Request Midwifery Care
Pregnant and want a midwife? Add your name to Alberta’s province-wide wait pool. No referral needed, and it’s free.
Takes about 10 minutes · You can apply at any stage of pregnancy
What Happens After You Request Care
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Step 1
You Submit the Form
You’ll get a confirmation email right away.
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Step 2
Practices Review the Pool
Not first-come, first-served. Practices review regularly and contact you if a spot opens.
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Step 3
You’re Offered Care
Because demand is high, you’ll only hear from a practice if there’s room for you.
No Midwife in Your Area? Still Apply.
Even if no midwives currently practice near you, we encourage you to apply. Every request helps demonstrate the need for midwifery in your community and supports future workforce planning.
Who Can Request Care
Anyone pregnant in Alberta with a low-risk pregnancy (including some after a prior C-section)
You’ll need an Alberta, RCMP, or Canadian Military Health Care Number before your baby is born
Refugees covered by the Interim Federal Health Program don’t pay for midwifery care
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I literally can't imagine having a birth any other way. I was so lucky to be low risk and to learn how amazing midwives are before getting pregnant.