Alberta Midwives

Share your experience and help us advocate for better midwifery care by submitting your story or supporting the MLA campaign on the AAM website.

#MidwiferyMatters #AdvocateForCare #EveryFamilyDeservesChoiceInCare #AlbertaMidwive

Midwives are an essential part of Alberta’s healthcare network. 👉 Write your MLA today! #AlbertaMidwives #HealthcareAccess #EvidenceBasedCare #MidwiferyCare

Midwifery care supports families; and strengthens the system. 👉 Write your MLA today! #MidwiferyCare #StrongerSystems #HealthcareCollaboration #MaternalSupport #ABMidwives

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 people of reproductive age, yet many experience years of delayed diagnosis and dismissal of their symptoms. #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth #ReproductiveHealth #InformedChoice #ClientCentredCare #MidwiferyCare

Ms. Cotilda Douglas-Yakimchuk helped break racial barriers in Canadian healthcare; becoming one of Nova Scotia’s first Black nursing graduates and a lifelong advocate for equity and justice. 🔗 Source: Adult Gallery – Colour of Birth #BlackHistoryMonth #albertamidwives

Traveling by horse and wagon across rural Alberta, Mrs. Amy Broadie provided essential maternity care to families who otherwise had no access to healthcare — ensuring safer births and healthier communities. 🔗 Source: Adult Gallery – Colour of Birth #blackhistorymonth

Mrs. Drucilla Threatt-Smith was a pioneering #midwife in Alberta’s historic Amber Valley. Her skilled care supported families, strengthened community survival, and helped build one of Western Canada’s most important #Black settlements. 🔗 Source: Adult Gallery – Colour of Birth

Standing with Tumbler Ridge, BC Our hearts are with the students, families, educators, first responders, and the entire community of Tumbler Ridge following the devastating tragedy yesterday. #TumblerRidgeStrong #HealingTogether #WeStandWithYou

Through snowstorms, darkness, and miles of open prairie, Black midwives travelled tirelessly to reach labouring families. 🔗 Source: Adult Gallery – Colour of Birth #BlackHistoryMonth #blackmidwives #ABMidwives

In Africville, Nova Scotia, Black midwives were the backbone of maternity care.   🔗 Source:  Adult Gallery – Colour of Birth #BlackHistoryMonth #blackmidwives #ABMidwives

We invite our community to join us in learning, honouring, and uplifting these important contributions; not just this month, but always. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackMidwives #MidwiferyMatters #AAM

Your voice can protect and grow midwifery in Alberta! 🌟 Scan the QR code, fill out the form, and show your support today. 🔗Visit the Alberta Association of Midwives website. #MidwivesMatter #SupportMidwives #AlbertaFamilies #HealthcareAdvocacy #MakeADifference

Midwives are essential to Alberta’s healthcare system, providing safe, compassionate care to families across the province. 🔗 visit the AAM website to learn more and take action today. #SupportMidwives #MidwiferyMatters #AlbertaHealthcare #AdvocacyMatters #RaiseYourVoice

✨ Advocacy Update: Good News for Midwifery Care ✨ We’re thrilled to share encouraging news for Edmonton-area midwives and families. #MidwiferyMatters #AlbertaMidwives #AdvocacyWorks #Midwiferycare #SupportMidwives