Now is the Time! The campaign CHOICE. ACCESS. MIDWIVES. is coming to a close October 17th, 2012. If you have not taken the time to sign our e-letter please so do now at http://www.canadianmidwives.org and share this campaign.
The Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) launched the campaign Choice. Access. Midwives. to draw attention to the lack of access to midwifery care faced by many women and families in Canada. 3700 people have signed so far, but to reach 5000 by next week, we need 300 signatures a day until then!
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
“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.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.
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