I first felt called to midwifery work as a teenager, but it would be almost two decades before I realized that this was the only path for me. In those interim years, I pursued degrees in History, Anthropology and Education, and taught and travelled in east and southern Africa. It was after my daughter was born at home into the hands of midwives, that I felt irresistibly called back to this work.

My midwifery practice is rooted in the belief that beginnings matter. By recognizing pregnant and birthing women as powerful and valuable people, and guarding new parenthood as a time of important work and transformation, we can help build foundations for stronger families and communities.

I am honored to care for you and your babies as you grow your families and I endeavor to be deserving of your trust. I am devoted to the ongoing expansion of my knowledge and skills and re-certify in emergency skills, CPR, fetal surveillance, and newborn resuscitation annually.

When I am not midwifing I am reading, drinking far too much sweet black tea, having kitchen dance parties with my daughter, and working on being a spectacularly eccentric cat-lady.

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.

I have been a registered midwife in Ontario since November, 1994.  I first worked for one year at Riverdale Community Midwives in Toronto.  Along with Jaylene Mory, we co-founded Kawartha Community Midwves in 1995.  I am also certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) and have a Masters in Lactation Consulting.  We are now offering extra breasteeding support thorugh our breastfeeding clinic on-site at Kawartha Community Midwives on. I look forward to working with you.