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Midwives and Mothers Watching Globally and Natural Healing Group
Midwifery
Model of Care
The Ontario model of midwifery care is based on the principles of Continuity
of Care, Informed Choice and Choice of Birthplace.
Continuity of Care
Midwifery care is available to women throughout their pregnancy, labour, birth,
and the first six weeks after birth. Midwives spend time developing relationships
with women and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Informed Choice
Women are active decision-makers in the care they receive; midwives give information
to help women make informed decisions.
Choice of Birthplace
Midwifery clients may choose to give birth at home or in hospital. Midwives
maintain hospital privileges at many Ontario hospitals and work collaboratively
with other health care practitioners.
The following are statistics from the Midwifery Collective in Ottawa for 2005/2006. These stats compare well with the provincial averages.
Ceasaren
section rate: 14%
Instrumental births: 4.9%
Vaginal Birth: 86.2%
Epidural rate: 14%
Home birth rate: 28.9%
Hospital birth rate: 71.1%
The College of Midwives of Ontario : "The CMO was established with the proclamation of the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Midwifery Act on December 31, 1993 to govern midwifery in the interest of public safety by:
The Association of Ontario Midwives : "The Association of Ontario Midwives represents Registered Midwives and promotes the profession of midwifery in Ontario. We support midwives in the provision of optimal midwifery care that is responsive to the needs of women and their infants." This site includes information about midwifery, how to find a midwife, midwifery fact sheets, and more.
The
Canadian Association of Midwives : "CAM is the national organization
representing midwives and the profession of midwifery in Canada. CAM lobbies
to effect the political change necessary to promote regulated midwifery as
an essential service, including public funding and universal access. CAM takes
a strong leadership role in women's health issues and the ongoing growth and
development of midwifery." This site includes information on finding
a midwife, becoming a midwife, midwifery accross Canada and more.
Midwives Online : "This site is dedicated to the information needs of clinical midwives, supervisors, researchers, managers and new parents. It is your gateway to the most comprehensive resource of material ever gathered for the midwifery profession. Information on this site may also be relevant to health visitors and neonatal nurses."
Association for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth : (Alberta) "The Association for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth is a part of a growing network of parents and health professionals who believe that childbirth is a normal, healthy part of life, of special significance to the pregnant woman and her family."
Birth Unlimited : (Calgary, AB) "Birth Unlimited began in 1975 as the Alternative Birthing Group, a group of midwives and consumers interested in natural birth options. The group then became involved with NAPSAC (The National Association of Parents and Professionals for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth) based in the United States and thus was renamed CAPSAC, The Calgary Association of Parents and Professionals for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth. The group was legally incorporated as a non-profit association in 1982 and changed its name to Birth Unlimited in 1999."
Midwifery
Coalition of Nova Scotia : "The Midwifery Coalition believes that
midwifery provides the highest standard of care for mothers, babies and families.
They believe it is an important part of maternity care and is a choice that
should be available to families in Nova Scotia. They are working to have midwifery
accepted as part of Nova Scotia's health system and to have midwifery care
covered by MSI."
Mothers and Midwives Watching Globally
Midwives and Mothers Watching Globally
Natural Healing Group : "The Natural Healing Group was created by members of MMWG concerned about the limitations of traditional allopathic medicine in maintaining the health of their children. They believe in using the most natural approaches available to prevent and heal various illnesses."