Midwifery Collective of Ottawa

04/06/2025

Pride is a time to honour the history, resilience and diversity of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. The AOM remains committed to gender inclusivity & human rights, diversity & equity, and supporting midwives to uphold and learn more about these commitments. https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/pride-month-2025

01/06/2025

FYI

In response to a recent U.S. change in recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, SOGC expert Dr. Darine El-Chaar stresses the vaccine is strongly recommended for pregnant women.

In an interview with The Canadian Press, Dr. El-Chaar notes the virus poses a higher risk for expectant mothers and that numerous studies have shown the COVID-19 vaccine protects both mother and baby.

“There's been no study, there's been no clinical trial, no follow-up studies that have suggested any adverse outcomes or impact from COVID-19 vaccination in pregnant populations or infants,” she said.

To read the full article, visit: https://sogc.org/en/content/featured-news/SOGC-expert-featured-in-Canadian-Press-story-on-COVID-19-vaccination-during-pregnancy.aspx

Read the full SOGC statement on COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy here:https://sogc.org/common/Uploaded%20files/Latest%20News/SOGC_Statement_COVID-19_Vaccination_in_Pregnancy.pdf

01/05/2025

FYI

09/04/2025

Feeling overwhelmed as a new parent? Join our free 9-week virtual cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program. Open to those expecting a baby or who have a baby under 18 months old.

Register now at ParentingInOttawa.ca/CBT

01/04/2025

Reproductive care must be gender-affirming. On this Trans Day of Visibility, we honour and uplift trans parents, trans families, and all trans people seeking safe, respectful, inclusive care.

Midwives have a role to play in building a future where reproductive justice includes everyone. Trans and non-binary midwives are helping to lead the way.

13/02/2025

Due to the weather, the clinic will be closed today Feb 13. If you have an appointment you will be contacted, if there is anything urgent please page your midwife.

05/11/2024

We’ve added more spots to our weekly tours! Don’t forget to sign up and come see our newly renovated birth centre💛

Our weekly tours are reserved for clients in midwifery care. Private and virtual tours are available upon request.

Email us at info@ottawabirthcentre.ca for more information.

22/06/2024

03/06/2024

We are excited to welcome Nora Al-Aleiwi to MCO! Nora brings her knowledge and experience as a midwife in United States as well as an extensive knowledge and experience in sexual and reproductive health and counselling in the Ottawa community. Welcome Nora 🎉❤️