Rock n’ Stroll is the only walk in Toronto focused on the critically important care of high-risk births – an area where Mount Sinai is one of North America’s renowned leaders.
Approximately two-thirds of the 7,000 births we oversee each year are considered high-risk – more than any other GTA hospital.
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Every pregnancy is filled with hope, excitement and some anxiety, but for women considered “high-risk” the anxiety can be far greater. At Mount Sinai, these women have access to expert care throughout their pregnancy to make them feel confident and supported as they embark on their journey to motherhood or add to their growing family.
What is a high-risk pregnancy or birth?
A pregnancy is high-risk if either the mother or baby have an increased risk of health problems. There are a number of factors that put a pregnancy at a higher risk. These women require greater vigilance and monitoring throughout their pregnancies, and special interventions and treatments may be required during pregnancy and birth. These factors can include existing chronic health conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes, age, lifestyle factors, multiples or if the growing baby has a condition such as Down’s syndrome or development issues.
Your support helps us fund the resources, facilities and equipment to deliver this specialized care to moms and babies. Thank you.