Stratford Midwives

11/13/2025

11/09/2025

Pregnant and planning to breastfeed? One of the best things you can do before your baby is born is to take a breastfeeding class! We’ve made it easy and convenient with our online Understanding Breastfeeding eClass, part of our FREE Prenatal and New Parent eClasses. It’s your go-to guide for answers.
More info: www.hpph.ca/e-prenatal

10/21/2025

The study is evaluating whether a free, 9-week online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) group co-facilitated by a Public Health Nurse and a recovered Peer can help improve postpartum depression (PPD) symptoms more than usual care alone.

Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either participate in the online 9-week CBT sessions or continue with their usual care. All participants will complete a set of online questionnaires at enrolment, about 11 weeks after that and then 4 months later. A brief phone interview takes place at the 2nd and final timepoint as well. As a thank you, participants will receive a total of $90 in Walmart gift cards for completing the study.

We are currently recruiting mothers 18+ with a baby

10/16/2025

HPPH is holding fall respiratory virus immunization clinics for infants and children who don’t have a healthcare provider, specifically:
-RSV monoclonal antibody for infants born on or after April 1, 2025, and aged less than 8 months at the time of administration
- COVID-19 and influenza immunizations for children aged 6 months to 4 years

By appointment only. See dates and locations at: www.hpph.ca/COVIDvaccine

10/14/2025

10/14/2025

This evening offers a valuable chance to explore a career in healthcare as a registered midwife, providing insight into the daily realities of midwifery practice, learning about pathways into the profession, and having questions answered by an experienced midwife.

Monday Nov 17th 7-8:30pm Farncombe Atrium, McMaster Health Sciences Centre

10/14/2025

Respiratory illness season is here, with COVID-19, influenza (“the flu”), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory viruses circulating.
HPPH will be holding fall respiratory virus immunization clinics for infants and children who do not have a healthcare provider.
In addition to immunization, there are ways you can protect yourself, your family and the community from respiratory illnesses.
Learn more: www.hpph.ca/news

09/26/2025

Informed choice is foundational to midwifery care.

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC) has reaffirmed its position: acetaminophen remains a first-line option for pain and fever during pregnancy when used as recommended. Health Canada also maintains there is no conclusive evidence linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Midwives support clients with evidence-based information to guide decision-making. If you have questions or concerns about using acetaminophen in pregnancy, talk to your midwife or other health-care provider.

09/23/2025

We're deeply grateful to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Stratford Midwives Picnic, helping to create a wonderful celebration of community and connection! The amazing food and generous donations were a shining example of our collective spirit. More photos of our picnic will be on the Stratford Midwives website soon!

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09/23/2025

The SOGC has issued a position statement reaffirming that acetaminophen remains a safe and appropriate first-line option for managing fever and pain during pregnancy when medically needed.

Despite claims suggesting a link between prenatal exposure to acetaminophen and certain neurodevelopmental disorders, the SOGC notes that the evidence for these claims is weak and has been consistently refuted by scientific and regulatory bodies.
In an age of growing misinformation, the SOGC urges Canadians to rely on evidence-based science and clinical expertise.

Read the full SOGC Position Statement on the use of acetaminophen in pregnancy here:https://sogc.org/common/Uploaded%20files/Position%20Statements/SOGC%20Position%20Statement%20Acetamenophin_EN_20250911.pdf