Midwives of Medicine Hat
3096 Dunmore Road SE T1B 2X2 Medicine Hat, AB, Canada

We are THRILLED to share that your MOMH midwives got their first dose of the COVID vaccine yesterday! In between home visits, Hillary (looking super excited!) got her shot at Higdon Hall. Ashley's camera failed just at the key moment but This vaccine helps us protect our clients and keeps us safer. #ShotOfHope Pregnant clients are eligible for the vaccine!! Us midwives will be discussing individual risks and benefits in the coming appointments. We continue to follow guidance from the SOGC, NACI, Health Canada and our College of Midwives.

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2021! It is a true honour and privilege to come alongside women as they birth. Women, you are powerful. You are capable. It is your right to have agency over your bodies, be the primary decision maker about your pregnancy and birth where you choose. We are here for it ! We love you and celebrate you. ~ Ashley & Hillary, Registered Midwives

Due in April or September and looking for a registered midwife? Live within the catchment of Medicine Hat/Bow Island/Burdett/Brooks/Irvine/rural within ~45 minutes of the Hat? Register for care here: https://midwivesofmedicinehat.com/register-for-care Midwives are Primary Care Providers who care for pregnancies within the spectrum of "normal". If you are unsure if your pregnancy falls into this spectrum (it's a big range!!), DM us!... #MOMH #MedhatterMidwives

Having some issues connecting our Facebook and Insta accounts...but here's our latest thread on Postpartum with midwives! Hoping to slowly but surely increase our online info stacks/online presence!

We had the privilege of helping this little king come into the world five months ago in a beautiful home birth! Here is James, first as a newborn and now at five months! #KingJames @la_belle_photography

Alberta Midwives now have their very own podcast! "Drawing from the personal narratives of Alberta midwives and the families they serve, the Alberta Midwives: Our Stories podcast provides an intimate glimpse into the expertise, heart and soul of Alberta's leading maternity care providers. Through our inspiring, informative and sometimes challenging conversations, host Dr. Lolly de Jonge will explore Alberta's midwifery roots, the current state and each midwife’s vision for ...the future, all within the context of the broader maternity care landscape. Tune in and subscribe as we provide a platform for Alberta midwives to talk about their unique journeys to (and through) midwifery." Have a listen and let us know what you think! https://www.alberta-midwives.ca/podcast

Having a baby in October or November 2020? We have spaces in care available! Ask your questions here to find out about the difference midwives can make to your birth journey, and we would be happy to answer.

I want to wish a warm welcome to the newest midwife joining the MoMH team! Hillary Johnstone has joined Midwives of Medicine Hat as of September 1st! Here is a little more info about the newest member of our Medicine Hat midwifery community: My name is Hillary Johnstone and I joined Midwives of Medicine Hat in Fall of 2020. I received my Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in Midwifery from Ryerson University in 2019; following graduation I worked at a busy downtown Tor...onto practice with a diverse and wonderful clientele. Prior to becoming a midwife, I completed a combined Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary in 2011. I worked as a registered nurse in both pediatric and neonatal care units where my love for family-centred care grew, and in 2016 I moved to Toronto to complete my midwifery training. Coming from nursing to midwifery, I fell in love with home birth and the de-medicalizing of the birth process; I find my nursing experience compliments my midwifery knowledge in many ways to help create a safe space for home birth or hospital birth. My goals as a midwife are to help you make the best, informed choices for your family and to maintain safety for you and your baby. I particularly enjoy helping parents navigate the postpartum period and troubleshoot feeding issues (though catching the baby is pretty amazing, too!!). When I’m not midwifing, I’m adventuring with my Golden Retriever, Gus. I also enjoy cross-country skiing, camping, and cheering on my favourite basketball team, the Toronto Raptors.

We are looking for testimonials from Alberta midwifery clients, fathers and other family members to share as part of our #YearoftheMidwife celebrations! To shou...tout your midwife and share why you appreciate midwifery, please send your words (max 200), photos and videos to [email protected]. See more

Found this lovely creation on the doorstep, courtesy of a happy client, after a day of visiting moms and babies! I am continually delighted by the kind and thoughtful community of clients and families here, such a privilege to be a part of it!