The Alberta Association of Midwives Blog provides an inside look at midwifery in Alberta and the important topics that make this profession unique, personal and powerful.
All About Birth Centres
In our new blog segment, the Alberta Association of Midwives is looking at midwifery in Alberta and the important topics that make this profession unique, personal and powerful. When it comes to choosing where to give birth, having someone who can take care of all the details in a clean, comfortable, and private space can be a really important factor in your decision. Midwives offer their clients a choice of birthplace and one of those choices in at a birth centre in Alberta.
What is Continuity of Care?
In our new blog segment, the Alberta Association of Midwives is looking at midwifery in Alberta and the important topics that make this profession unique, personal and powerful. The practice of midwifery in Alberta is based on the seven principles of The Canadian Midwifery Model of Care. Principle #3 is Continuity of Care.
Midwifery Helps Families Grow
In our new blog segment, the Alberta Association of Midwives is looking at midwifery in Alberta and the important topics that make this profession unique, personal and powerful. As midwifery continues to grow across our province, midwives are seeing more and more repeat clients as families welcome new siblings.
Rural Midwifery in Alberta
In our new blog segment, the Alberta Association of Midwives is looking at midwifery in Alberta and the important topics that make this profession unique, personal and powerful. Rural midwifery is important in many communities in our province for a number of reasons.
Postpartum Care in Calgary
In our new blog segment, the Alberta Association of Midwives is looking at midwifery in Alberta and the important topics that make this profession unique, personal and powerful. Midwives and other professionals support families during the postpartum period. This month, learn about one business in Calgary that is making it easier for families who have just had a baby.
Indigenous Midwifery in Alberta
In our new blog segment, the Alberta Association of Midwives is looking at midwifery in Alberta and the important topics that make this profession unique, personal and powerful. This month, we looked at the supportive role Indigenous Midwives play in their communities and the importance of Indigenous professionals in the healthcare field.
Alberta Birth Stories
In our new blog segment, the Alberta Association of Midwives is looking at midwifery in Alberta and the important topics that make this profession unique, personal and powerful. This month, we connected with two midwives in our province to learn more about their experiences and stories.
High River Maternity Clinic - A Model for Collaborative Practice
In our new blog segment, the Alberta Association of Midwives is looking at midwifery in Alberta and the important topics that make this profession unique, personal and powerful. Collaboration between professionals in the healthcare sector means less intervention, less travel for birthing people and more focus on physiologic birth. Find out more about the unique High River Maternity Clinic and the relationships that make it work
The Next Generation of Midwives
In our new blog segment, the Alberta Association of Midwives is looking at midwifery in Alberta and the important topics that make this profession unique, personal and powerful. This month, we sit down with three students from Mount Royal University’s Bachelor of Midwifery program to understand more about their hopes and aspirations for the future of midwifery.