Martha Paynter

Martha Paynter, RN PhD, is an internationally recognized Associate Professor at the University of New Brunswick Faculty of Nursing. Her work intersects reproductive justice and prisoner health, focusing on equitable access to sexual and reproductive healthcare for incarcerated populations.

• Reproductive Justice
• Prisoner Health
• Gender-Diverse Healthcare
• Community-Based Health Models

Her recent publications analyze abortion accessibility in Canada and Australia, doula integration in reproductive care, and policy frameworks for incarcerated perinatal populations. She received the Senate of Canada’s 150th Anniversary Medal (2017) and the King Charles III Coronation Medal (2025) for her advocacy.

Paynter collaborates with community organizations and lived-experience experts, emphasizing feminist abolitionist nursing ethics. She contributes to national media (Chatelaine, Briarpatch) and engages with CBC/Radio-Canada, Global, and CTV to amplify marginalized voices in healthcare discourse.