Serving families in Stratford and area since 1994.
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Welcome to the Stratford Midwives!Would you like to learn more about midwifery care and what to expect with the Stratford Midwives? Click this link to view our introductory video. Family and Caregiver Presence on the Maternal-Child Unit at Stratford General HospitalNew guidelines will be implemented at Stratford General Hospital beginning November 1st, 2021. The hospital will be instituting a policy requiring that visitors to the hospital show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. HOWEVER, there will be some exceptions granted for labouring people and children admitted to pediatrics or the special care nursery. Please read the attached notice for full information. Postpartum Support GroupBirthplace Options Web PortalHave you been thinking about a home birth? Are you looking for more information as you consider your choice of birth place? COVID -19
We're watching the updates regarding the COVID-19 virus closely. Please see the Association of Ontario Midwives FAQ on COVID for what we currently know about COVID for pregnant people and their babies. We are providing care as usual with some extra precautions in place in an effort to keep you, your midwife and other clients safe and minimize exposure. The midwives will follow all employee health guidelines regarding self-isolation if they are at risk of COVID-19 or screen positive. This may mean that your visit or birth will be attended by a different midwife. Click here for instructions from Health Canada on how to Self-Isolate.
![]() Health Canada Investigating Ranitidine (Zantac)Health Canada issued a safety alert on September 17, 2019 requesting that drug manufacturers stop distributing the drug Ranitidine. This drug is sold over-the-counter under the brand name "Zantac" and under the generic name "ranitidine". Health Canada is investigating a possible impurity, called NDMA, in ranitidine. This chemical has been associated with an increased risk of cancer. We recommend that anyone taking these products stop immediately until Health Canada provides further updates. Health Canada Advisory Regarding Gentian VioletGentian violet has been widely recommended and used for the treatment of yeast in breastfeeding moms and their babies. However, Health Canada issued a safety alert on June 12, 2019 warning that exposure to products containing gentian violet may increase the risk of cancer. Health Canada recommends that Canadians stop using any and all human and veterinary drug products containing gentian violet. Thinking about a water birth?The Association of Ontario Midwives has a great new resource on water birth, including answers to questions about safety and the benefits of birth in water. Cannabis is now legal in Canada, but what does this mean for pregnancy and breastfeeding?
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Stratford Midwives
386 Cambria Street, Unit 101
Stratford, ON N5A 1J4
519-271-3490
stratfordmidwives@gmail.com
386 Cambria Street, Unit 101
Stratford, ON N5A 1J4
519-271-3490
stratfordmidwives@gmail.com