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Coronavirus COVID-19 and Pregnancy Update from Hawthorne Midwives

by | March 18, 2020 | Blog | 0 Comments

If you’ve been listening to the news lately, you’ve certainly heard about Coronavirus COVID-19. We’d like to help you understand what is going on, and how your family can stay safe through your pregnancy and birth.    What is Coronavirus COVID-19? Coronavirus...
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You are your baby’s expert (not google)

by | September 4, 2019 | Blog | 0 Comments

When I was a new parent I was determined to be the best, most informed parent I could be. So I grabbed a book that caught my eye about putting babies to sleep. As I read it I started to feel terrible...I was doing everything wrong. The author undermined everything I...
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This parenting thing is hard

by | July 10, 2019 | Blog | 0 Comments

When my oldest daughter was four she had a full blown temper tantrum in the aisle of a grocery store. We are talking lying face down, hands flailing, screaming. I did what parenting books taught me to do. I walked away and pretended to be more interested in the pasta...
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How to rock the Birth Partner role

by | May 19, 2019 | Blog | 0 Comments

Going through labour can be the most empowering but challenging process a person can experience. Rarely is labour predictable, and there is no such thing as a “text book” labour. I like to explain to clients that labour is “the most important thing that you have the least amount of control over.” But in the midst of the uncertainty, having a person by your side providing labour support can feel like a lifeline.

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Happy International Day of the Midwife!

by | May 5, 2019 | Blog | 0 Comments

Happy International Midwives Day!

Since it is International Midwives Day I am unashamedly going to toot our own horn, and tell you what I love about midwives and what we do.

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How do I decide how long to stay in the hospital after my baby is born?

by | April 3, 2019 | Blog | 0 Comments

Your baby is born, you fed her while your partner fed you. The family popped in, and fed you some more. Now your midwife is asking whether you’d like to go home or stay in the hospital for your first 24 hours. What should you do?

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Milton Mayor Gordon Krantz, MPP Parm Gill to Open New Hawthorne Midwives Clinic

by | February 7, 2019 | Blog, News | 0 Comments

MILTON, ON – Thirty-one-year-old Rosalyn Williams, a mental health counselor, became a first-time mother when she delivered her baby under the experienced care of Hawthorne Midwives, Abigail Corbin and Lynn Hendrick.“The Hawthorne midwifery team coached, soothed,...
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Essential steps in preparing for baby (that you might not have thought of)

by | January 29, 2019 | Blog | 0 Comments

Preparing for when the baby comes is more than just getting the nursery painted. You may have the car seat purchased, the baby shower cards written and sent, but there are some vital steps to take before the baby comes. And yet these steps can be easy to overlook.....
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Helpful advice for surviving the holidays

by | December 16, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

If there is one time of year that causes both exhaustion and joy it is the December holiday season. And when there is a new baby coming, or a new baby just arrived, it can be particularly challenging. Here are some helpful tips for getting through (and enjoying) the...
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Shhh! I’m planning a homebirth!

by | August 20, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

Has the thought of what your family would think prevented you from seriously considering a homebirth? Or are you planning one but not sure what your family will say? If so, you’re not alone. While the choice of birthplace is ultimately up to the parents, it can feel...
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Myths about Midwives

Myths about Midwives

by | Apr 24, 2018

Midwifery is an ancient profession with midwives found in almost every country in the world. But what we do and how we are trained varies quite a bit. There is also a lot of misinformation about midwifery. This post looks at some of the myths surrounding midwifery...

Why would you want to choose a midwife?

Why would you want to choose a midwife?

by | Apr 20, 2018

Clearly we are biased, but here at Hawthorne Midwives, we think that every women experiencing a low risk pregnancy should have access to midwifery care. But not everyone knows midwifery care is an option. Even if you’ve heard of midwives, you might not be sure that...

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Whether you are exploring having a midwife, pregnant and looking for care, or already in care with us, we want to welcome you to our webpage. Hawthorne Midwives is a midwifery clinic that serves Milton and North West Mississauga, with our clinic based in Milton.

75 Main Street East, Suite #15 Milton, ON L9T 1N4

Call Us: (905) 566-7040

Fax: (905) 566-1259

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Please note that there is currently a large demand for midwifery services in Milton and North West Mississauga, and as a result, we cannot accept every person who makes a request for care. Spots at our clinic fill up very quickly, so we recommend that you fill out the intake form as early as possible in your pregnancy. However, we do accept applications for care at any stage of pregnancy.

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