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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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Reddy, Bhavya
MPH, PhDc
Sadoughian, Nazanin
Research Assistant, UBC Behavioural Neuroscience Candidate Phone: 604-827-3932 Pronouns: she/her/hers
Luan, Alice
Research Assistant, UBC Psychology Honours Candidate Phone: 604-827-3932 Pronouns: she/her/hers
Austin, Tamar
BSc, MPH, PhDc
Malhotra, Nisha
PhD
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lovold, Ann
RM IEMBP – Clinical Administrator Email: allison.campbell@ubc.ca Pronouns: she/her/hers
Terry Evans
RM Clinical Associate Professor Representative, Family Practice Clinical Faculty Appointments and Promotions Committee Email: allison.campbell@ubc.ca
Tanya Momtazian
RM, BSc, BMw, MPH Clinical Instructor Representative, Faculty of Medicine Clinical Faculty Committee Email: tanya.momtazian@ubc.ca
Laura Mercer
RN(C), RM Clinical Assistant Professor Representative, Family Practice Clinical Faculty Appointments and Promotions Committee Email: laura.t.mercer@ubc.ca
van Bruggen, Susan
Clinical Site Coordinator, Surrey Cohort Email: susan.vanbruggen@ubc.ca Pronouns: she/her/hers
Cheng, Rosie
Instructional Assistant IEMBP Email: rosie.cheng@ubc.ca Pronouns: she/her/hers
Ortiz, Marisa
Instructional Assistant Email: marisa.ortiz@ubc.ca Pronouns: she/her/hers
Wallace, Kim
Administrative Coordinator Email: kimberly.wallace@ubc.ca Pronouns: she/her/hers
Redgers, Kayley
RM Lead – Clinical Placement Coordinator Email: kayley.redgers@ubc.ca Pronouns: she/her/hers
Mordak, Katia
RM Indigenous Midwifery Coordinator Email: katia.mordak@ubc.ca Pronouns: she/her/hers
Kim, HeeJung
Administrative Manager, Operation Site Lead Email: heejung.kim1@ubc.ca Pronouns: she/her/hers
Dobie, Blake
BA Senior Manager, Administration Email: blake.dobie@ubc.ca Pronouns: he/him/his
Rebman, Alicia
Communications & Marketing Coordinator Email: alicia.rebman@ubc.ca Pronouns: she/her/hers
Sallad, Aisha
Student Services Manager & Advisor Email: aisha.sallad@ubc.ca Phone: 604 875 2424 ext.4046 Pronouns: she/her/hers
Simmons, Valerie
RM, RN, MA Lecturer Vancouver Island Cohort Email: valerie.simmons@ubc.ca Pronouns: she/her/hers
Vedam, Saraswathi
RM, PhD, FACNM, Sci D (hc) Professor Lead Investigator, Birth Place Lab MSFHR Health Professional Investigator Email: saraswathi.vedam@ubc.ca Phone: 604–875–2424 ext:5879 Pronouns: she/her/hers
Johnson, Natalie
RM Lecturer Email: natalie.johnson@ubc.ca Pronouns: she/her/hers
Butska, Luba
RM, PhD Associate Professor of Teaching Email: luba.butska@ubc.ca Phone: 604–822–7998 Pronouns: she/her/hers
Brimblecombe, Lindsay
RM Assistant Professor of Teaching Email: lindsay.brimblecombe@ubc.ca Pronouns: she/her/hers
Campbell, Kim
RM, MN Associate Professor of Teaching Midwifery Continuing Professional Development Email: kim.campbell@ubc.ca Pronouns: she/her/hers
Kellie Thiessen
RM, RN, PhD Associate Professor, Clinician Scientist Email: kellie.thiessen@ubc.ca Pronouns: she/her/hers
Nguyen, Jenn
RM, MSc Assistant Professor of Teaching Lead, Clinical Skills and Simulation Lab Email: jennifer.nguyen@ubc.ca Pronouns: she/her/hers
Wines, Jane
RM, MSc Lecturer Lead, Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program (IEMBP) Email: jane.wines@ubc.ca Pronouns: she/her/hers
Bayrampour, Hamideh
PhD, MSc Associate Professor Email: hamideh.bayrampour@ubc.ca Phone: 604-827-1917 Pronouns: she/her/hers
Carty, Elaine
MSN, CNM, DSc (hc) Professor Emerita Email: elaine.carty@ubc.ca Pronouns: she/her/hers
Jevitt, Cecilia M.
PhD, CNM, APRN, FACNM, RM (non-practicing) Program Director (Interim), Professor Email: cecilia.jevitt@ubc.ca Phone: 604–822–0771 Pronouns: she/her/hers
Duran, Cecilia
RM, CNM, WHNP Lecturer, 3rd Year Lead Faculty Email: cecilia.duran@ubc.ca Pronouns: she/her/hers
Ellis, Cathy
BFA, RM, MSc, PhD Associate Professor of Teaching Emerita Email: cathy.ellis@ubc.ca Phone: 604–822–2680 Pronouns: she/her/hers
UBC Midwifery Faculty Contribute Lactation Education Research
Marianne Brophy and Kim Campbell have co-authored a newly published paper alongside an interprofessional team led by Dr. Suzanne Campbell, Professor Emeritus at UBC Nursing. The paper “Effectiveness of interprofessional development of foundational lactation open education resources” was recently published in the Clinical Simulation in Nursing Journal. Their research highlights how collaboration across healthcare disciplines […]
Celebrating UBC Midwifery Award Recipients
Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, research, administration, innovation and public service. Applegarth Staff Service: Tracey Mason Killiam Teaching Prize: Allison Campbell
UBC Midwifery Honours Orange Shirt Day
UBC Midwifery Stands with Indigenous Communities As we approach Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 30, we take a moment to reflect on the stories and experiences of Indigenous peoples affected by the residential school system. At UBC Midwifery, this day reminds us of our commitment to reconciliation and the importance of listening to the voices […]