The Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM) has made the decision to discontinue active engagement on X (formerly Twitter). This decision aligns with our ongoing commitment to fostering respectful, evidence-based discussions that support reproductive justice, human rights and equity in perinatal care ..read more

Each year on February 14, communities across Canada and the United States gather for the Women’s Memorial March to honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Gender-Diverse People (MMIWG2S+). This day offers a space to collectively mourn, hold ceremony and call for action ..read more

As you may know, babies born to parents without OHIP are being denied OHIP at birth. This practice of blocking access to health care causes tremendous harm to families and strips babies of a key entitlement, in contravention to the laws in Ontario. The Health Network for Uninsured Clients (HNUC) ha ..read more

February is Black History and Black Futures Month, an important time to acknowledge and work towards ending the racial injustice, erasure and oppression faced by Black communities. It is also a time to celebrate Black leadership, brilliance and contributions. This month serves as a reminder that ho ..read more

The following tribute was written by friends of Celeste. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Celeste MacDonald on Dec. 16, 2024. Celeste, a valued member of our midwifery community, leaves behind a lasting legacy that will continue to resonate with all who knew h ..read more

Jan. 16, 1956 – Oct. 10, 2024 The following tribute was written by Elana Johnson, former AOM President. It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Jane Erdman. She will be remembered with great fondness by the many clients and midwives whose lives she touched.  ..read more

On Oct. 21, 2024, the AOM hosted an education event at Queen's Park. The event fell on the first day back for MPPs from across the province to the legislature. Negotiations Task Force members, midwifery clients and supporters, and AOM staff gathered to raise awareness about key midwifery issues, celebrate Indigenous midwifery, which has been on this land since time immemorial, and mark 30 years of regulated midwifery in Ontario ..read more

Anishinaabe midwife and Elder Elaine Ross has been providing birthing care in Treaty #3 territory for the past couple years. Seeing the potential for a resurgence in the territory and repeatedly hearing how important Indigenous midwifery and birthwork is, Elaine led the way for the Giimaamoobiwad (“Gathering”) Conference to be birthed. The three-day conference took place Sep. 10-12, 2024, bringing together representatives from Southern Treaty #3 communities and partners to promote Indigenous midwifery and inspire community-led birthwork ..read more

Anishinaabe midwife and Elder Elaine Ross has been providing birthing care in Treaty #3 territory for the past couple years. Seeing the potential for a resurgence in the territory and repeatedly hearing how important Indigenous midwifery and birthwork is, Elaine led the way for the Gimaamobiwad (“Gathering”) Conference to be birthed. The three-day conference took place Sep. 10-12, 2024, bringing together representatives from Southern Treaty #3 communities and partners to promote Indigenous midwifery and inspire community-led birthwork ..read more

“We just couldn’t afford to hear NO anymore,” says Lynn Hendricks, RM and practice partner of Hawthorne Midwives, on the impetus to develop an advocacy strategy and media campaign to bring attention to their need for increased midwifery staffing and caseload funding. In response to repeated barriers, including denied requests for additional billable courses of care (BCCs) and diminished funding for hiring new registrant midwives, Hawthorne Midwives took a stand, tabling proposals with their transfer payment agency (TPA), local council, and Minister of Health for urgent expansion to meet commun ..read more