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.
Latest Updates
The College of Midwives of Ontario offices are closed beginning Friday, February 13 at 1:00pm, and will reopen on Tuesday, February 17 at 9:00am.
Midwives are highly skilled primary care providers who work with people during what can be an exciting yet vulnerable time. Your midwife will work with you through your pregnancy, labour, and the first six to eight weeks after the birth of your baby. Whether you’ve had midwifery care before or not, it’s important to be aware of what you can and should expect from the experience.
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.
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.
Registrant Survey Results
The College surveyed registrants in May and June of 2025, and 363 midwives participated. Overall, the key findings from the survey were positive, including an overall high satisfaction with the College and our work; with 91% of midwives finding a great deal of personal value in midwifery being a regulated profession and 75% of midwives believing that regulation helps a great deal to protect the public. Midwives also identified areas for improvement from the College, including presenting standards and policies in clearer, more accessible language; and a need for more support for midwives when we implement regulatory change.
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