CURRENT STUDENTS OF STRATHCONA MIDWIFERY COLLECTIVE
Negar Aghtouman
4th Year Midwifery Student, UBC Midwifery Program; Plum Team, Fall 2023 + Winter 2024
Hi! My name is Negar, and I’m in my 4 th and final year of the Midwifery Education Program at UBC. I’m thrilled to begin my clinical placement at Strathcona Midwives Collective, where I’ll learn from my preceptors, Stephanie and Carolyn. I want to express my gratitude to all the pregnant individuals and their families for allowing me to be a part of their beautiful and empowering journey of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. It’s a privilege to support you throughout this transformative time and gain valuable knowledge and experience to grow as student midwife.
I discovered my passion for midwifery in a small community in Northern Iran as a child by seeing my mother providing high-quality midwifery care. Seeing her passion in action inspired my own. Witnessing firsthand the impact midwives had on the lives of pregnant individuals and their families, I felt an unshakeable desire to be part of this extraordinary journey. This deep sense of purpose propelled me to embark on my midwifery education with a burning ambition to make a positive difference in the lives of women and pregnant individuals, advocating for their choices and providing holistic, personalized and informed care.
During my 2 nd and 3 rd year clinical placements, I had the privilege of being a part of many people’s pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I have learned and attained so much knowledge and skills by being part of their care, which I hope to further build upon during my time here at Strathcona Midwives Collective while being part of your care.
As an immigrant, I discovered my new community to be diverse, inclusive and supportive. As a midwife, I aspire to create a safe community for all pregnant people and parents. Being fluent in English and Farsi, I plan to use my language skills and education to provide care to newcomers, ensuring their birth experience is positive and informed.
I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and my 15-year-old king shepherd dog in my free time.
PAST STUDENTS OF STRATHCONA MIDWIFERY COLLECTIVE
Josie Duncan
Emily Baker
Julia Homer
Tia Felix
Melanie Dowler