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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

News & Events

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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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 at UBC Midwifery

In recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, we celebrate the midwives, students, educators, and preceptors shaping the future of reproductive health through equity, advocacy, and compassionate care. Midwifery is a profession deeply rooted in respect and collaboration, and today, we honour the contributions of those who work tirelessly to transform health for individuals, families,…
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Exploring the Link Between Oral Health and Mental Well-Being in Pregnancy

The UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Midwifery Program is pleased to kick off the year by highlighting an important new publication by Dr. Cecilia Jevitt, interim program director, alongside her colleagues Dr. Abiola Adeniyi and Dr. Swathi Ramachandran. Their groundbreaking rapid review, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, is the first…
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Weight Bias in Perinatal Care: National Study Highlights Inequities

UBC Midwifery researchers Dr. Nisha Malhotra, Dr. Cecilia Jevitt, and Dr. Saraswathi Vedam are co-authors of a groundbreaking study on weight stigma in maternity care, recently published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. This national study reveals significant inequities in perinatal care, particularly for individuals with higher body mass indices (BMIs). New Canadian research underscores the widespread…
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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.