Midwifery

BORN Ontario: Provides infrastructure, training, and support for midwifery data entry and reporting; develops tools and enhancements based on user feedback; facilitates access to clinical reports, custom data requests, and data use for midwifery research. 

Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM): Advocates for midwives and midwifery care; co-develops educational resources and campaigns; supports midwives in navigating the BIS and interpreting data. Uses BORN data for Clinical Practice Guidelines and Clinical Position Statements. 

College of Midwives of Ontario (CMO): Regulates the midwifery profession and provides an annual assessment and registration program for internationally trained midwives. BORN supports midwives by providing a report of total births attended, by place of birth, and role of the midwife (primary or second) for their yearly reporting requirements to the CMO. 

Ontario Midwifery Program (OMP): This Ministry of Health Midwifery Program is responsible for allocating midwifery services to communities across the province. Midwifery care is a government-funded program to Ontario residents, which includes pregnancy, birth and postpartum care up to six weeks after birth. 

Midwifery Education Program (MEP): The Toronto Metropolitan University is a collaborative program with McMaster University and leads to a Bachelor of Health Sciences (B.H,Sc) in Midwifery, preparing graduates for licensure by the College of Midwives of Ontario.  

Midwifery Practices: Midwives enter client data into the BIS, lead quality improvement initiatives, and use BORN data for clinical and operational decision-making. 

Indigenous Midwifery Programs (IMPs): There are 14+ IMPs funded by the OMP across the province to provide culturally appropriate care to families and communities. This care includes Indigenous cultural knowledge and practices and supports efforts to return birth to Indigenous communities.