Ottawa Valley Midwives

04/29/2026

Congratulations to midwife Kali and her family on their new addition! Baby Florence was born at QCH on April 3, 2026 weighing 9lbs 14oz with wonderful midwives Deanna and Harriet Ann in attendance. Welcome to the world Florence!!! 💖💖💖

04/27/2026

The Champlain Maternal Newborn Regional Program (CMNRP) is looking for individuals with lived experience to join their Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) Working Group. The purpose of the working group is to find ways to prevent PPH and improve outcomes in Ontario Health East. If you or someone you know has experienced PPH in the last five years and would like to help guide this work, please submit interest to CMNRP at: https://bit.ly/CMNRPpphEOI

04/27/2026

Congratulations to midwife Ali and her family on their new addition! Baby Arthur was born at home on March 25, 2026 weighing 7lbs 13oz with fabulous midwives Kristen and Amélie in attendance. Welcome to the world, Arthur!!! 💖💖💖

04/16/2026

Cervical Screening Clinic coming to Carleton Place on June 18!

Cervical cancer screening (aka a Pap test) is important for preventing cervical cancer, but can be difficult to access for those without a family doctor. If you or someone you know does not have a family doctor and is overdue for a Pap, check out this great opportunity! Most people need cervical screening every 5 years from ages 25 to 69, even if they are healthy, have no symptoms, are in a monogamous relationship, have only ever had one partner, are pregnant, or have gone through menopause.

04/14/2026

OVM babies coming soon! 👶👶👶

Midwives Ali, Kali, and Kailey are all welcoming little ones this spring! We’re so excited to meet their sweet babies 🥰 stay tuned for cute baby photos!

03/17/2026

New midwife coming soon to OVM! Ana Maria is coming back to QCH where she had her own baby boy at QCH 25 years ago! Welcome Ana Maria, we are so happy to have you join us working out of the Bells Corners location starting this summer ☀️

03/02/2026

Heads up to our CP clients that there is a film crew hanging out a few doors down for the next two weeks! We’re still open of course, but there are a few less parking spaces available than usual

12/28/2025

Happy Holidays from the OVM team! 🥰

12/18/2025

Someone left their scarf at the Bells Corners clinic! If this is yours, your midwives have it in safe keeping until your next appointment, or you can call Kelly to arrange pick up 😊

12/17/2025

Cold and flu season is here!!! 🤧🤧🤧

To prevent the spread of illnesses, we are asking that you don’t come into the clinic if you are sick and that you don’t bring sick children to your visit. Please call the clinic and speak to Kelly as she will be happy to help you rebook your visit or change your appointment to a phone visit! As midwives, we see many clients and their newborns every day, and we want to avoid passing illnesses between clients and from midwives to clients as much as possible. If you do arrive with symptoms of cold or flu, you will be asked to wear a mask or leave the clinic.

Let’s all try to stay healthy this winter!

10/30/2025

Congratulations to Neha!! 💖

ICM is proud to share that Neha Mankani, midwife and ICM’s Humanitarian Engagement and Climate Advisor, has been named to the TIME100 Climate 2025 List.

10/28/2025

Attention Bells Corners clients! Bells Mews is undergoing a refresh!

Bells Mews is currently getting some cosmetic updates. As such, there are paint fumes, removal of carpets, and closed washrooms in the building. Please try to use the bathroom at home prior to your visit, however the washroom on the 3rd floor is open if needed — ask your midwife for directions! If you would like to change your visit to virtual, please call the clinic to do so. These renovations are likely to last into November.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

The Bells Corners OVM Team