Alberta Association of Midwives

Compassionate, Personalized Support for Your Pregnancy and Birth Journey in Alberta

Registered midwives provide expert, publicly funded primary care through pregnancy, birth, and the first six weeks. No referral needed.

What is a Midwife?

Honouring your body, your birth, your choices. Midwives are primary care providers for low-risk pregnancy and birth, guided by the Canadian midwifery model of care.

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Why Families Choose Midwifery

Publicly Funded

Covered by Alberta Health. No cost to you.

Choice of Birthplace

Home, hospital, or birth centre. Your decision.

Continuity of Care

The same small team, pregnancy through six weeks.

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A House for Wolves

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I've had nothing but wonderful experiences with my midwives in Edmonton! 3 lovely, empowering home births later and I feel confident, proud of myself, and grateful for excellent, reassuring midwives.
Janae Hardy Purnell