Canadian Association of Midwives Calls on All Federal Political Parties to Include Midwifery in Their Health Care Platforms

Abstract

"Aboriginal communities, in particular, have been working tirelessly to bring maternity care services and midwifery back to our communities" said Carol Couchie, President of the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives (NACM) and member of CAM. "We need a commitment from the federal government to implement regulatory, educational and policy changes to bring birth back to our (Aboriginal) communities."