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It doesn’t address other decisions that midwifery clients who are 40 and over may face while pregnant. This resource from the Association of Ontario Midwives is also available in French, Spanish, Farsi, Arabic and Chinese. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e715cc9b97a1340be50bc93/1588012470998-J9QDDKHNUHEECS6YTHXJ/image-asset.jpeg Pregnancy - Iron deficiency in pregnancy Iron plays many important roles in your health. You need iron to make hemoglobin, a part of red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. This resource from the Association of Ontario Midwives is also available in French, Spanish, Farsi, Arabic and Chinese. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e715cc9b97a1340be50bc93/1588012470998-J9QDDKHNUHEECS6YTHXJ/image-asset.jpeg Pregnancy - Vaginal Birth After Caesarean If you have had a caesarean section (c-section) before, your midwife will talk to you about your options for this pregnancy. 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Register here for a guided tour of North York General Hospital’s Labour and Delivery unit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e715cc9b97a1340be50bc93/1588012470998-J9QDDKHNUHEECS6YTHXJ/image-asset.jpeg Pregnancy - Doulas of North America DONA International is the leader in evidence-based doula training, certification and continuing education. Our doulas are the world's best! Find a trained doula near you. https://www.midwiferycare-ndrv.com/new-baby daily 0.75 2020-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e715cc9b97a1340be50bc93/1588012470998-J9QDDKHNUHEECS6YTHXJ/image-asset.jpeg New Baby - Caring for your baby at night Becoming a parent is a very special time. Getting to know your new baby and learning how to care for her needs can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. 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Staff have worked with thousands of mothers and babies, listened carefully to their experiences and challenges, intently observed what works best for the breastfeeding dyad and as such have refined our understanding of how to help mothers and babies fulfill their desire to breastfeed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e715cc9b97a1340be50bc93/1588012470998-J9QDDKHNUHEECS6YTHXJ/image-asset.jpeg New Baby - La Leche League Canada LLLC is a national organization whose trained volunteer Leaders provide experienced mother-to-mother breastfeeding support through a variety of programs. An acknowledged expert in breastfeeding, LLLC is a complementary adjunct to the health care system, valued by the health care system and society. The organization is an integral part of Canadian families' health care, connecting with every expectant mother and accessible in every community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e715cc9b97a1340be50bc93/1588012470998-J9QDDKHNUHEECS6YTHXJ/image-asset.jpeg New Baby - Ontario’s Routine Immunization Vaccines help build up and strengthen your immune system, protecting you against disease.This web page will help you learn about Ontario’s free vaccine program, and make it easy to keep your family up to date with the recommended vaccinations. Find out more about the vaccination schedule and vaccine-preventable diseases https://www.midwiferycare-ndrv.com/what-is-a-midwife daily 0.75 2020-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e715cc9b97a1340be50bc93/1588012470998-J9QDDKHNUHEECS6YTHXJ/image-asset.jpeg What is a Midwife - A Midwife is a Healthcare Provider who is specially trained in pregnancy, birth and the postpartum In Ontario, women can choose either a Midwife, Family Doctor or Obstetrician for their pregnancies. Just like family doctors and obstetricians, your midwife will provide you all of your regular checkups, order all routine tests, and prescribe commonly needed medications. Your midwife will also conduct your labour and delivery and be your baby’s main care provider for the first six weeks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e715cc9b97a1340be50bc93/1588012470998-J9QDDKHNUHEECS6YTHXJ/image-asset.jpeg What is a Midwife - Midwifery care in Ontario is fully funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care All you need to do is present your OHIP card. In addition to providing medical care, midwives also use the following three philosophies in their work: Informed Choice. Your midwife will take the time to explain tests and recommended procedures to you so that you can be active in choosing the course of your pregnancy care. Continuity of Care. You will meet two or three midwives in your pregnancy. Midwives are on call for you around the clock for emergencies and we plan for one of your own midwives to be at your birth. Choice of Birthplace. 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