Term: Midwifery

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2012-11-07

Definition:

In Manitoba, midwives are trained specialists who care for woman and newborns throughout pregnancy and birth.

For more information, see Midwifery in Manitoba web page on the Manitoba Health - Primary Care Web Site - accessed November 7, 2012.

Related terms 

• Midwife
• Midwifery Summary Reports Data

Term used in 

• Heaman M, Kingston D, Helewa M, Brownell M, Derksen S, Bogdanovic B, McGowan K, Bailly A. Perinatal Services and Outcomes in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] (View)