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Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from BREATHE Midwives, Reproductive service, 104-40 Westmore Drive, Toronto, ON.

We are Black Reproductive Empowerment and Transparent Health Equity (BREATHE) Midwives and we want to bring awareness and change the system when it comes to Black reproductive and sexual health.

10/15/2026

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day | October 15

Today, we honor the babies gone too soon and hold space for the families navigating the profound loss of a pregnancy or infant.

For Black women and birthing individuals, experiences of loss may be compounded by inequities in healthcare, barriers to culturally responsive support, and experiences of not feeling heard, understood, or adequately cared for. Every family deserves compassionate, respectful care that acknowledges their grief and honors their experience.

At BREATHE Midwives, we recognize that reproductive health includes not only pregnancy and birth, but also loss, grief, and healing. We remain committed to advancing culturally responsive care and advocating for Black birthing individuals and families to receive the dignity, understanding, and support they deserve.

Today, we remember. We honor. We stand alongside families whose babies will always be part of their stories. 💙

10/13/2026

Periods are normal. Access to menstrual products and reliable information should be, too. 💙

Following International Day of the Girl Child this past weekend, we’re continuing the conversation by highlighting the importance of menstrual health, body literacy, and breaking the stigma surrounding periods.

Period poverty remains a barrier in Canada. A 2023 federal survey found that 17% of menstruating respondents reported experiencing period poverty. When menstrual products are out of reach, managing a period can become a source of stress, discomfort, and exclusion.

Every young person deserves accurate information about their body, the confidence to ask questions, and access to the products and support they need, without shame.

At BREATHE Midwives, we believe access to information, culturally responsive care, and community support matters. 💙

Looking for information or support? Explore our community resources for sexual and reproductive health, mental wellness, and more.

🔗 https://www.breathemidwives.ca/resources/

Source: Women and Gender Equality Canada (2023), Attitudes and Awareness of Menstrual Equity and Period Poverty among Canadians.

Save this post or share it to help make menstrual health a more open conversation.

10/10/2026

BREATHE FOR THE BRAIN. 🧠💙

Mental health is part of sexual, reproductive, maternal and infant health.

At BREATHE Midwives, we believe care should recognize the whole person. Physical health and emotional well-being are connected, and both deserve attention, understanding and support throughout the reproductive journey.

As we recognize World Mental Health Day, we also want to acknowledge that tomorrow is Black Girl Day Off — a reminder that Black girls and women deserve space to rest, recharge and prioritize their well-being amid the weight of racism, societal pressures and expectations to always keep going.

Rest is not selfish, and asking for support is not a weakness. We all deserve care, connection and space to breathe.

💙 Looking for support? BREATHE Midwives offers a Peer Connection Group, and our resource page connects you with community organizations and resources for mental wellness, sexual and reproductive health, and more.

🔗 https://www.breathemidwives.ca/resources/

10/09/2026

The evidence is clear. The work must continue. 🖤

A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) examined nearly 1.5 million births in Canada between 2012 and 2023, excluding Quebec. Researchers found that Black people had 1.66 times the adjusted odds of severe maternal morbidity compared with White people.

Severe maternal morbidity refers to serious, potentially life-threatening complications during pregnancy, delivery, or the postpartum period. These complications can have lasting consequences for individuals and families.

Understanding these disparities is only the beginning. We must also address barriers to care, listen to patients, and ensure people's experiences and needs are taken seriously.

BREATHE Midwives is a Black-led registered charity advancing sexual, reproductive, maternal, and infant health through culturally responsive care, education, and advocacy.

Follow our page for research, resources, and community-centred perspectives on advancing health equity.

🔗 Read the study: https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.252020

What does respectful, supportive healthcare look like to you? We’d love to hear your thoughts.

10/07/2026

WE HAVE THE DATA. AND IT MATTERS.

For years, Black communities have spoken about the inequities they experience in healthcare. BREATHE Midwives has spoken about these inequities too, because they are not new to the communities we serve.

Now, new research is adding important evidence to what so many have already been saying.

A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) found that Black women in Canada faced a 66% higher risk of severe maternal health complications compared with non-Black women.

Researchers examined nearly 1.5 million births between 2012 and 2023, providing important evidence of racial inequities in maternal health across Canada.

This data matters. It helps make disparities visible, strengthens the evidence for change, and gives us a clearer picture of what Black communities have been experiencing.

But evidence is only the beginning.

The question is no longer whether these inequities exist. The question is what we do about them.

We’ll be talking more about that in our next post.

📖 Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), 2026;198–E1329.

09/30/2026

TRUTH MUST LEAD TO ACTION. 🧡

Today, BREATHE Midwives stands in solidarity and allyship with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Turtle Island.

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the Survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned home, and the families and communities who continue to carry the impacts of this history.

Truth and reconciliation cannot be limited to one day of remembrance. It calls on all of us to listen, learn, reflect, and take meaningful action — including recognizing and confronting the inequities and systemic racism that continue to affect Indigenous Peoples today.

As a Black-led organization committed to health equity, culturally responsive care, and advocacy, we recognize that meaningful solidarity requires ongoing learning, supporting Indigenous-led work, and showing up with respect, humility, and accountability.

We also recognize that health equity and reconciliation are connected. Creating more equitable health systems requires us to listen to communities, acknowledge the harms caused by systemic racism, and support meaningful change.

Today, we remember.
Today, we listen.
And every day, we commit to doing the work.

🧡 Every Child Matters.

09/28/2026

FROM CONVERSATION TO ACTION. 🖤🏾✨

At our Community Block Party, we heard important conversations about what meaningful change in healthcare can look like — and what it takes to create care where Black communities feel seen, heard, and supported. 🗣🏾🤎

These conversations are at the heart of why BREATHE Midwives exists and the work we’re committed to continuing. 🌱🏾

👀 Take a look at the post for a few key takeaways from the conversation.

What does meaningful change in healthcare look like to you? 💭 Share your thoughts in the comments, tag someone you’re building with, or share this conversation with your community.

Let’s keep the conversation going — and turn it into action.

09/25/2026

We came together to connect, share, learn, and celebrate community! 💛

Our BREATHE Midwives Community Block Party brought together families, community members, speakers, exhibitors, volunteers, and organizations.

Swipe through to see what it was like! ✨

Because when we create spaces for community to come together, something bigger happens.
🤝🏾 Connections are made.
📚 Resources are shared.
🗣🏾 Voices are heard.
🫂🫂 Relationships are built.

And in the midst of an ongoing Black maternal health crisis, creating and supporting spaces like these matters. 🩺

Want to be part of the work?

🖤 Engage: Follow, share, comment, and help amplify conversations around Black maternal and reproductive health

🖤 Partner: Connect with BREATHE Midwives to explore ways we can work together to support our communities

🖤 Support: A donation helps BREATHE Midwives continue providing culturally responsive care, education, advocacy, and community resources

There are many ways to show up — and every one matters.

Thank you for showing up. Thank you for believing in the work. And thank you for building with us. 🖤

09/23/2026

A day for community. A day for connection. A day for BREATHE. 💛

This summer, BREATHE Midwives brought our community together for our Community Block Party — creating space to connect, share resources, learn, and celebrate.

We welcomed families, community members, speakers, exhibitors, volunteers, and supporters who all brought something meaningful to the day.

🖤 We shared resources.
🖤We created space for conversation.
🖤 We built connections.
🖤 We celebrated community.

Even when unexpected weather changed some of our plans, it didn’t change why we gathered.

At BREATHE Midwives, we believe Black birthing individuals, infants, and families deserve care, resources, education, and support that recognize and respond to their experiences.

The Block Party was one day — but the work continues.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared, supported, and helped us build something together.

08/27/2026

🎉 SPIN TO WIN!🎉

Want a chance to win an amazing prize? 👀🎁

It’s FREE to enter and super easy! 💛

🎡 HOW TO PLAY:

1️⃣ Follow
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3️⃣ Share this post to your Story and tag so we can see it!

🔗 ENTER HERE:
https://www.breathemidwives.ca/community-prize-giveaway/

You can also click the link in our Story or bio, or scan the QR code! 📲

⏰ Giveaway ends Friday, August 28 at 3:00 PM OR when the prizes are gone — whichever comes first!

🎁 Winners will be verified and prizes will be sent to the email provided.

**Must be 18+ to participate.** No purchase necessary. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or other prizes.

Good luck & happy spinning! 🎡💛

Address

104-40 Westmore Drive
Toronto, ON
M9V4C2

Opening Hours

Monday	10:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday	4pm - 8pm
Friday	10:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+16472499562

Website

http://www.breathemidwives.ca/

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