Family Care Midwives
9983 Keele Street, Unit 102 L6A 3Y5 Vaughan, ON, Canada

Family Care Midwives wishes you a Happy IWD!

Every time I hear a birthing person talk about "attempting" a VBAC/ TOLAC, it's like nails on a chalkboard for me. It is so disempowering. I’m not attempting m...arriage even though divorce rates are high. We make a plan, we show up, we give it our all, and see how it plays out knowing that there are always variables that we can’t control. It is a leap of faith. But you are planning a labor after cesarean. No matter how your birth plays out, there is so much strength in that decision. Own it! Download my VBAC planning checklist: vbacfacts.com/checklist Learn more: "Four loaded words that may sting VBAC hopeful parents" https://vbacfacts.com//attempting-vbac-failed-vbac-tolac-/ #vbac #vbacfacts #mindset #LAC #TOLAC #language #doula #midwifery #midwiferycare #laboranddeliverynurse #obgyn #birthprofessional #birthprofessionals #birthoptions #pregnancy #informedchoice

Since 1994, #OntarioMidwives have attended over 49,000 home births. For low-risk pregnancy, there is excellent quality research from Ontario showing that outcom...es are similar whether you plan a home or hospital birth under midwife care. Learn more: https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/home-birth

We know this has been a very challenging time for our clients and their partners. It’s been especially difficult for partners to feel connected and involved in ...prenatal care. Here are some ideas to help partners feel included. Ask your midwife if you’d like to video call your partner in to your visits or record the heartbeat. Do you have any other ideas how to help partners feel included in prenatal care during a pandemic? #prenatalcare #midwiferycare #pandemic #pregnant #pregnantinapandemic #babies #birth #empoweredbirth #partners #babyheartbeat #pregnancy #midwives #midwifery #canadianmidwives

Does the thought of cooking yet another meal exhaust you??!! Sign your kids up for our 3-part COOKING CLASS and let them cook for YOU! Classes begin TUESDAY JANUARY 5th @1pm PST Sign up online: www.canyonkitchen.org/new-events

Repost from @pandemicpregnancyguide This post does a great job outlining the current statements and recommendations from NACI and SOGC regarding the Covid vacc...ine and pregnancy. If you have any questions please discuss with your midwife or healthcare provider. What is the latest on the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnant/breastfeeding individuals in Canada? December 21, 2020 Update. Most recent statements from Health Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), as well the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) NACI’s Bottom Line: The COVID-19 vaccine should not be offered to pregnant or breastfeeding individuals until further evidence is available. However, if a risk assessment deems that the benefits outweigh potential risks it may be offered for both of these groups. SOGC’s Bottom Line: For individuals who are at high risk of infection and/or morbidity from COVID-19, it is the SOGC’s position that the documented risk of not getting the COVID-19 vaccine outweighs the theorized and undescribed risk of being vaccinated during pregnancy or while breastfeeding and vaccination should be offered. We currently still have no human data to speak to the risks of the vaccine for the pregnant individual or the fetus, but also no data that would warrant a contraindication to use in pregnancy at this time. References: https://www.canada.ca//recommendations-use-covid-19-vaccin https://sogc.org//-COVI/en/content/COVID-19/COVID-19.aspx

Looking for something FUN and UNIQUE to do with your kids? Even for the adults too? Check out the fun activities at Canyon Kitchen for upcoming classes with food and music! https://canyonkitchen.org/new-events

Today, Nov 25th is The International Day to End Violence against Women. https://www.unwomen.org//media-advisory-international-day-

LLL has arranged a great lineup of speakers for Breastfeeding Week! Sign up today!

An excellent resource for care providers and families for Pregancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. https://www.google.com/url

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. We wanted to share (with permission) this beautiful article written by Georgina, a previous member of our FCM family. We thank you so very much for sharing. https://thewalrus.ca/still-life/

LLL has arranged a great lineup of speakers for Breastfeeding Week! Sign up today!

We support Black Breastfeeding week!

"Very little is known about how people experience care during pregnancy and childbirth across Canada, especially among people with various identities, circumstances and backgrounds." Complete this survey to participate in Research Examining the Stories of Pregnancy and Childbearing in Canada Today (RESPCCT) http://www.respcct.ca/

To all the new dads and to the veteran dads! Happy Fathers Day from all of us at #FamilyCareMidwives! Tell us your favorite dad story in the comments! #FCM #FathersDay #welovealldads

We know that wearing masks and glasses at the same time is not comfortable. But we appreciate those of you who do when coming to see us for appointments! #FCM #FamilyCareMidwives #Pandemic #condensation

It’s just like calling your best friend in for an awesome party! #FCM #FamilyCareMidwives #birth #midwifelife #primary #backup

Today would have been our annual FCM picnic! We thought since we can’t be together in person; all of our midwives and staff helped to put together this message for all our current and past clients! #FCM #FamilyCareMidwives #annualpicnic #pandemicsruinallthefun #heresto2021

No explanation necessary. #blacklivesmatter #westandwithyou

McMaster is doing a study on the effects of COVID19 and psychological well-being and stress in pregnancy and soon after! If you are interested follow the link to their page for more information!

This class is happening on Thursday and we just got word they still have a few spots open! It’s Free!! Mark yourself as going to get to Zoom information! :)