This is a regulated profession in Manitoba. For information on licensing, contact the College of Midwives of Manitoba .

For additional information about working in this occupation  , see Working in Manitoba: Midwives and Practitioners of Natural Healing.

He Hu applied to take upgrading courses for experienced midwives from the College of Midwives of Manitoba in 1999. This upgrading program was funded by the Manitoba Government. This was a one-time initiative to ensure that there would be registerable midwives at the time of proclamation of the Midwifery Act on June 12, 2000. He Hu underwent a qualifications assessment and took an English communication skills test. She then attended the first three-month, 18-module upgrading session offered by the College. Shortly after, she passed the North American Midwifery Exam (the credentialing exam for Manitoba prior to June 12, 2000).