Midwifery Services

What Midwifery Services will be offered?

Midwives are primary care providers that offer client-centered care before and during pregnancy, throughout labour and birth, and postpartum for the birthing person and their baby.

They specialize in providing care to low-risk, healthy individuals but can also recognize and make appropriate referrals when care needs present as high risk (as this is outside of the midwifery scope of practice).

The Modern Midwifery Practice in Canada video has more information on midwifery service offerings.

Midwives will offer care from preconception through to 8 weeks postpartum for clients and their newborns.

Preconception counseling can be tailored to a family’s needs whether that be discussing fertility issues or planning for an upcoming pregnancy, Pap/HPV screening, or providing information on midwifery.

Midwives can order screening and diagnostic tests (for example ultrasounds and bloodwork) and prescribe many medications applicable to the client’s care.

Prenatal care includes assessments and education on topics related to your care. Midwives also provide prenatal classes and breast/chest feeding classes.

Postpartum services include physical assessments, education, lactation support if required and midwives can also discuss future family planning and contraception.

Following an informed discussion, midwifery clients can choose to give birth either in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) or at home.

Are Midwifery Services available in PEI?

As of January 30, 2024, midwifery services are available in PEI.

Health PEI currently employs two registered midwives, each of whom have more than ten years of recent clinical midwifery experience practicing in Canada.

Midwifery is a regulated profession.

Midwives must be licensed by the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of PEI (CRNMPEI) to obtain employment with Health PEI.

Registered midwives must hold a Bachelor of Midwifery from an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution, or education and training that the CRNMPEI considers equivalent.

Interested in receiving midwifery care?

If you are interested in receiving care from a midwife, you can self-refer by calling the midwifery clinic at 902-288-1482 or make a request online. Or a health care provider can make a referral on your behalf.

When will I hear back?

Applicants will receive confirmation that their application has been received, and advised whether their application is complete, within ten business days of receipt.