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Jeannette Davies, RM I was born in the small mining village of Abercynon in the South Wales valleys. I left Wales to do my nurse training in Bristol, England and then went on to complete my midwifery training at Southmead Hospital, Bristol. I worked as a midwife for 10 years before emigrating to Canada in 1997. During
those 10 years as a midwife in the UK, I worked in a number of large teaching
hospitals and finally ended up at St. Michaels Hospital which was affiliated
with the University of Bristol. I came to Canada in 1997 and for my first year I found myself in St. Anthony Newfoundland. This was a new experience for me, working in a small remote town of 3 000 people. The hospital I worked in served the people of northern Newfoundland and southern Labrador, and a small part of Quebec. Medivac's were something I had not encountered before and I have to admire the courage of people who live in these remote parts of Canada and the people who serve them. From St. Anthony, I went on to do the International Midwifery Assessment process in Quebec and then worked in the birthing center in Gatineau, Quebec, I learned French and became the supervisor of the birthing centre. While working here, I learned more about midwifery in Ontario and knew one day I would like to work in that province. My opportunity came in 2002 when all provinces in Canada with regulated midwifery signed a reciprocity agreement that enabled me to work in Ontario. From Gatineau, I went to Milverton in south west Ontario, where I worked with a lovely group of midwives serving mostly old order Mennonite and Amish clientele. We had a very high home birth rate and had a wonderful working relationship with the local GP's and Stratford hospital where we held hospital privileges. I came to Belleville in 2006 with the chance of starting my own midwifery practice and serving the women and families of the Quinte region. I love my job. I enjoy looking after women and their partners throughout this period in their lives, helping them achieve the birth experience they desire and supporting the family and seeing them grow into confident parents. I am happy to be in Belleville and to develop a midwifery service here to meet the needs of the community. Stacey Lytle, RM
When I was sixteen my cousin asked me to support her through her birth experience. I decided then that no other job could be as wondrous and rewarding as working with women and babies through pregnancy and birth. I studied Bio-medical Science at the University of Guelph with the view to study obstetrical medicine. Looking back, I am grateful that I was in Guelph, where midwifery was gaining a strong presence. As I learned more about the practice and philosophy of midwifery care, I knew that becoming a midwife was the right path for me. Between degrees I traveled for a few years. I also took the Doulas of North America training, and volunteered with a midwife in Peru for two months prior to entering the Ontario Midwifery Education Programme at McMaster University. My training was very diverse, with a mix of urban and rural placements, work with many Amish and Mennonite families, and an elective placement in Guatemala. I am currently working as a registered midwife in Guelph, Ontario. Midwifery to me is about respect: respect for the miracle of birth, respect for the profundity of parenting and family, respect for the right of women to self-determination, respect for the vast diversity among people. Like other midwives, I believe that responsibility for decision-making should be shared between the midwife and the client. I will provide you with knowledge and support, and I encourage you to be informed and I look forward to helping you achieve what is best for you and your family. Yours truly, Stacey Lytle Liza van de Hoef Tracey Watts, RM
I was raised between England and Vancouver Island
and have always had a knowledge and exposure to midwifery care. My three
siblings and I were all born at home with the help of a midwife. I was
raised with the philosophy that birth is a normal and healthy event in
a woman’s life. I chose to become a midwife for the intimate and personalized
care it provides to women, and the value, honor and respect it gives to
birth.
In 1997, I completed a degree at Ryerson University
in Early Childhood Education. I worked in the field for over 10 years
in a variety of roles, from child life therapy at Sick Kids Hospital,
to working with children with special needs, and working in a college
childcare centre.
For several years I worked in England as a post
partum live in doula. I worked with families and their newborns for 2-12
weeks contracts. It was during this job that I knew I needed to pursue
a degree in midwifery. Upon returning to Vancouver Island I completed
a diploma in Women’s Studies, and opened and co-operated a doula agency
with other aspiring midwives. When I decided to start the Midwifery Education
Program I didn’t hesitate returning to Ontario, knowing what a specialized
and high quality education I would receive.
Being a true West Coaster, my hobbies include
kayaking, surfing, and skiing. I also enjoy running, hiking, basically
anything that involves being outdoors! I actually grew up downhill skiing
on the vast mountains of BC, and believe if I had not moved to Ontario,
I would never have developed the love for my latest interest, cross country
skiing!
Melissa Dorsay I was born and raised in Ottawa, and moved to Toronto to go to university. Before entering the world of midwifery, I received a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Women's Studies. I've always been interested in women's reproductive health, and I ended up focusing most of my academic time on midwifery. At some point I realized that practicing midwifery was much more fulfilling than sitting at a desk and writing about it, so here I am. I love that
midwifery centers women and their families as the main decision makers
in pregnancy. I strongly believe that women are the experts of their own
bodies, and my job is to provide resources and assistance for women to
make the best decisions they can for themselves and their babies. By providing
informed choice and continuity of care, I hope to make a positive impact
on women and their families during the childbearing year.
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This site was last updated 02/03/10
At
St Michaels, I was the community midwifery manager and a supervisor of
midwives. My role was to manage 50 community midwives working in 14 different
health centres covering south east Bristol and in this role I worked very
closely with the GP's and obstetricians in the hospital. I have always
enjoyed the 'hands on' of midwifery and even as a manager I maintained
my own case load and looked after women throughout their pregnancy, birth
and post partum period. 
Hello
to the women and families of the Quinte region! My name is Stacey
Lytle. I am a registered midwife with the 
My name is Liza
van de Hoef, and I am pleased to be part of the team of Registered Midwives
working in the Quinte area. I was born at Belleville General Hospital,
and grew up in the rural communities of Marmora and Tweed. When I was
a small child, I drew pictures of myself "delivering
babies". Ever since then, maternity
care and women's health has held my interest.
Hello,
my name is Tracey Watts and I am thrilled to be joining Quinte midwives.
I finished the Midwifery Education Program through Ryerson University
in 2008. I spent the majority of my clinical experiences with midwifery
practices in the St. Jacobs, Kingston and Ottawa areas.
Hi,
my name is Melissa Dorsay and I'm very excited to join Quinte Midwives.
I graduated from the Ryerson Midwifery Education Program in 2009. My clinical
training was spent in Toronto, but I'm looking forward to the adventure
of working in a smaller area.