Canadian Midwifery and Standards Of Care

Canadian midwives have a very successful track record in managing low-risk births. But even these highly-educated practitioners can unintentionally cause a serious birth injury if their negligence or incompetence breaches the standards of care all Canadian patients expect.

Better training. Better oversight. Better outcomes.

When it comes to Canada's health care system, any improvements in its overall quality and standards of care benefit every one of us. That's why the professionalization of midwifery across the country, its regulation and its integration into the health care system are such positive trends.

Canada's midwifery regulatory apparatus provides strict rules and training for practicing midwives. The four-year midwifery baccalaureate ensures students receive standardized training. They are taught the skills they need to provide competent and safe care to a pregnant woman and the knowledge needed to determine if a situation requires them to refer a woman