News & Information
COVID-19 Response
The best way to stay informed is to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @stjacobsmidwives. As we respond to COVID-19, there may be frequent adjustments to keep our clients, midwives, and community safe.
Breastfeeding Support Now Available at St. Jacobs Midwives on Fridays
We’re pleased to welcome Tara (Boyes) Shantz, lactation consultant, who is offering services including tongue/lip tie releases and other complex breastfeeding difficulties. Tara sees clients at the St. Jacobs Midwives’ clinic on Fridays. Book an appointment with Tara:...
25th Anniversary Celebrations – Sept. 7/19
2019 marks the 25th anniversary of Midwifery in Ontario. A celebration will be held on Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m. til 12 noon at Waterloo Park, Picnic Area #1.(Note: there will not be a client reunion in June this year). This is a joint celebration with all...
Important information on cleaning breast pumps
The CDC has created this document outlining the steps for keeping breast pumps/kits clean. Serious neonatal infections can be caused by expressed breastmilk from a pump kit that was not adequately cleaned or...
2018 Client Reunion – Tue. Jun 5, 2018
All past and present St. Jacobs Midwives client families, join us!
Client Birth Stories Wanted
Would you like to share your birth story as a St. Jacobs client? We encourage every new parent who has birthed with us to record their story!
2017 Client Reunion – Tue. Jun 6, 2017
All past and present St. Jacobs Midwives client families, join us!
Access to Grand River Hospital during construction of ION 2015
Having a baby? ION rapid transit construction will happen near GRH. Get the latest construction updates affecting your route.
Flu Shot Information – Fall 2014
Find out where to get a free flu shot in Ontario.
Free Breastfeeding Support
FREE Prenatal Breastfeeding Workshop presented by Breastfeeding Buddies.
Meet our Current Students
Cassandra Santoni
My name is Cassandra (Cassy) Santoni. I am in my second year of the McMaster Midwifery Education Program and am thrilled to be completing my first clinical placement at St. Jacobs Midwives. I was born and raised in a big family in the city of Kingston. I went on to...
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