PMH Midwifery Team Welcomes New Staff
Prairie Mountain Health’s midwifery program is pleased to welcome two new midwives. Sophie Delaurier and Karisa Minary have joined the team and bring the current complement of midwives in PMH up to five. The new midwives are excited to be part of the team providing services within the region which includes offering prenatal, birth, postpartum and newborn care.
Born and raised in Brandon, Minary says when the midwifery program opened at the University of Manitoba, she knew it aligned with her career aspirations.
“I’ve always had a strong passion for the sciences and biology, which led me to complete a Bachelor of Science at Brandon University while exploring different healthcare paths,” Minary said.
“During that time, a family member’s experience with a midwife introduced me to the profession and its unique blend of clinical skill, advocacy, and relationship-based care. I knew the program aligned perfectly with my hopes for a meaningful, hands-on healthcare career supporting families through such an important life transition.”
Delaurier, who hails from Dauphin, had some prior experience working in different health care fields within PMH. She wanted to stay close to home and chose a career path that was meaningful to her.
“I always wanted to work in healthcare but was never really sure what field. I found out about the midwifery program through my sister’s suggestion, went for it and ended up falling in love with the work, and the unique aspects of my job!”
As Minary acknowledges, midwifery has a strong focus on compassionate and patient-centred care.
“Midwifery is a unique profession helping pregnant people through a stressful time. I am happy to give back to my community.”
Midwifery is traditionally holistic, combining an understanding of the social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychological and physical aspects of a woman’s reproductive experience. Midwives promote wellness in women, babies and families, both as autonomous practitioners and in collaboration with other health care providers. With midwifery care, the woman is the centre of the childbirth experience and a great influence on the health and well-being of herself and her family.
PMH continues recruitment efforts to fill two remaining open midwifery positions. Additional information about these positions can be found here: Careers – Prairie Mountain Health
As part of ongoing midwifery recruitment initiatives, PMH continues to offer clinical training and mentorship opportunities as well as participation in additional recruitment activities, including attendance at career fairs, conferences and promotion through social media.
More information about midwifery services can be found on the PMH website here: Midwifery Services – Prairie Mountain Health