Our Team
Ola Mebude (Registered Midwife)
I was born in Hamburg, Germany, but grew up in Africa. In 1999, I moved to England, where I lived with my family for 15 years. I obtained my Diploma in Nursing from London South Bank University, UK, my BSc in Nursing from Manchester University, UK, and my BSc in Midwifery from the University of Canterbury, Christ Church, UK. I completed my MBA program in June, 2022.
Before moving to Alberta in 2014, I practiced as a Registered Nurse for 10 years, and as a Registered Midwife for 6 years. I worked at Medway Hospital in Kent, England – a busy maternity hospital with over 5000 deliveries a year! My experience at Medway Hospital included working with women in the High-Risk Unit and also attending low-risk women in the Birth Centre.
My personal experience as a mother of three girls, two of whom are twins (now Adults), my professional experience – and my somewhat nomadic life of living in 4 countries spread over 3 continents – have helped me appreciate the beauty of diversity in Canada’s multi-cultural society. I am very passionate about the importance of maintaining the respect and privacy of each of my clients. I take their individual opinions and needs into consideration, and I strive to promote health and independence while providing continuing care in a safe environment. I look forward to the great privilege of working alongside you in achieving your unique birthing experience!
Dancing, swimming, and reading are my favourite hobbies. I also love to spend time with my children shopping and cooking. If you are looking for me outside of work, you will probably find me at church!
Alfred Sankoh - Joining us Soon (Registered Midwife)
I completed my diploma in nursing in Germany in 1996, and a postgraduate diploma in midwifery in 2002 from the University of Dublin. Then in 2009, I received my postgraduate professional midwifery diploma from Trinity College in Ireland. Moreover, I worked as a midwife while teaching at the University College of Dublin in 2009. In 2010, I attained my Master of Science (MSc) in Education from the University College of Dublin, Ireland. In 2022, I received my doctorate (EdD) in Education from William Howard Taft University, Colorado, USA.
I worked as a nurse in Germany for a few years before moving to Ireland. In Ireland, I worked as a nurse, and after that, I worked as a midwife for 12 years before moving to Canada. I moved to Canada in 2014 where I was employed by the University of the North (UCN) in Manitoba to work with their midwifery program. Unfortunately, the midwifery program did not start up, so I worked in Brandon as a midwife for 10 years before moving to Alberta.
Giving birth to a child is one of the most significant events in a woman’s life. I have always promoted and believed in a women’s positive childbirth experience. This belief has led me to focus my research studies on childbirth experiences. My first research study explored women’s experiences in using different birthing positions during the second stage of labour. The second stage of labour is the highlight of the pregnancy for many women. As a midwife, I aim to help women and their families have positive experiences during the prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum periods, regardless of their race, colour, nationality, sexual identity, or cultural background.