In March 2008, the government proclaimed legislation allowing for the delivery of regulated midwifery services in Saskatchewan.

The Saskatchewan College of Midwives can now register persons as members and issue licenses to midwives. The College will regulate the practice of midwifery in the province. It has the duty to serve and protect the public and to exercise its powers in the public interest. It is responsible for registering persons as members and issuing licenses to midwives.

The newly established Midwifery Regulations also came into effect with the proclamation of The Midwifery Act. These regulations will govern midwives' authority to prescribe and/or administer drugs, order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests and perform invasive procedures.

The model for midwifery services planned for Saskatchewan is based on the Manitoba model. Saskatchewan's regional health authorities will employ midwives, who will provide publicly-funded services.

Midwifery services will be available in the Regina Qu'Appelle and Saskatoon Health Regions upon recruitment of midwives. As more midwives are licensed and able to provide services, other health regions will offer these services.

Under this model, midwives will work as specialists in normal birth. They will assess and monitor women and their babies during pregnancy, labour, birth and the postpartum period. Midwives will have privileges to do deliveries in the hospital or, if appropriate, in the comfort of the client's own home.

A second attendant - either a midwife or another qualified care provider will also attend the birth. Midwives will be able to order tests and assessments (including ultrasounds) during pregnancy, and diagnostic tests for newborns. They will also be able to prescribe and administer many common drugs that are used during pregnancy, birth and throughout the postpartum period.

Private practice midwives will continue to charge clients directly for their services.