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Midwives are there for Ontarians during labour: This Labour Day, support the work of midwives

… Last year, midwives provided care to over 28 000 families in Ontario – more than 20% of all births in the province. Unfortunately, midwives are suffering from higher-than-ever rates of … and Registered midwives in Ontario with a vision of midwives leading reproductive, pregnancy, birth, and newborn care across Ontario. There are over 1,000 midwives in Ontario, serving more …

Valuing midwives: Providing care to the most vulnerable

… might not have health insurance vary, including but not limited to insecure immigration status, homelessness, poverty and struggles with mental health or addictions. Some may have documents … and their families with primary care health services during their pregnancies, labour and birth, and the six-weeks following the birth, and often act as the bridge connecting clients to additional services. Research shows …

Ontario midwives lead AOM CPG updates

… developed Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) to translate scientific research on pregnancy, birth and early infant health into clinical recommendations for midwives. CPGs are a key way to …

Racial Justice and Human Rights

… department at the AOM is leading to support the growth of Indigenous midwifery and to  Bring Birth Home  click  here. As part of the  AOM's commitment to racial justice in midwifery , the  …

Applying for a New Midwifery Practice Group

… for Maternal Child Health Reports on provincial level initiatives Statistics Canada Local birth rates , fertility rates , immigration rates, mortality rates, general demographic data … rates, etc. Use this form when making a data request. Local hospitals Hospital level , annual birth volume, volume & mix of care providers, maternity services provided, breastfeeding rates … In many cases, hospitals place caps on the number of midwives privileges or the number of births they may attend. This is currently one of the biggest barriers to the growth of the …

Previous Winners

… Ontario ," TVO, Feb. 12, 2019. 2019: Denise Balkissoon; " In Ontario, midwives help with the rebirth of Indigenous pregnancy care ," The Globe & Mail, July 22, 2018. 2018: Cathy Alex; " … Perinatal or neonatal mortality among women who intend at the onset of labour to give birth at home compared to women of low obstetrical risk who intend to give birth in hospital: A … Marie Olsen Lawford, Kathi Wilson, Michelle Kryzanauskas, Ivy Lynn Bourgeault; " Distance from Home Birth to Emergency Obstetric Services and Neonatal Outcomes: A Cohort Study ."  Journal of …

Pain Relief Glossary

… Massage: Photo credit: © Victoria Berekmeri - Adelaide Birth Photographer Massage is performed by applying pressure to and/or rubbing the muscles and … changes in the shape of your pelvis and can help your baby get into a favourable position for birth. Your midwife may also suggest specific positions to support your labour progress and help … pain associated with the relationship between your baby’s head and the bones of your pelvis. Birth balls and birth slings are two tools that can promote your mobility in a supportive and …

2018 Grant Recipients

… Education Program. Reitsma will be using the awarded funding to complete a systematic review of birth outcomes associated with planned home compared with planned hospital birth and will be mentored by Dr. Eileen Hutton.   …

Highlighting the contributions of Black Midwives

… maternal health. Althea started Ancestral Hands to address health disparities facing Black birthing people and to increase awareness of midwifery care in her community. In recognizing … including on the Board of Directors for the Association of Ontario Midwives and the Toronto Birth Centre, as an Assessor at the College of Midwives of Ontario, and as an Emergency Skills … She is not afraid of controversial issues and will speak the truth, always respectfully, to whomever needs to hear it. She is detail oriented-- if you are ever wondering if there is …

Strategic Plan 2022 - 2025

… transcript . Our Vision Midwives leading decolonized and anti-racist reproductive, pregnancy, birth, postpartum & newborn care Our Core Purpose To advance the clinical and professional … the restoration and renewal of Indigenous midwifery Promote, safeguard and support normal birth Advocate for members' rights that promote long term career satisfaction Create systems and … culturally respectful and responsive care Objective 4: Increase midwife confidence in providing home birth and consumer confidence in choosing this option, including through improving cultural …

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