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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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Reminder: Apply to the UBC Midwifery Program by December 5th!
Are you passionate about supporting birthing individuals and families through their pregnancy journey? Don’t miss your chance to join the UBC Midwifery Program! The deadline to submit your UBC application is fast approaching on December 5th Here’s what you need to know: Ready to start your journey? Visit our How to Apply page and take…
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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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