Wage hike delivered for midwives

Alberta's midwives have reached a deal with the government on how they will be paid for their work under the public health-care system, now that parents no longer have to pay out of pocket. (April 2, 2009)

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Association for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth

 
Midwives and Midwifery
Articles about midwifery and midwives, particularly in Alberta.
Edmonton Area Midwives
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Following is a list of registered midwives practicing in the Edmonton area.

The Association for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth strongly recommends that you interview any potential caregiver, including a midwife, before engaging their services. If you need help or suggestions preparing for an interview, please contact ASAC at 780-425-7993.

 

Kerstin Gafvels Westside Midwives, 780-571-1101  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Joanna Greenhalgh Westside Midwives, 780-571-1101  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Marie Tutt Westside Midwives, 780-571-1101  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cathy Harness: Joy Spring Midwifery Care;  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Heidi Coughlin:  Joy Spring Midwifery Care;  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Barbara Scriver: Midwifery Care Partners; 780-490-5383  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Gaelyn Anderson: Beginnings Midwifery; 780-490-0906  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Megan Dusterhoft: Beginnings Midwifery; 780-490-0906  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Note: The Shared Care Maternity program, previously running at the Westview Health Centre in Stony Plain, will no longer be operating as of January 2010.  Noreen Walker and Maureen Fath will continue to practise in our community.

Noreen Walker: Passages Midwifery,  780-968-2784  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Maureen Fath:Westside Midwives, 780-571-1101  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Last Updated ( Thursday, 18 March 2010 07:20 )
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About Midwifery Care
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The practice of midwifery is based on the understanding that pregnancy, labor and birth are profound experiences which carry significant meaning for a woman, her family and her community. Midwifery is grounded in the belief that having a baby is a natural life process and an opportunity for considerable growth. The intent of midwifery care is to enhance these life experiences.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 March 2009 08:16 )
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Midwifery Consumer Groups in Alberta
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Looking for information about birth options in your community? The organizations below can help you.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 12 May 2009 09:47 )
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Canadian Midwifery Associations
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Alberta Association of Midwives

The Alberta Association of Midwives (AAM) was registered as a society in 1982 to represent the professional interests of midwives. Membership includes registered midwives, associate members and student midwives. The AAM evolved out of a recognized need for continuity of care in the maternity cycle, as well as in response to increasing public support of midwifery in Alberta. Since it was formed the AAM has worked with consumers, government agencies and other health care professionals to promote legalization and public funding of midwifery.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 February 2009 12:58 )
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Midwifery Across Canada
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Most women in Canada now have nominal access to regulated and funded (paid for as part of the provincial health care system) midwifery care, as well as a choice of birth location (home, hospital or birth centre).   Access varies by province, as the following table shows:

Last Updated ( Friday, 02 January 2009 13:28 )
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Midwifery in Alberta
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Midwifery was legally recognized in Alberta in 1992. Midwives in Alberta are registered under the Health Disciplines Board by the Midwifery Health Disciplines Committee, which sets the standards and educational requirements.  Until recently in Alberta, families have paid out of pocket for the services of a midwife, but starting April 1, 2009, midwifery was added to the maternity services covered by Alberta Health Services.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 21 October 2009 10:45 )
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