My name is Catherine Alstrup and I am pleased to be part of the team of Registered Midwives working in the Kawartha area.  I was born and raised in Kingston, Ontario.  I received a Bachelor of Music degree from Queen’s University in 1994, and spent many years working as a musician in Providence, Rhode Island and Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. My own birthing experiences led me to midwifery, and I pursued training as a childbirth educator, La Leche League Leader and as a doula when my children were young.  I graduated from the Midwifery Education Program at Ryerson University in 2015. Throughout my education I was fortunate to have placements in the communities of Peterborough, Belleville and Cobourg.  Before joining Kawartha Community Midwives I worked as a Registered Midwife in Oshawa, Ontario. When I am off-call I love spending time with my family.  I also enjoy activities such as playing music, reading and running.  I feel honoured and privileged to be providing midwifery care to the women and families in this community and I thank you for allowing me to share in your journey through pregnancy and childbirth. I look forward to meeting you and your family!

I have been working as a registered midwife since January 1994.  I started a midwifery career in Toronto.  Together with Susan Howlett I co-founded Kawartha Community Midwives in Peterborough in 1995. I am honoured to be working with women and families during such a powerful life journey. Welcoming babies into the world and nurturing the birth of new families is a delight and joy in my life. 

Hi! My name is Kaitlin Murray and I am thrilled to be practicing midwifery in my hometown of Peterborough. Even as a young child I had an interest in pregnancy and birth that went beyond average childhood curiosity. When my aunt who is a nurse suggested I become a midwife it sparked my interest and there began my passion for midwifery. I graduated from Trent University with an honours degree in English Literature in 2007. I also completed my Bachelor of Education in the primary/ junior stream in 2010. Although I truly enjoyed working with young children during my school placements I knew my calling was midwifery and I began the Midwifery Education Program at Laurentian University in September 2010. I spent the majority of my placements in the Durham region learning from some fantastic midwives. I also had placements at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. When I am off call I enjoy going for trail walks with my husband and dog, reading, relaxing at a cottage, knitting and cross-country skiing. I am happy to be working at Kawartha Community Midwives and I look forward to serving the women and families of my home community.