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Giinwi (before colonization) Gaashi (what we used to do) Maamwiziying (together) Ndaadzikeying* (to assist in giving life)

… services. For most Indigenous communities in the north, accessing care during pregnancy and birth often means travelling long distances out of community to access care. “One of the … midwives and communities that took place one year ago. The 2019 gathering, called Bring Birth Home! Voices from the Indigenous Midwifery Summit: A Reclamation of Community Birth through a … opportunities that would support northern Indigenous people to access education close to home. The March 2020 gathering will revolve around structured discussion, with the goal of …
  • Indigenous

"In their full power": Long-awaited comfort arrives in Attawapiskat

… Neepeeshowan staff Christine Roy, RM, and second attendant Jennifer Tookate with the new birth bed at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority Hospital, Attawapiskat, ON. The birth of your … a luxury in the north. For example, at the time of the interview, Christine was at her family home in Quebec, packing up quarts of berries to take back to Attawapiskat. Fresh, ripe, … from each direction, and we were all there for the same reason: to envision bringing Midwifery home to Indigenous communities in the north. They say that when things are supposed to happen, …
  • Indigenous

Impact of government cuts to uninsured funding on clients in midwifery care

… It is well recognized that many people living in Ontario without OHIP cards are impacted by homelessness, mental health or disability. Some people may be leaving violent homes with no belongings, other may be struggling with addition. Many of the uninsured clients … Most importantly, this cut will mean less adequate prenatal care and, as a result, more preterm birth and more low birth weight babies – both of which put a massive strain on our health-care …

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

"There is still a lot of work to be done": Interview with AOM Vice President Bounmy Inthavong

… in providing essential, respectful, inclusive care and improving important health outcomes for birthing parents and babies. Can you speak to the relevance in the Canadian context? BI: Time … policies, COVID hesitancy, fear for safety and the need to adapt continuously in our home and work lives. When we look at what has happened in the pandemic, the above is also very … workforce is female, with many fearing for their personal safety and the risks they bring home due to lack of PPE, while carrying the burden of the unpaid work that exists within …

Midwives Celebrate Liberal Announcement for Aboriginal Midwifery

… Oneida Nation of the Thames, I know first-hand the importance of the reclamation of Indigenous birth practices and ceremony. They are integral to the identity and health of Indigenous … and newborn health. Aboriginal midwives bring healing and health by keeping birth close to home and connecting people with their culture and traditions. "This announcement is a remarkable … Today’s Liberal commitment will enable Aboriginal midwives to bring birth close to home again and to stem the common practice of removing Indigenous women from their communities …

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).   …

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 …

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 …
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"They will strengthen the ranks": Next generation of midwives learning through a pandemic

… may reside in isolation if they moved for school, or they may live in multigenerational homes where they are especially concerned about COVID-19 transmission.  Students who arrived at … majority were only two weeks short of placement, had achieved or exceeded all the CMO-required birth numbers, were performing competently and confidently. We've asked all midwifery practice … a role to play in the ongoing crisis? Karline: Ryerson's MEP also donated PPE to the Toronto Birth Centre, and on a whole Ryerson University , the Faculty of Community Services, the Faculty …

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