College of Midwives of Ontario
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We regulate more than 1,000 midwives in Ontario. Our work ensures that anyone who chooses midwifery services can trust and feel confident in that choice.
www.cmo.on.ca
www.cmo.on.ca
We commissioned a survey to help us understand public opinions of midwifery care and guide our public engagement:
☑ 95% of clients reported satisfaction with their care
☑ 91% of clients were confident their midwife was skilled
☑ 93% of clients trusted their midwife was acting in their best interest
☑ 95% of clients reported satisfaction with their care
☑ 91% of clients were confident their midwife was skilled
☑ 93% of clients trusted their midwife was acting in their best interest
November 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We commissioned a survey to help us understand public opinions of midwifery care and guide our public engagement:
☑ 95% of clients reported satisfaction with their care
☑ 91% of clients were confident their midwife was skilled
☑ 93% of clients trusted their midwife was acting in their best interest
☑ 95% of clients reported satisfaction with their care
☑ 91% of clients were confident their midwife was skilled
☑ 93% of clients trusted their midwife was acting in their best interest
The College of Midwives of Ontario, in collaboration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists, invites you to an upcoming webinar on Addressing Ableism in Health Care with speaker Hilary Brown (Health & Society, University of Toronto). RSVP today: cmo.on.ca/webinar-addr...
November 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The College of Midwives of Ontario, in collaboration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists, invites you to an upcoming webinar on Addressing Ableism in Health Care with speaker Hilary Brown (Health & Society, University of Toronto). RSVP today: cmo.on.ca/webinar-addr...
L’Ordre des sages-femmes de l’Ontario célèbre avec fierté la communauté francophone de l’Ontario et souligne les contributions des sages-femmes francophones qui enrichissent la communauté franco-ontarienne par leur force, leur diversité et leur vitalité. 💚🤍
September 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
L’Ordre des sages-femmes de l’Ontario célèbre avec fierté la communauté francophone de l’Ontario et souligne les contributions des sages-femmes francophones qui enrichissent la communauté franco-ontarienne par leur force, leur diversité et leur vitalité. 💚🤍
This year, World Patient Safety Day is focussing on safe care for every newborn and child, with the slogan “Patient safety from the start!”
For families in midwifery care, Ontario midwives are your newborn's first primary care providers, caring for infants for the first 6-8 weeks of their lives. 1/2
For families in midwifery care, Ontario midwives are your newborn's first primary care providers, caring for infants for the first 6-8 weeks of their lives. 1/2
September 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
This year, World Patient Safety Day is focussing on safe care for every newborn and child, with the slogan “Patient safety from the start!”
For families in midwifery care, Ontario midwives are your newborn's first primary care providers, caring for infants for the first 6-8 weeks of their lives. 1/2
For families in midwifery care, Ontario midwives are your newborn's first primary care providers, caring for infants for the first 6-8 weeks of their lives. 1/2
Ontario midwives can prescribe and administer drugs and substances to treat conditions related to their client’s pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period, as well as for newborns. Learn more about what to expect from midwifery care in Ontario: cmo.on.ca/clients-and-...
August 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Ontario midwives can prescribe and administer drugs and substances to treat conditions related to their client’s pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period, as well as for newborns. Learn more about what to expect from midwifery care in Ontario: cmo.on.ca/clients-and-...
The College’s public register is a complete listing of all the midwives that have been registered with the College. If you cannot find your midwife’s name in the public register or suspect that someone you are dealing with as midwife is not registered please contact the College at conduct@cmo.on.ca.
July 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The College’s public register is a complete listing of all the midwives that have been registered with the College. If you cannot find your midwife’s name in the public register or suspect that someone you are dealing with as midwife is not registered please contact the College at conduct@cmo.on.ca.
Midwives provide care in a variety of settings including homes, clinics, hospitals, and birth centres. Ontario midwives will inform clients about their choices, including choice of birthplace, and respect their decisions about care.
More on what to expect from a midwife: cmo.on.ca/clients-and-...
More on what to expect from a midwife: cmo.on.ca/clients-and-...
July 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Midwives provide care in a variety of settings including homes, clinics, hospitals, and birth centres. Ontario midwives will inform clients about their choices, including choice of birthplace, and respect their decisions about care.
More on what to expect from a midwife: cmo.on.ca/clients-and-...
More on what to expect from a midwife: cmo.on.ca/clients-and-...
In Ontario, midwives are primary care providers who care for their clients in pregnancy, labour, and six to eight weeks postpartum, including providing newborn care. Read more about what you can expect from a registered midwife:
June 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
In Ontario, midwives are primary care providers who care for their clients in pregnancy, labour, and six to eight weeks postpartum, including providing newborn care. Read more about what you can expect from a registered midwife:
Indigenous midwives were once a cornerstone of every Indigenous community. They can be again. This Indigenous People's Day, we support Indigenous Midwives in the movement to bring #BirthBack. Learn more at indigenousmidwifery.ca
#IndigenousMidwives #NIHM2025
#IndigenousMidwives #NIHM2025
June 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Indigenous midwives were once a cornerstone of every Indigenous community. They can be again. This Indigenous People's Day, we support Indigenous Midwives in the movement to bring #BirthBack. Learn more at indigenousmidwifery.ca
#IndigenousMidwives #NIHM2025
#IndigenousMidwives #NIHM2025
Ontario midwives are primary care providers and will work with you through pregnancy, labour, and the first six to eight weeks after your baby is born. Learn more about what you can expect when you choose a midwife: cmo.on.ca/clients-and-...
June 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Ontario midwives are primary care providers and will work with you through pregnancy, labour, and the first six to eight weeks after your baby is born. Learn more about what you can expect when you choose a midwife: cmo.on.ca/clients-and-...
The College’s searchable Midwife Directory provides information about registered Ontario midwives, including practice information, registration information & conduct information, if relevant, to assist you in deciding your care provider. Search the Midwife Directory: cmo.on.ca/clients-and-...
June 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The College’s searchable Midwife Directory provides information about registered Ontario midwives, including practice information, registration information & conduct information, if relevant, to assist you in deciding your care provider. Search the Midwife Directory: cmo.on.ca/clients-and-...
Wishing everyone a happy Pride Month! The College of Midwives of Ontario is celebrating all of our 2SLGBTQ+ midwives and midwifery clients and reaffirming our commitment to creating an environment where everyone can feel welcome, safe, and included.
June 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Wishing everyone a happy Pride Month! The College of Midwives of Ontario is celebrating all of our 2SLGBTQ+ midwives and midwifery clients and reaffirming our commitment to creating an environment where everyone can feel welcome, safe, and included.
Today is International Day of the Midwife. Thank you Ontario midwives, for all you do to care for pregnant people and their newborns, today and every day. #IDM2025
May 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Today is International Day of the Midwife. Thank you Ontario midwives, for all you do to care for pregnant people and their newborns, today and every day. #IDM2025
The theme of World Health Day 2025 is healthy beginnings, hopeful futures. From the World Health Organization: "The health of mothers and babies is the foundation of healthy families and communities, helping ensure hopeful futures for us all."
April 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The theme of World Health Day 2025 is healthy beginnings, hopeful futures. From the World Health Organization: "The health of mothers and babies is the foundation of healthy families and communities, helping ensure hopeful futures for us all."
Transgender Day of Visibility is a day to celebrate and stand with trans community members, midwifery clients, midwives, and loved ones. Your visibility matters, your voices matter - let's continue to uplift and support each other today and all throughout the year. #TDOV #TransRightsAreHumanRights
March 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Transgender Day of Visibility is a day to celebrate and stand with trans community members, midwifery clients, midwives, and loved ones. Your visibility matters, your voices matter - let's continue to uplift and support each other today and all throughout the year. #TDOV #TransRightsAreHumanRights
During Black History Month and beyond, the College of Midwives of Ontario reflects on this rich history and the profound impact Black midwives have had on maternal health and reproductive justice, both historically and today.
February 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
During Black History Month and beyond, the College of Midwives of Ontario reflects on this rich history and the profound impact Black midwives have had on maternal health and reproductive justice, both historically and today.
Wishing a very happy Lunar New Year to all celebrating!
January 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Wishing a very happy Lunar New Year to all celebrating!
Happy New Year!
January 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Happy New Year!
Wishing everyone a happy holiday season and wonderful New Year!
December 23, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Wishing everyone a happy holiday season and wonderful New Year!
On December 6, we remember:
Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
December 6, 2024 at 9:08 PM
On December 6, we remember:
Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
The College reports on the numbers of registered midwives each year, and reviews demographic data in order to help inform our planning and monitoring of programs and policies. These pages were first published in our 2023-24 Annual Report: cmo.on.ca/wp-content/u...
November 27, 2024 at 9:36 PM
The College reports on the numbers of registered midwives each year, and reviews demographic data in order to help inform our planning and monitoring of programs and policies. These pages were first published in our 2023-24 Annual Report: cmo.on.ca/wp-content/u...