Resources Become a Friend Midwives in Saskatchewan Midwives in Saskatchewan have acquired their skills in one of the many countries where midwifery is the standard of maternity care, or trained as apprentices to midwives in North America. Some of these women work as obstetrical nurses.
Some midwives attend births at home at legal risk.
In 1997 the government indicated the intent to implement midwifery. The Committee tabled its recommendations in April, 1996. The Midwifery Act will come into force upon proclamation. Midwives have been practicing in this province without the benefit of legal status. Presently, the Saskatchewan government is in the process of implementing and regulating midwifery.