College of Midwives of Ontario

Welcome to the College of Midwives of Ontario

We regulate more than 1,000 midwives in Ontario. Our work ensures that anyone who chooses midwifery services can trust and feel confident in that choice.

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Clients and the Public

The College of Midwives of Ontario is mandated to regulate midwifery in the public interest. Find out more about what to expect from a midwife, how the College works with the public, our midwife directory, and complaints and concerns.
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Midwives

Midwives are regulated health professionals. Registration with the College of Midwives of Ontario comes with responsibilities detailed in provincial legislation and regulations, as well as College standards, policies, and by-laws. Find out more about applying to practise midwifery in Ontario and how to maintain your registration.
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Midwives in Ontario are regulated by the College of Midwives of Ontario and must be registered with the College to practise midwifery and use the title “midwife.” The College ensures that families working with midwives in Ontario can expect safe and effective care during pregnancy, birth, and through the first six to eight weeks postpartum.
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Registration Regulation: New proposed registration requirement

We are proposing to add a new registration requirement as follows: Applicants must provide satisfactory evidence of competency in fetal surveillance. This new requirement would be included in the Registration Regulation and would only take effect when individuals initially apply to the College at the time of entry into practise.
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Registration Regulation Including the Emergency Class (Proposed)

This consultation closed on Monday, April 3, 2023. About this consultation The College has proposed significant changes to the Registration…

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Record Keeping Standard for Midwives

The changes to the Record Keeping Standard for Midwives are intended to update its content and provide enough information for midwives to understand what their responsibilities are to document in, and maintain, the client record.

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Second Birth Attendant Standard

This standard was revised so it is achievable by all midwives by requiring midwives work with second birth attendants who are competent in NRP rather than certified in NRP.

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