We are world leaders in improving outcomes for the sickest and the smallest babies. Sunnybrook promotes health in pregnancy and infancy, recognizing the long-term impact on population health. The hospital has preeminent international excellence in the areas of obstetrical medicine, labour & birth, preterm birth and placental disease. See where we are going »
Important definitions
Clinical trialsScientific tests of the effectiveness and safety of a therapeutic agent using consenting women and their families.
Database
Means to collect, interpret, share and rigorously protect critical data about pregnancy, birth and childhood in the province.
Knowledge translation
Activities involved in moving research from the laboratory, the research journal, and the academic conference into the hands of health care professionals who can put it to practical use.
New technologies
Technologies are constantly in development to help women and babies stay healthy, better diagnose pregnancy disorders, treat illness, and provide a better quality of life for families.
