A newly-formed group in New Brunswick is pushing for publically funded midwifery care in the province.
Chair of
NB Families for Midwives Sonya Burrill tells us they also want
to educate people about the benefits of midwives not only for
mothers-to-be but for new moms as well. Burrill's first baby was born
under the care of midwives in Ontario and says they offered much-need
postpartum support.
The provincial government cut funding to the Midwives Association of New Brunswick last summer. NB
Families for Midwives launching a social media campaign coinciding with
International Day of the Midwife on May 5 to officially mark their
launch. Click here for more information.