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Transitioning to Practice

… For example, some rural practice groups use this kind of a policy to fairly share hospital and home births and assign clients to midwives that live in the same part of a geographically large … line has received calls from midwives in practice groups where compensation is tied directly to births attended. This may result in a midwife who is leaving the practice not being compensated …

COVID-19 Clinical FAQ

… to reduce transmission has not changed.  Health care settings such as midwifery clinics, birth centres, hospitals, community labs and diagnostic imaging facilities are responsible for … masking policies. Ensure that policy decisions address all locations of work including clients’ homes. Midwives should check if hospitals and birth centres where they have privileges and … settings in collaboration with clients. What can be done to enhance the safety of the space for home visits or home births, such as ventilation, designating a separate disinfected bathroom for …

Occupational Health and Safety Act

… working conditions wherever work takes place. For midwives, work locations may include clients’ homes, midwifery clinics, birth centres, hospitals social media and other community settings. And midwives, depending on … out for one another. It means that our goal, whether we say it out loud or not, is to go home safe... every time.” (1) To achieve this objective, the OHSA outlines three basic rights …

Information for New Registrant Applicants

… Practice protocols Is there an opportunity to offset registration costs? Purchasing a birth bag (see the Purchasing New Registrant Equipment page for more information) Availability … hospital(s) affiliated with the MPG If applicable, apply for appointment (credentialing) at any Birth Centre(s) affiliated with the MPG (e.g., the Toronto Birth Centre or the Ottawa Birth and … resources, professional development opportunities, risk management resources and discounts on home/auto insurance, cell phone plans, supplies, shoes, etc. Get involved with the AOM The AOM …
  • new registrant

Stillbirth & Termination

… or the death of a baby is often devastating, but not uncommon. In 2009, the rate of stillbirth in Canada was 7.13 per 1000 total births and 2.4% of terminations of pregnancy are > 20 weeks gestation (Quebec excluded). … taxing role. Providing support Clients respond differently to the experience of stillbirth or termination and have varying expectations of support from their midwives.  Following …

Instrument Reprocessing

… therefore, they need to be properly sterilized or replaced between uses. This includes birth and suture instruments, specula, and newborn ventilation devices.  Midwifery practices … midwives continue using their individual instruments, while others use pre-existing birth and suture kits.   Practices that use disposable instruments generally utilize small kits … must be changed to disposable, including instruments, mask for nitrous oxide system for home birth, and newborn ventilation equipment (e.g. bag and mask).   …

2020 Grant Recipients

… Colour History Project. By centring the immigrant’s narrative through the lens of midwifery and birth, Wilson-Mitchell, an immigration and settlement researcher, will examine the hidden … Program. Her research project will compare neonatal and maternal outcomes between planned home birth with a midwife, planned hospital birth with a midwife, and planned hospital birth … as well as identifying sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with planning a home birth. Mentored Midwifery Research Grant recipients Angela Freeman MSc candidate Angela …

Clients with Disabilities

… choice discussions and care plans. Educate yourself on using adaptive equipment for labour, birth, breastfeeding and parenting. Be aware of what resources are available for people with … and potential barriers to coming to the clinic, it may be worthwhile considering more home visits when working with clients with disabilities. Birth may increase the individual’s mobility and fatigue issues, making it more difficult to seek services outside the home. Consider scheduling more at-home postpartum appointments and offering additional supports …
  • disability
  • practice management
  • client experiences

Shareables

… colouring pages for visitors to your clinic!  Compressed (zipped) folder (ZIP, 16.4 MB)   Home, hospital, birth centre? With a midwife, the choice is yours. Download  (PNG, 4 MB) and share along with … link to the Birthplace Options portal : https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/understand-your-options Home birth: It's a choice you have.   Download  (PNG, 1 MB) and share along with link to the …

Cleaning Equipment and Clinical Spaces

… and disinfection or sterilization and frequency of cleaning required for each equipment. Home Birth Equipment Cleaning Video – A visual guidance on the appropriate transport, setup and cleaning and disinfection of newborn care equipment used during home births. Guidelines for Water Immersion and Water Birth  – Guidance adopted by the AOM on …

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