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Covid-19 Response

We’d like to take this opportunity to communicate with you about plans we have made to continue to provide safe care during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Your health and our health are the top priority at this time. 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.

If you develop symptoms of COVID-19 such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath, please visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus to see if you qualify for testing. Do not attend your clinic appointment but call ahead and we will discuss what to do next.

Regarding clinic visits:
We ask you to please not attend clinic if you have a fever or are otherwise sick. Please call the office and we will be happy to reschedule you.

Your midwife may chose to space out clinic visits to limit exposure while maintaining safe and evidence based care. This may mean doing some visits over the phone.

Our clinic space:

We will continue to wipe off surfaces in the clinic room in between clients, and, as always, wash our hands or use hand sanitizer in between clients. We ask that you also use hand sanitizer when you arrive for your appointment.

Please do not come early for your Midwifery appointment as we would like to reduce the amount of time you spend in our waiting room. There is a special space designated for midwifery clients to wait in our shared office space. If you aren’t sure where it is please ask our admin.

Home Births:

We will continue to offer choice of birthplace. Home birth can be a great way to keep mothers and babies out of the hospital, however, we need to be certain that every person requesting a home birth is a good candidate for home birth (ie. low risk of complications). If any household members are sick or have screened positive for COVID-19, midwives will not be able to attend you at home and will request that the birth occurs in the hospital where there is a supply of masks and gowns.

Continuing Updates:

There are changes happening every day as the pandemic is evolving. We are hopeful that the measures taken by the Canadian government to reduce travel, close schools, and cancel large events will slow the spread of COVID-19 and allow the healthcare system to properly care for those who need it. We will do our best to keep you up-to-date as time goes on.

We know it can be stressful to deal with situations like this, especially while you are pregnant or have a new baby at home. Our hope is that you remain healthy and calm in the weeks ahead.

Summary of things that you can do at this time:

• Practice social distancing – avoid crowded places and unnecessary travel.
• Wash your hands, try not to touch your face, and reconsider hugging and handshaking
• Avoid contact with sick people and stay home when you are sick. Cough or sneeze into your shoulder or arm.
• If possible, come on your own to your clinic appointments to avoid extra people in our waiting room.
• On arrival to our clinic, clean your hands with hand sanitizer.

Sincerely,
The Orillia Midwives

Filed Under: Covid-19 Response

Family Activities

Upcoming events in December/January

December 7th – 10am Drop in Baby Carrier Discussion group at the Orillia Midwives Clinic

January 13th – 10am Drop in Cloth Diaper Discussion group at the Orillia Midwives Clinic

For information or to register for any or all of these FREE events call 705-326-0000 or email sarah@orilliamidwives.com

 

Our 2019 Family Fun Day is booked for February 9th 10am-12pm at the Reagan House (Scout Valley) in Orillia. Past and present clients welcome. Bring a sled and outdoor clothes. Light refreshments provided.

 

 

 

Filed Under: Doula, Events, Information Session, Orillia Midwives Events, Uncategorized

APRIL OM Village & Community Events

View our most recent newsletter and find out about upcoming family events and activities here in Orillia.

April OM Village Newsletter

Monday April 01: Orillia Daytime Le Leche League @ Orillia Public Library 10:15am

Thursday April 07: OM Book Club @ Orillia Midwives Clinic 7:00pm

Tuesday April 12: Peer Support Group @ Orillia Public Library 10:00am

Thursday April 14: Orillia Babywearing Walk – Meet @ Orillia Midwives Clinic 4:30pm

Wednesday April 20: Homebirth Information Session @ Orillia Midwives Clinic 5:00pm

Wednesday April 20: Orillia Evening Le Leche League @ Orillia Early Years Centre 7:00pm

Tuesday April 26: Peer Support Group @ Orillia Public Library 10:00am

If you are interested in any of our events, please contact mel@orilliamidwives.com to sign up, or for more information.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Filed Under: Events, Orillia Midwives Events, Uncategorized

February 2016 OM Village Newsletter

View our most recent newsletter and find out about upcoming family events and activities here in Orillia.

February OM Village Newsletter

Tuesday February 2nd: Peer Support Group @ Orillia Public Library 10:00am

Thursday February 4th: OM Book Club @ Orillia Midwives Clinic 7:00pm

Thursday February 11th: Orillia Babywearing Workshop @ Orillia Midwives Clinic 4:30pm

Tuesday February 16th: Peer Support Group @ Orillia Public Library 10:00am

Wednesday February 17th: Orillia Evening Le Leche League @ Orillia Early Years Centre 7:00pm

Friday February 26th: Orillia Daytime Le Leche League @ Orillia Public Library 10:15am

If you are interested in any of our events, please contact mel@orilliamidwives.com to sign up, or for more information.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Filed Under: Events, Orillia Midwives Events, Uncategorized

January OM Village Newsletter

View our January 2016 Newsletter here: OM Village January 2016

Highlight of Events:

Tuesday January 5th & 19th: Peer Support Group at Orillia Public Library 10-11:30am

Thursday January 14th: Orillia Babywearing Meeting/Workshop at Orillia Midwives Clinic 4:30pm

Monday January 18th: Midwifery Education Program Information Session at Orillia Midwives Clinic 5:30pm

Wednesday January 20th: Homebirth Information Session at Orillia Midwives Clinic 5:00pm

Wednesday January 20th: Orillia Le Leche League (LLL) at Orillia Early Years Centre 7:00pm

 

Filed Under: Events, Orillia Midwives Events

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Orillia, Ontario L3V 2Y9

Phone: 705-326-0000
Fax: 705-326-3732

Email: info@orilliamidwives.com

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