2025 Membership Campaign: It’s time to renew your membership or join as a new member!
The 2025 membership campaign for The Movement for Childbirth and Autonomy has launched! By joining the Movement or renewing your membership, you’re supporting an organization that advocates for the rights of women and pregnant people. So that everyone can give birth with the professional of their choice, respecting their values ​​and needs. As a member, […]
Dad Is Here: Giving Fathers Their Rightful Place in Pregnancy and Childbirth
A few years ago, a father told me that at the time of his child’s birth, he felt invisible. He was physically there, just a few steps away, but he felt like he was watching his family’s story unfold without being able to truly participate. And he’s not alone. In our discussions about pregnancy and […]
Citizen Panel on the Future of Midwifery: Results and Takeaways
This year, QuĂ©bec launched one of the most in-depth public consultations on childbirth and midwifery since the province legalized the practice in 1999. These efforts, carried out by the Institut du Nouveau Monde (INM), come at a critical time for the profession, when public interest is growing, but services remain unevenly distributed. Funded by the […]
The Golden Month: What If Postpartum Was a Sacred Time for the Whole Family?
Parenthood begins well before birth—rooted in our intentions, values, and quiet moments of reflection. Sometimes it starts with a book, a heartfelt conversation, or a growing sense of responsibility. Then, everything shifts during birth: the body brings life into the world, and the heart opens in new and profound ways. But what happens afterward? Once […]
We’ll Be at the Salon Éveil Périnatal! 📣
The Movement for Autonomy in Childbirth will be at the Salon Éveil PĂ©rinatal on September 20–21, 2025, at the Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du QuĂ©bec (BAnQ) in Montreal. ✨ Visit our booth to meet our team, learn more about our work, and grab on the newly released MZine 2025 🎉 đź—“ Don’t miss our special […]
The MZine 2025 Is Coming… and You’re Invited to Celebrate! 🎉
To commemorate The Movement’s 30th anniversary, we’re releasing a special edition of the MZine 2025 on September 8 at 6:00 pm at Librairie L’EuguĂ©lionne in Montreal – and we’d love for you to join us! Please complete the survey to help us plan for the event. ✨ What to expect: đź“– Readings from powerful birth […]
The Citizens’ Panel Opinion Is Out: A Clear Call for Equitable Access to Midwifery Care in Quebec
The citizens’ panel report from the États gĂ©nĂ©raux on midwifery practice has just been released — and the message is clear: yes to equitable, high-quality access to midwifery services for all those concerned in Quebec. This panel of 16 individuals from diverse backgrounds — most of whom had little or no prior knowledge of midwifery […]
Thirty years of actions, commitments, struggles, stories… And counting!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the 5 to 7 celebration of the 30th anniversary of The Movement for Autonomy in Childbirth! Thank you also to those who sent us their greetings remotely–each message received reminds us of the strength of our network and the depth of our ties. Thirty […]
Why Mental Health Matters at Every Stage of Birth
For many, the journey to parenthood begins not with a positive pregnancy test, but with months – sometimes years – of emotional preparation. Whether someone is navigating fertility challenges, processing a past trauma, or simply adapting to the changes that come with pregnancy, mental health is present at every stage of birth. And yet, it […]
Perspectives From The Field: What We Learned from Visiting Families Across Quebec
Over the past few months, the Movement has toured various regions of Quebec to connect with families, citizen groups advocating for midwifery services, and perinatal organizations. From the North Shore to Montreal, including Quebec City, LĂ©vis, and Chicoutimi, our goal was to gain a better understanding of the realities faced by families and midwifery services […]
The Movement on Tour: First Stops and Upcoming Dates!
The regional tour of the Movement for Childbirth Autonomy is officially underway! ✨ Our first stops allowed us to meet engaged citizens in the Eastern Townships, as well as the inspiring team from the organization Ă€ la source in Sept-ĂŽles, which is actively campaigning for access to midwifery services on the North Shore. 👉Listen to […]
States General for Midwifery Practice: A Decisive Moment — It’s Your Turn to Speak!
On June 13 and 14, 2025, the States General for Midwifery Practice will occur. This significant event will be organized by the Institut du Nouveau Monde, supported by funding from the Ministry of Health and Social Services. The goal? To outline the future of midwifery in Quebec. And for that, every voice counts. Yours too. […]
