Sages-Femmes Rouge Valley Midwives

05/29/2022

We are so excited that our clinic renovations are finally underway. We can’t wait to greet you in our fresh new space! Please bear with us for any delays in returning non-urgent calls and emails that you may encounter as we are switching over our phone and internet providers this week to support our future move to electronic records. Thank you so much!

07/25/2021

Midwives always practicing to stay up to date.. CPR and NRP (new born resuscitation) ✅

03/27/2021

Two of our midwives out and about, wearing PPE to protect our patients, families and ourselves.

03/24/2021

A lovely clinic visit with our client M and student midwife Gerardo.

08/12/2020

Looking for information about VBAC? The Association of Ontario Midwives has an excellent handout:https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/sites/default/files/2017-06/Thinking-about-VBAC-English.pdf

08/07/2020

Health Canada is recalling more than 50 hand sanitizers that contain ingredients 'not acceptable for use' that may pose health risks.

07/17/2020

Curious about what care from a midwife is like? Here is a video with some answers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=besmB6hNuVs

Midwives provide long appointments, continuity of care, informed choice, evidence-based care and choice of birthplace. Midwives recognize the client as the p...

07/16/2020

Wondering what it may look like to move in labour from a planned home birth to hospital birth with midwives? Here is one story that may answer some questions. https://youtu.be/l7FfDx04aAc

06/25/2020

Would you like more information about midwives and how they can help you and your family? The Ontario Ministry of Health has a great link: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/midwife/

06/16/2020

Midwifery for all families.

06/16/2020

Lots of us are enjoying take out food as a way to support local businesses, or because cooking at home may not always be possible or easy in pregnancy. Here are some tips about safety and take out food.

06/12/2020

Babies cry - and that can be really hard for parents! Here are some tips to help soothe your baby.

06/11/2020

Talk to your midwives if you are interested in this program :)

All programs are currently cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. We are continuing to connect with our participants via text and social media platforms. If you need help and support please email scomire@durham.girls-inc.org Facilitators are connecting with participants to arrange for food access.....

06/10/2020

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“In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be an… BIPOC Midwifery Collective needs your support for Ontario Black Midwifery Student Fund

06/09/2020

06/09/2020

We have openings for some months - contact us! 416-286-2228 or www.sagesfemmesrougevalleymidwives.com

06/06/2020

05/30/2020

Due to shortages, some hand sanitizers are using technical-grade ethanol (alcohol) which has some chemicals in it that are not safe for pregnant or breastfeeding/chestfeeding people. Only use hand sanitizer that lists *pharmaceutical-grade* ethanol/alcohol listed as an ingredient.

Link to government report: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/natural-non-prescription/legislation-guidelines/covid19-technical-grade-ethanol-hand-sanitizer/risk-assessment-summary-report.html