Why Give Birth at Home?

They’re in good company: for more than 20 years, midwives have attended over 49 000 home births in the province and currently attend about 4 000 home births a year.

Midwives are the only primary care providers in Ontario who receive extensive education and training to help you safely give birth at home.  If you are experiencing a low risk pregnancy, there is excellent quality research The AOM’s Choice of Birthplace Guideline summarizes the findings of four Canadian studies that confirm the safety of home birth.from Ontario showing that important health outcomes are similar whether you plan a home or hospital birth under the care of a midwife.