Norfolk Roots Midwives

Happy Mother’s Day!! Wishing mamas of all kinds a wonderful day. The mamas who stay at home, the homeschool mamas, the working mamas, the breadwinners, the auntie mamas, the mamas who have lost children, the mamas who don’t have any children, the trans mamas, the mamas who have passed on, the adoptive family mamas, the mamas who gave their children, the step mamas, the mamas not able to be with their children. ... You all count. Your unseen labour makes the world go round. The many daily tasks you do keep families functioning. Your strength and patience create better little humans, resulting in an improved world. Your work as a mama heals this earth. Thank you. See more

Together we fight! Supporting Shannon.

There’s lots of reasons you might feel off. That’s ok.

Happy International Day of the Midwife!

Help comes in many forms.

10 celebrities who had home births.

One mamas experience during COVID.

It’s Waterford Pumpkinfest weekend! 2020 looks quite different and we will miss the fun of participating in the parade! ... Here’s a throwback to 2019 for some Pumpkinfest parade memories.

Hospital beds are for so much more than laying in! Some of these positions are even possible if you are birthing with an epidural. Movement and position changes are so important for opening the pelvis and helping baby move down and out. ... See more

Today and always we hold space for the parents who grieve.

Prenatal class offering!

Sending thanks and gratitude to all our clients of Norfolk Roots Midwives. Thank you for choosing us. Holding space for those struggling to feel thankful today. Your feelings are valid. It’s been a difficult year, and holidays aren’t always fun for everyone. ... Remembering that Indigenous Peoples have lost so much and this day can be triggering due to the history of oppression and cultural genocide. Wherever you are, and however you’re feeling... We hold space and feel grateful for you. See more

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It’s been a rough year. Hang in there folks!

Virtual postpartum depression group available starting at the end of October. Sign up now with the info below.

Virtual PPD group.

This! Midwives see birth a healthy normal part of life, not an illness. This is why you are a client not a patient to us. This is YOUR pregnancy, birth and baby. ... YOU make the decisions. Midwives are there to educate, interpret, and help guide you when needed. See more

This is so disappointing. Babies should be allowed to eat anywhere. Their brains are developing fast and they need to be fed on demand. Parents have the right to feed a baby anywhere! Step up Lynden Park Mall and provide proper training for your security.

Home sweet home birth. Why choose home birth? Check out the Association of Ontario Midwives page for some more information.

Resharing this photo because it's just a lovely view of a home birth!

Reshared because this photo shows the immediate emotions of both parents. The mama’s internal moment of I did it, followed by the seconds where she regroups from the effort of labour and birthing... and then comes to focus on her new baby. The partner’s overwhelming emotions of relief that mom and babe are both safe, and the awe of witnessing such strength from his partner. ... See more