in Cambridge
Midwifery care that supports you every step of your pregnancy journey – prenatal care, labour, birth, and postpartum care.
Midwifery FAQs
What is a Midwife?
Midwives are primary healthcare providers who provide prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care to healthy pregnant people and their newborns. Midwives are responsible for all aspects of prenatal care, provide clinical monitoring and support during labour, and take care of clients and their newborns for up to 6 weeks following birth.
Do I need to pay for midwifery services?
Midwifery services are covered through the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. All residents of Ontario with or without OHIP coverage, have their midwifery services paid for through this program (please note, this does not include hospital fees or some lab fees).
Do I have to have my baby at home if I have a midwife?
No. For low-risk clients, midwives offer you the choice of whether you would like to deliver your baby at home or in the hospital. In Cambridge, about 20% of babies delivered by a midwife, are born at home, and 80% are born at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Home births are a safe option for low-risk pregnancies. Please see our resources page for more information on these options.
How do I know if midwifery care is right for me?
Midwives provide maternity care based on the three tenets of:
- Continuity of Care – you’ll get to develop a relationship with your midwives and know who will be helping you give birth to your baby.
- Informed Choice – midwives recognize that you are the primary decision-maker in your care, and your midwife will provide you with the information about all of the choices you will make throughout your care.
- Choice of Birthplace – you have the choice to give birth at home or in the hospital.
If these are things you would like to incorporate into your care, midwifery care is likely for you!
Do I need a referral?
A doctor’s referral is not required to access midwifery care. Simply complete our intake form or call us as soon as you know you are pregnant to become a midwifery client.
Do I have to deliver my baby at home?
No – the choice is yours. You can choose to deliver where you feel most comfortable – at home or in hospital. Home births are a safe option for low-risk pregnancies. Our midwives hold privileges at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, and our clinic is located adjacent to the hospital.
Our Catchment Area
Our catchment area covers Cambridge, North Dumfries, and the surrounding area.
We are located at 765 Coronation Blvd, Unit C1, Cambridge, Ontario. Our clinic is adjacent to the Cambridge Hospital, with easy access to public transportation. We are accessible on the main floor allowing for wheelchair and stroller access. An ultrasound office and pharmacy are also conveniently located in our plaza, and a LifeLabs office is located in the next plaza over. Parking is ample and free of charge for our clients – please ensure you get a parking token prior to leaving our office.
Home or Hospital Birthing
We offer the choice of giving birth to your baby either in the comfort of your home or in hospital. Home birth is a safe and suitable choice for low-risk pregnancies. Read more about the research and safety on home births.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
We have privileges at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Our experienced midwives work at their fullest scope able to order and manage epidurals and inductions of labour.
Teaching Midwifery Practice
We are a teaching midwifery practice supporting the future of midwifery. We welcome midwifery students with open arms, but we respect your preference whether to include a student in your care. The choice is yours!
Regulations and Standards
All of our midwives practice in accordance with the regulations and standards of the College of Midwives of Ontario and the Cambridge Memorial Hospital. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of care and support.
Verified Google Reviews
Katie Tremblay
I have used Born Midwives for all three of my children, and would enthusiastically recommend them to anyone seeking midwifery care in the Cambridge area. The midwives who were involved in my care were very experienced, friendly and informative. I trusted them implicitly and felt well informed in all aspects of my care. The clinic administrator is also absolutely wonderful and made collecting information and scheduling a dream. There is no better team of individuals to help bring a baby into the world.
Nicole T
I highly recommend Born Midwives to anyone looking for prenatal care. The level of care I received throughout my pregnancy was phenomenal. Tahereh and Sarah were always available if I ever needed advice or had a concern, I never had to wait more than 5 minutes to hear from them. With this being my first pregnancy I had a lot of questions and moments of big emotions. My midwife team was fantastic at putting those worries at ease. They were knowledgeable, caring, empathetic, and transparent. When it came time to deliver a week early, Sarah was there the entire day and coached me through every contraction and the delivery. She made a really tough, intense process a good experience. I will be forever grateful for my team for ensuring a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
Andrea Mrsa
I had a traumatic experience at the hosipital with my first pregnancy (ectopic), so we decided to try Born Midwives for my next pregnancy. Krysta was amazing. She was extremely patient, well informed, knowledgable, and funny. She was there to “hold my hand” the entire journey and made it so much easier. She quickly eased all my fears and worries. Brenda was my back-up midwife who was also very quick to respond and ease my worries.
They made time during each appointment and I never felt rushed. Postnatal care was also a huge comfort. Having them come to my house to check on the baby and I was a relief, until it was easier for us to come to them for the check-ups.
Would highly recommend!
Taral S
Had a wonderful experience with Born Midwives. I was under Bev and Diana’s care and both are very caring and simply amazing! They made every effort to make my pregnancy journey comfortable and transition to motherhood as smooth as possible. I appreciated the regular check-ins and immediate follow ups to my queries and reports. I developed complications in the last few weeks and my case was transferred to an OB and yet Bev and Diana always ensured to check with me after each appointments, stayed in touch with the OB and the hospital staff. They helped me and husband to prepare ourselves for delivery, were there during the delivery and after my baby was born. They helped me at each and every step of this entire journey. Highly recommend Born midwives!
Victoria Chrysler
I absolutely loved my midwives, both Krysta and Brenda went above and beyond to make me comfortable and informed. I will be using them again for my next baby. I appreciate everything they do.
Nicole Forbes
We had such a great experience with born midwives! This was our first child and Mitra & Tahereh were there every step of the way during the pregnancy and postnatal care. Appointments were informative and I felt like I always had plenty of time to ask questions. They did a great job dealing with my GD and polyhydraminos pregnancy complications and clearly have excellent experience as midwives. The actual birth experience was amazing. I didn’t want the epidural or any pain medication and they helped me achieve my goal – even with an induction! Looking back on that day, it couldn’t have gone any better than it did. We were so happy to have a smooth birth and a healthy baby + mama. Also I didn’t realize they actually do a few home visits after birth which was awesome! Definitely coming back for baby #2 👶
All Families Welcome