103 results for 'home birth'
… as a midwife. She returned to Canada to practice for more than 20 years, attending thousands of births in St. Jacobs. In the '80s Elsie worked as a nurse in hospital while acting as a home birth midwife for the families in her community. When asked why she was willing to practice in …
… 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). …
… Communicating Through Social Media . Given the growing number of clients posting prenatal and birth posts to social media, it may also be worth having a related policy on audio or video recording during appointments or births (i.e., clients should ask permission of everyone in the recording and not capture other … in their recording). In developing such a policy, refer to HIROC’s Risk Note on Recording Births and the CMPA's article on cell phone recordings in appointments. 2. Be Clear on the …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
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… no expiration dates are most desirable. Check if the laryngoscope light can be tested at every birth without attaching the blade so the blade is not contaminated by repeated handling. 4 What …
… 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 …
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… Payment Agency, and/or hospital privileges. The AOM strongly discourages you from moving your home to your new community until you have a confirmed agreement, hospital privileges and, if … written contract. Given that practice groups cannot bill for care until after the client gives birth, you may receive your final compensation cheque after the day your New Registrant contract …
… “workplace” means anywhere that a worker works. For midwives, that includes in clinic, clients’ homes and in hospitals or birth centres. It is the responsibility of practice partners to ensure that all staff are …