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
I really enjoyed having the support of a mdiwife (well, 2 midwvies!) I wish it could last longer than 6 weeks post partum.
wish for longer care
“The postpartum care is one of the many things that make midwives so special. Our midwives helped us make it through those first weeks as new parents.”
“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.”
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.
The midwife visits were as meaningful to me as any other part of my pregnancy journey. Just a super positive experience.
a super positive experience.
“I felt comfortable making the choices we made and felt that we were not judged for our choices. Our midwives provided us with support every step of the way.”
Informed Choice
“They were always there for all questions and concerns, all ups and downs throughout the pregnancy. Provided all options and supported our decisions.”
“My husband and I developed an excellent relationship with our midwife and felt very comfortable and confident asking questions.”
“We are extremely satisfied with the care received from pregnancy to postpartum and will be choosing midwives for our next pregnancy. Great work!”
Welcome!
NOTICE: JUNE 16,2022 Support person at clinic appointments:
We are happy to share that we are now allowing 1 adult support person to attend appointments at the midwife office. Clients & their support person must wear a mask, be well and pass the self-screening questionnaire.
If you or your support person arrive at the clinic with evidence of symptoms of COVID or other illness, you will be both denied entry.
At this time, we are not allowing children into the office. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation keeping midwives, staff, clients and babies safe as we navigate the pandemic.
NOTICE: MARCH 1,2022
March 1st Notice: The lifting of provincial restrictions today applies in many public areas, but not to health care spaces. In accordance with Public Health guidelines, health care spaces follow more stringent protocols due to the critical nature of the services we provide: midwives need to stay healthy to attend births, ICUs need capacity to treat critical patients, etc. The vulnerability of the population being served (particularly newborns) means measures in place prior to March 1st will continue. Masks are mandatory, support people and siblings cannot attend visits at the clinic.
We will happily update this practice as the guidelines change. Thank you for your understanding.
We are pleased that you have found our site, and hope you gather more information here about the care Midwives provide. We are proud to offer you complete primary maternity care, with you making informed decisions about your pregnancy, labor and postpartum. While providing exceptional maternity care, we will take the time to build a trusting relationship with each of you and your families. Request for Care
Our Midwives
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 bout 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 […]
Dana Cuddy
Dana has been practicing Midwifery since graduating from Laurentian in 2012. She began her career in Oakville Ontario, where she worked within a large Midwifery practice for 2 years. As Sudbury is her hometown, she was eager to move back and continue providing midwifery care. It has been a pleasure of hers; getting to know […]
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.
Support Staff – Jenn
Working in the background at Sudbury Community Midwives, you may encounter our intrepid practice manager Jennifer.
Keatha Walsh
Keatha grew up in Sudbury, Ontario and is dedicated to supporting birthing people through the unique and transformative experience of pregnancy and birth. She entered the Midwifery Education Programme at Laurentian University in 2014 and throughout her training attended placements in Oshawa, Barrie, Sudbury and Bracebridge. Keatha has spent the last 3 years working with the Midwives […]
Jillian Ashick-Stinson
Jillian (she/her) graduated from the Midwifery Education Program at Laurentian University in 2021 with hope to stay in her home community of Sudbury, and that wish came true! Her training included midwifery placements in Bellville and Parry Sound, as well as working with NICU and Labour and Delivery nurses, obstetricians and a pelvic physiotherapist in […]
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.
