CanOSS Ontario

Together for Safer Births

The Canadian Obstetric Survey System (CanOSS) and BORN Ontario Launch a New Obstetric Surveillance Initiative.

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RSV Prevention Update

Data, Tools and Resources for 2026/27

This year, BORN is supporting hospitals in RSV prevention by providing new dashboards, a seasonal planning resource (checklist), infographics and training opportunities.

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Fetal Blood Type Screening

Two new publicly funded tests that can predict fetal blood type are now available in Ontario. Learn how these innovative tests support more personalized prenatal care.

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New Lancet Seminar

Led by BORN Scientific Director Dr. Mark Walker

Dr. Walker is first and corresponding author of this commissioned Lancet Seminar, bringing together international expertise to advance understanding of pre-eclampsia and opportunities to improve maternal and perinatal outcomes.

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From Data to Action

Upcoming BORN Webinars*

Our webinars highlight how health data, research, and clinical expertise support better care and outcomes for families across Ontario. They offer practical insights and real-world perspectives to help inform practice, policy, and decision-making.
*All webinars are accredited by CFPC and the Royal College, and approved by Sonography Canada and the University of Ottawa’s OCPD.

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2025-2026

BORN Annual Report

Explore how BORN and our partners are building a learning health system that centres equity, safeguards trust, and transforms data into meaningful action.

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BORNConnect

The Digital Ontario Perinatal Record (dOPR+)

dOPR+ Co-Design: BORN is seeking perinatal clinicians to help inform the design of future digital clinical documentation tools.
Expression of Interest (EOI): We are seeking practicing perinatal clinicians in Ontario to participate in a 90-minute virtual interview.

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Prenatal Screening for Aneuploidy in Ontario

This webinar covers Multiple Marker Screening (MMS), Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) and nuchal translucency ultrasound, along with best practices for pre- and post-test counselling. It reviews current screening performance measures, recent program updates and educational resources for care providers and pregnant individuals.

Speaker: Islay Fitzgerald, Certified Genetic Counsellor, Prenatal Screening Ontario

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