Protecting mothers, babies and traditions: Delivering safer care through midwifery

Summary

Kenhtè:ke Midwives is a primary healthcare provider providing culturally-appropriate maternal and newborn care to Indigenous families living on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and surrounding areas of southeastern Ontario. Tewahséhtha (Miranda Brant) is a Midwife and Erin Ferrant is Administrative Lead.

Recognising that birth is a deeply vulnerable time, Kenhtè:ke Midwives works to protect clients from physical, emotional, and cultural harm by fostering trust, honouring traditions, and supporting individual needs.

In this blog for Healthcare Excellence Canada, Tewahséhtha and Erin explain how through strong relationships and open communication, Kenhtè:ke Midwives ensures that every birth is safe, respectful, and centred on the whole person.