Midwifery Students & Mentees

Rosehips is a teaching clinic. Our midwives are classroom teachers at UBC and UVic, and often have advanced students with them at births, home visits and clinic appointments. Rosehips is also privileged to partner with the Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program, which orients trained midwives from all over the world to the Canadian system.

It is always your choice whether or you’d like to have students present during your care, but we gratefully ask that you consider it. There is a shortage of Registered Midwives in BC and hands-on experience is the best method of teaching the heart and hands of midwifery.

Araba Eshun

INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED MIDWIVES BRIDGING PROGRAM, UBC (she/her)

Agartha grew up in Ghana, a country in West Africa, and studied midwifery at the Nursing and Midwifery Training College—Sekondi, in the Western Region.

She possesses a varied clinical background, having worked extensively at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital as a rotating midwife in the antenatal, labour, and postnatal units. Her recent engagements include collaborations with DKT International and MSI Reproductive Choices, both international NGOs focused on Reproductive Health.

  • Her journey brought her to Vancouver for the Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program (IEMBP), where she seeks to transition into Canadian midwifery practice, driven by her curiosity and willingness to learn, transcending borders, inspired by the diverse cultural landscape of Canada.

    In addition to her midwifery background, she holds a deep commitment to comprehensive abortion care services and family planning initiatives, alongside providing maternal care for expectant mothers.

    Her vision is grounded in a world where women and girls are free to make choices, advocating for each birth to be wanted.

    Outside her professional pursuits, she finds balance by embarking on nature exploration vacations with her family and cherishing moments spent with her daughter.

Tara Warkentin

3rd YEAR MIDWIFERY STUDENT, UBC (she/her)

I am a queer settler of Hungarian, English and Dutch ancestry. I have lived in remote communities all my life and one day, I hope to bring my practice back to these communities. 

In my background as a youth worker and outdoor education Instructor for First Nations communities, I’ve learned to pay attention to the connections between land and wellness. These experiences have solidified my passion for supporting births in remote communities. I also am drawn to support youth through their pregnancies, births, and journeys into parenthood.

  • I strive to provide culturally safe and trauma-informed care. I aim to bring a quiet, grounded presence to your care. It is a privilege to walk alongside pregnant people, and witness their courage and vulnerability. 

    My favorite part of midwifery is the continuity of care—being with families throughout big transitions. I have so much to learn from birthing people and their families; I am grateful for this opportunity to learn from you.

    When I’m not on call, I find joy in the mountains, the surf, and my bathtub.