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infonews.ca  ➚

Use of midwives growing, but can the BC system meet demand?

In the News, Infotel News, Midwifery in the News

Global News  ➚

Inside the push to end ‘birth evacuations’ in Indigenous communities

Global News, In the News, Indigenous Midwifery, Karen Lawford, Midwifery in the News

Four women standing at a podium. One holds an award to present to the other three.

Faculty of Health Sciences  ➚

Honouring leaders in Indigenous health care and education

Brighter World, In the News

Image of a conference room where individuals are seated around a large table. At the back of the room, a banner displays text about a Provincial Consultative Meeting on the National Midwifery Strategic Framework. Attendees appear engaged, with one person standing and speaking. The room has wood-paneled walls and various documents and materials spread out on the table.

UN Women  ➚

Pakistan midwife training programme addresses maternal mortality

In the News, Midwifery in the News, UN Women

An indoor scene at a training event in a conference area. Three individuals, all wearing face masks, focus on a medical simulation mannequin that replicates a birthing scenario. The woman in the foreground, dressed in a teal shirt, is actively engaged with the mannequin while the other two, one in a white shirt and the other in a red shirt, observe closely. The background shows other participants in groups working on hands-on training.

Newswire  ➚

Ontario midwives deliver essential paramedic training in childbirth emergencies

Association of Ontario Midwives, In the News, Midwifery in the News

Portrait of Althea Jones, President-elect of the Ontario Association of Midwives

Newswire  ➚

Althea Jones, President-Elect of Association of Ontario Midwives, bridging gaps in Black reproductive health

Association of Ontario Midwives, In the News, Midwifery in the News

Two smiling women, one in a medical scrubs (Leah Qinuajuak) and the other in a casual jacket (Akinisie Qumaluk), proudly holding a swaddled newborn baby between them in a medical clinic.

CBC News  ➚

Hands of a midwife

CBC News, In the News, Indigenous Midwifery, Midwifery in the News

Close-up view of a pregnant person's abdomen with two hands gently examining it.

CBC News  ➚

No end in sight for midwife shortage in Nova Scotia

CBC News, In the News, Midwifery in the News

infant laying on their back wearing a white onesie

Vancouver Sun  ➚

New deal for B.C. midwives increases wages, provides support for Indigenous midwifery

In the News, Indigenous Midwifery, Midwifery in the News, Vancouver Sun

A woman is examined by a midwife

CTV News Barrie  ➚

Province promises $8.7M for midwifery care close to home

CTV News, In the News, Midwifery in the News

government of Canada logo

Health Canada  ➚

Improving Access to Services for Indigenous Communities under the Sexual and Reproductive Health Fund

Health Canada, In the News, Indigenous Midwifery, Midwifery in the News

Woman typing on laptop

Midwifery Graduate Program  ➚

Applications Now Open for MSc Midwifery Program’s May 2024 Program Start

Midwifery at Mac, Midwifery Masters Program