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Midwifery News | October 2026
 
 
 

OCTOBER 2026

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Updates to three midwifery standards to reflect expanded scope

The BCCNM board approved updates to three midwifery practice standards to reflect recent changes to the Nurses and Midwives Regulation. 

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Additional education: Spotlight

Additional education is structured learning, usually beyond entry-level midwifery education, such as a workshop, course, or program of study.

Learn more about what this means for your practice.
 

New HPOA video series now available

BCCNM has new resources to help midwives learn more about the Health Professions and Occupations Act. 

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Proposed new standard

BCCNM is proposing bylaw amendments to replace the following ethics standards Nurses: Boundaries in the Nurse-Client Relationship, Nurses: Conflict of Interest, and Midwives: Boundaries in the Midwife-Client Relationship, with a single ethics standard for nurses and midwives.

Comments on the proposed amendments must be received by Oct. 19, 2026.

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Controls on practice

A midwife's scope of practice is shaped by more than what is legally permitted. Learn more about the four types of controls on practice and how it helps ensure that every activity midwives perform is authorized, safe, and supported.

 
 
 

Is it within scope? A thinking tool for midwives

Use the thinking tool available for midwives to ensure care is provided with cultural humility, self-awareness, and respect for the client’s values, beliefs, and choices.

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Office closed

BCCNM's office will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
 

 

 

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