Midwives of York Region

Midwives of York Region MYR is a midwifery clinic that serves the York Region community. With privileges at Southlake Health. We are a practice of ten Registered Midwives.

We offer a choice of birthplace: home or hospital. We hold admitting and discharge privileges at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket. We work in teams to offer 24-hour oncall availability. Our office is located in Aurora.

“Increasing numbers of Canadian women are choosing midwives for four main reasons: midwives' philosophy of childbirth as a natural process, involving a wholistic and

supportive approach; continuity of care throughout the childbearing year, which fosters safety and respect; cultural and political factors; and most importantly, the maintenance of a sense of control over their birth experience.”
”A brief overview of why women choose midwifery care ” by Annemarie van Oploo, BScN

“Midwives have been part of the human experience for as long as we know.The Latin term cum-mater and the Spanish and Portuguese term comadre, have the same meaning: with woman. At the present time, there is no doubt that midwives offer women safe, effective care with good outcomes; now midwives ourselves are looking at our practice to see just what we do that makes this so. We believe that the answer lies in our name; that is, we are ‘with women.’”
A Short History of Midwifery
"Well-behaved women rarely make history." (Laurel Thatcher Ulrich)

Most families got to enjoy a week off through March, but our midwives were busy all month long! Welcome to all these swe...
04/27/2026

Most families got to enjoy a week off through March, but our midwives were busy all month long! Welcome to all these sweet little babies who helped us welcome Spring!

Help us congratulate Elizabeth on finishing her final year of the MEP with us! Her graduation from the program coming up...
04/26/2026

Help us congratulate Elizabeth on finishing her final year of the MEP with us! Her graduation from the program coming up real soon!

This past year Elizabeth joined and supported team 1 clients as they added to their families!

We wish Elizabeth nothing but the best as she will have an exciting year herself, welcoming her very own new family member in the coming months!

Please help us welcome our newest senior student who is joining Team 2 on May 4th! “Varya is a fourth-year midwifery stu...
04/24/2026

Please help us welcome our newest senior student who is joining Team 2 on May 4th!

“Varya is a fourth-year midwifery student at Toronto Metropolitan University, bringing over 15 years of experience in medical exercise, post-rehabilitation, and professional education. Her experience mentoring kinesiologists and fitness professionals has strengthened her communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills - qualities she now brings to her midwifery studies.
With a deep interest in neuroscience and pain science, Varya is passionate about how upstream interventions influence downstream health outcomes. She is dedicated to providing holistic, evidence-based, and community-centered care that empowers families with knowledge and choice throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Her journey into midwifery is rooted in a commitment
to accessible and equitable care, shaped by her experiences as a member of an immigrant family and as a student with a disability. Outside of her studies, Varya spends time with her fiancé and loved ones and enjoys going on long walks with her beagle mix pup named Mimi.”

We have got to give the biggest Happy Administrative Assistant Day to these two wonderful people. Kristine and Sue both ...
04/22/2026

We have got to give the biggest Happy Administrative Assistant Day to these two wonderful people.

Kristine and Sue both are the reason our office runs so smoothly. They are the ones you see when you walk into our office and they are the first to answer your calls and emails! We could not be the Midwives we are without them by our side!

Thank you Kristine and Sue for all you do for us ❤️

We recently celebrated Edie’s retirement and she’s asked that we put out this message for all of you. “For 21 years, I’v...
04/19/2026

We recently celebrated Edie’s retirement and she’s asked that we put out this message for all of you.

“For 21 years, I’ve had the profound honour of walking beside incredible women as they brought new life into this world. As I’ve navigated the transition into retirement these last few months, your beautiful, heartfelt messages have been a wonderful reminder of why I loved this work. Reading your words and revisiting the sacred moments we shared is a gift I will always treasure. Being a part of your stories has truly shaped who I am. Thank you for the immense trust you placed in me during your most transformative moments—you are all tucked so deeply into my heart.”

Thank you for everything Edie ❤️

Birthing parents may be eligible to complete the survey if they are ≥18 years old, have an infant
04/07/2026

Birthing parents may be eligible to complete the survey if they are ≥18 years old, have an infant

The office will be closed tomorrow Friday April 3rd. We will reopen on Monday :)
04/02/2026

The office will be closed tomorrow Friday April 3rd. We will reopen on Monday :)

Well it seems that we were so excited for spring we missed posting our January tree!! Welcome to our first babies of 202...
04/02/2026

Well it seems that we were so excited for spring we missed posting our January tree!!

Welcome to our first babies of 2026!

A little late in the day for our March numbers but we had other important posts today! 😉So better late than never! Our v...
04/02/2026

A little late in the day for our March numbers but we had other important posts today! 😉

So better late than never! Our very busy midwives attended 24 out of 38 babies over 8 days in March! Including 2 sets of twins!

Congratulations to all our families on the safe arrival of all their little ones.

Of course we were kidding! If only it were true, we’d be millionaires! Hope you all enjoyed the laugh! 🤭 ...
04/01/2026

Of course we were kidding!

If only it were true, we’d be millionaires!

Hope you all enjoyed the laugh! 🤭

The Society has been working on this project for a long time. We’ve finally been given the go ahead to share! Using data...
04/01/2026

The Society has been working on this project for a long time. We’ve finally been given the go ahead to share!

Using data from pregnancies over the last 20 years, they have finally narrowed down which hormones and fetal measurements lead to the most accurate due date.

Using the QR code, input your information and you can figure out your new due date! (Save a screenshot of the QR code to your photos to access from your phone) Ask your midwife at your next appointment if you need help!

Here are all the MYR babies from February 2026! Welcome sweet little ones!
03/25/2026

Here are all the MYR babies from February 2026!

Welcome sweet little ones!

Address

372 Hollandview Trail Suite 303
Aurora, ON
L4G0A5

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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