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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 […] Read More
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 […] Read More
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 […] Read More
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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, […] Read More

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Growing Midwifery

Faculty of Medicine to double enrollment in midwifery education program May 4, 2012 The University of British Columbia’s Midwifery Program – bolstered by increased funding from the Province of British Columbia – will double in size over the next five years, a move intended to augment the number of pregnancy and childbirth specialists in B.C.…
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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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