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Training Sites in the Lower Mainland

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Graduated Midwives

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UBC BMw graduates are practising in B.C. communities

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Trans Day of Visibility 2025

March 31 marks International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), a time to honour and celebrate the contributions, and lives, of the trans community. At UBC Midwifery, we recognize the importance of inclusivity and support for transgender individuals in all aspects of healthcare, including perinatal health and midwifery. To commemorate TDOV 2025, the University of British…
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Examining the risks and benefits of gestational diabetes screening in midwife-led care

A new midwifery-led study by UBC (PHAR) Postdoc Fellow and UBC Midwifery Course instructor—Elizabeth Nethery, Midwifery Assoc. Prof. Luba Butska, Asst. Prof. Michelle Turner—and third-year midwifery student Kelly Pickerill examine the risks and benefits of gestational diabetes (GDM) screening in midwife-led care. While skipping GDM screening was not associated with an increased risk of having…
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The McMaster Midwifery Research Center (MMRC) Speaker Series: Allison Campbell, RM, MA

Recap: MMRC Speaker Series with Allison Campbell – Parenting Behind Bars The McMaster Midwifery Research Centre (MMRC) Speaker Series recently featured Allison Campbell, RM, MA, in a compelling discussion on “Parenting Behind Bars: Maternal-Child (Connection and) Separation in BC’s Correctional Facilities Designated for Women.” Drawing on her expertise in midwifery and social justice, Allison examined…
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New Health Authority Community Liaisons!

We’re excited to welcome seven new part-time Clinical Placement Coordination team members! Please join us in welcoming our new Health Authority (HA) Community Liaisons, who will serve as the key point of contact between UBC and midwives in their respective health authorities. These team members will connect directly with midwives in their communities, helping to…
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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.