COMMUNITY MIDWIVES OF TORONTO
Midwifery Care
In Ontario, a midwife is a registered health care professional who provides primary care to low-risk clients throughout pregnancy, labour and birth. Midwives also provide care to both client and baby during the six weeks following birth. They are available to clients 24 hours a day, seven days a week by pager.
A client receives care from a small number of midwives. You will know the midwife who attends your labour and birth.
If you are under the care of a midwife you will not see a physician unless there are concerns or complications. Most births are normal and there are no complications. If there are complications, midwives can consult or transfer care to a physician. Midwives provide safe and expert care to healthy clients and newborns.
Ontario midwives provide care under a model and philosophy which includes the belief that people have the right to make informed choices.
Midwives at our practice attend births at home, at the Toronto Birth Centre, and at St. Michael's Hospital. Your midwife will assess your health needs and provide information to ensure you can make a safe and informed decision about where to have your baby.
A client receives care from a small number of midwives. You will know the midwife who attends your labour and birth.
If you are under the care of a midwife you will not see a physician unless there are concerns or complications. Most births are normal and there are no complications. If there are complications, midwives can consult or transfer care to a physician. Midwives provide safe and expert care to healthy clients and newborns.
Ontario midwives provide care under a model and philosophy which includes the belief that people have the right to make informed choices.
Midwives at our practice attend births at home, at the Toronto Birth Centre, and at St. Michael's Hospital. Your midwife will assess your health needs and provide information to ensure you can make a safe and informed decision about where to have your baby.
