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Midwives are health professionals who provide care and support during pregnancy, labour, birth, and for six weeks after the baby is born. Under midwifery care, some pregnant people do not need to see a doctor. You must be in the care of a midwife to give birth at Ode’imin. Learn more about midwifery care here.

In order to be considered for midwifery care, you must have:

An active Manitoba Health Card or health coverage through the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) or Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)

AND

A current address within the Winnipeg Health Region (City of Winnipeg, as well as the northern community of Churchill and the rural municipalities of East and West St. Paul) 

  • Note: Does not apply to previous clients of WRHA Midwifery Services

If you do not live in Winnipeg and would like a midwife, click here 

Individuals living in the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority may be eligible for midwifery care with WRHA midwives but must follow the process outlined on the College of Midwives website. Do not complete the steps below. 

Please note: You must live within WRHA and have a Manitoba Health Card or Federal Military Coverage in order to obtain a WRHA midwife

Here is how you can request midwifery care in Winnipeg:

1. Fill out a referral form in person at Ode’imin (603 St Mary’s Road) during regular hours of operation 

2. Be referred by your healthcare provider

3. Complete an online contact form to request a phone call from us

  • Fill out the online contact form found here: Find a Midwife Inquiry (typeform.com)
  • This online form is not the final referral form. You will need to complete another form with us.
  • After completing the online contact form, we will call you within two weeks to complete the midwifery referral form over the phone. You will not be considered for midwifery care until we complete the referral form with you.

4. Call our voicemail line and leave a message to request a call from us

  • Call our voicemail line at 204-947-2422 ext 307 and leave a message with your contact information. Please listen carefully before leaving a message and speak clearly.
  • We will call you within two weeks to complete a referral form over the phone. You will not be considered for midwifery care until we complete the referral form with you.