In honour of Jane Erdman

Jane Erdman

January 16, 1956  -  October 10, 2024

Jane graduated from the first class of the Ontario Midwifery Education Programme in 1996 and went on to join Womancare Midwives in London, Ontario (now Forest City Midwives). Jane passionately practiced midwifery for 23 years in London, caring for hundreds of families and welcoming new little ones into the world safely and with joy.

Jane gave her time, talent, and wisdom to strengthen and build the profession, serving on the boards of the Association of Ontario Midwives, the Canadian Association of Midwives, and the Ontario Midwifery Benefits Trust. Throughout her career, she was a clinical preceptor to many successful midwifery students and was awarded the Association of Ontario Midwives' first Clinical Teaching Award.

Jane was dedicated to ensuring the integrity of the midwifery model of care. She provided a high level of clinical excellence centered on physiologic birth, caring with warmth, sensitivity, and great kindness. Central to her work was a deep commitment to supporting Indigenous midwives and culturally appropriate care. 

In honour of Jane, please consider donating to the Jane Erdman Midwifery Fund through Children’s Health Foundation.  This fund, in her name, will continue the important work that Jane undertook in her community throughout her career.