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Programs & Services


Obstetrics

Providing prenatal, perinatal, postnatal and surgical obstetrics care for mothers and neonates.

Provides care for pregnant women who are low-risk and more than 36 weeks, which may include:

  • fetal monitoring
  • labour induction
  • non-stress testing
  • epidural
  • C-section surgery (elective, urgent, and emergency)

Cares for babies and provides breastfeeding support if needed.

Go to a community health centre in your area for any prenatal concerns and follow-up after you deliver your baby.

For more information, visit the Prenatal website.

Some services and key providers may not be available at all locations.

Contact Details

Athabasca Healthcare Centre

Address
3100 48 Avenue
Athabasca, Alberta
T9S 1M9
Telephone
780-675-6000
Hours of Operation
Note
Service hours not available.
Access
Service Providers May Include
doctors, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs)
Service Access

You may be referred by your physician to the unit for a Non-Stress Test; or induction. If you are in labour, you should present to the admitting desk and register. You will be brought up to the unit and assessed by nurses who will then notify your doctor of your presentation. Your doctor will come and assess you and coordinate your care until you are discharged.


Service Locations
Also Known As
Other
Labor and Delivery, Maternity Service