Mighty Oak Midwifery Care
503 - 1315 Summit Drive V2C 5R9 Kamloops, BC, Canada

Wonderful news! Mighty Oak Midwifery Care is soon welcoming a new midwife to this amazing community Their family is seeking a home to rent, please share this post to anyone may have a suitable long term rental. If you wish to contact this family, please email [email protected] for their information. Hello future friends of Kamloops, My husband, a registered acupuncturist, myself (Midwife) and our two beautiful children (5 & 2) will be relocating to Kamloops fo...r work opportunities. We are responsible renters, do not smoke and have no pets. We have great references from previous landlords and we also understand what it’s like to be a landlord :). We are looking for a 3 bedroom or 2+den preferably with a single car garage or a secure parking space. Our budget is $2500 all inclusive. willing to negotiate if it’s the perfect place :)! Thank you.

April is Cesarean Awareness Month! Honouring all birthing individuals who brought their sweet littles into the world through planned or unplanned cesarean birth. You are strong. You are enough. ... #cesareanawarenessmonth #cesareanbirth #mightyfamilies #yourbodyyourbirth

#TransDayOfVisibility

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, Today we celebrate the achievements, contributions and progress of individuals and the transgender community. Today we honour the bravery and resiliency of all trans, non-binary and gender nonconforming individuals and families.... Today we give pause to acknowledge and reflect upon the suffering, the discrimination and the invisibility experienced every day by transgender people. Today is just one day. Human rights are every day. #TransRightsAreHumanRights #timeforchange

Indigenous patients are now able to anonymously report experiences of racism in B.C.'s health-care system, thanks to a new online tool. The B.C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFN), whose website hosts the app, aims to use the information to figure out patterns of racist incidents in the health-care sector, and present solutions on how to address these issues with policymakers. https://www.cbc.ca//safespace-app-report-racism-indigenous... Artwork reposted from Forward Together with gratitude

Meet Midwife Angela Smith! Angela grew up in Ontario, but moved to BC 38 years ago. She lived and raised her family in the rural community of Hazelton, BC. Angela completed the midwifery education programme at Laurentian University in Ontario. ... After graduation in 2013, Angela returned to Hazelton and started a midwifery practice there to provide midwifery care to families close to home. Angela joined Mighty Oak in September 2020, saying "I was drawn to the supportive model of care provided here at Mighty Oak Midwifery We are so glad to welcome Angela to our amazing community!

Midwife (n.) Defn: one who assists women in childbirth," c. 1300, literally "woman who is 'with' " (the mother at birth), from Middle English mid "with" + wif "woman." To enable a [pregnant individual] to give birth in their own time, requires being with that individual rather than only doing things to them.... being "with-woman" centres around building equal relationships based on trust and empathy, and recognition of the infinite variation we see in each birthing individual... and their babies. The concept of "woman centred care" was informed by feminist principles, was relationship based and aimed to shift control from health professionals and institutions back to the birthing individual. https://www.sciencedirect.com//arti/pii/S1877575621000240

A useful resource sheet with information to help you make an informed choice about whether to get an mRNA COVID vaccine while you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding. (citations to medical research articles are listed at the end) https://foamcast.org//Vaccine-Info-for-Pregnant-People-tra

So excited for this dream becoming reality for these dear friends and colleagues! Hopefully it will inspire other communities to invest in similar important services for families The Tri-Cities Infant Feeding Clinic clinic is a Midwifery-Led interdisciplinary initiative and staffed by International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants, with a plan to include FP, peds, OT, and NP as community demand increases. Inlet Community Birth Program ... http://infantfeeding.ca/ /https://instagram.com/infantfeedingclinic https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4057482520942052&id=131370220219988

It's #WorldDoulaWeek! There are some wonderful, dedicated doulas in Kamloops and today I celebrate Birth Matters Doula Care, Birth Photography & Prenatal Classes She is my all time favourite Doula and CBE, a woman dear to my heart, a kindred spirit who conspired with a Midwife to change the way we birth in Kamloops, one family at a time.... she has continued to work along side us year after year at Mighty Oak Midwifery Care as we grew and more advocates found their voices ...for change... what a truly amazing community this is This photo is us with sweet Meredith one of the many precious babies welcomed into the arms of a waiting family, with the help of their Midwife and an amazing Doula #mylifeasamidwife #babycatcher #doulasupport #dreamteam #doulalove #friendsandconspirators #lovewhatyoudo

Spread the Doula Love! "Why are doulas so great?" Here are the benefits of having a doula! #DoulasFindAWay #WorldDoulaWeek #WDW21 Reduces the incidence of c-sections May shorten the length of labor Reduces epidural and analgesic requests... Increases breastfeeding initiation and continuation Increases mother’s satisfaction of birth experience Can reduce the incidence of postpartum mood disorders Increases new parents’ confidence in the care of their newborn We invite you to share a story of the powerful impact you have as a doula or your experience with a doula who supported you (make sure you tag them so they see). Let's spread the doula love! Thank you to all of the incredible doulas out there for the important work you do for birthing families! We appreciate you and celebrate you.

The impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis Shu Qin Wei, Marianne Bilodeau-Bertrand, Shiliang Liu and Nathalie Auger CMAJ March 19, 2021 cmaj.202604; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.202604... Results: inluded 42 studies involving 438,548 people who were pregnant. Compared with no SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy, COVID-19 was associated with increased risk of preeclampsia, preterm birth and stillbirth. Compared with mild COVID-19, severe COVID-19 was strongly associated with preeclampsia, preterm birth, gestational diabetes and low birth weight. Interpretation: COVID-19 may be associated with increased risks of preeclampsia, preterm birth and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. https://www.cmaj.ca/content/early/2021/03/18/cmaj.202604

So many strong families and sweet littles! Thank you for inviting us to be a part of your most precious moments and welcome to these precious babes of February at Mighty Oak Midwifery! #welcometotheworld... #fullsnowmoon #mightymommas #mightyfamilies #themidwifelife #gratitude #MidwifeintheLoops See more

It's been a busy winter at Mighty Oak Midwifery Welcome sweet new babes of December, born to mild winter days, crisp starry nights and the warm embrace of those who love you dearly Thank you to these Mighty families for sharing your journey with us ... #winterbabies #mightymommas #mightymidwives #kamloopsmidwives #mightyoakmidwifery #BCMidwives #gratitude

Thank you 2020 for all your precious gifts! Sweet welcome, little ones May you grow in love and forever be a light in the world and in our hearts Reposted with gratitude Motherhood Blog

"Human Fetuses Can Contract SARS-CoV-2, but It's Rare | The Scientist Magazine"

"Midwives have been providing exceptional care, as they try to make sure their clients still get a nice, straightforward, healthy and safe birth "amidst all of the chaos in the pandemic." https://www.cbc.ca//hamilton-ontario-home-births-covid-19-

It was a busy November at Mighty Oak Midwifery! Welcome earthside sweet ones, born into the mild eve of winter and the warm embrace of the people who love you with all their hearts Thank you to these Mighty families for sharing your journey with us ... #wintersevebabies #mightymommas #mightymidwives #kamloopsmidwives #mightyoakmidwifery #BCMidwives #gratitude

By Order of the BC Public Health Officer Mighty Oak Midwifery office will be reviewing and updating our COVID-19 workplace safety plan. As before, personal masks are required when visiting our office. Please wear your mask at all times within our office space for the safety of all our clients, our staff and our midwives. If you have a medical reason that exempts you from wearing a mask, please contact your midwife to discuss safe options.... Please read the full announcement in the link below. Mask requirements Masks are now required for everyone in all public indoor settings and workplaces. People who cannot put on or remove a mask on their own are exempt. Employers are expected to enforce the mandatory mask policy with both employees and customers A customer can be refused entry or service if they do not wear a mask https://www2.gov.bc.ca//covid-19-provincial-/restrictions

Welcome to the world sweet October bairns Thank you to these Mighty families for sharing your journey with us! May your sons and daughters grow strong in heart and mind, surrounded always by loving hearts and arms to hold them #autumnbabies... #mightymommas #mightymidwives #kamloopsmidwives #mightyoakmidwifery #BCMidwives #gratitude See more

Looking to get your pre/postnatal fitness on, but safely? Check out Fit4Two. They are now offering online programs that allow pregnant and postpartum folks from anywhere to join! http://www.fit4two.ca/schedule/vancouver

A full blue moon rising on All Hallows Eve! Brace yourselves my colleagues, nurses and midwives! Happy Halloween!

Mighty Oak Midwifery Care midwives Joanna Norman and Josée Gervais and this Mighty Momma featured in the Vancouver Sun COVID has exposed a system where midwives are poorly and unfairly compensated and this experience has been really challenging for midwives who are working as front-line essential care workers without basic benefits. Please support your local midwives by contacting your MLA ... let them know how important this service is for our community! ... #BCmidwives #bcpoli #bcndp #MidwivesDeliver

The perfect way to welcome the dawn of a new day and the full moon rising over All Hallows Eve! #welcometotheworld #sweetweepoppet #mightymomma... #fullmoonbabies #homebirth #bornathome #thisismyheartwork #lifeofamidwife #gratitude #MidwifeintheLoops #secwepemculew #respect See more

Welcome sweet September babes, born into loving arms and the gentle warmth of a reluctant summer ending Thank you to these Mighty families for sharing your journey with us #latesummerbabies... #mightymommas #mightymidwives #kamloopsmidwives #mightyoakmidwifery #BCMidwives #gratitude See more

First session begins November 17th

Mask wearing 101 #bekind #becalm #besafe #inthistogether

CPMHC is calling all patents & health care providers with lived experience (past or present) of a perinatal mental illness (prenatal and/or postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar, psychosis). Here’s your chance to have your perinatal mental health story published... Submissions are due DEC. 10th https://cpmhc.ca//get-your-perinatal-mental-health-story-/

Great article by First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) featuring local Secwepemc midwife, Tia Felix, who currently works in Vancouver! "Thank you to Tia, all Indigenous midwives, and allies throughout the province for your tireless work to reclaim traditions and support families in our most vulnerable communities." https://www.fnha.ca///news/reclaiming-indigenous-midwifery

Midwives Association of British Columbia: As B.C. heads to the polls, we want you to know where each party stands on the midwifery crisis in our province. In short, all need to do more to fix the fundamental problems that B.C. midwives are the second-worst compensated in our country and that they are burning out and leaving the province because of the workload. Read our statements here and consider contacting your local candidate: https://www.bcmidwives.com//News_Annou/b...celection_overview #bcpoli #bcgreens #bcliberals #bcndp #BCelxn2020

Body, Mind, Nutrition & Community: Virtual wellness summit. Workshops include: Fitness Classes, Movement Flow, Breath-work, Nutrition Workshops, Meditation, Qi Gong, and Future-self Journaling.... "Give your body and mind what it deserves and take care of all realms of health, all in the comfort of your own home." https://fb.me/e/3BvfqLToS

Public demand for midwives continues to grow in BC ... Here’s the problem. BC midwives are the second lowest paid in their profession across the country. Second. Lowest. Paid. Further, BC midwives are excluded from provincial benefits such as health and disability, pension and parental leave. We are excluded from the Covid pay provided to physicians and nurses to help offset the additional workload of the pandemic.... We’re in this situation because successive B.C. governments have failed to invest in midwifery.

We are pleased to announce the grand opening of Rosy Cheeks Boutique on October 3! #babystore #localboutique #shoplocal #barriere #barrierebusiness

October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day Today we remember and honour the parents and families who have experienced the loss of a precious child through miscarriage, stillbirth, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and other types of infant death. Our hearts are with all of you who loved and grieve a precious child, who carry the pain of a child gone too soon.... https://www.october15.ca/ https://nationaltoday.com/national-pregnancy-and-infant-lo/

This is happening Sunday Oct 18th! Awesome online wellness workshops, each class just an hour long so no need for full day commitment.... sign up for one class... or three class or five! Featuring amazing facilitators including our own Mikki Nettles from Kamloops (former owner of the Kamloops Fit Centre and Nutritionist) and my son Damian Kai Norman teaching breath and bodywork! Easy peasy sign in from your own home. Outstanding value at just $32 for all five sessions, or just $12 to try one class only! Check it out :) Support your local BC health & wellness coaches who continue to find creative ways to bring their services to you in these challenging times <3

The Healthy Care Pregnancy Program pilot aims to better support pregnant and newly parenting individuals who use or have used substances.

Introducing the owner of Mighty Oak Midwifery and founder of midwifery services in Kamloops, Registered Midwife Joanna Norman! Did you know? Joanna was the first Registered Midwife in Kamloops, establishing Mighty Oak Midwifery Care in 2008. Joanna serves as Head of the Department of Midwifery at Royal Inland Hospital since its inception in January 2011.... Joanna is a Past President of the Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM-ACSF) ) and a past member of the Board of Directors of the Midwives Association of BC (MABC), which she served for over a decade. She was a tribunal member of the BC Hospital Appeal Board for nearly 10 years and she is a clinical instructor and member of the Advisory Board for the UBC Midwifery Education Program. Joanna is an associate member of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC) and served on the SOGC’s International Women’s Health Committee (IWHC) from 2008 2013. Joanna now enjoys a quieter phase of her career since stepping down from provincial and national advocacy; she continues to work with RIH & IHA leadership to advance Midwifery in the Kamloops-Thompson region, but her heart work is the one-to-one care of local families through pregnancy and birth With open heart and mind, Joanna offers experience, genuine warmth, gentle hands and a strong sense of faith in the natural process of birth and the innate strength of women she serves. Photo credit: Dusty Rose Collective

Shared from Dr. Sara Wickham, I get asked from time to time to give concrete examples of systemic racism in maternity care. Here's one that came across my desk today. I've been looking at one of the Anti-D [Rhogam] leaflets handed out in the UK.... Not only is it full of pictures of white people, but it says that. "About 85% of people have the RhD Factor, and the other 15% do not." I have been researching this area for more than 20 years, so I can tell you that that figure is only true for people of European descent. In fact, one per cent of people of Asian descent, eight percent of people of African descent and 15 percent of people of European descent are rhesus negative. The fact that we give out information leaflets containing data and pictures which only represent and relate to white people is systemic racism. Photo by Emmanuel Phaeton on Unsplash #midwife #midwifery #midwiferystudent #blm #blackbirthmatters #blackbirthsmatter #antid #rhesus #rhesusnegative #drsarawickham #writersofinstagram See more

Midwifery in B.C. is facing a crisis due to inaction and lack of support from previous governments. This election, we’re calling on political parties to make su...re midwifery services will continue to be available to those who need them. See our full statement here: https://www.bcmidwives.com//News_Annou/support_bc_midwives #MidwivesDeliver #DeliverForMidwives #FixTheMidwiferyCrisis #bcpoli #bcndp #bcliberals #bcgreens

"The Native Womens Association of Canada envisions an inclusive world that understands and respects the diversity and uniqueness of all Indigenous women, girls, gender diverse people and families. Today, in celebration of International Day of the Girl, we encourage you to revisit our policy and resources on child welfare. It is imperative that the rights of Indigenous children and their mothers, aunties and other caregivers are recognized and protected." https://www.nwac.ca/policy-areas/child-welfare/

bring us your birth plans ... fueled by hope and/or trauma, your words matter! #mightyfamilies #mightymidwives #kamloopsmidwives... #mightyoakmidwifery #traumainformedcare #birthplansmatter #respectfulcare #yourbodyyourbirth #wearemidwives #gratitude See more

Our review found the optimum dose was a daily supplement containing between 500 and 1000 milligrams (mg) of long-chain omega-3 fats (containing at least 500mg of DHA) starting at 12 weeks of pregnancy.’

Welcome earthside sweet darlings of August! You are greeted with love and with love may you walk all the days of this life Thank you to these Mighty families for sharing your journey with us ... #summerbabies #mightymommas #mightymidwives #kamloopsmidwives #mightyoakmidwifery #BCMidwives #gratitude

Meet Registered Midwife Josée Gervais! Did you know? Josée completed her midwifery education in El Paso, Texas, and worked at a Birth Centre in Oregon. Josée completed the International Midwifery Program at Ryerson University in Toronto before returning to midwifery in Canada She can provide care in English, Spanish or French!... Mighty Oak Midwifery welcomed Josée to our Midwifery family in April 2020 Josée loves being a part of the Kamloops community and feels privileged to support local families through the journey of pregnancy and birth! #mightymidwives #mightyfamilies #mightyoakmidwifery #BCmidwives Photo by @thedustyrosecollective

Sobriety, addiction, and stress are difficult bedmates. The relapse and overdose rate has increased by 30% since March 2020. Mental health issues related to our lockdown and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression. Crisis service Canada has a 24-hour helpline: 833-456-4566. Copy and share ... Reposted from Tanya Giles - IG Wealth Management with gratitude

We all go into midwifery care knowing there are sacrifices, Ms. Magnaye said, but the pandemic has taken it to a different level, and I think that’s what people don’t see. https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-a-midwifes-sacri/

Meet Registered Midwife Elaine Barnes! Did you know? In addition to completing her baccalaureate degree in Midwifery at the UBC Faculty of Medicine, Elaine also holds a baccalaureate degree in Applied Sciences Kinesiology and a certificate in Human Nutrition from Simon Fraser University. Elaine’s diverse midwifery training includes maternal newborn care working with women and families in rural Zambia and other African countries.... Elaine is a passionate advocate for breastfeeding, for pregnant individuals marginalized due to addiction, for young mothers, and for international women’s health and reproductive rights. She has been an integral part of Mighty Oak Midwifery Care since 2010 #mightymidwives #mightyfamilies #mightyoakmidwifery #BCmidwives Photo by Dusty Rose Collective

Local breastfeeding support still available by appointment!

Proud to be building on already excellent relationships with our amazing nurse colleagues in a new and exciting development here in BC! "We are pleased to announce that the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) officially launches today, Sep. 1, 2020. The establishment of BCCNM marks an exciting new era in professional regulation: we are Canada's first nurse and midwife regulator, as well as western Canada's largest health professional regulator.... Our new college is excited to build on the strong foundations of collaboration and partnership established by the former colleges: The College of Midwives of BC and the BC College of Nursing Professionals."

Welcome to the world sweet babes of July! In a time of uncertainty, you are a light and a blessing and you are greeted with certain love Thank you to these #mightyfamilies for sharing your journey with us! #summerbabies #mightymommas #mightymidwives ... #kamloopsmidwives #mightyoakmidwifery #BCMidwives #gratitude See more

Meet Registered Midwife Rosalynd Curry Rosalynd has been a part of the Mighty Oak Midwifery family for the past ten years! Did you know? In addition to a her degree in Midwifery from UBC, Rosalynd also holds a degree in biology with a minor in psychology! Rosalynd enjoys skiing, rock climbing, hiking, canoeing, and gardening. She also is a prolific knitter ... Her passion for midwifery is centered on providing choice and supporting families through pregnancy and birth as normal, healthy life events. Rosalynd looks forward to supporting you and your family on this journey #mightymidwives #mightyfamilies #mightyoakmidwifery #BCmidwives Photo by Dusty Rose Collective

Thank you to everyone for all the support! We feel privileged to live and work in such an amazing community and provide Midwifery care to so many families over the years Each of you has a special place in your midwife's heart Thank you for sharing your journey with us! ... Also, congratulations to Birth Matters Doula Care, Birth Photography & Prenatal Classes voted #1 Doula Services & Prenatal Classes in Kamloops! Proud to work side by side for over a decade! #readerschoiceawards2020 #kamloopsthisweek #mightyoakmidwives #mightyfamilies #mightycommunity #gratitude

All the eggs a woman will ever carry form in her ovaries while she is a four month old fetus in the womb of her mother. This means our cellular life as an egg begins in the womb of our grandmother. Each of us spent five months in our grandmother's womb, and she in turn formed in the womb of her grandmother.... We vibrate to the rhythm of our mother's blood before she herself is born, and this pulse is the thread of blood that runs all the way back through the grandmothers to the first mother. ~ Layne Redmond, When The Drummers Were Women Mara Berendt Friedman New Moon Visions Sacred Art Reposted with thanks @cpmhc

Free and confidential counseling for women who would like to talk to a Clinical Counselor about their difficult birth experience. https://www.powertopush.ca/maternity-care-bc/counseling/