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.
Indigenous Midwifery
Find out more about why the restoration and renewal of Indigenous midwifery is one of our five strategic goals.
Birthplace Options
Home, hospital, birth centre — your midwife provides you the same excellent care no matter where you give birth.
Latest News
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.
Association of Ontario Midwives to Leave X (formerly Twitter)
The Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM) has made the decision to discontinue active engagement on X (formerly Twitter). This decision aligns with our ongoing commitment to fostering respectful, evidence-based discussions that support reproductive justice, human rights and equity in perinatal care.
A day to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Gender-Diverse People
Each year on February 14, communities across Canada and the United States gather for the Women’s Memorial March to honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Gender-Diverse People (MMIWG2S+). This day offers a space to collectively mourn, hold ceremony and call for action.
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.