The Yukon’s first midwifery program will start seeing clients July 7, 2022. The launch of the clinic marks the first time comprehensive, regulated midwifery services will be available to Yukoners.
The Yukon Midwifery Program welcomes two midwives who will begin offering high quality and consistent care, and expects to welcome an additional two midwives in the fall. As new midwives join the team and as the program becomes more established in the Yukon’s health care system, the scope of services will expand, from prenatal to postpartum, and the client caseload will increase.
The program is also actively working with community nurses and physicians to expand access to the new service.
For more information or to register for the Yukon Midwifery Program visit Yukon.ca/midwifery-program
Offering free, integrated, safe midwifery services is important in supporting Yukoners through their pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. We look forward to welcoming Yukon families into this new model of care that will better support expecting and new parents. Over the coming months, we will continue to work with our partners in the Yukon’s health care system to expand midwifery care across the territory.
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee
The Yukon Midwifery Program is accepting applications from clients who are within their first 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Midwives will offer care in the clinic at 9010 Quartz Road, in the hospital, or in people’s homes
The Yukon’s approach to midwifery care is aligned with standards and best practices in Canada.
Renée Francoeur
Cabinet Communications
867-334-9194
renee.francoeur@yukon.ca
Claire Robson
Communications, Health and Social Services
867-332-5907
claire.robson@yukon.ca