BIRTHING HOMES

CBHSSJB Midwifery Services are experts in normal pregnancy, birth, and babies. They provide comprehensive, continuous, and culturally safe care from the beginning of pregnancy until 6 weeks postpartum, respecting Cree traditions.

Discover the dedicated Birthing Homes in Waskaganish (opening Spring 2026) and Chisasibi (open since 2021), enabling families to experience local births surrounded by loved ones and rooted in Cree culture.

CBHSSJB Midwifery Services are experts in normal pregnancy, birth, and babies. They provide comprehensive, continuous, and culturally safe care from the beginning of pregnancy until 6 weeks postpartum, respecting Cree traditions.

Discover the dedicated Birthing Homes in Waskaganish (opening Spring 2026) and Chisasibi (open since 2021), enabling families to experience local births surrounded by loved ones and rooted in Cree culture.

The Waskaganish Birth Home reached a major milestone on December 19, 2025, with construction completed and the official key handover. Space setup begins this winter in preparation for the Spring 2026 opening. The 710 m² facility features two birth rooms, three consultation offices, and a spacious, light‑filled family gathering area with south‑facing floor‑to‑ceiling windows. 
Traditional Cree colours and patterns guided the design, creating a space that reflects the culture and land of our community. The birth home will offer comprehensive, family-centred perinatal care provided by midwives from birth through up to six weeks postpartum for families from Waskaganish, Eastmain, and Nemaska

Contact & Access

The Chisasibi Birthing Home opened its doors on December 1, 2021, located directly across from Chisasibi Hospital. It offers a comfortable space for low-risk births, with family centered care and integration of Cree traditions. 

A permanent 640 m² facility is also in architectural planning. The midwifery team celebrated the opening with an open house, serving Chisasibi pole families..

Contact & Access

Services are exclusively for low-risk pregnancies with informed choice between midwife or medical team follow-up. Care includes personalized prenatal visits (45+ minutes), birth support with family presence, and postpartum care up to 6 weeks. 

To get started, contact your community CMC or dial 811 for midwife referral.