Women, Babies & Children

Niagara Region Public Health offers a variety of programs and resources to support healthy pregnancy and becoming a parent including:

• Clinics and classes on pregnancy and parenthood topics.
• Prenatal supports, home visits and planning a healthy pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding, bottle feeding and formula, and starting solids.
• Safety, growth and development and mental health.

To learn more, visit niagararegion.ca/parents 

OMama is a website and a mobile application (app) that connects you to trusted, evidence-informed pregnancy, birth, and early parenting information (focusing on resources in Ontario, Canada). Use the website or app to:

• Set up a personal pregnancy profile
• Track your pregnancy, birth, and early parenting week by week
• Find trusted information at every stage – where and when you need it
• See the size of your growing baby
• Connect with programs, resources, and caregivers
•  Get expert advice and tips
• Search a glossary of terms relevant to you

To access OMama or download the app, please visit OMama.com. 

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At Niagara Health, we want you to feel informed and prepared prior to your hospital stay. Part of that preparation includes understanding the room options available during your stay and any costs that may be associated with them.

Sharing this information early helps avoid surprises and allows you to focus on what matters most – your personal health.

During your stay in Women & Babies, different room types may be available, depending on clinical needs and availability. Room fees will vary based on individual circumstances, including OHIP eligibility and whether you have private insurance coverage.

Room options may include:

• Ward (shared room) Covered by OHIP
• Semi-private room
• Private room

Room availability cannot be guaranteed and is based on clinical priority at the time of admission.

Some room options may include daily charges that are not covered by OHIP. Costs vary depending on the type of room you select and the length of your stay.

If your stay is extended for medical reasons, additional charges may apply.

If you have questions about room rates or billing, please contact Finance during office hours at extension 32228 (press option 4). After hours and on weekends, please visit Patient Registration for assistance.

Important: Please note that any changes to the billing form signed at the time of registration must be made in writing through Patient Registration.

We aim to share information about room options and costs:

• Before your hospital stay, through this website and prenatal education
• At admission, with written information and a finance agreement
• During your stay, if your care needs or length of stay change

We understand admission can be overwhelming. Please know that questions are always welcome, and our team is here to support you.

If you have questions about room options or costs:

• Review the Finance Agreement Form provided at admission
• Contact Finance during office hours at extension 32228 (press option 4).
• After hours and on weekends, please visit Patient Registration for assistance

Being informed is an important part of your care, and we are committed to clear, respectful communication every step of the way.

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