Home Birth

Midwives in Ontario are the sole primary care providers who undergo thorough education and training in order to assist with safe home birth deliveries. Getting ready for a home birth might seem intimidating for those who are not familiar with it, but it is generally safe for most pregnancies. Midwives bring medical equipment and medications to every home birth similar to those available at Level 1 hospitals and birth centres. Statistics and research on Canadian Home Birth with Registered Midwives shows that planning a home birth is a safe option for those with uncomplicated pregnancies. The research shows that the same number of babies are born healthy and well, regardless of where the birth was planned to take place.