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UBC BMw graduates are practising in B.C. communities
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Welcome class of 2029!
The UBC Midwifery Program was delighted to welcome our incoming cohort of students at orientation this September. The day began in the beautiful setting of the UBC Farm with the xʷc̓ic̓əsəm Garden Opening Ceremony, led by Elders Dr. Roberta Price , Alannah Young, and Fekre Yohannes Mulugeta. Morning activities continued with Sky Woman, an Indigenous…
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Celebrating 10 Years of IEMBP
On August 10, 2015, UBC Midwifery welcomed the very first cohort of the Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program (IEMBP). With just four students and a dedicated team, the program began its journey of supporting internationally educated midwives to enter practice in British Columbia. Ten+ years later, we are proud to celebrate IEMBP’s role in fostering…
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Closing International Breast/Chestfeeding Week: Midwifery Support for Infant Feeding in BC
As International Breast/Chestfeeding Week (August 1–7) comes to a close, UBC Midwifery recognizes the essential role midwives play in supporting families through all infant feeding journeys. Midwives are highly skilled primary care providers who support parents in making informed choices about how to feed their babies. This includes breastfeeding, chestfeeding, lactation, and is always guided…
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Midwifery, Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
In December 2023, UNESCO inscribed “Midwifery: knowledge, skills and practices” onto its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognition underscores the universal significance of midwifery across diverse cultures.
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