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
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…
Roadmap to Health System Integration: A critical direction for midwifery sustainability in Ontario is here!
The AOM is proud to launch the Midwifery Sustainability Project (MSP) advocacy report, Roadmap to Health System Integration: A critical direction for midwifery sustainability in Ontario. The report makes recommendations to remove systemic barriers while leveraging the expertise of midwives as prima…
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 …
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.