About Midwifery |
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Midwives are highly skilled and educated primary care providers specializing in low-risk maternity care. Midwives support pregnancy as a normal part of a birthing person’s life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and cultural aspects of their experiences.Midwives provide:
Midwives are integrated into New Brunswick's health care system through the Regional Health Authority, and work with allied health professionals to provide appropriate, client-centred care. They are qualified to order laboratory tests, ultrasounds, and prescribe medication. Midwives are also trained in emergency care and are able to transfer patients to the hospital, if necessary. |
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CORE EDUCATION:
Canadian midwives graduate from a four-year Bachelor of Health Sciences in Midwifery program, which includes
coursework in sciences, pharmacology, normal childbirth, emergencies, and clinical skills, as well as clinical placements in a variety of health care practices. Internationally-educated midwives must complete a Canadian midwifery bridging program. All midwives must successfully write the Canadian Midwifery Registration Exam before a license to practice is granted.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Midwives must remain up-to-date with current research and evidence. This includes maintaining clinical experience and regularly recertifying in CPR, Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), Fetal Health Surveillance, and obstetric emergency skills.
More information about a midwife's scope of practice, core competencies, continuing education and professional development requirements, and registration can be found on the Legislation and Standards page.
Canadian midwives graduate from a four-year Bachelor of Health Sciences in Midwifery program, which includes
coursework in sciences, pharmacology, normal childbirth, emergencies, and clinical skills, as well as clinical placements in a variety of health care practices. Internationally-educated midwives must complete a Canadian midwifery bridging program. All midwives must successfully write the Canadian Midwifery Registration Exam before a license to practice is granted.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Midwives must remain up-to-date with current research and evidence. This includes maintaining clinical experience and regularly recertifying in CPR, Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), Fetal Health Surveillance, and obstetric emergency skills.
More information about a midwife's scope of practice, core competencies, continuing education and professional development requirements, and registration can be found on the Legislation and Standards page.