List of birth centers in Montreal (2026)
Understand everything about the birthplaces on the island and where they are located.
Here are the 5 birth centers on the island of Montreal, with their up-to-date contact details to help you get started. Use the tool at the bottom of the list to find the one closest to you.
Birth center of Côte-des-Neiges
CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
6560, chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges, Montreal, QC H3S 2A7
Jeanne-Mance birth center
CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
1822 Ontario Street East, Montreal, QC H2K 1T7
📞 514 527-2361 post 2500
Marie-Paule-Lanthier birth center
CIUSSS du Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
9600, rue Saint-Denis, Aile C, Montreal, QC H2M 1P2
Anne-Courtemanche birth center
CIUSSS de l’Est-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
4500, rue De Contrecœur, Montreal, QC H1K 0L1
Birthplace of Lac-Saint-Louis
CIUSSS of the West Island of Montreal
180, avenue Cartier (3rd floor), Pointe-Claire, QC H9S 4S1
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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 birth centers in Montreal
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It is a place of childbirth managed by the public health network, where births are accompanied by midwives rather than doctors. The atmosphere is similar to a warm, unsafe family environment, designed for low-risk pregnancies.
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People experiencing a low-risk pregnancy, that is to say without major medical complications. Eligibility is assessed throughout the midwife's follow-up.
If a special condition appears, a transfer to the hospital is organized.
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The midwife is a health professional who supports pregnancies and physiological (low-risk) deliveries and can favor a personalized and minimally interventionist approach.
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No. The birth center favors natural methods of pain management (bath, mobility, breathing, continuous support).
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It is recommended to make your request as soon as possible, ideally from the first weeks of pregnancy, as places are limited. Registration is done directly with the chosen birth center or via the CIUSSS counter concerned.
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Yes, demand often exceeds supply in Montreal. Hence the importance of getting started early.
If no place is available, your midwife or the CIUSSS may direct you to other options.
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For additional support at home during this time, check out our survey services.
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The two roles are complementary. There midwife ensures the medical monitoring component; THEbirth attendant (doula) offers emotional support, before, during and after childbirth.
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 risk · Free RAMQA 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.
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.
The Ysé Naissance team
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From prenatal to postnatal preparation, we each have our own specialty.
Physiological or more medicalized deliveries, high-risk pregnancies, trauma, return to work, sibling management, relief, breastfeeding, group preparation.
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