Preregistering with the hospital is a great way to make your admission process during labour simple and smooth. If you preregister with us during your pregnancy, you can provide us with information such as your room preference and insurance coverage so we’ll be all set up for you when you arrive in labour. We encourage you to preregister with us once you are 20 to 24 weeks pregnant. 
 
Preregistering is especially important if you are planning a home birth with a midwife, just in case you have medical issues during labour or childbirth. 
 
When you call for preregistration, please make sure you have the following: 

• Health card (Ontario Health Insurance Plan: OHIP card)
• Supplementary insurance information. Please make sure you are aware of your insurance coverage. If you have supplementary insurance, we will bill them on your behalf, with the understanding that the responsibility for full payment remains with you.

Childbirth services orientation, classes and support

Notice: Childbirth orientation sessions are canceled indefinitely. You can view the forms we hand out at the sessions here:

• Hospital Bag Checklist
• Hospital Bag Checklist (in Mandarin)
• Post Partum Help
• Things to Remember Checklist
• OMama (a website and a mobile application that connects you to trusted, evidence-informed pregnancy, birth, and early parenting information)

Learn more about our other classes and support.

Non-OHIP and out-of-country patient information

Thank you for choosing MSH to deliver your baby. Costs vary depending on your resident status in Canada. At MSH, you can choose between having an obstetrician, midwife or family physician to deliver your baby. Contact the care provider of your choice to inquire about their fees. Learn more in our uninsured childbirth services page.