About Us

The Better Outcomes Registry & Network (BORN) is Ontario’s prescribed perinatal, newborn and child Registry. BORN was established in 2009 to collect, interpret, share and rigorously protect critical data about pregnancy, birth and childhood in the province. BORN is a trusted source of accurate and timely data that supports the best possible beginnings for lifelong health.

As a prescribed registry, BORN's privacy and security policies are reviewed and approved by the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario every 3 years.

Our Story

Learn about BORN’s history—rooted in the 1980s with Dr. Patricia Niday—and the key partnerships, accomplishments, and milestones that have shaped our journey.

Mission & Vision

Discover BORN’s mission and vision, guiding our commitment to improving perinatal and child health in Ontario.

Leadership Team

Meet the BORN leadership team - a diverse group of professionals with expertise in science, medicine, policy, technology, and research, all working together to drive our vision forward.

Strategic Plan

Explore BORN’s updated strategic plan and see how we’re shaping the future of perinatal and child health in Ontario.

Annual Reports

Explore BORN’s annual reports to see highlights of our progress, partnerships, and impact over the years. View our year-by-year insights and accomplishments.

Partnerships

Learn about the partnerships that power our work—from our funder, the Ministry of Health, to data contributors, provincial collaborators, and regional networks essential to improving perinatal and child health in Ontario.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

BORN is on a journey to learn about and incorporate principles related to Indigeneity, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Social Justice (I-IDEAS) into data collection, governance, and use.

Data Privacy and Security

Learn how BORN protects the privacy, confidentiality, and security of health information through robust policies, practices, and safeguards.

Coordinator Team

Meet BORN’s Coordinator Team - supporting hospitals, Midwifery Practice Groups, and birth centres across Ontario, as well as fertility clinics, prenatal screening and newborn screening programs, paediatric diabetes education, and public health units.