Chandra Martini (She/her/hers)
My journey into midwifery began while I was working on a Masters of English at UBC. I was researching representations of birthing bodies in Science Fiction and Fantasy, and in the process I discovered the history of midwifery regulation in Ontario. I was so compelled by the story of birthing people and health professionals working together to make change. That was my introduction to how powerful birth and birthing communities are, and I wanted in! And I’m so glad to be here. I graduated from Mount Royal University’s Midwifery program, and it’s been an incredible adventure so far. I took a short break after my second year to welcome my hilarious son into the world. His birth was in every sense empowering – in giving birth to him I discovered a stronger, more resilient and competent self. To me, that’s what midwifery is about – creating space and opportunity for a birthing experience that is powerful, sacred, and safe for the birthing person and baby. My journey into midwifery began while I was working on a Masters of English at UBC. I was researching representations of birthing bodies in Science Fiction and Fantasy, and in the process, I discovered the history of midwifery regulation in Ontario. I was so compelled by the story of birthing people and health professionals working together to make change.
That was my introduction to how powerful birth and birthing communities are, and I wanted in! And I’m so glad to be here.