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Latest News
AOM Board and IMAC endorse new statements on abortion care and reproductive choice
The AOM is a pro-choice organization that supports reproductive justice, including recognizing equitable access to safe and legal abortion care as a human right. At the 2024 Annual Members’ Meeting, AOM membership overwhelmingly passed a member proposal (member login required) directing the AOM to …
Midwives take on political leadership: Spotlight on Clare Hacksel, federal MP candidate in Toronto-Danforth
Clare Hacksel, federal member of Parliament (MP) candidate in Toronto-Danforth, began her political journey as a midwife practicing in Toronto’s East End. While supporting her clients, Clare increasingly saw gaps in social supports- food insecurity, precarious housing, and cracks in the health care system for the most vulnerable populations. Driven to help her community and fueled by the legacy of midwifery activism that established the regulation of the profession in Ontario, Clare was nominated to represent Canada’s New Democratic Party in Toronto-Danforth in 2021, and again in 2023. Throughout her political work, Clare has been building community relationships, establishing partnerships and support, and working to understand the issues facing her community. Engagement has intensified following the recent call for a federal election that will send Canadians to the polls on April 28, 2025.
ESW 2024: Year in review
The ESW program had a busy year in 2024! In November, the AOM released the 8th edition of the Emergency Skills Workshop manual. Updates include new content on equity and racial justice in emergency perinatal care, delayed cord clamping, bedside resuscitation, postpartum hemorrhage, anaphylaxis and unplanned breech in the upright position. The management of unplanned breech in the upright position is a new skill that was introduced in the 8th ed. of the ESW manual. After the release of the 8th ed. manual, all ESW instructors participated in upright breech trainings to prepare to teach this new skill set to all midwives at their ESW recertifications.
April is Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice Month
Ongoing structural racism results in worse maternal health outcomes for Black birthing people. Midwives are encouraged to contribute to dismantling systemic racism including in midwifery, and apply a racial justice lens so the Black women and pregnant people receive care that is dignified, affirming, equitable and free from harm. Toronto Black Maternal Health Week events feature expert-led seminars, interactive workshops and community discussions, all focused on addressing the physical, emotional and mental well-being of Black women and birthing people during pregnancy and postpartum.
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.