Important: If you think you have been exposed to measles or have symptoms of measles and have an appointment at the hospital, notify the clinic before coming in person. Staff will be able to provide you with a solution based on the situation. For more information about measles, visit the Ottawa Public Health website.
This clinic focuses on providing care during pregnancy and birth, as well as follow-up after delivery. Labor & delivery family physicians provide continuity of care for you and your baby.
Perinatal and pediatric services offered at this clinic include:
- Low-risk pregnancy follow-up and delivery
- Post-delivery follow-up, including IUD and contraceptive implant placement
- Newborn follow-up for up to 6 weeks after birth
Newborn care is available by appointment only for those who do not have a physician in the community and whose pregnancy was followed at the clinic. The physician provides routine care which includes physiological jaundice, feeding (breast or bottle feeding), weight monitoring, bilirubin and parent-child bonding.
Routine immunization for Ontario babies is available at the Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs. Quebec babies have access to the CLSC for routine vaccination.
Walk-in emergency care for newborns is not available.
Labor & Delivery Physicians
Dr. Martine McKay, Dr. Valérie Desjardins and Dr. Michelle Chartrand (back in 2026)
Eligibility criteria
- Be pregnant
- Have a valid Ontario or Quebec health card (Outaouais region only)
A medical referral is preferred, but not mandatory.
To self-refer to this clinic, call the number on the right.
Family physicians who wish to refer their patients to this clinic for the follow-up of their pregnancy and childbirth can send a request by fax.
Hours of operation
Wednesday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Dr. McKay
Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Dr. Desjardins
Hôpital Montfort
This service at the Aline-Chrétien Health Hub is offered by Hôpital Montfort.
This service is also available by videoconference or telephone.
Coordinates
Wing A