About
Our Story
Yukon Association for Birth Choices (YABC) grew out the the community advocacy for the regulations and funding of midwifery care in the Yukon. We continue to advocate for the implementation of the midwifery regulations that meet the needs of all Yukoners, regardless of location, race, socioeconomic status or sexual orientation. We advocate for all to be treated with equal respect and access to the birth of their choice.
We are here today due the organizations and boards that have continuously advocated for regulated and funded midwifery care since the late 90's. We would like to acknowledge and thank our CMAY president of many years and midwife Kathleen Cranfield, the dedicated support of the Canadian Association of Midwives and, all the midwives across the country who generously shared their wisdom and time with us.
We believe all people should have access to safe and culturally competent perinatal services.
Our vision
Our Mission
The Yukon is a place where people across all communities have access to informed and supported choices across their perinatal journey, including fertility planning, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.
The Yukon Association for Birth Choices advocates for equitable and responsive perinatal care across the Yukon. We raise awareness, build community, and amplify the voices of those on their fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey to ensure services and systems reflect their needs.
