May 5th International Day of the Midwife: CAM Launches Choice. Access. Midwives. Campaign
(firmenpresse) - MONTREAL, QUEBEC -- (Marketwire) -- 05/04/12 -- The Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) would like to commemorate this May 5th, the International Day of the Midwife, by calling attention to the lack of access to midwifery care faced by most Canadian women. CAM believes that all women in Canada deserve to access midwifery care if they choose. As part of the Muskoka Initiative, the Canadian government has pledged to reduce maternal and infant mortality globally; CAM urges the Canadian government to make good on this promise, both at home and abroad. Supporting Maternal and Child Health globally also means supporting Canadian moms and babies in their choice to access midwifery care.
"We want a commitment from government to increase access to midwifery services through legislation and funding for midwifery care in all provinces and territories, by increasing the number of midwives in all areas including rural and remote communities, and by providing support for direct midwifery services on federal jurisdictions such as on reserve." says Ms. Anne Wilson, President of CAM.
"Midwives play an important role in returning birth back to rural and remote communities and increasing maternal and newborn health outcomes" says Nathalie Pambrun, co-Chair of the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives (NACM). "It is unacceptable that infant and maternal mortality is 2 to 4 times greater in Aboriginal communities than non-Aboriginal communities. Aboriginal midwives working in every Aboriginal community will address this disparity." concluded Ms. Pambrun.
On May 5th 2012, CAM will be calling on Canadians across the country to take action and to support women's' choice to access midwifery care by visiting .
Important Facts:
About Midwifery in Canada
There are just over 1100 registered midwives in Canada. The Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) is the national organization representing midwives and the profession of midwifery in Canada. The mission of CAM is to provide leadership and advocacy for midwifery as a regulated, publicly funded and vital part of the primary maternity care system in all provinces and territories.
The National Aboriginal Council of Midwives (NACM) exists to promote excellence in reproductive health care for Inuit, First Nations, and Metis women. NACM advocate's for the restoration of midwifery education, the provision of midwifery services, and choice of birthplace for all Aboriginal communities consistent with the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
For more information about CAM, visit our website at .
Contacts:
Anne Wilson
President
Canadian Association of Midwives
Tonia Occhionero
Executive Director
Canadian Association of Midwives
514-807-3668
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