Links to Other Sites
- Midwives Association of British Columbia (MABC)
- This is the professional association for BC midwives. The site describes midwifery care, and there is a convenient tool for finding midwives across BC.
- Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM)
- This site gives a good broad picture of midwifery as it's practiced across Canada.
- College of Midwives of British Columbia (CMBC)
- This is the provincial regulatory body for midwifery.
- Citizens for Midwifery
- This is a public organization in support of midwifery care and home births.
- British Columbia Reproductive Care Program (BCRCP)
- This organization attempts to streamline maternity care with the various health care professions including nurses, family doctors, midwives, and obstetricians.
- LaLeche League
- This organization provides support for breastfeeding mothers with very active local chapters.
- Seattle Midwifery School
- Has a good three-year Midwifery Program. Aspiring midwives can find other programs listed at the CMBC and MABC sites.
- DONA International
- DONA is the largest Doula organization in the world and can can help you to locate a doula in your area.
- Doula Service Association of British Columbia
- This is a non-profit organization supporting doulas in BC. It also helps you to find a doula in your area.
- Continuum Family
- Offers products and information on babywearing, breastfeeding and elimination communication.
- Caring for Kids
- This is a website for parents developed by the Canadian Pediatric Society.
- Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Canada
- This is the website for Canadian obstetricians and gynaecologists. There is information on their clinical guidelines, women’s health information, and the alarm course.
- Canadian Diabetes Association
- Has some good information on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) as it pertains to pregnancy.