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ESW 2023 year in review

Midwives are required to have specialized skills and training to deal with emergencies that occur outside the hospital and in the hospital setting. The AOM’s Emergency Skills Workshop (ESW) is a comprehensive, high-quality, College of Midwives of Ontario-certified course, designed and taught by mid…

Black History Month: Uniting in solidarity to confront injustice and inequity

As we honour Black History Month, it is imperative to reflect on the current state of society and midwifery's role in advancing racial justice and human rights. Recent events have highlighted a dangerous regression in our collective efforts to combat anti-Black racism and promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, particularly in workplaces and educational institutions. We are witnessing challenges to DEI initiatives, with some labeling them as discriminatory. Black people rising to success continue to face extraordinary tests and attempts to shame them.

Ministry of Health urges Ontario Public Hospitals to enhance integration

The Ministry of Health has issued a letter to the CEOs and Presidents of Ontario public hospitals urging them to review their organizations' practices for privileging midwives and enhancing midwifery integration and optimization. In the letter, Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Catherine Zahn notes that midwives experience barriers to delivering care within their scope of practice and recommends that hospitals consult the Ontario Hospital Association for best practices integrating midwives.

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Ontario midwives practice in clinics in 100 communities across Ontario, from Attawapiskat to Windsor, Belleville to Kenora. Approximately 20% of all births in the province are attended by midwives. You don't need a referral from a doctor to have a midwife, and midwifery care is covered by the health-care system.

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