South East Grey Community Health Centre is a non-profit organization committed to providing primary care services and health programs to the residents of the Municipalities of Chatsworth, Grey Highlands, Southgate and West Grey

Registered Midwives - PRAM Program

The Perinatal Rural Access Multidisciplinary (PRAM) Program is new to the South East Grey Community Health Centre and is hosted by our very own Registered Midwives (RMs), Katie Lyons & Emily Eby!

Who we Are

Through the new expanded midwifery care funding, this program focuses efforts to support local families through their pregnancy and parenthood journey while collaborating with the SEGCHC team!

Unlike traditional Midwives, the SEGCHC’s RMs do not provide care for labour and birth, but instead will provide clinical care, support, and education through different stages of your pregnancy and postpartum journey to help your family get off to a great start!

The SEGCHC’s RMs will share their expertise and coordinate high quality care close to home, while prioritizing you and your family’s individual needs.

What we Provide

Prenatal Care

For those with a Primary Care Provider (PCP) at SEGCHC, or if you have no PCP, you can receive high quality prenatal care close to home with the PRAM Program.
The PRAM Program has partnered with Dr. Gillian Yeates, OB/GYNE so that you can receive your prenatal care locally up until delivery.
Other Obstetric providers in the surrounding areas will assume your care in the third trimester. We can request a shared care arrangement for people who have difficulty accessing transportation.

Postnatal Care

Home Visits: Let us come to you! We make home visits in the first few weeks after the baby is born to help get mom and baby off to a great start.
Breastfeeding Support: The RMs will watch you and baby in action to assist with latch & position. We will provide education and support to increase your knowledge and confidence in breastfeeding. The RMs can also assist with various infant feeding issues.
RMs specialize in care up to 8-weeks after delivery and we can be consulted for Well-Woman & Well-Baby assessments up to 18-months old.

Education & Group Sessions

Access trusted and quality information with our extensive list of resources or visit us at one of our Group Sessions.

Labour, Birth, & Newborn Session: Expectations for labour & birth, early postpartum for mom and baby, infant feeding, & how to prepare with others due around the same time as you! Partners or support persons are welcome and are encouraged to attend.
Postpartum Session: Connect with other moms, learn about local resources, & enjoy fun activities. Potential topics include postpartum mood disorders, infant feeding, newborn development, postpartum healing, & more! We would love suggestions for any other topics of interest!
Group Sessions are free, registration is required. Visit the Program Calendar to find our upcoming dates!

Support

Those in our care can contact us directly with non-urgent questions and concerns on the PRAM Program Line!

We hope this will help to avoid unnecessary ER visits, reduce anxiety, and make you feel empowered in your parenthood journey! This service is available in the prenatal and postnatal periods for people in our care.