The Lancet Midwifery series

The findings of this series support a shift from fragmented maternal and newborn care provision that is focussed on identification and treatment of pathology to a whole-system approach that provides skilled care for all. https://www.thelancet.com/series-do/midwifery

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BC Women’s Hospital summary of non-pharmacological pain relief methods

Breakdown of non-pharmacological and pharmacological pain relief methods offered at the hospital or available in most homes. Mentions benefits and potential risks of each option and best methods for various stages of labour and birth. The information is translated to multiple languages that are also readily available on the website. http://www.bcwomens.ca/our-services/labour-birth-post-birth-care/labour-birth/pain-relief-in-labour  

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Webinar- Pregnancy and Disability

This webinar shares an individual’s lived experience of pregnancy and childbirth while concurrently having a physical disability, reviews systemic healthcare barriers, and identifies care needs for pregnant individuals and families living with a physical disability. This webinar also examines the model of care and key components of an interprofessional, family-centered care team approach used in…

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Dialogue and Decisions: Advancing Person-Centred Care

Dialogue and Decisions consists of a variety of learning activities that apply to a wide range of interprofessional situations. In the introductory module, Person-Centred Care, learners from different professions will explore how a culture of dialogue and choice facilitates healthy outcomes across birth settings. The subsequent modules address core topics in Communication and Teamwork, as…

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Quality Standards for VBACs by Ontario Health

Slide deck explaining Quality Standards, why they are needed for VBACs, and the resources created by Ontario health. Share why this standard was created and the data behind it, to get the support you need to put it into practice (new in 2024). https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhqontario.ca%2FPortals%2F0%2Fdocuments%2Fevidence%2Fquality-standards%2Fqs-vaginal-birth-after-caesarean-case-for-improvement-2024-en.pptx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK    

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Baby friendly initiative

The baby friendly hospital initiative (BFHI) was created for improving breastfeeding intitiation in hospital settings and as a way to evaluate the supportiveness and quality of care for lactating individuals. This Canadian based website provides resources and guidelines on becoming a baby friendly hospital and supporting families for lactation. https://breastfeedingcanada.ca/en/baby-friendly-initiative/

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Pregnancy and infant loss network

Ontario based website providing resources to health care professionals and families focused on pregnancy and infant loss, trauma informed approaches, conversations and tools and family support resources. https://pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca/healthcare-professionals/  

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Inclusive perinatal care for 2SLGBTQ+ people

Resources for HCPs to provide inclusive, affirming and safer perinatal care for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals created by the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (Ontario). It includes the perspectives of both trans and queer patients, and of HCPs that champion inclusive care.   https://www.pcmch.on.ca/2slgbtqia-inclusivity-in-perinatal-care/

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