List of hospitals where to give birth Montreal (2026)
Understand everything about the island's hospitals and where they are located.
Here are the 9 hospitals on the island of Montreal where it is possible to give birth, with their up-to-date contact details to help you with your procedures. Use the tool at the bottom of the list to find the one closest to you.
CHU Sainte-Justine
Mother-child university hospital center
3175, chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, QC H3T 1C5
Royal Victoria Hospital (Glen site)
McGill University Health Center (MUHC)
1001, boulevard Décarie, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1
Jewish General Hospital
CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
3755, chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2
Maisonneuve-rosemont Hospital
CIUSSS de l’Est-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
5415, boulevard de l’Assomption, Montreal, QC H1T 2M4
CHUM — Birth center
University of Montreal Hospital Center
1051, rue Sanguinet, Montreal, QC H2X 0C1
LaSalle Hospital
CIUSSS of the West Island of Montreal
8585, Champlain terrace, LaSalle, QC H8P 1C1
St. Mary's Hospital
CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
3830, avenue Lacombe, Montreal, QC H3T 1M5
Lakeshore General Hospital
CIUSSS of the West Island of Montreal
160 Stillview Avenue, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 2Y2
Sacré-Cœur Hospital of Montreal
CIUSSS du Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
5400 Gouin Boulevard West, Montreal, QC H4J 1C5
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Information current as of June 2026 and subject to change. This list is provided for purely informative purposes and does not represent any bias of Ysé Naissance: it is intended solely to inform families in an objective manner. Always check contact details directly with the property.
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Your frequently asked questions about hospitals to give birth in Montreal
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The choice depends above all on your place of residence, the type of follow-up desired (family doctor, obstetrician-gynecologist or midwife) and your state of health.
All nine hospitals on the island offer quality care, but some specialize in high-risk pregnancies (CHU Sainte-Justine, CHUM, Royal Victoria) while others are banking on a more family approach in a single room (LaSalle, Lakeshore, Sacré-Cœur).
The postal code search tool above helps you locate the closest one, but proximity is not the only criterion: visit official sites and, if possible, take a guided tour of the birth unit.
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No. In Quebec, you are free to choose your establishment, as long as the hospital accepts new registrations and your doctor or midwife has practice privileges.
Access is mainly through your pregnancy monitoring: it is generally the professional who follows you who determines the hospital where you will give birth.
Find out early, as the most requested units may be full.
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At the hospital, childbirth is supervised by a medical team (doctor or obstetrician) and welcomes all types of pregnancies. The birth center offers support from midwives in a more intimate setting, for low-risk pregnancies and physiological deliveries.
If you are unsure, check out our directory of birth centers in Montreal to compare the two options.
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Depending on your follow-up, it will be a family midwife doctor, an obstetrician-gynecologist or, in certain cases, a midwife with hospital privileges.
A specialist nurse accompanies you throughout the work. To find out more about the midwifery profession in Quebec, consultOrder of Midwives of Quebec.
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Yes absolutely. A birth attendant may be present in addition to the medical team and your partner, for ongoing emotional and physical support during labor.
At Ysé Naissance, we offer a personalized birth support from the start of pregnancy until postpartum.
Insurance receipts are available under naturopathic coverage. Simply check the attendance policy of your chosen hospital, as the number of people admitted to the ward may vary.
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For an uncomplicated vaginal birth, the stay generally lasts 24 to 48 hours; after a cesarean section, 48 to 72 hours. Postpartum follow-up then continues at home (CLSC) or with your professional.
A postnatal support can greatly facilitate this transition, especially for breastfeeding and recovery.
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Some hospitals have high-risk pregnancy clinics (GARE) and neonatal intensive care units: this is particularly the case for CHU Sainte-Justine, CHUM and Royal Victoria.
Your healthcare professional will direct you to the establishment best suited to your situation.
Where to give birth in Montreal: what options?
In Montreal, future parents have several places to welcome their baby, depending on their needs birth plan and their pregnancy profile.
The hospital
All pregnanciesThe most common option. Monitoring is provided by a doctor or obstetrician, with full access to the epidural and technical platform. Suitable for all pregnancies, including those at risk.
The birthplace
Low riskA warm and poorly medicalized alternative for low-risk pregnancies. Support is provided by midwives, free of charge under RAMQ, with transfer to hospital if necessary. Discover our directory of birth centers in Montreal.
Home birth
Low riskGive birth to your baby at home, accompanied by a midwife from the public network. An option also offered for low-risk pregnancies.
Regardless of the location chosen, one birth attendant can be added to your team for ongoing human support, before, during and after birth.
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