Support in LabourThumbnail for Video #8: Comfort Measures Support in Labour
  • Video #9: Pain Medication Options for LabourThumbnail for Video #9: Pain Medication Options for Labour
  • Video #10: Nitronox Gas - Nitronox is a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen. It’s delivered by mask and can be used at any time during the labour process.Thumbnail for Video #10: Nitronox Gas - Nitronox is a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen. It’s delivered by mask and can be used at any time during the labour process.
  • Video #11: Narcotic Administration - This is a medication given by injection during the early stages of active labour. This is usually given before you are 5 cm dilated. It will last between 2-4 hours.Thumbnail for Video #11: Narcotic Administration - This is a medication given by injection during the early stages of active labour. This is usually given before you are 5 cm dilated. It will last between 2-4 hours.
  • Video #12: Patient Controlled Narcotic Analgesia PCA This narcotic medication is delivered in small amounts through an intravenous (IV) when you push a button.Thumbnail for Video #12: Patient Controlled Narcotic Analgesia PCA This narcotic medication is delivered in small amounts through an intravenous (IV) when you push a button.
  • Video #13: Epidural Anaesthesiam - Epidural anaesthesia works by blocking or freezing the nerves involved in labour pain. Generally, your abdomen and lower body will feel numb or frozen and your ability to move will be limited.Thumbnail for Video #13: Epidural Anaesthesiam - Epidural anaesthesia works by blocking or freezing the nerves involved in labour pain. Generally, your abdomen and lower body will feel numb or frozen and your ability to move will be limited.
  • Video #14: Fetal Monitoring During LabourThumbnail for Video #14: Fetal Monitoring During Labour
  • Video #15: Vaginal Birth – The pushing stage of labourThumbnail for Video #15: Vaginal Birth – The pushing stage of labour
  • Video #16: Induction and Augmentation – When assistance is needed Thumbnail for Video #16: Induction and Augmentation – When assistance is needed
  • Video #17: Caesarean BirthThumbnail for Video #17: Caesarean Birth
  • Video #18: Recovery - Labour Birth Room or OB Recovery RoomThumbnail for Video #18: Recovery - Labour Birth Room or OB Recovery Room
  • Video #19: Mother Baby Care Unit – Nurses supportThumbnail for Video #19: Mother Baby Care Unit – Nurses support
  • Video #20: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICUThumbnail for Video #20: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU
  • Video #21: Leaving the Hospital – What’s next? Thumbnail for Video #21: Leaving the Hospital – What’s next?
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