Upcoming Webinar · June 15 · 12 PM EST

Reducing Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in Ontario: A Call to Action to Join the Canadian Obstetric Survey System

Join this webinar to learn about CanOSS Ontario and opportunities for Ontario birthing facilities to participate in a pilot of severe peripartum hemorrhage event reporting and confidential reviews in the BIS (BORN Information System).

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Upcoming Webinar · July 15 · 12 PM EST

BORNConnect: Transforming Perinatal Care Through Connected Digital Records

Join this webinar to learn about the vision for BORNConnect and the digital Ontario Perinatal Record+ as well as opportunities for patients, clinicians, and technical innovators to get involved.

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Resources

Trusted Resources About Perinatal Health

BORN has put together trusted resources to support quality improvement in perinatal health. These tools are designed to inform action, guide decision-making, and help improve care and outcomes for families in Ontario.

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Non-invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

Ontario Updates Eligibility For Publicly Funded NIPT For Chromosomes Differences

Prenatal Screening Ontario (PSO) is introducing updated eligibility criteria for publicly funded NIPT, effective March 30.

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A Decade and Beyond

Report: Perinatal Health in Ontario 2012-2024

This report is a call to action.
Let's use the data to inspire bold steps toward better outcomes for all.

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From Data to Action

Upcoming BORN Webinars

Our webinars highlight how health data, research, and clinical expertise support better care and outcomes for families across Ontario. They offer practical insights and real-world perspectives to help inform practice, policy, and decision-making.

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Prenatal Screening Ontario

My Screening Pathway

Learn about prenatal screening for chromosomal differences and fetal blood types.
Explore your prenatal screening options to discuss with a health-care provider.

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BORN

Trusted Source of Accurate and Timely Data

BORN is Ontario’s trusted registry for pregnancy, birth and child health.
We help improve care for families across the province.

About Us Strategic Plan

Featured Webinar

RSV Protection: Reaching Provincial Targets for Better Infant Outcomes Together

Host: Dana-Marie Radke, Clinical Content Specialist, BORN Ontario
Guest Speaker: Audra Borson, Manager of Patient Care, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance

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Maternal-Child Regional Networks

Regional networks help local teams collaborate and plan care.
They follow provincial standards to improve health across Ontario.

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Latest News

Catch up on BORN’s news and initiatives.
Stay informed on pregnancy, birth, and child health in Ontario.

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Help Desk

Need assistance with the BIS, CARTR Plus, MIS, or NTQA?
Get quick answers or connect with our team for support.

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2023-2024 BORN Annual Report

We focused on launching a new prenatal blood test, FBGG.
It helps improve care and boost system efficiency.

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Our Story

BORN traces its roots to the 1980s and the Perinatal Education Program of Eastern Ontario (PEPEO).

Strategic Plan

BORN's Strategic Plan outlines our focus areas and commitment to improving health for mothers, newborns, and youth in Ontario.

Privacy and Security

BORN has strong measures to protect personal health information and regularly audits to ensure privacy is maintained.

Coordinator Team

If you work in health care in Ontario and have questions about the BORN Information System, our team is here to help.

BORN Impact

Better Data. Better Outcomes.

BORN provides authoritative information and insights. 
We advance better screening, care, and outcomes and
capitalize on technology to mobilize system-wide intelligence.

Learn about initiatives that demonstrate our impact.

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Featured Webinar

At Minofest 2026, BORN Executive Director Alicia St. Hill delivered the keynote address, Data That Serves: A Shared Path to Equity Through SD/SDH Data and Responsible Governance. Drawing on BORN’s work to improve maternal and perinatal health outcomes, Alicia explored the critical role of data governance, accountability, and action in advancing health equity for racialized communities.

Speaker: Alicia St. Hill, Executive Director, BORN Ontario

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