Diverse Pathways: Bringing Indigenous midwifery home

There are many paths to returning Indigenous midwifery to our communities. This booklet aims to share some examples of the multiple pathways Indigenous midwives have taken. Funding models, distance to emergency services, opportunities to collaborate with existing health care teams, housing, birth numbers and regulatory policies all have an impact on the planning, establishment and sustainability of midwifery practices. Our objective in this booklet is to provide examples to communities wishing to bring back Indigenous-led midwifery services.