The Movement’s 2026 Annual General Meeting Takes Place November 14!
We’re pleased to invite you to The Movement’s 2026 Annual General Meeting! Come discover the actions we’ve undertaken this year and learn about our upcoming projects. The AGM is also your opportunity to participate in the democratic life of The Movement and elect your Board of Directors. Remember to check your membership before joining us! […]
The Movement’s 2026–2027 Mzine Launches November 13!
It’s finally time to celebrate! Our 2026–2027 Mzine officially launches on November 13. Join us for a festive happy hour to mark this special edition themed around citizen engagement. Whether in person or virtually, we hope to see you there! When: Friday, November 13, 2026. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the event starting at […]
The Movement’s Membership Campaign Launches October 7th
Want to help us defend everyone’s freedom during pregnancy and childbirth? The Movement’s mission is to ensure everyone can experience pregnancy and childbirth according to their own choices. Our membership campaign officially launches on October 7 to raise awareness of our mission and amplify your demands. Join us in supporting this work. The more of […]
Beyond the Complaint: Turning Individual Experiences into Systemic Change
After a difficult perinatal experience, speaking out can seem daunting. Some parents want explanations, while others wish for their experience to be acknowledged or for reassurance that another family won’t go through the same thing. But some want the healthcare professional involved investigated to prevent them from repeating the behavior or actions. In our previous […]
Québec Elections 2026: Putting Perinatal Care at the Heart of Electoral Commitments
During the election campaign that began in August 2026, healthcare and the state of public services were among civil society’s major concerns. For the Movement for Autonomy in Childbirth, this was an opportunity to inform the public and propose clear, simple, and affordable solutions to political parties to make the healthcare system more resilient. This […]
The Movement Prepares an Electoral Platform and a New Mzine for 2026–2027
With the provincial elections fast approaching, we are preparing electoral commitment requests to bring key demands related to perinatal care to the attention of elected officials. Drawing on the priorities outlined in our policy document, the right to information, these commitment requests will advocate for improved access to information for families, leading to more respectful […]
The Movement Celebrates a New Midwife Service Point in Mont-Tremblant
Families in Mont-Tremblant now benefit from better access to midwifery services as well as sexual and reproductive health services. The Michèle-Turpin Midwifery Service recently opened its doors and offers a new point of service in the region. This announcement marks an important step after years of mobilization on the part of families and community organizations, […]
Living in our births: a text by Caroline Arbour
What does it mean to be present in our bodies in a society that so often encourages us to disconnect from them? Physiotherapist, author, columnist, and speaker Caroline Arbour explores the scientific, historical, cultural, and emotional roots of suffering. As founder of the Inhabiting Our Bodies mission, she examines the forces that shape our relationship […]
When the System Fails: How to File a Complaint After Poor Perinatal Care
Childbirth is one of life’s most transformative experiences. Families spend months preparing for labour and wondering what welcoming their baby into the world will look like. But, unfortunately for some people, the experience is overshadowed by feeling unheard, dismissed, pressured, or subjected to procedures they didn’t fully understand or consent to. In the weeks that […]
A Common Voice, a Clear Direction: At The Heart of The Summit of The General Assembly of Midwifery Practice
On November 29 and 30, 2025, activists, midwives, researchers, community organizations and families gathered at the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières for the Summit of the Estates General of Midwifery Practice, a landmark event for the future of this profession in Quebec. For The Movement for Autonomy in Childbirth (MAE) and the Respectful Births Network […]
A Critical Open Letter That Calls for Accountability in Childbirth Services
Across QuĂ©bec, families are continuing to face growing uncertainty about the access of childbirth services. Obstetrics clinic closures, stalled birthing center projects, regional service gaps, and ongoing staffing shortages are forcing more families to travel father from home or navigate increasingly limited options during pregnancy. Recently published in La Tribune, the following open letter by […]
Report on the Effects of COVID-19 on Childbirth in Québec
As part of World Respectful Childbirth Week, the Movement is publishing its report on the effects of COVID-19 on childbirth in Quebec. Based on over 800 questionnaire responses, this report highlights the impacts of COVID-19 health measures and government management on the rights, health, and experiences of families. It concludes with recommendations for better addressing […]
