Business Details
20 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Maternity Care Provider in Belleville
Since 2006, Quinte Midwives has been dedicated to providing safe, high-quality maternity and newborn care to families in Quinte and surrounding areas. Our practice is built on principles of informed choice and respect, empowering families to make critical decisions about their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. We serve a diverse clientele, welcoming individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, races, and family structures. Our continuity of care model ensures clients build trusting relationships with their midwifery teams, which typically consist of 2-3 practitioners who provide comprehensive care from prenatal visits through six weeks postpartum. We offer flexible birth options including home, hospital, or clinic settings for low-risk pregnancies, with detailed discussions about the benefits of each.Our services include regular prenatal checkups, lab tests, ultrasounds, labor and birth support, and postpartum home visits. We maintain strong partnerships with local hospitals and healthcare providers to ensure seamless care transitions when necessary. Our team actively participates in community education and collaborates with nursing students and professionals to advance midwifery practices. With over 15 years of experience in the region, we combine clinical expertise with compassionate, personalized care. Our commitment to transparency and ethical standards has established us as a trusted resource for maternity care in Eastern Ontario.
Services
Prenatal Care
Home Birth Services
Hospital Birth Services
Postpartum Care
Newborn Care
Emergency Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We provide continuity of care with dedicated midwifery teams throughout your pregnancy journey
- Our practice offers flexible birth options including home, hospital, and clinic settings
- We maintain 24/7 on-call availability for urgent pregnancy-related concerns
- Our midwives collaborate with local hospitals and healthcare professionals for comprehensive care
- We prioritize informed decision-making with evidence-based information for all care options
Associations and certifications
- Association of Ontario Midwives
- Canadian Association of Midwives
- College of Midwives of Ontario
Services
Prenatal Care
Our comprehensive prenatal care includes regular checkups from week 10 through delivery, with increased frequency after week 36. We provide lab tests, ultrasounds, and personalized guidance about birth options. Our midwives monitor maternal and fetal health while offering evidence-based information to support informed decision-making throughout pregnancy.
Home Birth Services
We offer safe home birth options for low-risk pregnancies, bringing hospital-level equipment and expertise to your home. Our midwives conduct a home assessment around 36-37 weeks and provide detailed preparation guidance. We maintain emergency transfer protocols while prioritizing your comfort and autonomy in familiar surroundings.
Hospital Birth Services
For hospital births at Quinte Health Care - Belleville General Hospital, our midwives provide continuous labor support and coordinate care with hospital staff. We offer access to pain relief options including epidurals and nitrous oxide, while maintaining our supportive role even when care transfers to obstetricians for medical interventions.
Postpartum Care
Our postpartum services include home visits during the first week and clinic appointments at weeks 2, 4, and 6. We monitor newborn weight gain, support breastfeeding, and assess maternal recovery. Our care continues until discharge at six weeks postpartum with ongoing support for any concerns during this transition period.
Newborn Care
We provide comprehensive newborn assessments including routine screenings within 24-48 hours of birth. Our services cover jaundice monitoring, feeding support, and developmental assessments. We offer guidance on immunizations, vitamin D supplementation, and connect families with community resources for ongoing pediatric care needs.
People
Laurie Buckley
Practice Administrator
Laurie coordinates all practice operations and serves as the primary contact for care arrangements. With extensive experience in midwifery administration, she ensures smooth coordination between clients and midwifery teams while managing office operations.
Jeannette Davies
Registered Midwife
Jeannette provides full-spectrum midwifery care with expertise in prenatal assessments and birth support. She participates in home and hospital deliveries while offering evidence-based guidance for informed decision-making throughout the childbearing process.
Christy Miskelly
Registered Midwife
Christy delivers comprehensive midwifery services including prenatal monitoring, labor support, and postpartum care. She specializes in helping families understand their birth options while providing compassionate, personalized support throughout the maternity journey.
Sarah Murtha
Registered Midwife
Sarah offers expert midwifery care with focus on continuity through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum stages. She provides home and hospital birth services while emphasizing informed choice and personalized care planning for each family.
Emily Vrabac
Registered Midwife
Emily delivers comprehensive maternity care with emphasis on patient education and birth planning. She supports home and hospital deliveries while maintaining expertise in postpartum assessments and newborn care protocols.
Questions
What birth locations do you offer?
We offer home births, hospital births at Belleville General Hospital, and clinic births for eligible clients. Your midwife will discuss benefits and requirements of each option during prenatal consultations.
What happens if complications arise during birth?
Our midwives carry hospital-level equipment and monitor for potential complications. If specialized care becomes necessary, we coordinate transfers to obstetricians while continuing supportive care throughout the process.
Do you provide postpartum care after hospital discharge?
Yes, we conduct home visits during the first week and schedule clinic appointments at weeks 2, 4, and 6 postpartum. Our care continues until six weeks after birth with ongoing support as needed.
Are students involved in my care?
Midwifery students may participate in your care with your consent, working under direct supervision. They never replace your primary midwife but provide additional support while gaining valuable clinical experience.
What prenatal testing options are available?
We offer comprehensive prenatal screening including eFTS, NIPT, and second trimester options. Our midwives explain each test's benefits and limitations to help you make informed decisions about genetic screening.
