The term "midwife" is an Old English word meaning with women. Long before obstetricians were around, midwives ruled the birth domain, bringing compassion, experience, and gender support to the birthing process.

Evolution of Midwifery

By the­­­­ early 20th century, birth evolved from a physiological experience to a medicalized procedure performed by doctors in hospital settings. This shift changed midwifery dramatically and many women were persecuted for practising their traditional birthing roles. Over the course of the century, midwifery began its own quest for accreditation to ensure that women received the best, most up to date and compassionate care possible.

The process was lengthy, and it wasn’t until 1976 that agencies such as World Health Organization and the International Council of Nurses agreed that midwifery “was a discipline in its own right.” Numerous certificate and degree programs were started then discontinued due to various setbacks. However, the U.S established the Seattle Midwifery School in 1978 and Canada finally launched the Ontario Midwifery Education Program in 1993, both of which are highly regarded and highly competitive programs.

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