Community Midwives of Ottawa

09/03/2024

Dear Ottawa Community,

We would like to thank you for your tremendous support since opening our doors in 2016. We have made the difficult decision to close Community Midwives of Ottawa.

Thank you for entrusting us with your most precious and vulnerable moments. We treasure every memory!

Members of our team are continuing to provide midwifery care in our region. They look forward to hearing from you when you are ready for your next birthing journey!

Please go to our website for our midwives' whereabouts and how to obtain your medical records. www.ottawamidwives.ca

With Love, Always, Your Midwives ❤️

02/20/2024

10/08/2023

We remember 🤗

09/08/2023

Share your story with the Association of Ontario Midwives to help develop a new practice guideline!

Are you a current or former midwifery client in Ontario? The AOM is seeking client input on a new clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis of active labour. We are interested in hearing about your experiences in early labour.

Find out more: https://forms.office.com/r/k7UuNF1diF

09/02/2023

Dear Valued Clients and members of the community:

We are sad to let you know that the Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre has had to close temporarily due to severe flooding after the storms in August. The space is undergoing renovations. There is no timeline yet as to date of re-opening.

Your midwives are still here to provide clinical care to you and your babies. Your choice of birthplace now is hospital or home. Please discuss with your midwife which option is best for you.

Your prenatal and postpartum appointments will continue as usual in our temporary space at:
St Mary's Home
780 rue l’Eglise Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1K 3K7

Our phone numbers remain the same.

If you have questions or concerns, please reach out.

Warmly,
Your Midwives!

08/04/2023

Emancipation Day has taken place on the 1st of August every year since 2021. It marks the day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect across the British Empire. Much of the history of enslavement and systemic anti-Black racism is hidden and ignored. Remembering and making strides to end anti-Black racism in Canada is essential.

Misogynoir, a term coined by Moya Bailey, refers to the anti-Black sexism Black women, girls, trans, and gender-diverse people face based on race and gender. We’ve compiled a list of resources on ending anti-Black racism and misogynoir that we encourage you to access. If you find something particularly helpful, share it with your network – because systemic change requires collective effort. >> https://bit.ly/3rXFxSZ

08/04/2023

Happy Birthday to us!

Seven years ago, we opened our doors ❤️

We were committed to providing care to as a diverse community as possible.

We were committed to reaching out to special populations and prioritizing taking these families into care.

We were committed to providing evidence based, family centered, Midwifery Care.

Today, 1945 families later, we are still committed!

Big Thank You for entrusting us to be guardians of your most vulnerable moments.

07/30/2023

Calling all PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, CAREGIVERS and anyone looking to further their knowledge in first aid as it applies to infants and children. We have added a 3rd class on August 15.

07/21/2023

A number of people are making donations to the pro-choice movement in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision last year to overturn Roe v. Wade — whether it's in their lifetime, or after.

07/19/2023

Association of Ontario Midwives has many different handouts with up to date information!

They can be found at their website;

https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/client-handouts

Available in 7 different languages, have a look or scan the QR code for immediate access!