Pregnancy: How Can You Find a Midwife in Canada?
Are there midwives available in Canada?
Question:Peg Plumbo CNM
Peg Plumbo has been a certified nurse-midwife (CNM) since 1976. She has assisted at over 1,000 births and currently teaches in the... Read more
I would recommend that you contact:
The Ontario College of Midwives at (416) 327-0874 or (416) 327-8219
In Alberta: The planning group at (403) 432-7645
In Manitoba (604) 381-1997
Manitoba also has a traditional midwifery association at (204) 275-6900.
In Saskatchewan call (306) 653-3755
Properly-trained midwives have all of the knowledge needed to care for normal mothers and babies and to identify and anticipate deviations from normal. Make sure your midwife is certified or licensed and a graduate of an accredited program of study. You should also get references and find out if she or he has admitting privileges at a hospital. What consultant does she use and what happens in the event of an emergency? Ask around and ask for references.
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