Serving Timmins & South East Cochrane District

Request Midwifery Care Online

If you are currently pregnant and would like to become a client of Boreal Midwifery Practice, please click the link below to send us your request for care.

Infection Control: We aim to prevent the spread of infection to our vulnerable clients and to our midwives who need to be available to you 24/7. Therefore, we kindly request that you DO NOT present to the clinic if you, or anyone accompanying you has ANY signs of illness. Please call and we will make a plan with you over the phone.

Having a baby with an Ontario Midwife

Where Clients Give Birth

Midwifery clients in Timmins can choose to give birth in hospital, at home, or at the midwifery clinic.

Types Of Birth

C-Section rates for midwifery clients are lower than the provincial average. The rate is even lower for clients who planned a home birth.

26,451

Midwives cared for 20% of Ontario's 131,580 births in 2020-2021.

Feeding

74% of babies with midwives were exclusively nursing at 6 weeks.

Pain Relief

Nitrous Oxide: 6%
Epidural: 44%

Continuity of Care

Midwives provide care throughout pregnancy, labour, birth, and the first six weeks following birth. Midwives are available to clients 24 hours a day.

Informed Choice

Clients are active decision-makers in the care they receive; midwives give information to help clients make informed decisions.

Choice of Birthplace

Midwifery clients may choose to give birth safely at home, in a birth centre or in hospital. Midwives have hospital privileges in Ontario hospitals.

Our Services

Our team of midwives are dedicated to providing you with care and support throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. We'll work with you to figure out what kind of care works best for you, and help you navigate the options available to make sure you're getting the best care possible.

WHAT WE OFFER

Resources

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About Us

We are highly experienced in pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, and newborn care. We work collaboratively with other health professionals to ensure that each woman has the best possible experience during pregnancy and childbirth.

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“The practice of midwifery is the assessment and monitoring of women during pregnancy, labour, and the post-partum period and of their newborn babies, the provision of care during normal pregnancy, labour, and post-partum period, and the conducting of spontaneous normal vaginal deliveries.”

Midwifery Act, 1991.

“The postpartum visits were extremely helpful. The midwives came to my house which was appreciated and relieved a lot of stress and anxiety. All questions were answered and my mind was put at ease.”

“I had to have a doctor involved due to a medical condition and complication. I still felt that the midwives were very involved and there for me. My experience was wonderful. I am very thankful to have had them as part of my team during my pregnancy and postpartum experience.”

“We had such an amazing experience! You all made me feel so prepared and confident during my pregnancy and birth. We really appreciate everything.”

“I needed a c-section, but the midwife was still present and helped us to understand things and kept us informed. Thank you so much! We will definitely be reaching out for baby #2!”