Ontario Midwives

12/24/2025

The Laboratory and Specimen Collection Centre Licensing Act (LSCCLA) has been updated, with 34 additional tests added to Schedule 2. To support midwives in understanding what this means in practice, the AOM has created a dedicated FAQ and resource page with clear, midwife-specific information and answers to common questions about each of the 34 new tests: https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/labs-specimens

To learn more, read the announcement by the The College of Midwives of Ontario here: https://cmo.on.ca/standards-and-resources/laboratory-and-specimen-collection-centre-licensing-act-1990-lsccla/

12/11/2025

Midwives, students and clients met with MPPs at Queen’s Park this week to demonstrate how midwifery care improves access, strengthens communities and offers real solutions to Ontario’s primary care challenges.

The message was clear: Midwifery is essential, and the time to invest is now.

Thank you to the MPPs and supporters who attended and contributed to these vital conversations.

Swipe to see moments from the day and read the full recap on our blog. (👉 Click on Latest News in the link in bio!)

12/10/2025

Thinking about a career that blends skill, connection and profound impact? Becoming a midwife might be your path.

Explore the different ways to enter the profession on our website: www.ontariomidwives.ca/education

11/20/2025

Baekdu Peak brand Enoki Mushroom recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes:

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

11/17/2025

ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula may be unsafe due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria Clostridium botulinum:

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the affected products because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.

10/14/2025

Calling all IBPOC midwifery students! Apply for the HIROC Just Culture and Patient Safety Culture Award. The total value of the award is $7500, divided between up to two Ontario MEP students. Students must have completed at least one placement to qualify. Learn more and apply by Dec. 31, 2025:
www.ontariomidwives.ca/hiroc-award

10/08/2025

Midwives, we want to connect with you! Tonight and tomorrow, the AOM is holding two virtual town hall meetings for members. These open forums are a space to connect with AOM leadership and your colleagues, ask questions and discuss the work of your Association. Meetings will not be recorded—we hope you’ll join the conversation!

Register online: https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/upcoming-webinars

10/06/2025

Ontario’s primary care crisis demands innovative solutions. Midwives are highly skilled primary care professionals, providing essential pregnancy, postpartum, infant & reproductive care to over 30,000 Ontario families annually. Yet there has been no new investment in midwifery education since 2010.
Demand change: https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/midwives-everywhere

09/25/2025

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.

09/22/2025

If you've benefitted from midwifery, your voice matters: https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/midwives-everywhere

Let your MPP know that midwifery care is essential — and Ontario Needs .

09/15/2025

Join us in calling on government to invest in midwifery: https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/midwives-everywhere

Midwives are part of the solution to Ontario's primary care crisis. As primary care providers, they improve outcomes, reduce system costs and provide care where it’s needed most. Yet there’s been no new investment in midwifery education since 2010.

It’s time for change.

09/11/2025

Midwives! Join us on Sep. 24, 2025 for a webinar hosted by the AOM in collaboration with the AOM Benefits Trust (AOMBT).
✔️ Learn about the work of both organizations
✔️ Discover the benefits, programs and support available to you
✔️ Find out who to contact when you need help
Bring your questions — there will be a Q&A session where you can get answers directly.
Open to members only. Register today! https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/upcoming-webinars