Welcome, we are so glad you are here
With health care professionals who provide free, expert primary care to pregnant people and their newborns.
Since 2003Caring for York Region families
Fully fundedby the Ontario Ministry of Health
Why families choose us
Ontario regulated and funded midwifery in 1994, becoming the first Canadian province to do so. Midwifery services are fully funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. This means that clients are assured of a midwife’s training and competency, and that they can access a midwife at no cost to themselves.
Established in 2003, the Midwives of York Region have been providing care for our clients and their families during pregnancy, labour, birth and the first 6 weeks of postpartum care. We have twelve Registered Midwives that work in teams in order to provide 24-hour on-call availability.
Our midwives are committed to providing an inclusive, safe environment for all of our clients, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, relationship status, immigration or citizenship status, or ethnic origin.
How midwifery works
Midwifery care is available to pregnant families throughout their pregnancy, labour, birth, and the first six weeks after birth. Midwives spend time developing relationships with clients and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Clients are active decision-makers in the care they receive. Midwives give information to help you make informed decisions.
Midwifery clients may choose to give birth at home or in hospital. Midwives maintain hospital privileges at many Ontario hospitals and work collaboratively with other health care practitioners.
Apply for midwifery care
As you may know, midwifery care is in high demand, and spots are limited. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible for a better chance of being accepted into midwifery care.
Our catchment area is Central to Northern York Region. If you find yourself outside of this area, we can still accept your application, however home visits are not guaranteed. Details would be discussed with your midwife at your first visit.
The green area shows where we can offer home visits. If your address is outside it, you are still welcome to apply, but home visits are not guaranteed.
Our clinic in Aurora
We encourage family members to come along to your appointments unless you prefer some “alone time”. Partners and your chosen birth partners are welcome at prenatal appointments too, so they can ask any questions they may have before the birth.
I felt they were very knowledgeable and professional but also made you feel like family.
Meet the team
You will receive care from a small number of midwives, so you get to know the people who will be there for your birth.
Coming up
Homebirth information nights are held virtually every 3 to 4 months. If you would like to be placed on the list for the next session, please reach out to the office at 905.713.0022 or yrmidwives@gmail.com.
Our midwives are on call 24 hours a day for urgent concerns. Otherwise, our office hours are as follows:
We would love to care for you
Spots are limited, so we encourage you to apply as soon as you know you are pregnant. It is free for Ontario residents.
