Midwives Association of British Columbia

Midwives Association of British Columbia MABC is the professional association representing midwives and the profession of midwifery in BC.
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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!Pride is a celebration of love, identity, community, and belonging. Midwives have the privilege of car...
06/05/2026

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!
Pride is a celebration of love, identity, community, and belonging.

Midwives have the privilege of caring for people and families from many different backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life. We believe everyone deserves compassionate, respectful care where they feel seen, heard, and supported.

This month, we celebrate the diversity and strength of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across British Columbia and reaffirm our commitment to inclusive care for all.

World Environment Day - June 5Healthy environments support healthy pregnancies, healthy families, and healthy communitie...
06/05/2026

World Environment Day - June 5

Healthy environments support healthy pregnancies, healthy families, and healthy communities.

Across BC, midwives support families through climate-related challenges such as extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and community disruptions while providing accessible, community-based care.

This World Environment Day, we recognize the connection between environmental health and perinatal health—and the important role midwives play in building resilient communities.

What does a healthy environment mean for the families and communities you serve?

Advancing Equitable Access to Perinatal CareEveryone deserves respectful, non-judgmental perinatal care.On International...
06/02/2026

Advancing Equitable Access to Perinatal Care

Everyone deserves respectful, non-judgmental perinatal care.

On International S*x Workers' Day, we recognize that stigma and fear of judgment can create barriers to accessing care. Midwives are committed to providing evidence-informed, culturally safe, relationship-based care that helps reduce barriers and build trust for those accessing perinatal services.

Creating culturally safe and inclusive care experiences is an important step toward improving health equity for all.

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June is National Indigenous History Month.MABC recognizes and honours the histories, cultures, knowledge systems, and co...
06/01/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month.

MABC recognizes and honours the histories, cultures, knowledge systems, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, and celebrates the enduring traditions and leadership of Indigenous midwives and birthworkers.

MABC works collaboratively with the Indigenous Midwives Council of BC (IMCBC) to help advance Indigenous midwifery and support community-centred care rooted in culture, respect, relationship, and Indigenous ways of knowing.

Throughout June, we will be highlighting the work, vision, and leadership of the IMCBC across our newsletters and social media channels.

Watch this page through June and learn more about the work of the IMCBC and traditional midwifery.

05/05/2026

Midwives are a vital part of BC’s healthcare system—and on International Day of the Midwife, we join the global community in recognizing the essential role midwives play in supporting safe, respectful, and evidence-informed care for families during pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

This international day highlights the dedication, impact, and resilience of midwives everywhere, and celebrates the essential care they provide to families every single day—often during life’s most significant and transformative moments.

In British Columbia, as we celebrate this global day, we also recognize the vital role midwives play as an integral part of the primary care landscape and are delighted to share the proclamation from the provincial government declaring May 5, 2026 “Midwives Day.” https://bit.ly/49fIaCx

As health systems in the province continue to evolve, the contributions of midwives remain essential to strengthening capacity, improving outcomes, and ensuring sustainable, accessible maternity care for all families.

Mark your calendar — International Day of the Midwife is coming up on May 5!BC midwives provide skilled, compassionate, ...
05/01/2026

Mark your calendar — International Day of the Midwife is coming up on May 5!

BC midwives provide skilled, compassionate, relationship-based care through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
Help us celebrate BC midwives in the lead up to May 5th.
Please join us by tagging a midwife you appreciate or sharing a message of thanks.

Everyone deserves access to safe, respectful, and equitable maternity care. Yet barriers to care still exist for many — ...
03/08/2026

Everyone deserves access to safe, respectful, and equitable maternity care. Yet barriers to care still exist for many — especially in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate midwives for their passionate work on the frontlines to balance the scales of equity, and we reaffirm our commitment to advocating for systemic change, so that everyone has access to the care, dignity, and respect they deserve.

Research shows midwifery care is associated with: ✔️ Higher rates of vaginal birth for low-risk pregnancies✔️ Higher lev...
02/27/2026

Research shows midwifery care is associated with:

✔️ Higher rates of vaginal birth for low-risk pregnancies
✔️ Higher levels of satisfaction with the birth experience
✔️ Lower risk of preterm birth in healthy pregnancies
✔️ Increased likelihood of breastfeeding initiation and positive postpartum care experiences

Sources: Cochrane Review (Midwife-led continuity models), The Lancet Series on Midwifery, World Health Organization.

As demand for maternity services grows across the province, midwifery remains an established, evidence-informed model of care within the broader healthcare system.

Learn more about Midwifery in BC here: https://www.bcmidwives.com/about_midwifery.html

Black midwives have long shaped maternity care in Canada, including here in British Columbia.Recent research has helped ...
02/19/2026

Black midwives have long shaped maternity care in Canada, including here in British Columbia.

Recent research has helped bring forward the stories of midwives like Sylvia Stark in BC and Mattie Mayes in Saskatchewan, who supported hundreds of births in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Often called “baby catchers” or elder midwives, their work was rooted in African ancestral traditions and deeply responsive to the communities they served.

As childbirth became medicalized in the 20th century, midwifery was increasingly marginalized. Systemic racism disproportionately pushed Black midwives out of emerging formal systems, despite their training and experience.

Their impact, however, endures.

Today, Black midwives and birth workers continue to lead change, advocate for culturally safe care, and address inequities in maternal health outcomes across Canada.

This Black History Month, we honour their legacy and recommit to building systems grounded in equity, accountability, and community-centered care.

Learn more: https://linkin.bio/bcmidwives

Source: UBC Midwifery, “Recognizing Black History Month.”

Family does not take on just one shape. It's who shows up.It's who listens.It's those who give comfort and encouragement...
02/16/2026

Family does not take on just one shape.

It's who shows up.
It's who listens.
It's those who give comfort and encouragement.

Midwifery care in British Columbia supports families in all their forms.

This Family Day, we recognize every version of family and the people who stand beside you through life’s biggest transitions.

Happy Family Day from us to you!

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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