Our midwifery practice is providing you with this information so that you will be aware of the midwifery services we provide, and the philosophy underlying midwifery care in Ontario. The best midwifery care is provided when women make informed decisions about their health care, involving their families and community as they wish, and develop a comfortable relationship with a small group of midwives. Responsibility for well-being rests both with the providers of care and with the woman herself.
“They were always there for all questions and concerns, all ups and downs throughout the pregnancy. Provided all options and supported our decisions.”
“My midwives were absolutely amazing during labour and delivery! I couldn’t have asked for a better delivery. I had all the confidence in the world in them.”
“My midwife was always calm and very good in helping me relax. I could not have asked for a better birth experience.”
I felt reassured during labour just knowing my midwife was there. I had confidence in their knowledge and experience.
My midwives were great on giving me information on VBAC. I was able to meeting with the physician who did my c-section to discuss VBAC options. All were for in and I had a successful VBAC thanks to the advice from my midwives.
VBAC choices were respected
“Thank you so much for overall EXECELENT care. Would definitely choose midwifery care again and recommend it to friends.”
“I wanted to have a natural birth in the hospital and my midwife provided me with many useful strategies on how to cope with the pain.”
“The midwives’postpartum care is second to none. One of the most challenging and confusing times for new parents…first time or not…was made exponentially easier thanks to the support and incredible care and knowledge of our midwives”
Incredible support and care postpartum
I was happy with the conversation we had with Dr X just before I was induced….I was conscious of, and curious what the doctor-midwife conversation would look like. I felt at ease.
I was conscious of, and curious what the doctor-midwife conversation would look like. I felt at ease.
I always felt my opinion mattered in all of our discussions; they are like having amazing professional friends!
It’s all about choices, I loved my midwives!
Our Midwives
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Buffy Fulton-Breathat
Buffy is a partner and senior midwife with Sudbury Community Midwives. She came to midwifery through a nursing background, and worked on the James Bay Coast after receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
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Debbie Younger
Debbie has been a practice partner and full time midwife with the Sudbury Community Midwives since June 1998. She has a strong commitment to educate women through pregnancy and birthing experiences.
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Meredith Crowder
Meredith is a practice partner and senior midwife with the Sudbury Community Midwives. Meredith graduated from the Midwifery Education Program at McMaster University in 1999.
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Lynne Sullivan
Lynne is committed to the growth of midwifery in Ontario and regularly acts as a preceptor for students at the Midwifery Education Program.
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Nicole Conway
Nicole grew up in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador and attended Memorial University of Newfoundland where she completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioural Neuroscience.
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Shelley-Ann Clarke-Dolby
I graduated from the Midwifery Education Program at Laurentian University in 2005. All my training took place in Sudbury, Manitoulin Island and Sault Ste. Marie.
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Sara Vildis
I moved back to Sudbury in 2012 and have enjoyed working with Sudbury Community Midwives and being back in my hometown. My passions in midwifery are water birth and breastfeeding.
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Trina Desjardins
I have a strong passion for women’s health and am continuously inspired by the strength, courage and power of my clients. I feel very lucky to be able to work within this profession and do what I love.
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Natalie Macleod
Hello! I am a Sudbury native and am very happy to have the opportunity to provide care to women from my community. Sudbury is also where I completed most of my midwifery education, obtaining my degree from Laurentian University. I graduated in 2013 and completed my New Registrant’s year in Owen Sound, Ontario. Prior to […]
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Naomi Wolfe
Naomi Wolfe is a Registered Aboriginal Midwife. Her interest in Midwifery began with her own struggles as a new mother. She quickly became passionate about supporting mothers and families and providing culturally relevant care. Naomi has been providing midwifery care in Sudbury since 2010. In addition to the care provided to clients at Sudbury Community […]
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Nicole Boudreault
Nicole has established her roots here in Greater Sudbury; first as a dental hygienist for nearly 10 years. She graduated from the Midwifery Education Program at Laurentian University in 2015 as her second career. She feels strongly about the midwifery model of obstetrical care. She is dedicated to providing personable care to women of Sudbury […]
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Sarah Atkinson
Sarah graduated from the Laurentian Midwifery Education program in 2011. She has had the opportunity to complete placements throughout communities such as Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie and Carleton Place. Sarah has always had a passion for women’s health and pregnancy and enjoys supporting women through their choices around pregnancy, labour and birth. Prior to entering […]
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Krysta Moland
The newest addition to the Sudbury Community Midwives, many of you will have met Krysta as a student with the practice in 2015-2016. Krysta is currently working with a number of teams as midwives return from maternity leaves. Krysta was born in Ottawa but raised in Sudbury. She was first introduced to midwifery as a […]
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Support Staff-Lisa
The friendly voice that greets you when you call Sudbury Community Midwives belongs to our receptionist Lisa who joined our team in 2016.
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Support Staff Jennifer
Working in the background at Sudbury Community Midwives, you may encounter our intrepid office manager Jennifer. She will be happy to direct you to your midwife when Lisa is away from her desk.
Contact Us
Sudbury Community Midwives
1571 Paris St.
Sudbury, ON P3E 3B7
Tel 705 523 8000
Fax 705 523 1100
Midwives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for urgent or emergency concerns. Inquiries of a non-urgent nature which cannot wait until the next scheduled appointment should be directed to the main clinic number 705 523 8000.
All questions are answered in a timely manner, normally within 1 business days.