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As the national organization representing the profession of midwifery, the Canadian Association of Midwives promotes, supports and advocates for midwifery as a regulated, publicly funded and integral part of the primary health care system in all provinces and territories.

CAM participates in national initiatives for maternal/newborn health and high quality, sustainable maternity care that meets the needs of childbearing women and families. CAM also provides information about midwifery to the public, governments and other health professions and represents Canadian midwifery internationally.

What's New?

June 30, 2008

Conference preliminary program now available! View the preliminary program in English or in French here.

Registrations for the upcoming CAM conference now open! Click here to download the registration form.

June 9, 2008
Toronto midwife elected president of global body

TORONTO - When Bridget Lynch started as a midwife 25 years ago, she wasn't allowed to deliver babies in hospitals. She couldn't even get into the delivery room without a physician's approval.

Last week, Lynch became the first Canadian to head the International Confederation of Midwives, reflecting how much the profession has grown up in Canada and the eyes of the world.

Lynch was elected president of the global body at its five-day congress in Glasgow, attended by 3,000 midwives from 80 countries. It's the first time the position has been determined by a vote.

Read the full article in The Toronto Star.

Upcoming Events...

• October 16-19, 2008: MANA 2008
  Traverse City, MI
• October 24-26, 2008: AWHONN Canada Annual Conference
  Ottawa, ON
• November 12-14, 2008: CAM/ACSF 8th AGM, Conference & Exhibit
  Quebec City, QC

If your province or territory is not listed, please contact your provincial/territorial midwifery association.