Alberta Association of Midwives
8210, 11500 35 Street SE T2Z 3W4 Calgary, AB, Canada

#Repost: Black Women Birthing (Instagram), photo credit: Carmen Bridgewater Photography - Dallas Fort Worth Birth Stories A sweet babe looking as relaxed as we hope to be on this beautiful Sunday. #Birth #BirthIsBeautiful

#Repost: nicola_midwife Nicola shares some wonderful tips for C-Section recovery in this post. "Be kind to yourself, listen to your body, take it slow, one day at a time." #CSectionRecovery #Birth #ABMidwives #Midwifery

#Podcast | Alberta Midwives: Our Stories If you haven't yet, we encourage you to catch-up on our podcast episodes! Episode 2 features Chandra Martini, a Registered Midwife at Calgary Midwives Collective and the author of a fascinating research project on Black pioneer midwives in Western Canada. Chandra talks about her ancestral roots as a descendant of Black pioneer midwives herself, what she learned about systemic disparities in prenatal care for Black Canadians, why race-...based research is essential to understanding experiences and breaking down barriers for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) in Canada, and more. Listen & subscribe now: https://www.alberta-midwives.ca/podcast #Midwifery #BlackMidwives #MidwiferyPodcast

Did you know? There are over 140 Registered Midwives in Alberta, a four-fold increase since public funding began in 2009. Alberta Registered Midwives are able to care for up to 40 clients per midwife per year. To request midwifery care, please visit: http://ow.ly/3QJu30ruNO9 #ABMidwives #AlbertaMidwives #Midwifery #Midwives

"Blink and you'll miss Liliane Yamgue Dacmeta as she zips between appointments with Ottawa's expectant mothers. On days she's on call, Dacmeta is ready at a moment's notice to help her clients deliver their babies. Along with doing the gruelling 24/7 job, Dacmeta knows about the challenges of being one of the few diverse midwives in Ottawa. But she says she has a personal reason for pursuing a career in the challenging field. "I always told myself I'd be a midwife so women ...wouldn't have the same birth experience as me," explained Dacmeta, who suffered complications during the delivery of each of her three children." Read the article: http://ow.ly/n5hn50DpB1p #BlackMidwives #Midwives #Midwifery

In honour of Black History Month, the AAM will be recognizing and celebrating the excellent work of the Black midwives who are an integral part of Alberta's health care. Look for features of Alberta's wonderful Black midwives on our page throughout the month of February, and beyond. We celebrate #BlackMidwives this #BlackHistoryMonth and always.

What makes midwives so special? Midwives listen, observe, educate, guide, and care, supporting your choice and involvement in decision-making from early pregnancy, through labour and birth, and postpartum. For more detail on what you can expect if you choose a midwife as your maternity care provider, visit http://ow.ly/toEl30riI5L. #ABMidwives #YearoftheMidwife

Do you know the difference between a #midwife and a #doula? We love a good venn diagram and this visual does an excellent job at highlighting the instrumental roles midwives and doulas play and how they work together to provide birthing people with the support and care needed during labour and birth. Did you have a doula and a midwife present at your birth? What was your experience like? Let us know in comments.... #ABMidwives #YearoftheMidwife

Did you know that 30,000 babies are born prematurely in Canada every year? World Prematurity Day is observed annually to raise awareness of the challenges and long-term impact of #pretermbirth. To access materials and resources for parents and families raising prematurely born children, visit http://ow.ly/gTJW30riI5K. #WorldPrematurityDay #PreemiePowerCanada ... Canadian Premature Babies Foundation See more

Registered midwives are health care professionals who provide expert primary care to you and your baby during #pregnancy, #labour, #birth and 6-weeks #postpartum. As soon as you know you are pregnant, join our province-wide wait pool as the first point of entry into maternity health care. A referral from a physician is not required. Request care today: http://ow.ly/1Bvn30riI5J... #YearoftheMidwife See more

Repost by Airdrie Briar Hill Midwives: Today we had the absolute privilege to welcome this sweet baby to the world His mama worked so hard and dad was right by her side, supporting her with affirmations and counter pressure! We love watching families grow and to be able to hold space for them Shared with permission. #ABMidwives #YearoftheMidwife #airdriebriarhillmidwives #airdriemidwives #homebirth

Hospital, home, birth centre your birth, your choice. #ABMidwives encourage expectant parents to explore every option available to them. During your pregnancy, your midwife will talk to you about your birthplace options, discuss the risks and benefits of each setting, answer all of your questions and provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision on where you are going to feel most safe and comfortable. Learn more at http://ow.ly/TrDU30riI5H. #ChoiceofBirthplace #HomeBirth #HospitalBirth #WaterBirth #BirthCentre #YourBirthYourChoice #YearoftheMidwife