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Colonization has played a significant role in the decline of Traditional Birth Practices - with profound physical, cultural, and spiritual implications for Indigenous communities. The IFNA is actively working to change this by reclaiming Indigenous midwifery, restoring traditional knowledge, and building pathways for culturally safe birth experiences within their communities.

At Trillium Health Partners’ Credit Valley NICU, experienced nurse Urszula Mazur noticed a concerning pattern—some of the smallest and most vulnerable babies were arriving with low body temperatures.

Drawing on her 25 years of neonatal experience and data from the BORN Information System, Urszula helped spark a collaborative initiative to improve thermoregulation practices during the critical first hour of life. 

BORN is pleased to share a new podcast episode, Can AI Help Identify Babies at Risk of Autism?, featuring research led by Dr. Christine Armour using data from BORN Ontario.

In Northern Ontario, geography and limited healthcare resources present unique challenges for maternal and newborn care. The Northern Maternal Child Network (NMCN) is working to better understand and address these barriers by using high-quality data from BORN to identify service gaps, track health indicators, and advocate for improvements.

BORN Ontario congratulates Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass on receiving the SOGC Mentorship Award, recognizing her outstanding national leadership and commitment to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals.

BORN Ontario is pleased to congratulate Dr. Nan Okun, Co-Medical Director of Prenatal Screening Ontario (PSO), on receiving the 2025 President’s Award from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC).

The Risks of Preeclampsia in Pregnancy
Preeclampsia is a common and dangerous complication of pregnancy that causes high blood pressure and excess protein in urine.

On April 15, 2025, five members of BORN’s Internal Health Equity Advisory Group — Annabel Cope, Tavleen Dhinsa, Danna Hull, Ian Joiner, and Alicia St.Hill — participated in the Toronto Black Maternal Health Week Policy and Research Day, following the successful acceptance of their poster submission. 

March 12 marksWorld Alloimmunization and Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn (HDFN) Awareness Day, a global initiative to increase awareness and advocate for patients impacted by, and providers managing, Alloimmunization and HDFN.

Check out this video to explore the Recommendations for the Safe Administration of Oxytocin from the Provincial Council of Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH), key indicators from BORN that monitor oxytocin use and clinical outcomes, and real-world insights from clinicians who have successfully implemented these guidelines to improve policies and protocols.