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.
Midwifery 101: Understanding the Scope and Expertise of Midwives
What Does it Take to Become a Midwife?
The journey of bringing new life into the world is one filled with anticipation, joy, and sometimes uncertainty. Midwives act as guardians to expectant mothers by offering care and support combined with expertise gained from years of training.
Becoming a midwife requires a dedication to education and continued professional development.
In Alberta, the path to becoming a registered midwife requires a four-year Bachelor of Midwifery (B.Mid) degree. The program always includes a combination of academic coursework and clinical training so future midwives understand the full scope of their roles.
A Day in the Life of a Midwife
No day is the same for a Midwife. It’s certainly not boring or monotonous work. Let’s take a deep dive into a day in the life of a midwife from our ambassadors, Stacy and Carly.
The Workplace Changes Daily
Midwives don’t have a home base. They will work in a variety of settings, from in the clinic to home visits. In fact, a lot of the day is spent driving between appointments, according to Stacy:
“There is no such thing as a typical day. It's very different depending on what's going on. If I'm not assisting with a birth then it's doing a lot of driving around and doing home visits and clinic appointments. I might do a home visit in the morning. And then, if it's a clinic day, I have anywhere between 8 to 12 people that I'll see in the clinic.”
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.