What is a midwife?
Find out what makes midwifery care
in Ontario so unique
Measles preparedness
Measles information and IPAC resources
for your practice and community.
Midwifery Sustainability
Learn about the AOM's work to understand, make recommendations and advocate for systemic reforms to support healthier midwifery futures, healthier communities and a thriving Ontario health system.
Indigenous Midwifery
Find out more about why the restoration and renewal of Indigenous midwifery is one of our four strategic goals.
Birthplace Options
Home, hospital, birth centre — your midwife provides you the same excellent care no matter where you give birth.
Latest News
AOM-NPAO joint statement on midwife and nurse-practitioner collaboration
The Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM) and the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) support collaborative practice in perinatal, sexual, reproductive and infant care. Increased access to comprehensive primary care is a shared objective and responsibility of nurse practitioners and …
Ontario Midwives president Althea Jones takes the stage at international symposium on Black reproductive justice
President of the Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM) Althea Jones, RM, has been invited by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to speak at the Global Symposium for Bridging the Gap in Reproductive Health of Afro-Descendant Women, taking place July 8 to 11 in San José, Costa Rica. The invitation to participate serves as a powerful acknowledgement of Althea Jones’ leadership in of midwifery and reproductive justice in Ontario.
National Indigenous Histories Month: Supporting Indigenous midwives in reclaiming birth
June marks National Indigenous Histories Month, a time to celebrate the rich cultures and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, commemorate their ongoing experiences on Turtle Island and meaningfully engage in reconciliation work. The AOM is committed to supporting the restoration an…
Pride Month 2025
Pride is a time to honor the history, resilience and diversity of the two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (2SLGBTQI+) communities. It is a month dedicated to celebrating the courage of those who have fought for equality, safety and recognition, while also acknowledgi…
Find a Midwife
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.
Contact a practice in your area to find out more information.