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Midwifery Investment an Important Step in Health Care Reform

… “The midwifery work of supporting health and well-being for a pregnant person and welcoming a newborn into a family is sacred work,” says Ellen Blais, Director of Indigenous Midwifery at the … across the province. This year, over 29,000 families will have the care of a midwife. 368 newborns have been born with the care of an Indigenous midwife through the Indigenous Midwifery … are experts at providing high quality, evidence-based primary care to clients and their newborns in their homes, and birth centres, and at over 100 hospitals in Ontario. They provide …

Midwives Celebrate Liberal Announcement for Aboriginal Midwifery

… compromised health outcomes when compared to the rest of the population, including maternal and newborn health. Aboriginal midwives bring healing and health by keeping birth close to home and … step towards culturally appropriate care that will foster healing and well-being for women, newborns, families and entire communities.” Today’s Liberal commitment will enable Aboriginal …

Althea Jones, President-Elect of Association of Ontario Midwives, bridging gaps in Black reproductive health

… outcomes present in Black communities. “Causes of compromised outcomes for Black parents and newborns stem from racial bias and systemic and structural racism, and often include culturally … home visits and primary care that midwives provide during this time sets families and newborns up for the best possible start. The Association of Ontario Midwives’ strategic plan … a vision of midwives leading decolonized and anti-racist reproductive, pregnancy, birth and newborn care. There are over 1000 midwives in Ontario, serving more than 250 communities across …

Midwives infuriated: Health Minister’s recent announcement about prescribing restricts midwives

… Health Canada recently approved a single-dose immunization designed to prevent RSV disease in newborns. As a midwife, I should be able to provide this antibody to my clients, but this … a vision of midwives leading decolonized and anti-racist reproductive, pregnancy, birth, and newborn care. There are over one thousand midwives in Ontario, serving more than 250 communities …

Landmark legal decision for midwives and pay equity

… babies have been born under midwifery care. Midwives are experts in normal pregnancy, birth and newborn care, university educated and trained in emergency management. Midwifery care is publicly funded and is rooted in the most current maternal and newborn care research and evidence. For more information or to arrange an interview, please …
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Midwifery Pay Equity Hearings Begin at Tribunal Today

… including more than 35,000 births at home. Midwives are experts in normal pregnancy, birth and newborn care. Midwifery care is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Midwives … and trained in emergency management. Midwifery care is rooted in the most current maternal and newborn care research and evidence. *While this case focuses on the gender discrimination impact …
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Midwives support curriculum that teaches consent and affirms LGBTQ communities

… care. See more midwifery by the numbers . Midwives are experts in normal pregnancy, birth and newborn care, university educated and trained in emergency management. Midwifery care is publicly funded and is rooted in the most current maternal and newborn care research and evidence. For more information, please contact: Juana Berinstein, …

Midwives Launch Campaign to Promote Safety of Home Birth

… care. See more midwifery by the numbers . Midwives are experts in normal pregnancy, birth and newborn care, university educated and trained in emergency management. Midwifery care is funded … by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, and is rooted in the most current maternal and newborn care research and evidence. For more information, please contact: Juana Berinstein, …

AOM Honours Those who Enrich & Champion the Profession of Midwifery

… patient choice and involvement in decision making.  We know that high quality maternal and newborn care is the foundation for a healthy beginning for babies and their families. And we are … in ensuring service excellence to our community,” says Linda Young, Director of Maternal Newborn Child, Mental Health, Interprofessional Practice and Organizational Learning at Michael …

Midwives and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Sign Relationship Accord

… midwives in Ontario with a vision of midwives leading reproductive, pregnancy, birth & newborn care across Ontario. There are over 1,000 midwives in Ontario, serving more than 250 …

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