Meet the team
Grouped according to 2025 teams
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Support Team
Whether you call our office or come in, you’ll be greeted by a member of our amazing administrative team. Both Franca and Tanya help to keep our clinic days running smoothly, and help facilitate any connections you need to make within our practice. If you’re in the office frequently, you might also catch a glimpse of Leslie, our Practice Administrator. Leslie works to keep our busy clinic functioning well and making sure we have everything we need to care for you and your baby.
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Midwifery Student: Amanda
Amanda Thomas is a midwifery student at McMaster University and will be joining Ottawa South Midwives for her senior year of the midwifery education program. Originally from Red Lake, Ontario, Amanda has a diverse background as a registered nurse, with experience in the NICU, public health, and substance use treatment. However, midwifery has always been an interest and passion, and she is thrilled to be pursuing this long-held dream. Outside of her studies, Amanda enjoys walking her dog, knitting, baking and travelling.
In October 2011, Ottawa South Midwives was established with a mission to cater to the needs of expanding families in Ottawa. Our philosophy revolves around the belief that pregnancy and childbirth are natural and healthy processes. While we acknowledge that complications can occur, we collaborate closely with doctors, nurses, lactation consultants, doulas, and other healthcare providers as necessary.
Our practice boasts of midwives proficient in English, French, Russian, Mandarin, Ukrainian, and Kinyarwanda, ensuring that language barriers are not a hindrance to receiving quality care.
Midwives within our practice are granted privileges at The Ottawa Hospital – Civic Campus for hospital births and provide out-of-hospital birth options for low-risk clients, whether at home or at the Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre.
If you're expecting and considering midwifery care, we encourage you to complete our intake form as early in your pregnancy as possible.