Carol Bennett BSc RM
Heike Berger RM
Sarah Carey RM
Rebecca Carson RM
Marissa Charbonneau RM -ON LEAVE
Heather Corscadden RM – ON LEAVE
Nadine Duhil-Enns RM
Bev Langlois RM
Isabelle Gélineau RM
Mitra Sadeghipour RM
Faye Stoter RM – ON LEAVE
Karin Terpstra RM – ON LEAVE

Carol first came to Guelph in 1984 to complete her Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics. She fell in love with the city and has made it her home ever since. Her interest in midwifery was sparked by her own experiences of pregnancy and birth under the care of a midwife. She worked as an environmental scientist and toxicologist before entering the Midwifery Education Programme at McMaster University. Carol also taught prenatal classes in Guelph for over 11 years. She has worked with midwifery clinics in Cambridge, St. Jacobs, Guelph and Belize, Central America. Carol is delighted to be working with Family Midwifery Care and looks forward to sharing this time with you. (Back to Top)

I am first generation Canadian and grew up in Ontario, Germany and Alberta. I came to midwifery via a meandering path exploring my passion for women’s health and wellbeing. Along the way, I completed a degree in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph, worked in population health with Health Canada, volunteered at a birth centre in Guatemala and as a doula in Edmonton. I am so happy to be jhave joined Family Midwifery Care since completing the Midwifery Education Program at Laurentian University. I feel so privileged to be so closely involved in the normal, yet profound, journey of pregnancy, birth and parenting. I believe that when we are informed, engaged and well supported in making decisions about our care, it goes a long way in empowering us as individuals and fostering a positive pregnancy and birth experience. In addition to midwifery, I hold a special place in my heart for our food and environment. I care about all aspects of our food’s journey, from seed to meal. I love to grow food, support local agriculture, cook, and of course…eat! I am so grateful to be part of such a vibrant and dynamic community and group of midwives and look forward to being a part of your care. (Back to Top)

Sarah joined our practice in 2006 upon graduating from the McMaster University Midwifery Education Programme. Sarah loves the spontaneity and unpredictability of working as a midwife and is happy to be practicing in her hometown. Sarah and her family have lived in Guelph for over 15 years and her commitment to this community is full hearted. She enjoys travel in her off-call time and has been to many exotic places -and plans to visit many more. She is an avid mountain biker and loves yoga.  Sarah has a passion for homebirths and is passionate about providing women’s health issues.  Sarah looks forward to many years of catching babies in this quickly growing and diverse community.  (Back to Top)

I joined Family Midwifery Care after completing the Midwifery Education Programme at McMaster in 2004. Before becoming a midwife, I completed a degree in Biology and Native Studies at Trent University, and made Peterborough my home for several years. I enjoyed working as a park naturalist and for the Ministry of Natural Resources, but I found I was still dreaming of becoming a midwife. I followed my heart to become a midwife, and I love sharing in the experience of pregnancy, birth and parenting with the families of Guelph.  I enjoy the vibrant community feel that Guelph has to offer.  (Back to Top)

In grew up in Thunder Bay, Ontario, but have called Guelph home for the past four years. My interest in midwifery began to take shape during my time spent working as a volunteer with the Women’s Centre at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia where I studied English and Sociology. Through my experiences running workshops and sharing stories with a wide range of women, I began grasp the ordinary yet profound significance of pregnancy, birth and parenting. Following this I worked for several years at a youth shelter for young women and spent a season as a farm apprentice. It was working with so many young and growing plants that somehow solidified my resolve to apply to the Midwifery Education Program at Laurentian University. I have had the opportunity to complete a great deal of my practical training in Guelph and Cambridge and I am proud to be a new graduate of the program as of this spring 2011. My own experiences with midwives through the pregnancies and births of my two sons has served to both inspire and inform my practice. I am thrilled to be working with such an exceptional team and look forward to the year ahead. (Back to Top)

I grew up in Scarborough, Ontario, and in 1992 I moved to Guelph to study International Development and Women’s Studies. Afterwards, I was eager to find work in which I could both use my hands and strongly believe in. Life, doing what it does best, nudged me towards becoming a midwife. In 1999, I decided to see if midwifery was a good fit for me and enrolled in an excellent applied-midwifery program in El Paso, Texas. I was instantly taken with it and upon my return to Ontario, I began the Midwifery Education Program at Ryerson University in 2000. Midwifery is satisfying for me because it incorporates what I feel to be important feminist philosophies with teaching, continuing education, practical skills and close, personal relationships. Since 2005, I have been working as a full-time midwife and I have never looked back. I love that each day is different and I feel truly grateful to have such an excellent job. One day I aspire to pursue my interest in global women’s health by combining my love of travel with my love of midwifery. (Back to Top)

My career as a midwife started in France, my home country. I graduated from the Midwifery Education Programme in 1986 and spent the following 6 years working in a tertiary hospital. Before immigrating to Canada, I explored new horizons in Africa and spent 3 years working and visiting many amazing countries. I moved to Canada in 1995 and completed a Prior Learning and Experience Assessment in order to be registered in Ontario. Upon successful registration with the College of Midwives, 2 other midwives and myself started Family Midwifery Care of Guelph in 1998. I have since enjoyed participating in the growth and changes within the practice. My own experiences of labour and birth completed my education and my husband and I have 3 lovely children. Pregnancy, birth and the development of a family never cease to amaze and delight me. I feel privileged to be a part of my client’s stories and I look forward to helping you and your family to receive the most rewarding and fulfilling experience possible. (Back to Top)

Bev earned her Bachelor of Health Sciences in Midwifery from Laurentian University in 2010. She completed her senior year with Cambridge Midwives and was asked to stay on as a full-time midwife since graduation and has joined Family Midwifery Care for a locum until August. She is a member of the Cambridge BreastfeedingCommittee, a sub-committee member with the Association of Ontario Midwives and is working on certification as a Neonatal Resuscitation Program instructor. She worked for a large corporation for 15 years and left when the dream of becoming a midwife became too much to just hold on to. After researching pregnancy care and childbirth options 23 years ago, Beverley wanted a midwife herself – with so few midwives practicing in Ontario then, none were available. She was fortunate to have a family doctor who respected her decisions with the kind of care and birth she felt was right for her, but realized that not every woman is as fortunate. This was one of the primary forces that inspire her to become a midwife. Bev traveled to Haiti last year to volunteer as an educator to Haitian midwifery students and plans to use her knowledge and experience to do more educating locally and globally.(Back to Top)

I completed the Midwifery Education Programme at Ryerson Polytechnic University in 2008 and have a Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University in French Literature and Linguistics. I enjoyed taking post degree courses in Women’s Studies and Sociology of Health. Prior to being a midwife, I worked for about 10 years supporting individuals with developmental and physical disabilities and also volunteered as a birth companion for young women living in difficult situations. I am proud to be bilingual (French and English). I am also a CPR instructor with the Heart and Stroke Foundation and enjoy teaching health care providers as well as the general public. I am so very pleased to have made Guelph my home and am excited to be working in this beautiful community with such a great team. (Back to Top)

Mitra earned her B.Sc. in Midwifery from the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. She practiced midwifery in many settings in Iran from 1990 to 2002 and attended over 1000 deliveries. Mitra successfully completed the International Midwifery Pre-registration Programme (IMPP) to become a Registered Midwife in Ontario with the College of Midwifery of Ontario (CMO) in 2005. Mitra has practiced at Caring Hands Midwifery Services, and worked as an RN in the labour and delivery ward in Etobicoke General Hospital for a year to become familiar with the Canadian health system. Mitra joined Family Midwifery Care of Guelph in 2007 and is very happy to be practicing in her community. Mitra is the mother of 2 boys and speaks both English and Farsi fluently. (Back to Top)

Faye joined Family Midwifery Care in July 2001 after completing the Midwifery Education Programme at McMaster. Before completing her midwifery degree, Faye received her degree in nursing from McMaster University. She has had a long-standing interest in and commitment to midwifery and well-woman care both locally and abroad. Faye has done midwifery work in Ontario, Zambia and Nicaragua. She appreciates and looks forward to meeting the diverse needs and preferences of women and their families. Faye enjoys spending time with her young family and developing her gardening skills.  Although Faye is currently on a leave of absence, we look forward to her return to our team in 2014.  (Back to Top)

Karin completed a nursing degree at McMaster University in 1995 and worked for a year in palliative care but always felt the call to something different. Karin completed her Midwifery degree in August 1999 and practiced for a year with Community Midwives of Brantford. Through the Midwifery Programme, she has worked in many different settings including Hamilton, St. Catharines, Kitchener, Waterloo, St. Jacobs, Guelph, Kingston and the Netherlands. Karin joined FMC in January 2001, and has since been blessed with 2 boys and a girl of her own and absolutely loves being their mama. She has thoroughly enjoyed working in this beautiful and eclectic community and looks forward to many more years learning from women and supporting them and their families through what she hopes will be a wondrous and positive experience of pregnancy and birth. Karin feels privileged to serve within the community in this capacity. (Back to Top)