Lincoln Community Midwives

09/24/2025

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09/23/2025

The SOGC has issued a position statement reaffirming that acetaminophen remains a safe and appropriate first-line option for managing fever and pain during pregnancy when medically needed.

Despite claims suggesting a link between prenatal exposure to acetaminophen and certain neurodevelopmental disorders, the SOGC notes that the evidence for these claims is weak and has been consistently refuted by scientific and regulatory bodies.
In an age of growing misinformation, the SOGC urges Canadians to rely on evidence-based science and clinical expertise.

Read the full SOGC Position Statement on the use of acetaminophen in pregnancy here:https://sogc.org/common/Uploaded%20files/Position%20Statements/SOGC%20Position%20Statement%20Acetamenophin_EN_20250911.pdf

09/23/2025

ACOG reaffirms the safety and benefits of acetaminophen use during pregnancy.
More than two decades of research have found no causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children. Acetaminophen continues to be an important and safe option for managing pain and fever in pregnancy—conditions that can pose serious risks to pregnant patients and their fetuses if left untreated. Learn more about acetaminophen use during pregnancy: https://bit.ly/4mqIzWr

09/18/2025

Brock University is inviting mothers and their babies to take part in a research study. This study aims to explore how a baby’s environment impacts early cognitive and social development.

What’s involved? Mothers and their babies will come to Brock University for a study visit. Prior to the visit, we will send you a link to complete a few questionnaires online. The questionnaires take about 55 minutes to complete, and the study visit will take around 50 minutes. Mothers will receive up to 50 dollars in Amazon gift cards for taking part in the study.

Who can take part in this study?
• Mothers that are older than 18 years
• Have a baby that is between 8 and 12 months of age
• Live in the Niagara Region
• Fluent in English
• Willing/able to attend an in-person study visit at the Strong Starts Research Laboratory
(https://maps.app.goo.gl/W81YQA4UCXBsQvXSA)

To sign up, click the following link: https://brock.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6DMW3eGPo2JC3Q2

For more information please email strongstarts@brocku.ca

09/18/2025

Recruitment is open for an exciting new study exploring what gender-affirming language means to trans and nonbinary midwifery service-users in Ontario!

You may be eligible if you:

✔️identify as trans, nonbinary, genderqueer, or another gender diverse identity
✔️are at least 18 years of age
✔️reside in Ontario
✔️have used midwives in Ontario within the past five years

During a digital storytelling workshop, participants will create short videos about what gender-affirming language means to them and how it impacts their care experiences. The workshop will either be in-person, virtual (online), or a combination (hybrid) – which will be decided together by the group of participants. Participants will be compensated $480 for completing all workshop-related sessions.

For an in-person or hybrid workshop, we will provide participants’ accommodations, meals, childcare, and reasonable transportation costs. For a virtual workshop, we will cover childcare related expenses in order to attend the workshop sessions.

Expert workshop facilitation will be provided by StoryCentre Canada.

The videos will be shared with midwives and other healthcare providers to help them answer the question: why does gender-affirming language matter?

For more information, check out https://www.redefinestudy.ca/qds

Interested in participating or have questions? Please email Jen Goldberg, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at QDS@mcmaster.ca.

This study has been approved by the Hamilton Integrated Research Ethics Board and is funded through a grant from the McMaster Midwifery Research Centre.

09/13/2025

Spot your baby? 🥰 We love seeing photos of your little ones in those early days, thanks for sharing with us!

09/11/2025

We welcomed 58 babies this summer, making it our busiest (and hottest?) summer in 5 years ☀️

09/05/2025

Exciting news for our community!

09/03/2025

08/31/2025

Ontario is facing a primary care crisis. Entire communities don’t have access to consistent, high-quality care and families are waiting too long for the care they need. Ontario needs the right kinds of providers, working in the right places, to meet the health needs of Ontarians.

Midwives are part of the solution Ontario needs right now.

Tell your MPP to prioritize investment in midwifery in the next provincial budget. Join the AOM's call to action with just a few clicks.

Visit www.ontariomidwives.ca/midwives-everywhere to take action today.

08/19/2025

Pregnant and expecting a winter baby? ❄️ We have space for due dates in November, December & January! If you are interested in midwifery care, please fill out an intake form on our website. https://lincolnmidwives.com/request-a-midwife/

This beautiful photo of midwife Carrie and baby Abel was shared with permission 🤍

08/13/2025

PAIL network offers peer-led in person support to all families who have experienced any type of pregnancy loss or infant loss under the age of 1. A team of trained volunteers provide support during scheduled meetings. These groups connect families who share similar experience of loss, and discussions are moderated by a peer support volunteer who also shares that experience.

Niagara Circle of Support meets at Niagara Hospice every 4th Monday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm.

If you are interested in joining this group, please complete a request for support form: https://sunnybrook.ca/extras/pailnetwork/support-request-form/