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Programs & Services


Labour and Delivery - Obstetrical Triage

Provides assessment, monitoring and care of pregnant women with pregnancy related concerns and labour 20 weeks gestation and up.

Cares for pregnant women, which includes:

  • checking for signs of labour
  • checking for ruptured membranes
  • updating your doctor
  • non-stress tests
  • transfer to other healthcare facilities as needed
  • repositioning your baby from breech or side-lying while in the uterus (external cephalic version)
  • ultrasounds
  • inducing labour (as an outpatient if possible)
  • treating with medicines (e.g., WinRho, betamethasone)
  • investigating other pregnancy related concerns (e.g. High blood pressure, urinary tract infections, bleeding, reduced fetal movement, etc.)

Contact Details

Grande Prairie Regional Hospital

Address
11205 110 Street
Grande Prairie, Alberta
T8V 4B1
Telephone
825-412-4120
Accessibility

Elevators, designated disabled parking, and washrooms.

Hours of Operation
Available
24 hour service
Access
Service Providers May Include
family doctors, midwives, obstetricians, registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility

For women at least 20 weeks pregnant.

Service Access

Some pre-scheduled services including Non-Stress Tests and Induction of Labour.


Also Known As
Acronym
OB Triage
Previous
Labour and Delivery - Obstetrics Triage
Other
Labor and Delivery