Cardinal Community Midwives

Bittersweet moments as we celebrate graduation day — saying goodbye to such lovely clients is never easy, but it fills our hearts with joy to reflect on the journeys we’ve shared. It has been an honour to walk alongside this amazing family through each birth and to witness their growth over the years.

We’re so proud of you and your beautiful family. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your story — it’s a privilege we’ll always cherish. 💕

***shared with permission

***shared with permission

This momma rocked her labour. She was so strong. I am so proud of her and how each one of her labours took a different road, but she faced each so excitedly and made such amazing decision to bring her baby into this world.

You might get to see more of these photos she has allowed us to share! What an amazing job we have!!! I am thankful everyday I get to be present at a delivery/moment like this.

Week 1 of Meet our Midwives!!!

Shazeal is an Indigenous and Black midwife originally from Northern Alberta. Her midwifery journey took her to Toronto for school, but her heart has always been rooted in caring for families and communities back home. She is passionate about creating safe, respectful spaces for racialized and marginalized people during some of life’s most important moments.  She carries with her the belief that care should always be grounded in cultural knowledge, compassion, and evidence-based practice. 

Family is at the center of everything she does, both in her work and in her own life as a mom of two young children. She also has a love for animals of all kinds, which brings her joy and balance outside of midwifery. In her spare time, you’ll often find her gardening, camping, or out at an event. 

Photo context: 
Baking- focaccia bread with homegrown herbs & tomatoes. Favorite item to bring to a potluck 
Drum- Shazeal made the drum. Stethoscope belonged to Shazeal's late grandmother who was an NP in her community. 
Garden- eggs from our chickens, tomatoes from our garden. 
Northern lights- from Shazeal's home community. 
Pisim Lake- from Icefields parkway, abraham lake. Cat is Pisim (sun in cree) 
Spruce roots- From black spruce trees, used for binding birch bark baskets, canoes, making rope.