Hi, I am Tanja, a Newborn, Maternity and Baby Photographer in North Vancouver. I work closely with a lot of moms-to-be and though this Midwifes list would be a great post.
WHAT IS A MIDWIFE?
A registered midwife offers primary maternity care to healthy pregnant clients and their newborn babies from early pregnancy, through labour and birth, until about six weeks following delivery.
HOW DO I FIND A NORTH VANCOUVER MIDWIFE?
Here is a list of local North Vancouver Midwifes:
Canopy Midwives
149-1233 Lynn Valley Road
North Vancouver, BC V7J 0A1
Canada
Telephone: (604) 973-0210
Website: https://www.canopymidwives.com
Midwifery Care North Shore
102 – 510 Chesterfield Avenue
North Vancouver, BC V7M 2L9
Canada
Telephone: (604) 984-6960
Website: www.midwiferycare.ca
Email: info@midwiferycare.ca
Babease Midwifery
#370-145 Chadwick Crt.
North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K1
Canada
Telephone: (604) 983-0949
Website: www.babeasemidwifery.ca
Email: info.babeasemidwifery@shaw.ca
Birthing Embrace
481 Orwell St
North Vancouver, BC V7J 3R8
Canada
Telephone: (778) 990-7726
Website: www.birthingembrace.com
Email: info@birthingembrace.com
ARE THE COSTS OF MIDWIFERY SERVICES COVERED IN BC?
Yes, the BC Ministry of Health covers the cost of midwifery services for all BC residents with a valid Carecard or BC Services Card through the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP).
WHEN SHOULD I BOOK MY MIDWIFE?
As soon as you find out you are pregnant is a good time to book a midwife as they fill up very quickly.
CAN I CHOOSE WHETHER I GIVE BIRTH AT HOME OR IN HOSPITAL?
Yes, if you are having a healthy, low-risk pregnancy you can choose to have a house birth or give birth at the hospital.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MIDWIFE AND A DOULA?
Doulas do not provide medical care and do not deliver babies. Midwives are trained to provide all the necessary medical care and to monitor the health and well-being of you and your baby.
Doulas work as a part of the team, with a midwife, doctor and nurse. Doulas provide emotional and physical support and are a positive addition to the birth team. For more information about doulas, please visit the BC Doula Services Association.
