Tobi Reid (she/her)

Tobi is currently to parental leave with her first baby Ronan!

I’ve been fascinated by pregnancy and birth since childhood, and you could say I come by it honestly: I was born with the help of a midwife, and other birth workers in my family (physicians, doulas, and a nurse-midwife) influenced me along the way.

I’m a European settler of British ancestry. I was born and raised in Tkaronto (Toronto), on the traditional territories of the Mississaugas, Anishnaabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat peoples. I completed my studies through the University of British Columbia and started my midwifery career at a bustling, collaborative (GP/RM) maternity clinic affiliated with BC Women’s Hospital before moving to Victoria. Prior to becoming a midwife, I completed my first degree in Environmental Studies at the University of Waterloo, and worked in conservation outreach education and with an organization serving Indigenous and newcomer families.

I find midwifery to be a beautiful balance of art and science; it perfectly combines my interests in health, sustainability, education, research, community building and social justice. It’s a privilege to engage in work that is truly human-centred, and I’m constantly inspired by my passionate and supportive colleagues and the families I serve. In addition to my midwifery practice, I’m also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and enjoy providing comprehensive infant feeding support to Cook Street clients and other families in Victoria.

When I’m not catching babies, you can find me experimenting with new recipes and home fermentation, exploring nearby mountains and coastlines, and collecting books faster than I can read them. I’m honoured to support the folks who pass thorough the doors of Cook Street Community Midwives, and I look forward to meeting you and providing personalized care on this life-changing journey.