Meet Our Midwives

Hello! My name is Brooke (she/her). I am a dedicated Midwife with a Bachelor of Health Science in Midwifery from McMaster University. Before entering the wonderful world of midwifery, I also earned a Bachelor of Medical Sciences with an Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Science. Together, these degrees have instilled a passion for providing client-centred care that is holistic and evidence-based.

I feel truly blessed to be a part of the lives of pregnant individuals and their families during such a significant and transformative time. My goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive, and safe environment as clients navigate the complexities of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I am committed to walking alongside my clients through their journey. I strive to empower them by offering the information and resources they need to make informed choices that align with their values and preferences.

When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two golden retrievers, Phoebe and Farley. I love staying active and immersing myself in nature. You can also find me teaching myself how to crochet, working on a puzzle, or, let’s be real, binge-watching a good show from time to time.

Hi! I am Carolina Prado (she/her). Originally from Brazil, I moved with my family to Toronto in 2014. Prior to becoming a midwife, I studied Psychology (BA) and Social Psychology (Master’s) and worked for more than 15 years with international development and community engagement in developing countries of Latin America and Africa.  I am passionate about women’s rights and social justice and after I had my two children this passion led me to midwifery.

I completed my doula training in 2015 in Toronto, and following that I started and completed my degree in midwifery at Toronto Metropolitan University.

I focus my midwifery practice on the values of social justice, bodily autonomy, and cultural safety and I am passionate about serving immigrant communities.  In my spare time, I love to hang out with my family, be in nature, travel, and participate in Brazilian folk dancing.

I feel very happy and privileged to be able to serve as a midwife in Family Midwifery Care.

Hello! My name is Dieneke Laros. As my Dutch name suggests, I was born and raised in the Netherlands where midwives are seen as the primary professionals who care for women during pregnancy, labour and birth. Growing up around this unique maternity system ingrained in me the normalcy of birth. With two older siblings as well as four little brothers, my mother’s midwife was a well-known and much loved person in our home. In the last 15 years I have had the chance to live in various countries and cultures around the world and have gained many new perspectives on birth and life in general. I received my initial schooling and certification as a midwife through an American accredited college and completed additional training through Ryerson University in order to be licensed in Canada as well. I have worked as a midwife in London, Ontario since 2016 but moved to the Guelph area early 2021. I am looking forward to join Family Midwifery Care and the lovely community they serve!

I have been privileged to work at Family Midwifery Care since 2001.  I have always been passionate about providing care through the childbearing years.  I love to learn about birth in different regions and cultures and have been involved in short term obstetrical work in Nigeria, Zambia, India and Nicaragua while also completing a Masters in Global Health. I  am a settler of European descent thankful to live in Guelph the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation of the Anishanaabek Peoples.   When not working, I can be found in my garden, reading, tending my chickens, volunteering at schools and church or playing with my family.

I appreciate and look forward to meeting the diverse needs and preferences of individuals and their families.

I have chosen the path of midwifery to combine evidence-based medicine with compassionate, client-centred care. I am committed to providing individualized and empowering care to all families, and situating this care within the broader movement for accessible health care. I have been with Family Midwifery Care since 2013 upon graduating from the Midwifery Education Program at McMaster University. I also have a Biology degree from the University of Guelph. I have apprenticed with ob/gyns, lactation consultants, social workers as well as many other wise mentors along my path. I am blessed with two children, and I enjoy dancing, gardening, travelling, and supporting community projects. I look forward to being a part of this special experience for you and your family.

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Hello, my name is Heather Corscadden. Originally from Scarborough, I moved to Guelph to study International Development and Women’s Studies at the University of Guelph. My focus eventually shifted to midwifery and in 1999 I ventured to El Paso, Texas to begin my training. I continued my education the following year at Ryerson University in Toronto and graduated with a Bachelor of Health Sciences Midwifery (Hons) in 2005. Thrilled with the opportunity to return to Guelph, I began working with Family Midwifery in 2006 after a year of practice in London, ON. In addition to working as a full-time midwife, I am also a clinical preceptor for the Ontario Midwifery Education Program and an instructor for the Association of Ontario Midwives Emergency Skills Workshop. In 2011 and 2013, I had the pleasure of receiving midwifery care during my own pregnancies. I gave birth to my own babies with the support and skill of my midwife, nursing, and physician colleagues. When I’m not working you can find me spending time with my family, baking, reading and trying to learn Spanish.

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I was born and raised in Guelph, and began birth work here in 2010 as birth partner to a friend. I continued to provide labour support part time for the next several years as I also pursued other interests and potential careers. After having my own son at home with midwives, I decided to step into a new role in birth work and went through the Midwifery Education Program at McMaster University. I deeply value the client-centred care I can offer in the midwifery model, and enjoy building relationships through the childbearing year. When I’m not doing midwifery, I enjoy card games with my son, crafting and canoe camping.

My name is Kelly (she/her) and I am very excited to be joining the team at Family Midwifery Care and
returning to work in the Guelph community! I graduated from the Midwifery Education Program at
McMaster University in 2019 after living and working in Guelph as a student. Following graduation, my
adventurous nature led me to practice midwifery in Rocky Mountain House; a small town in rural central
Alberta. Though I will miss the mountain views, my family support system brought me back to Ontario
where my partner and I are enjoying the roller coaster that is parenting our two young children.

I am deeply passionate about client centered care, bodily autonomy, and informed decision making.
Pregnancy and birth are a transformative time and I have been honored to be able to bear witness to
and support families through these moments. I was fortunate to experience two empowering home
water births of my own and support many clients to labour and birth in the water both in and out of the
hospital. I am forever grateful for the heartfelt connections I have been able to make with clients and
hope to continue to forge these types of relationships while at FMC.

I’m thrilled to be joining Family Midwifery Care!

I was born and raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario but have called Southern Ontario home since 2009. I graduated from Laurentian University in Sudbury with an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences in 2018.  As part of my schooling, I completed clinical placements in various Ontario communities including Thunder Bay, Barrie, Kitchener-Waterloo, and London. Initially wanting to be a high school music teacher, I graduated from Lakehead University in 2010 with an Honours Bachelor of Music. Until recently, I had been practicing midwifery in Cambridge, Ontario since 2019. 
 
I strive to provide midwifery care which is trauma-informed, client-centered, and rooted in the most up-to-date evidence-based research. I have a passion for teaching and am an active clinical preceptor for the Midwifery Education Program. I have also been known to facilitate a series of community-based prenatal classes on occasion.  
 
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time exploring the outdoors with my two children, and being creative by sewing, cardmaking, gardening, baking, and completing minor home improvement projects. I am thrilled to continue practicing midwifery with Family Midwifery Care and look forward to meeting and working with you and your families! 

I grew up in Oshawa, Ontario and moved to Hamilton in 2003 to begin my Bachelor of Health Sciences degree at McMaster University. It was during my time there that I discovered the world of midwifery and decided to pursue it as a career. While in the Midwifery Education Program at McMaster University, I completed placements in Palmerston, Hamilton, and most recently Guelph. My other passions include sports and the arts. In 2007, I finished my Performer’s ARCT from the Royal Conservatory of Music in piano and have also served as accompanist for the Hamilton Police Female Choir for three seasons. I continue to be an avid supporter of the arts in both Guelph and Hamilton. I am very excited to have completed my training and to be returning to Family Midwifery Care to embark on a new chapter. I look forward to meeting and working with you.

Hi, I’m Rachel (she/her). My drive to enter into the world of midwifery developed after experiencing exceptional midwifery care for my second and third pregnancies. Prior to becoming a midwife, I worked as a consultant in an engineering firm for several years; you might notice my analytical nature if you meet me!  Midwifery work is my entry point into social justice and advocacy, and I recently completed an MA in Social Justice and Community Engagement during which I focused my studies on gendered and sexual violence prevention through an anti-oppressive lens. I strive to continuously engage in personal and professional development in order to provide supportive and evidence-based midwifery care. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, mountain biking, listening to live music, gardening, and moving through life with my kids and dog in tow.

My inspiration to becoming a midwife came during the birth of my daughter to the hands of a midwife. who empowered me to have trust, courage and strength. What she gave to me, I felt I needed to give back to others and I’m extremely excited to have the opportunity to care for the families in Guelph at Family Midwifery Care. After growing up in the States and completing a Bachelors of Science degree, I moved to Canada, became a permanent resident and as soon as possible a Canadian Citizen. I went back to school and graduated the Midwifery Education Program from McMaster University in 2012, where I was able to travel and work in Ghana once during the program and once as a volunteer after becoming a midwife. I’ve also worked in communities in Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, Cambridge, Hamilton and Woodstock. I have a super supportive partner and two wonderful children. We all enjoy community, making music, traveling, laughing and enjoying life.