BCCNM received reports that Holly Malashewsky of Salmon Arm, B.C. has held herself out as a “traditional birth keeper" in British Columbia and may be offering midwifery services and performing restricted activities as set out in the Midwives Regulation, without being permitted to do so.
Holly Malashewsky is a Former Licensed Practical Nurse registrant of BCCNM. She has never been a Registered Midwife registrant of BCCNM. She is not entitled to practice as a midwife or as a nurse in British Columbia.
More information on unauthorized practice of midwifery can be found here.
Verifying registration status
BCCNM encourages the public to verify the registration status for any individual who holds themselves out as a midwife via the midwife verification on the BCCNM website or by directing an inquiry to the BCCNM Registration department (midwives and nurses).
Nurse and midwife registration verification ensures that only those qualified with the requisite skills and education to be nurses and midwives are employed or practicing in nursing and midwifery positions in British Columbia.