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Immediate Practice Change Update
The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) has mandated an immediate end to birth alerts. All physicians and staff will emphasize early and voluntary engagement of expectant parents in supports that enable the safety and well-being of the mother and the baby upon birth. This practice change was announced, and came into effect, on September 16, 2019.
Please refer to the updated Collaborative Practice Protocol Agreement between MCFD, Delegated Aboriginal Agencies and the Ministry of Health for practice guidance.
For more information, please contact Vanessa Salmons, Perinatal Program Executive Lead at vanessa.salmons@northernhealth.ca.