About Midwifery Care
Family Centered
Pregnancy, labour and birth are profound experiences which carry significant meaning for clients and their families. Midwives recognize that pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding are natural life processes, and work to enhance these life experiences and create a positive, collaborative relationship with clients and their families.
Government Funded
Midwives are licensed primary health care providers. This means we provide all aspects of clinical care thoughout your pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience. Our services are covered under Alberta Health Care at no charge to our clients. Clients with no Alberta Health Care coverage may contact us if they wish to pay for care privately.
Informed Choice
Midwives actively encourage informed choice throughout the childbearing year by providing relevant, objective information to help you make the decisions that work best for you and your family. Midwives enable clients to build the understanding, skills and motivation necessary to take responsibility for their own health.
Evidence Based
Midwifery practice is informed by research, evidence-based guidelines, clinical experience and the unique values and needs of those in their care. We strive to provide you with the most up-to-date information available on a wide range of topics, so that you can have all the tools you need to make informed decisions that fit your needs.
Continuity of Care
Throughout your midwifery experience, you will get to know the same midwives who will attend you in labour. As on-call care providers, we are available to you by phone for urgent concerns 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. If needed, we are able to access emergency services and collaborate with other health professionals as needed during your pregnancy and birth.
Choice of Birthplace
Midwives provide care to people in their birth setting of choice. In our community, you can plan to give birth at home or in a hospital at this time. We offer home birth up to 45 minutes outside of the city of Medicine Hat, and encourage you to contact us if you would like more information about home birth.