West End Midwives
1017 Wilson Ave M3K 1Z1 Toronto, ON, Canada

A great online option for prenatal classes! #WestEndMidwives #HumberRiverHospital #PrenatalClasses #Midwifery #Midwives #Babies #Mothers #Breastfeeding #Postpartum #Newborns #Parenting

October 15 is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day.Our hearts go out to all of the families who are mourning the loss of their babies.Grief can be heavy and often very isolating.We want you to know that there are people and programs in the community who can provide you with some support.Please see the http://pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca for more information. We light a virtual candle today in honour of you and your babies <3 #PregnancyAndInfantLossAwareness #PregnancyAndInfantLossAwarenessMonth #MiscarriageAwareness #InfantLoss #LightACandle #WestEndMidwives #Midwifery #Babies #Mothers #Pailrd #PailNetwork

Supporting the fighters, admiring the survivors, honouring the taken, and never, ever giving up hope #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BreastCancerAwareness #CanadianCancerSociety #October #WestEndMidwives #OntarioMidwives #Midwifery #Toronto #HumberRiverHospital #EtobicokeGeneralHospital

Mothers milk is soul food for babies -Ina May Gaskin October 1st marked the first day of National Breastfeeding Week. This week we focus on the importance of supporting, promoting, and protecting breastfeeding for the health of our planet and its people. #WestEndMidwives #WBW2020 #Breastfeeding #Breastmilk #Mothers #OntarioMidwives #ClimateChange #InaMayGaskin #Midwifery #Toronto #HumberRiverHospital #EtobicokeGeneralHospital

We are moving in November! Our new location is steps away from the new Finch West subway station and the 36 finch and 51 Keele bus routes. #WestEndMidwives #OntarioMidwives #Midwifery #Toronto #Finch #Keele #Clinic #HumberHospital #EtobicokeGeneralHospital

WEM is moving locations! We are SO excited!! Stay tuned for more updates on the build of our new clinic :) #WestEndMidwives #OntarioMidwives #Midwifery #Toronto #Finch #Keele #Clinic #HumberHospital #EtobicokeGeneralHospital

ALERT: CoVid 19 Update Due to the rapidly changing situation related to Coronavirus - we are making changes based on health recommendations - all to help keep you and your baby as safe as possible: 1- Do NOT come to the clinic if you are unwell or anyone in your house is unwell or has been to a high-risk area... 2- if you are pregnant and worried you might have the Coronavirus page your midwife for further instructions 3-please Do NOT bring anyone with you to appointments - no children, no partner, no support people 4- appointments will generally be much shorter so there is less contact time between people to decrease the risk of exposure - many appointments will be just 10-15 minutes 5-we are decreasing the number of visits so you will be seen less often than usual 6- some visits might be done by phone, Skype, FaceTime or other methods of communication 7-DO NOT come to the clinic early or stay after your appointment - people are only allowed to be in our clinic space for the time of their appointment 8-For Labour -you are only allowed to bring one person with you - who can be there with labour and for the time you are in the hospital - no other people except one will be allowed Remember all of this is to keep pregnant people and babies as safe as possible The best thing for you to do if follow current recommendations:-wash your hands, stay away from public places, stay at home whenever possible THIS SITUATION IS CHANGING RAPIDLY - WE WILL TRY TO UPDATE THIS INFORMATION AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE BUT IT IS BEST TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FROM PUBLIC HEALTH

This September students are back at WEM! Kelly will be joining Team A (Pam, Laura, Angela) and Shay will be joining Team E (Elaine, Rita)! #WestEndMidwives #OntarioMidwives #Midwifery #Students #Toronto #Etobicoke #Rexdale #HumberHospital #EtobicokeGeneralHospital

https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-a-midwifes-sacr/

A reflection of all the amazing births, movements, and memories over the past couple months #WestEndMidwives #OntarioMidwives #Midwifery #MidwifeLife #HomeBirth #WaterBirth #HospitalBirth #Etobicoke #Humber #Toronto

Happy #BreastFeedingWeek and #ChestFeedingWeek! Five reasons why breast milk is amazing: 1. Complete Nutrition - Breast milk has the perfect balance of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals for your baby. The nutrients in breastmilk help your baby achieve optimal physical and mental health. 2. Protects Against Disease - Breast milk protects your baby against illness. Colostrum: milk that is produced immediately after birth, coats the digestive tract to protec...t your baby from harmful germs. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of ear and lung infections, diarrhea, obesity, and SIDS. 3. Good For Mothers Health - breastfeeding can protect mothers from diseases such as breast and ovarian cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. 4. Bonding - the closeness and comfort of breastfeeding strengthens the attachment between the mother and child. Having close contact with your baby during infancy can help your baby be more trusting and confident as they grow older. 5. Easy on the Environment and your wallet - Breast milk is made and delivered right to your baby - free of processing, packaging, and cost! Photo: Steemit.com Text: Public Health Agency of Canada #BreastFeedingWeek #ChestFeeding #WHO #PublicHealth #LaLecheLeague #DrJackNewman #WestEndMidwives #Midwifery #Midwives #OntarioMidwives #Toronto

For years now, people in Jane Finch have been working on a vision for an arts and culture hub on unused land that was bought for the Finch LRT. People from the ...community have put in so much time, energy and resources getting input (some 1500 people have contributed to this vision), part of which you can see in the rendering prepared by architects for the Community Action Planning Group (a resident group) and the Jane Finch Centre (who I work for). Now Metrolinx - a government agency that committed to handing over this land - is saying they are going to sell it at market rate instead, disavowing the commitments they made to the community. In the last few weeks, there has been considerable attention paid to looking at why some areas of Toronto have been disproportionately impacted by the covid-19 pandemic, and investment as well as social infrastructure (or lack thereof) has been cited as contributing factors. The Black Creek area, which has among the lowest equity scores in the city (in terms of income, unemployment, housing stock etc) and has seen little in the way of investment for decades now, has been among the worst hit by the pandemic. Yet in spite of the need, the promises, and the expectations, the community is being told that they dont matter. This is just one example of how what awaits working class communities and people as the economic downturn starts to take hold, and a more vicious austerity agenda begins to unfurl.

Please donate to support our dear friend and midwife colleague during this tragic time and loss of her son. Our thoughts are with Houley Bah and her family https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-sidi-mohamed-sow

Happy Birthday AND happy 10th year at WEM to our wonderful midwife Shad @baby_catcher_ ! You have the biggest and warmest heart! We LOVE you dearly <3 <3 #WestEndMidwives #OntarioMidwives #Midwifery #Birth #MidwifeLife #Homebirth #HappyBirthday

WEM is following and keeping up to date with the health bylaw set by the Ontario government. #WestEndMidwives #OntarioMidwives #Clinic #Covid #HealthSafety #PublicHealth #OntarioBylaw

As of July 6th, we have welcomed three new students to the WEM team #WestEndMidwives #OntarioMidwives #MidwiferyStudents

Today marks National Indigenous Peoples Day. Being so close to International Day of the Refugee and Juneteenth, we are forced to look at the shared colonial history between black and indigenous people around the globe. Colonization is the shared thread between indigenous and black people, which resulted in the genocide, displacement and trauma that has impacted generations.... We recognize that the healing of black and indigenous communities are both uniquely tied in their colonial history and distinctly separate in how healing must happen. We recognize, that most of us in Canada, have been here for a mere moment in time compared to First Nations, Inuit and Mtis that have been here for millennia. Caring for and being stewards of the land, water and air that is now compromised. As inhabitants of Turtle Island, we recognize that we stand on sacred ground held by and cared for by the First People. As settlers in Canada, we must be active in dismantling the systems of power that continue to marginalized indigenous communities. In Canada this means actively working towards Truth and Reconciliation, and demanding accountability for missing and murdered indigenous women across this country, as a start to healing. We must acknowledge our collective shame and ignorance for allowing atrocities and violence to continue happen and actively take steps to remedy this. At WEM we make an active commitment towards dismantling these systems of oppression - particularly how they impact healthcare and care for pregnant people and families. In closing, we would like to recognize some of the amazing organizations in Toronto that are supporting Canadas Indigenous Communities. Thank you for all you do <3 Seventh Generation Midwives Toronto Ontario Midwives @TOBirthCentre 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations Native Youth Resource Centre - Ncfst Native Womens Resource Centre of Toronto Sistering 24 Hour Drop In Anishnawbe Health Toronto #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #WestEndMidwives

Hello everyone, WEM takes the wellbeing of our BIPOC community and the Black Lives Matter Movement very seriously. We have published statements on our other social media platforms with the intent of showing our solidarity and sharing resources which we think are important to support during this time. However, we feel there is more to be said. We wanted to share a more in depth letter on how we feel about the events going on in the U.S and in Canada. This letter depicts ...our personal experiences of witnessing racial inequality in the healthcare system and other institutions. Moving forward we pledge to listen, learn, and act against racial injustices. Due to length, we have attached a link to our website for those of you whom would like to read it. Thank you https://www.westendmidwives.ca//20/6/20/black-lives-matter

Today is #WorldRefugeeDay, a day dedicated to raising awareness and showing our support for the millions of refugees who have fled their homes due to war, violence, and persecution. WEM is proud to have delivered the babies of many refugee families over the years. Almost half of our clientele are refugees or those living without immigration status. We continue to stay committed to providing the best care possible for people and families as they transition to life in Canada. #WorldRefugeeDay #WorldRefugeeDay2020 #WithRefugees #WestEndMidwives

2020 is officially declared the year of the Nurse and Midwife by the World Health Organization! West End Midwives wants to take a moment to honour all the nurses we work along side of at EGH and HRH who help birthing familes (and midwives) day and night! Thank you to the nurses on the birthing units and postpartum for the amazing care you give! Happy National Nurses Week!

Its National Nurses Week! Thank you to all our nursing colleagues for all that you do. #yearofthenurseandmidwife #supportnursesandmidwives @oslerhealth @hrhospital @ West End Midwives

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#proudmidwives #midwives2020 #IDM2020 @ontariomidwives

Do you have stories or photo to share! Tag us @West End Midwives. Name your midwife: # I Thank (nameyourmidwife) Adding: #Midwives2020 #IDM2020

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Lets celebrate International Day of the Midwife on May 5th 2020

This post provides practical information during Covid 19 pandemic for pregnancy, labour and postpartum.

Thank you so much for hard working during this Pandemic.

Midwives are on the front lines providing care 24/7! We want to express our appreciation for @themidwivesclinic who have shared some lovely cloth face masks with WEM. Lets continue working together to keep our community healthy

Thank you, thank you, thank you to The Midwives Clinic of East York Don Mills for sharing some lovely cloth face masks with WEM!! Midwives are front line workers providing 24/7 clinical care and we need your help! We are urgently seeking donations of masks and gowns so we can continue providing safe care for West End families. Please PM any social media platform or email: [email protected] to get in touch with a staff member. ... @ North York

Due to Coronavirus/COVID-19, we are asking all clients NOT to come into the office if they have any signs or symptoms of the virus (shortness of breath, fever, cough) AND/OR they have travelled outside of Canada in the last 14 days. Please call our office to notify your midwife team. They will contact you to make a plan. ... In addition we are asking all clients to NOT bring others to the clinic with you such as family members, children and friends who are sick AND/OR have travelled outside of Canada in the last 14 days. In an effort to keep everyone healthy we will continue to make changes to our clinic policies if needed and required by Public Health. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our policies please call the office. Your midwives of course remain on call for you for all urgent concerns. Remember to wash your hands, stay away from large crowds and try to keep your distance from those who are unwell. #ontariomidwives #covid_19 #coronavirus

Calling on the Ford government to quickly close the gender pay gap experienced by Ontario Midwives.

Midwives Heather McTaggart and Catherine Cameron of West End Midwives met with representatives at Premier Doug Ford and Conservative MPP Roman Barbers offices. They sat down to discuss the implementation of the Human Rights Tribunal order to end the gender pay gap for Ontario Midwives. It was a very productive day! #overdue #PayEquity4Midwives Ontario Midwives FordNation

Day of Action for Ontario Midwives: PLEASE help by signing the link below (it is quick, we promise)!!! https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/email-ford

The Human Rights Tribunal has issued orders to the government to close the gender pay gap for midwives. The government has already fought midwives for 7 years in the court that can all end if the tribunal orders are implemented. How can YOU help? Sign our e-letter here: www.ontariomidwives.ca/email-ford... Get active on social media! Tweet, and share our messages on Facebook and Instagram Speak directly to your MPP Spread the word to your communities and networks!!

Are you looking for a way to help support midwives in their fight for #payequity? Please click below and take 30 seconds to send a message to your local MPP and Health Minister Christine Elliott. The midwives of Ontario THANK YOU for your support. ... Ontario Midwives #payequity4midwives #ontariomidwives https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/email-ford

Please keep a close eye on our page over the next few days as Registered Midwives across Ontario are going to need YOU to help to send a message to the Government of Ontario and the Ministry of Health! Please share our posts widely in your social networks and encourage your friends and families - anyone whose life has been touched by a midwife! - to get involved. Please check out the media release here to learn more about the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontarios remedial decision to establish pay equity for midwives! https://www.ontariomidwives.ca//Media%20Release%20(24-Feb-

https://www.thestar.com//tribunal-delivers-landmark-victor

Have you heard? A landmark victory for Ontario Midwives today as the Provincial government has been ordered to #closethegenderpaygap for midwives. Click to read more http://bit.ly/2HTGbaa. #payequity #closethegap #genderdiscrimination #ontariomidwives

Happy birthday to two of our wonderful midwives Laura & Heather!!! #febbabies

What a fabulous day to celebrate! #ontariomidwives #payequity

West End Midwives is hiring a New Registrant Midwife. Please see the AOM career postings for details on how to apply below. https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/careers

Congratulations to WEMs very own, Manavi Handa whom is being honoured with the Iewirokwas Cape Ward for her outstanding contributions to Midwifery and community! You can read more about the recipients: https://Iewirokwasheroes.weebly.com