MIDI is participating in a research project with the University of Winnipeg and the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat to explore the impacts of this model on birth outcomes for First Nations women who travel for birth.
Category: Doula
Current
MIDI has been providing training sessions for healthcare providers including:
- 17 maternal child health workers with FNHSSM
- 12 trainees with the Brandon Friendship Centre
- 12 trainees with the Kenora Chiefs Advisory
February – June 2017
Doula Practicum
Doulas were paired with 30 families to provide care during a practicum period. The graduation ceremony for the trainees was held on June 14, 2017.
February 2017
Learning Opportunities
MIDI and Winnipeg Boldness provided ongoing learning opportunities, including:
- Monthly continuing
- education nights and full moon ceremonies
- A breastfeeding workshop
- Sacred Babies training
- Spinning Babies workshop
- Moss bag and skirt-making workshop
February 12, 2017
Meet & Greet
Winnipeg Boldness and MIDI hosted a meet & greet event for families.