Alberta Association of Midwives

Alberta Association of Midwives Alberta Registered Midwives practice evidence based, person centered maternity and new born care and are an established part of the Alberta health care system.

From all of us at the Alberta Association of Midwives, we are delighted to welcome the Lunar New Year and celebrate the ...
02/17/2026

From all of us at the Alberta Association of Midwives, we are delighted to welcome the Lunar New Year and celebrate the powerful and spirited Year of the Horse 🐎🧧

The Horse represents strength, resilience, energy, and forward movement;  qualities that reflect the dedication of midwives and the families we have the privilege to support across Alberta.

As we step into 2026, may this year carry you forward with confidence, vitality, and unwavering determination.

Wishing you and your loved ones health, harmony, prosperity, and joyful new beginnings in the months ahead. 🏮💫

Traveling by horse and wagon across rural Alberta, Mrs. Amy Broadie provided essential maternity care to families who ot...
02/17/2026

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

From enslavement to leadership, Mattie Mayes became Saskatchewan’s first known Black pioneer midwife. Serving isolated p...
02/17/2026

From enslavement to leadership, Mattie Mayes became Saskatchewan’s first known Black pioneer midwife. Serving isolated prairie families, she delivered babies, preserved health, and embodied strength, resilience, and care.

🔗 Source: Adult Gallery – Colour of Birth

Mrs. Drucilla Threatt-Smith was a pioneering midwife in Alberta’s historic Amber Valley. Her skilled care supported fami...
02/17/2026

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

On February 13, wear RED with us for At the Alberta Association of Midwives, we’re proud to support women’s heart heal...
02/14/2026

On February 13, wear RED with us for

At the Alberta Association of Midwives, we’re proud to support women’s heart health; especially during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Heart disease is the leading cause of premature death in women in Canada, and pregnancy can place added strain on the heart. Midwives play a vital role in prevention, early detection, education, and advocacy, helping ensure families receive timely, respectful, and informed care.

This day, we wear red to raise awareness, advocate for better research and care, and support heart-healthy pregnancies and births.

Because heart health saves lives; in pregnancy and beyond.

Standing with Tumbler Ridge, BC Our hearts are with the students, families, educators, first responders, and the entire ...
02/11/2026

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.

We recognize the deep impact of such events on those directly affected, as well as families and communities across the country. We are holding space for your grief, and hope that those harmed receive the care and support they need. May the community be surrounded by strength in the days ahead.

—Alberta Association of Midwives

Through snowstorms, darkness, and miles of open prairie, Black midwives travelled tirelessly to reach labouring families...
02/09/2026

Through snowstorms, darkness, and miles of open prairie, Black midwives travelled tirelessly to reach labouring families. Their extraordinary dedication ensured that no one gave birth alone, regardless of distance, danger, or weather.

🔗 Source: Adult Gallery – Colour of Birth

In Africville, Nova Scotia, Black midwives were the backbone of maternity care. When hospitals denied access to Black fa...
02/09/2026

In Africville, Nova Scotia, Black midwives were the backbone of maternity care. When hospitals denied access to Black families, these skilled caregivers ensured that every birth was met with dignity, safety, and cultural respect. Their leadership safeguarded generations of families and built lasting community resilience.  

🔗 Source:  Adult Gallery – Colour of Birth

This Black History Month, we honour and celebrate the legacy, resilience, and leadership of Black midwives across Canada...
02/03/2026

This Black History Month, we honour and celebrate the legacy, resilience, and leadership of Black midwives across Canada; past, present, and future.

Black midwives have played a vital role in shaping maternal and newborn care, advocating for community-centred, culturally safe, and compassionate practices, often in the face of systemic barriers. Their contributions continue to strengthen midwifery care and improve outcomes for families and communities across the country, including right here in Alberta.

Throughout February, we’ll be sharing a series of posts highlighting the history of Black midwifery in Canada, drawing attention to stories, milestones, and voices that deserve recognition, reflection, and celebration.

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

✨ Advocacy Update: Good News for Midwifery Care ✨We’re thrilled to share encouraging news for Edmonton-area midwives and...
01/28/2026

✨ Advocacy Update: Good News for Midwifery Care ✨

We’re thrilled to share encouraging news for Edmonton-area midwives and families.

Following ongoing advocacy by the Alberta Association of Midwives (AAM), in-hospital midwifery services at the Royal Alexandra Hospital will continue in the near term while longer-term planning is underway.

Midwives will be on shift at RAH Monday–Sunday, 7 AM – 7 PM. A huge thank you to all midwives who stepped forward to help cover shifts; please reach out to Meghan at PMAO to get started.

And to everyone who supported our campaign: your dedication shows that advocacy works and makes a real difference in sustaining safe, high-quality midwifery care across Alberta!

Midwives are essential to Alberta’s healthcare system, providing safe, compassionate care to families across the provinc...
01/16/2026

Midwives are essential to Alberta’s healthcare system, providing safe, compassionate care to families across the province. Every birth they attend, every family they support, and every community they serve relies on the expertise, dedication, and advocacy of midwives. 💙

Now, it’s time for us to support them. Your voice matters in shaping healthcare decisions that impact midwifery and the families who rely on this care. By participating in the MLA Campaign, you can help ensure that midwives’ experiences, knowledge, and contributions are recognized at the decision-making table.

It’s simple to make a difference in just two steps:
1️⃣ Scan the QR code
2️⃣ Fill out the form to add your voice

When MLAs hear directly from constituents, midwifery is more likely to be understood, valued, and supported in policy and funding decisions. Your message doesn’t just support midwives today—it helps protect the long-term sustainability of midwifery care for generations of families.

👉 Please share the QR code with friends, family, clients, and community members. Every message strengthens advocacy for midwifery in Alberta.

🔗 Link in bio or visit the Alberta Association of Midwives website to learn more and take action today.

Midwives care for families through some of the most important moments of their lives. They provide education, support, a...
01/14/2026

Midwives care for families through some of the most important moments of their lives. They provide education, support, and evidence-based care that strengthens families, builds healthy communities, and contributes to Alberta’s healthcare system in profound ways. 🌟

But midwifery cannot thrive without strong advocacy. Policies, funding, and decisions made by MLAs directly affect how midwives practice and the quality of care families receive. That’s why your voice is so powerful.

Supporting midwifery through the MLA Campaign is easy and impactful:
1️⃣ Scan the QR code
2️⃣ Fill out the form to send a message to your MLA

Every message sent helps decision-makers understand the real-life impact of midwives’ work and ensures this critical care continues to grow, adapt, and be accessible to families across Alberta.

By sharing the QR code with your networks, you can help amplify midwives’ voices and make a tangible difference in the healthcare system.

🔗 Link in bio or visit the Alberta Association of Midwives website to participate and show your support.

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Honouring Your Body, Your Birth, Your Choices

Midwives are experts in healthy pregnancy and birth.

Midwives provide government-funded primary care to pregnant people and their newborns. Under the midwifery scope of practice, your midwife provides care to support the health and safety of you and your baby from early pregnancy, through labour and birth, until six weeks postpartum.

As soon as you know you are pregnant, you can contact a midwifery practice through our wait pool as the first point of entry into maternity health care. A referral from a physician is not required.

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