The Midwifery Program is comprised of a combination of one-on-one and group visits. All appointments take place in the Alongside Midwifery Unit (AMU) at Markham Stouffville Hospital.
Prenatal care
You’ll be attending your pregnancy care visits at Markham Stouffville Hospital on the fourth floor, led by one of our experienced midwives.
Labour and birth
When it is time for baby to arrive, you will deliver with our midwives present in the AMU at Markham Stouffville Hospital. You can call to reach a midwife for advice at any point in your labour, or you can come to the AMU for assessment.
When you are in active labour, your midwifery team will support your birth plan and are capable of providing full-scope practice and partnering with other medical professionals (obstetricians, nurses, etc.) as necessary to support your labour.
When baby has arrived, your midwife team will ensure they have provided breast or chest feeding support and an exam for baby prior to discharging you home.
Postpartum care
A midwife from our team will provide postpartum care to you and your newborn at our Family and Baby Clinic (FAB) located at Markham Stouffville Hospital. You will be seen in our FAB clinic within 48 hours from discharge and up to four weeks postpartum.