Where to give birth in Montreal: hospital list (2026)
Everything about the island's hospitals and where to find them.
Here are the 9 hospitals on the island of Montreal where you can give birth, with up-to-date contact details to help you plan. Use the tool at the bottom of the list to find the one closest to you.
CHU Sainte-Justine
Mother-and-child university hospital centre
3175 Chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, QC H3T 1C5
Royal Victoria Hospital (Glen site)
McGill University Health Centre (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 Centre
Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
1051 Rue Sanguinet, Montreal, QC H2X 0C1
LaSalle Hospital
CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
8585, terrasse Champlain, LaSalle, QC H8P 1C1
St. Mary's Hospital
CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
3830 Lacombe Avenue, Montreal, QC H3T 1M5
Lakeshore General Hospital
CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
160 Stillview Avenue, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 2Y2
Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal
CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
5400 Boulevard Gouin Ouest, Montreal, QC H4J 1C5
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Enter your postal code to find the nearest hospital.
Approximate straight-line distance. For guidance only.
Information current as of June 2026 and subject to change. This list is provided for information only and does not represent any bias on the part of Ysé Naissance: its sole purpose is to inform families objectively. Always check contact details directly with the facility.
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Your frequently asked questions about hospitals for giving birth in Montreal
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The choice depends mainly on where you live, the type of care you want (family physician, obstetrician-gynaecologist or midwife) and your health.
All nine hospitals on the island provide quality care, but some specialize in high-risk pregnancies (CHU Sainte-Justine, CHUM, Royal Victoria), while others take a more family-centred approach with single rooms (LaSalle, Lakeshore, Sacré-Cœur).
The postal code search tool above helps you find the closest one, but proximity isn't the only thing to weigh: visit the official websites and, if you can, take a guided tour of the birthing unit.
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No. In Quebec, you're free to choose your facility, as long as the hospital is accepting new registrations and your doctor or midwife has practice privileges there.
Access is mostly determined by your prenatal care: it's usually the professional following your pregnancy who determines the hospital where you'll give birth.
Ask early, because the most popular units can fill up.
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In hospital, birth is overseen by a medical team (a doctor or obstetrician) and every kind of pregnancy is welcome. A birthing centre, on the other hand, offers midwife-led care in a more intimate setting, for low-risk pregnancies and physiological births.
If you're unsure, have a look at our directory of Montreal birth centres to compare the two options.
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Depending on your care, this will be a family physician who attends births, an obstetrician-gynaecologist or, in some cases, a midwife with hospital privileges.
A specialized nurse is with you throughout labour. To learn more about the midwifery profession in Quebec, see theOrdre des sages-femmes du Québec.
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Yes, absolutely. A birth doula can be there alongside the medical team and your partner, offering continuous emotional and physical support throughout labour.
At Ysé Naissance, we offer a personalized birth support from early pregnancy through postpartum.
Insurance receipts are available under naturopathy coverage. Just check the visitor policy at the hospital you choose, as the number of people allowed in the room can vary.
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For a vaginal birth without complications, the stay is usually 24 to 48 hours; after a caesarean, 48 to 72 hours. Postpartum follow-up then continues at home (CLSC) or with your care provider.
A postpartum support can make this transition much easier, especially for breastfeeding and recovery.
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Some hospitals have high-risk pregnancy clinics (GARE) and neonatal intensive care units — CHU Sainte-Justine, the CHUM and the Royal Victoria among them.
Your health care provider will point you to the setting best suited to your situation.
Where to give birth in Montreal: what are the options?
In Montreal, expectant parents have several options for welcoming their baby, depending on their birth plan and their pregnancy profile.
The hospital
All pregnanciesThe most common option. Care is provided by a doctor or an obstetrician, with full access to the epidural and to hospital facilities. Suitable for all pregnancies, including high-risk ones.
The birth centre
Low riskA warm, low-intervention alternative for low-risk pregnancies. Care is provided by midwives, free of charge under the RAMQ, with a transfer to hospital if needed. Take a look at our directory of Montreal birth centres.
Home birth
Low riskBringing your baby into the world at home, with a midwife from the public network. This option is also available for low-risk pregnancies.
No matter where you choose, a birth doula can join your team for continuous human support before, during and after the birth.
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From prenatal preparation through to postpartum, we each have our own specialty.
Physiological or more medicalized births, high-risk pregnancies, past trauma, returning to work, older siblings, postpartum home support, breastfeeding, group preparation.
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