The BC College of Nurses and Midwives says it has received 13 reports in the past 18 months of incidents involving unauthorized midwifery practitioners and/or unauthorized use of title.
The BC College of Nurses and Midwives says it’s observed a recent uptick of people unlawfully practicing midwifery and holding themselves out to be midwives.
Christine Penney, the college’s chief officer of regulatory policy and programs, told Glacier Media the college has received 13 reports in the past 18 months of incidents involving unauthorized midwifery practitioners and/or unauthorized use of title. There are eight people under active investigations, said Penney.
“These individuals do not have the same training, experience, and access to life-saving medications and equipment as midwives, nor integration with hospitals for emergency care if needed, resulting in significant risks to the health and safety of birthing persons and their babies,” the notice stated.
The college stated it “received reports of tragic outcomes — including death — from people using unauthorized providers.”
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