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  3. Do I have to have a home birth if I choose a midwife?

Do I have to have a home birth if I choose a midwife?

No - midwives support choice of birthplace, meaning you can chose to give birth where you feel most comfortable. At CMOH we attend clients choosing home birth or hospital birth at one of two obstetrical hospitals: McMaster University Medical Centre (Hamilton Health Sciences) or St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. To learn more about choosing home or hospital birth in Hamilton, please see our Choice of Birthplace section.

Midwifery Care

  • Overview
  • Prenatal Care
  • Labour and Birth Care
  • Postpartum and Newborn Care
  • Choice of Birthplace
  • FAQ
    • What is a midwife?
    • Do I have to pay for a midwife?
    • What if I don’t have OHIP or other private health insurance?
    • Do I need a referral from a doctor to have a midwife?
    • If I have a midwife, will I also see my family doctor?
    • When will I have my first appointment with a midwife?
    • Do I have to have a home birth if I choose a midwife?
    • Do midwives offer the same routine tests as a doctor would?
    • Can midwives prescribe medications?
    • What happens if there are complications during my pregnancy, labour and birth, or postpartum?
    • Can my family and friends be involved in my care?
    • What is the midwifery student’s role in my care?
    • Who will be at my birth?
    • Can I have an epidural if I choose a midwife?
    • What if I need oxytocin to either induce or augment my labour?
    • Where will my appointments be?
    • How often will I come for appointments?
    • Where can I park at your clinic?
    • When should I page my midwife?
    • How are midwives trained?

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