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Outcome in Northern Canada
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Applications for clinical services, research programs and
policy
Programs designed to coordinate birthing services, such as the
Stanton Northern Womens Program, and community basedbirthing
services, also require ongoing evaluation and promotion as viable
models to support birthing experiences in remoteregions.
Prenatal guidelines and education programs needs to be inormed
by evidence and the unique demographic characteristics o
the northern regions o Canada. Perinatal databases need to be
developed and established in northern jurisdictions to support
evidence-based decision making. Comprehensive research programs
that include partnerships with clinicians, policy makers and
researchers will improve
the relevancy o programs and ser vices in northern
populations.
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YUKON NORTHWEST
TERRITORIES NUNAVUTWhitehorse
Yellowknife
Inuvik
Rankin Inlet
Fort Smith
Iqaluit
Hospital
Midwifery services
Cambridge Bay
Communities (1000 population)
without birthing services
Prenatal Care Provision in Transferand Non-Transfer Groups
Transfer Statusranser Non-ranser
Type of Health Care ProviderOB/GYNDoctorMidwieNurse or Nurse
Practitioner
Same care providerfor pregnancy and birth
YesNo
Prenatal Care received asearly as wanted
YesNo
Attended Prenatal ClassesYesNo
Number of Prenatal Visits10 or more
