Midwife Information: What is a Midwife?

Midwife Information: The term midwife means “with woman” or “wise woman” and refers to a woman who provides insight, skill and support to pregnant and laboring women. A CNM midwife is a certified nurse midwife who has gone through certified training through a midwife program and can deliver a baby. A midwife is a trained [...]

What to Pack in Your Pregnancy Hospital Bag

Wondering what to pack in your pregnancy hospital bag or baby hospital bag? Packing for the birth of your child can seem like a daunting task. What should you take, how much should you pack? What if you forget something? Chances are you will have everything you need but if you do forget something don’t [...]

Pregnancy with Twins or Triplets?

A pregnancy with twins or triplets? You are not alone. During the last decade there has been a dramatic increase in multiple births. Between 1994 and 2003 the rate of multiple births in Canada has increased by a whopping 35%. Currently, there are approximately 5500 multiple births per year in Canada with one in every [...]