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Crisis Snapshots: UBC Midwifery Voices
In celebration of International Day of the Midwife (May 5), UBC Midwifery is sharing Crisis Snapshots, a micro interview series highlighting midwives’ critical role in times of crisis. We asked two questions: Midwives Are Essential to Crisis Response Midwives Must be Heard In these short, animated interviews, UBC faculty, clinical faculty and registered midwives share…
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Call for Submissions: International Day of the Midwife 2025
UBC Midwifery invites our preceptors and faculty to share their voices in celebration of this year’s International Day of the Midwife. Theme: Midwives: Critical in Every CrisisWe’re gathering short, two-question micro-interviews to spotlight the essential role of midwives during times of crisis. These stories will be featured on our social media, website, and community channels.…
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International Caesarean Awareness Month 2025
April is Caesarean Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, share knowledge, and honour the experiences of birthing people who have had caesarean births. In this video, we highlight the role of midwives in supporting informed choice, reducing unnecessary caesarean births, and improving outcomes for families across British Columbia. Grounded in evidence-based care and respectful collaboration,…
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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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