The Hamilton Midwives

05/25/2021

Check out this week’s chat with @hamilton_family_doulas on how important peer support is! Posted @withregram • @hamilton_family_doulas You were not meant to do this alone. But when you are new to an area, living away from friends and family or the first of your friends to have a baby, it can be really, really lonely to be a new parent. ⁠
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This week we're talking to Cierra Bailey of Not Mother Goose about how important peer support is to the parents of babies and young children.⁠
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You can join us LIVE here: https://www.facebook.com/birthandbabytalk/posts/302560631518736 (live link in bio!)⁠
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Find Not Mother Goose here: https://www.facebook.com/notmothergoose

Check out this week’s chat with @hamilton_family_doulas on how important peer support is! Posted @withregram • @hamilton_family_doulas You were not meant to do this alone. But when you are new to an area, living away from friends and family or the first of your friends to have a baby, it can be really, really lonely to be a new parent. ⁠
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This week we're talking to Cierra Bailey of Not Mother Goose about how important peer support is to the parents of babies and young children.⁠
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You can join us LIVE here: https://www.facebook.com/birthandbabytalk/posts/302560631518736 (live link in bio!)⁠
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Find Not Mother Goose here: https://www.facebook.com/notmothergoose

05/15/2021

It's celebration day!
1pm on Zoom....see you there!

05/13/2021

Celebration Week decor in full effect! Check out this amazing balloon art by Beebop The Clown & Friends. One lucky client this week will win a gift card for Beebop balloon art!

Celebration Week decor in full effect! Check out this amazing balloon art by Beebop The Clown & Friends. One lucky client this week will win a gift card for Beebop balloon art!

05/12/2021

Wishing everyone a peaceful Eid full of blessings!

Wishing everyone a peaceful Eid full of blessings!

05/12/2021

We’re celebrating! It’s our first anniversary in our new clinic space so we decided to have a ZOOM PARTY this Saturday May 15 at 1pm as a client reunion. There will be prizes and a chance for mask free socializing with your midwives. If you didn’t get our email invitation and are a past or current client of THM, call the office for details. See you Saturday! Amazing cookies created for us by Dana's Cookies.

We’re celebrating! It’s our first anniversary in our new clinic space so we decided to have a ZOOM PARTY this Saturday May 15 at 1pm as a client reunion. There will be prizes and a chance for mask free socializing with your midwives. If you didn’t get our email invitation and are a past or current client of THM, call the office for details. See you Saturday! Amazing cookies created for us by Dana's Cookies.

05/09/2021

Photos from St. Joseph's Healthcare and Foundation's post

05/09/2021

Sending joy and peace to all of us today, as we each have a unique story of having or being a mother in our own way.

Sending joy and peace to all of us today, as we each have a unique story of having or being a mother in our own way.

04/23/2021

Some helpful info shared about vaccine timing by @midwivesofmississauga Posted @withregram • @midwivesofmississauga http://trilliumhealthpartners.ca/covid-19/A/vaccine.html#starthere

04/23/2021

Pregnant people can now book a Covid vaccine on the provincial portal under the “highest risk” category.

04/19/2021

Rogers is having an outage affecting phone calls as well as data services.Midwives are still able to receive urgent pages. Please be patient as they work to fix the issue as many of us are currently affected and not able to make or receive phone calls.

04/17/2021

FYI.

❗Temporary Closure of West End Urgent Care Centre at 690 Main Street West as of Monday April 19, 2021.

This measure is necessary to create critical care capacity in response to the pandemic. Urgent care clinic staff and physicians are needed to support this effort across our hospitals.

The COVID Assessment and Testing Centre remains open at this location.

If you need urgent care, please go to:

For Children (age 17 and under)
McMaster Children’s Hospital (Emergency)
1200 Main St West
Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5

For Adults

Juravinski Hospital (Emergency)
711 Concession St
Hamilton, ON L8V 1C3

Hamilton General Hospital (Emergency)
237 Barton St East
Hamilton, ON L8L 2X2

West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (Emergency)
169 Main St East
Grimsby, ON L3M 1P3

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (Emergency)
Charlton Campus
50 Charlton Avenue East
Hamilton, Ontario L8N 4A6

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (Urgent Care Centre)
King Campus
2757 King Street East
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8G 5E4

04/16/2021

Pregnant people are being admitted to our ICUs every day. A year into this pandemic, we are in a a more dangerous place than ever before. Please please please hold strong, stay safe and make smart decisions for yourself and others. Stay home. Stay safe!

Pregnant people are being admitted to our ICUs every day. A year into this pandemic, we are in a a more dangerous place than ever before. Please please please hold strong, stay safe and make smart decisions for yourself and others. Stay home. Stay safe!

04/15/2021

THM clients: there have been some glitches with booking ultrasounds at St Joe’s. Watch your mailbox for appointment confirmations. Check with your midwife at your next regular visit.

04/14/2021

Indigenous folks or those sharing a household with an indigenous person take note of this pop-up vaccine clinic at Main and Kenilworth. Speak to your midwife if you have any questions about your vaccine decision.

A mobile pop-up clinic for Indigenous adults is being held on April 12, 14, 15 & 16 at the Perkins Centre, 1429 Main St. E. If you want to book an appointment to get your COVID-19 vaccine, call the COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline at 905-974-9848, option 7. Details: hamilton.ca/vaccinebooking Hric Hamilton Niwasa Hamilton Indig At Mac Sacajawea Non-Profit Housing Indwell Nwc Hamilton

04/05/2021

Clients of The Hamilton Midwives: join us for our Zoom Birth Options Night next Monday, April 12 at 7pm. Speak to your midwife or call the office for details. Come and learn all about your options for choice of birth place, comfort measures and pain management options. We’d love to see some smiling faces!

Clients of The Hamilton Midwives: join us for our Zoom Birth Options Night next Monday, April 12 at 7pm. Speak to your midwife or call the office for details. Come and learn all about your options for choice of birth place, comfort measures and pain management options. We’d love to see some smiling faces!

04/04/2021

Happy Easter to everybunny!

Happy Easter to everybunny!

04/04/2021

All birth is valid and to be honoured.

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May you always know your strength, see your beauty, and honor the sacred doorway through which your child was born.

03/25/2021

THM is also please to welcome Claudia as a senior student starting in May.

Claudia Di Clemente is a senior student in the Midwifery Education Program at McMaster University, who also holds an Hon. B.Sc. in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Toronto. Claudia is drawn to midwifery practice as it intersects with both reproductive healthcare and client advocacy. In her time off, Claudia enjoys hanging out with her cat Maisie, taking care of her many houseplants, and spending as much time as possible outdoors.

THM is also please to welcome Claudia as a senior student starting in May.

Claudia Di Clemente is a senior student in the Midwifery Education Program at McMaster University, who also holds an Hon. B.Sc. in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Toronto. Claudia is drawn to midwifery practice as it intersects with both reproductive healthcare and client advocacy. In her time off, Claudia enjoys hanging out with her cat Maisie, taking care of her many houseplants, and spending as much time as possible outdoors.

03/25/2021

THM is pleased to welcome 2 new senior Midwifery students to work with us for their final year of the McMaster program.

Touka will be joining us in April.

Touka is in her final year of the Midwifery Education Program at McMaster and is excited to complete the program in her hometown! Prior to midwifery Touka spent a brief time in Nursing at McMaster which grew her perspective on holistic approaches to healthcare. Combined with a passion for reproductive and maternal health, and shared values of autonomy, choice, and accessibility, Touka was naturally drawn to midwifery care.

Touka is grateful to be a part of such a significant moment in people’s lives and looks forward to being a part of The Hamilton Midwives team.

THM is pleased to welcome 2 new senior Midwifery students to work with us for their final year of the McMaster program.

Touka will be joining us in April.

Touka is in her final year of the Midwifery Education Program at McMaster and is excited to complete the program in her hometown! Prior to midwifery Touka spent a brief time in Nursing at McMaster which grew her perspective on holistic approaches to healthcare. Combined with a passion for reproductive and maternal health, and shared values of autonomy, choice, and accessibility, Touka was naturally drawn to midwifery care.

Touka is grateful to be a part of such a significant moment in people’s lives and looks forward to being a part of The Hamilton Midwives team.

03/25/2021

The research is clear that the presence of a doula improves outcomes for birthing people and their babies. Higher rates of vaginal birth, lower rates of cesarean section, more positive feelings about birth, higher APGAR scores for babies just to name a few. We hope that some day doula care is covered by our provincial health care but for now, hiring a doula might be a worthwhile investment for pregnant people to consider!

The research is clear that the presence of a doula improves outcomes for birthing people and their babies. Higher rates of vaginal birth, lower rates of cesarean section, more positive feelings about birth, higher APGAR scores for babies just to name a few. We hope that some day doula care is covered by our provincial health care but for now, hiring a doula might be a worthwhile investment for pregnant people to consider!

03/20/2021

Wishing all a safe and happy Persian New Year today!

Wishing all a safe and happy Persian New Year today!

03/16/2021

Update: we are up and running.

03/16/2021

As of 9:21 we are still continuing to have tech disruptions. Please be patient and wait for us to call you. Stay tuned :)

As of 9:21 we are still continuing to have tech disruptions. Please be patient and wait for us to call you. Stay tuned :)

03/16/2021

We are still having temporary service disruption. If you are scheduled to have a phone appt this morning and don’t hear from us on time, please be patient and wait to hear from us. We will be in contact as soon as possible.

03/08/2021

Happy International Women’s Day! Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we become them. May we raise them.

Happy International Women’s Day! Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we become them. May we raise them.

03/05/2021

And another great prenatal learning option this weekend from @hypnobirthinghamilton! Great local #hamont businesses coming through for expecting people this week!! Posted @withregram • @hypnobirthinghamilton Want to help another family have an informed and empowered experience? Let them know there are only 2 spots left in the Hypnobirthing series beginning on March 14th. The April series is full, so those expecting as far away as the end of June would be wise to join the March class unless they'd like a private series.

Class dates are also up through to August, so folks who recently discovered there's a babe on the way can also see what their options are.

Thank you for telling your friends and family about my services -- the more empowered each of us is, the better this world. I truly appreciate your support!

And another great prenatal learning option this weekend from @hypnobirthinghamilton! Great local #hamont businesses coming through for expecting people this week!! Posted @withregram • @hypnobirthinghamilton Want to help another family have an informed and empowered experience? Let them know there are only 2 spots left in the Hypnobirthing series beginning on March 14th. The April series is full, so those expecting as far away as the end of June would be wise to join the March class unless they'd like a private series.

Class dates are also up through to August, so folks who recently discovered there's a babe on the way can also see what their options are.

Thank you for telling your friends and family about my services -- the more empowered each of us is, the better this world. I truly appreciate your support!

03/05/2021

Need online prenatal learning! @hamilton_family_doulas has you covered! Sign up for BIRTH SCHOOL this Saturday!

Posted @withregram • @hamilton_family_doulas Did you leave taking a prenatal class a little late? Did you take a class but STILL feel unprepared for your birth? ⁠
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BIRTH SCHOOL is happening this Saturday morning and you should totally join us!⁠
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We'll be talking about the what happens during labour, how to know when to go to the hospital - or call your midwife - what common medical interventions you can expect in Hamilton area hospitals and what to do before or instead of getting an epidural. And we'll also talk about those, too!⁠
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This is a judgment free class helping you have a great birth experience and learn how to make the choices that are best for you, no matter what kind of birth you are dreaming of.⁠
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You can get registered here: http://hamiltonfamilydoulas.com/classes/

Need online prenatal learning! @hamilton_family_doulas has you covered! Sign up for BIRTH SCHOOL this Saturday!

Posted @withregram • @hamilton_family_doulas Did you leave taking a prenatal class a little late? Did you take a class but STILL feel unprepared for your birth? ⁠
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BIRTH SCHOOL is happening this Saturday morning and you should totally join us!⁠
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We'll be talking about the what happens during labour, how to know when to go to the hospital - or call your midwife - what common medical interventions you can expect in Hamilton area hospitals and what to do before or instead of getting an epidural. And we'll also talk about those, too!⁠
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This is a judgment free class helping you have a great birth experience and learn how to make the choices that are best for you, no matter what kind of birth you are dreaming of.⁠
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You can get registered here: http://hamiltonfamilydoulas.com/classes/

03/02/2021

Oheró:kon & Konnón:kwe Film Screenings + Panel

Oheró:kon & Konnón:kwe Film Screenings + Panel

Oheró:kon & Konnón:kwe Film Screenings + Panel - Sponsored by the Indigenous Midwifery Department, Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM)

02/19/2021

We know you love your baby. We know you are strong. We know you aren’t making it up. We know you aren’t lazy or ungrateful or complaining. We understand. We will help. We are here with you. Posted @withregram • @psychedmommy We can experience shame when we speak up. We can feel invalidated. We can feel fear of the unknown. Whatever it is that we’re feeling—it’s not bigger than the freedom we can experience when we come together and say “I see you—your pain is valid.” If you’re afraid to speak up today, maybe you’re not surrounded by the people meant to help you. Don’t let the battle in your mind stop you from getting the help you need.

We know you love your baby. We know you are strong. We know you aren’t making it up. We know you aren’t lazy or ungrateful or complaining. We understand. We will help. We are here with you. Posted @withregram • @psychedmommy We can experience shame when we speak up. We can feel invalidated. We can feel fear of the unknown. Whatever it is that we’re feeling—it’s not bigger than the freedom we can experience when we come together and say “I see you—your pain is valid.” If you’re afraid to speak up today, maybe you’re not surrounded by the people meant to help you. Don’t let the battle in your mind stop you from getting the help you need.

02/18/2021

How do you face COVID-19 variants? By upping your mask game | CBC News

With new variants on the horizon, now is not the time to lose sight of the best things you can do to reduce the chance of getting COVID 19.

1. Stay home when you can!
2. Physical distance plus a well fitting mask

Check out the video for a cool tip to make a standard face mask fit better and close those side gaps- a close fit is crucial to its success as a mask.

Double-masking is getting a lot of attention, but an infectious disease specialist says that's just one way to ramp up your defenses. We asked Dr. Lisa Barrett for her pro tips.