BORN Ontario is offering a webinar series. See webinars, dates, and registration links below.

Twelve Years of Perinatal Data: What's Changing in Ontario: March 24th, 2026 | Online

Ontario’s perinatal landscape has undergone significant change over the past decade. This webinar highlights key findings from the BORN report A Decade and Beyond: Perinatal Health in Ontario (2012–2024), drawing on data from over 140,000 births annually to explore trends in maternal health, pregnancy, birth, and newborn outcomes, along with emerging challenges, equity considerations, and opportunities for improving care and system planning. Register here

Non-Invasive Fetal Blood Group Genotyping: Moving Towards Precision Care for Pregnant Individuals in Ontario: April 29th, 2026 | Online

This webinar will provide an overview of Ontario’s upcoming implementation of non‑invasive fetal blood group genotyping, including the Fetal RHD Screen and the Alloimmunized Fetal Blood Group Genotyping test. It explains the clinical significance of these tests, how they enhance precision prenatal care, when and how providers should order them, and their impact on reducing unnecessary Rh Immune Globulin administration and streamlining intensive monitoring. The presentation also outlines workflow integration, clinical scenarios, global context, and available provider and patient resources. Register here

Reimagining Nuchal Translucency scans: Quality, Innovation, and Equity: May 27th, 2026 | Online

This webinar explores how Ontario's NT Quality Assurance Program supports accurate first-trimester screening through data insights, feedback, and mentorship. It also highlights a Northern registration pathway designed to improve equitable access to NT services while maintiaing strong quality standards. Register here

What is Indigenous Data Sovereignty, and Who Decides? June 24th, 2026 | Online

Indigenous Data Sovereignty is a critical and evolving area of governance, ethics, and accountability. This webinar will explore what Indigenous Data Sovereignty means, who has the authority to define it, and why it is essential for Indigenous communities and organizations. The session will examine the distinct roles and responsibilities of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous entities working in this space, with a focus on respectful collaboration, shared accountability, and community-centered approaches. It will also address the practical realities organizations face—particularly how Indigenous Data Sovereignty can be honored while operating within existing regulatory frameworks and registry requirements. Register here

From Data to Action: Advancing Black Maternal and Perinatal Health in Ontario: July 29th, 2026 | Online

Persistent inequities in maternal and perinatal outcomes for Black families in Ontario underscore the need for high-quality, ethically collected sociodemographic (SD) and social determinants of health (SDH) data. As Ontario’s perinatal and child health registry, BORN Ontario plays a key role in supporting the safe collection, governance, and use of these data to inform clinical care, public health planning, research, and system-level decision-making. This webinar will explore how SD/SDH and race-based data within the BORN Registry are being used to better understand inequities in Black maternal and perinatal health outcomes, including current evidence, limitations, and data governance considerations. Register Here