Birth Transitions prenatal classes
Birth Transitions provides engaging, in-depth childbirth preparation classes in the Ridge-Meadows and Tri-Cities areas.  Couples can choose from a variety of formats, designed to suit even the busiest schedule while still delivering high-quality education.  Facilitator Trudy Noort has over 20 years of experience teaching classes, providing breastfeeding support as a La Leche League Leader, and attending births throughout the Lower Mainland as a professional doula. Â
Midwives Association of British Columbia
Contact: Reception
Address:
#204-636 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G2
CANADA
Phone: ( 604) 736-5976
Website: http://www.bcmidwives.com/index.html
The Midwives Association of British Columbia is a member of both the International Confederation of Midwives and the Canadian Association of Midwives. Their website contains a wealth of information from Registered Midwife listings to regulations as well as definitions to make understanding, expectations, and locating a midwife easier for the expecting family.
Pacific Midwifery Practice
Contact: Reception
Address:
680B Leg-in-Boot Square
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4B4
CANADA
Phone: (604) 874-7999
Website: http://www.pacificmidwiferypractice.ca/Pacific/Home.html
Two groups of registered midwives that serve the Vancouver area; Pacific Midwifery Practice prides themselves on the support, care, and attention a family and expectant mother need from early on in her pregnancy through to post-partum care.
Westside Midwives
Midwives: Camille Bush, Kelly Hayes, Liz Grose
Address:
#303-2083 Alma Street
Vancouver, BC V6R 4N6
CANADA
Phone: (604) 224-0686
Website: http://www.westsidemidwives.com/home.html
Our clinic is located in Jericho Village in beautiful Kitsilano, a short walk from lovely Jericho Beach. Parking is readily available with many other services nearby. We offer the full scope of midwifery services, providing care for you and your family throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and for 6 weeks after your baby is born. We look forward to meeting you and discussing your wishes and needs for maternity care. Feel free to bring those you choose with you. There are toys for the children and we always welcome family and friends.
Andreia Situm - Midwife
Midwives: Andreia Situm
Address:
714 - 1641 Lonsdale Avenue
North Vancouver, BC V7M 2J
CANADA
Phone: (778) 996-7787
Website: http://www.midwifevancouver.com/
A well accepted international definition says “midwives are qualified health professionals who provide care to healthy women throughout pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, and to their newborn infants”. They provide counseling and teaching, as well as monitoring the health of mother and baby providing care in the community, at home, clinics and in hospitals. Serving North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Burnaby. Services outside catchment area with adjustments.
Village Health Clinic
Midwives: Michelle Cameron, Janice Robinson, Debbie Harding
Address:
#105 - 15153 Highway 10
Surrey, BC V3S 9A5
CANADA
Phone: 604.575.7275
Website: http://www.villagehealthclinic.ca/
Registered midwives serving Langley, Delta, White Rock, and Surrey. As well, we offer regular physical exams such as well baby/child exams, pap exams, and laboratory tests as well as natural treatments for a variety health conditions. Comprehensive laboratory testing including general blood work, cell or hair mineral analysis, food allergy screening, and hormone testing is available. Natural Pharmacy is on site. Pharmacy items include bulk herbal teas, liquid & encapsulated herbs, vitamin/mineral supplements, and homeopathic medicines. Individualized compounding of formulas is provided.
Richmond Midwifery Service
Midwives: Esther Ohajekwe-Aneke
Address:
8100 Granville Place
Richmond BC V6Y 3T6
CANADA
Phone: (604)488-7412
Website: http://www.richmondmidwifery.com/
Our mission is to assist you through a memorable birth experience by providing personal care and support throughout your pregnancy, birth, and post-partum. Your commitment to ongoing care gives me the opportunity to share knowledge so you always feel in control of your care. A basic tenet of midwifery care is the trust relationship that grows between the midwife and the client. To provide competent and ethical practice, I am first and foremost accountable to the woman in my care: then, to my peers, the college and the public.
Pomegranate Community Midwives
Midwives: Lehe Elarar, Kat Montgomery, Beth Ebers, Janice Forman, Amy Smith, Allison Campbell, Beth Duncan
Address:
2647 E Hastings
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z5
CANADA
Phone: (604) 255-5556
Website: http://www.pomegranate-midwives.com/
At Pomegranate, you can find midwifery, massage, childbirth classes, acupuncture, nutritionists, doulas, postpartum mothering groups, yoga, workshops and other ways to promote health and wellness during your pregnancy and beyond. Our centre is based in the Hastings Sunrise neighborhood where we are building community for growing families. Pomegranate is a place for women and families to discover professional care, enriching programs and the opportunity to make meaningful connections with others. Our midwives, practitioners and teachers are dedicated to
providing you with a valuable experience.
The Midwifery Group
Midwives: Linda Knox, Lee Saxell, Andrea Brett, Julia Allen, Courtney Broten
Address:
3980 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P2
CANADA
Phone: (604) 877-7766
Website: http://www.midwiferygroup.ca/
The Midwifery Group is proud to be a diverse group of midwives providing prenatal, labour , birth and postpartum care in Vancouver . Our clinic was the first community based midwifery practice to open following the regulation of midwifery in BC in 1998. Among us, we have had the privilege of attending thousands of women in labour. Our practice group works closely to provide a consistent standard of care . We meet regularly for peer review and we share the responsibility for staying current with research on maternity and newborn care. It is important to us that you and your family receive the most recent evidence-based information .
Midwifery Care North Shore
Contact: Vera Berard/Susie Schulz
Address:
510 Chesterfield Avenue,
“Quayside Village”
Intercom buzzer # 20
North Vancouver, BC V7M 2L9
CANADA
Phone: (604) 984-6960
Website: http://www.midwiferycare.ca/
Registered Midwives serving the North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Parts of East Vancouver, Parts of Downtown Vancouver, Parts of Burnaby, Bowen Island*, Squamish*, Whistler*, and Pemberton* (Please note that those marked with an asterix are provided as out-of-town clients who can travel to North Vancouver for their prenatal visits, the birth and their postnatal visits. Place of birth is an option for out-of-area clients in an alternate location to their home that is within 30 minutes from Lions Gate Hospital or at Lions Gate Hospital.) These midwives provide the utmost support to expectant mothers and their families and do their best to ensure the birth experience you are looking for.
Mama Love Midwifery
Contact: Tracy Simpson
Address:
434 East Columbia Street,
New Westminster, BC V3L 3W9
CANADA
Phone: (604) 677-7295
Website: http://www.mamalove.ca/
Tracy Simpson serves New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Moody, and North Surrey. Working from Doula to now Registered Midwife, Tracy has over 10 years experience and provides the utmost care and support. From early on in the pregnancy to post-partum, breastfeeding support, and newborn care, Tracy ensures she is available to her clients.
Family Midwifery Care
Contact: Linda Peters
Address:
#707 - 625 5th Avenue
New Westmister, BC V3M 1X4
CANADA
Phone: (604) 515-1505
Website: no website available at this time
Linda Peters is known for her amazing bedside manner, support and genuine care of all her patients. Serving the Burnaby, New Westminster, and Coquitlam areas, her wealth of experience, family inclusion, and expertise are invaluable as she tries to ensure the birthing experience a mother is looking for. From early in her pregnancy to post-partum, Linda is there to support the expectant mother and her family in the wonderful journey of welcoming their newest member.
Commercial Drive Midwives
Contact: Elizabeth Andrew/Susie Schulz
Address:
#8 - 2495 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5N 5B8
CANADA
Phone: (604) 875-1899
Website:http://www.commercialdrivemidwives.com/
Offering support for the Vancouver and Burnaby areas, Commercial Drive Midwives prides themselves on their 24 hour support. With extensive experience these registered midwives will help you to plan and execute the birthing experience you are seeking and look forward to supporting you as you welcome your newest addition.
Bloom Community Midwives
Contact: Nicole Seguin/Lisa Sutherand
Address:
408-1033 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M7
CANADA
Phone: 604-609-3550
Email: info@bloommidwives.com
Website: http://www.bloomcommunitymidwives.com/index.php
Serving Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, and New Westminster, Bloom Community Midwives believe like a bloom, pregnancy can be a transformative experience in a woman’s life and their clinic is devoted to ensuring it is a positive one for all involved. Providing mothers from early in their pregnancy until post-partum with such services as home-birth, breastfeeding support, and newborn care, Bloom Community Midwives are known for their 24 hour a day, 7 day a week support.
Valley Midwifery Group
Contact: Sharon/Kim
Address:
207-2051 McCallum Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 3N5
CANADA
Phone: (604) 859-0777
Website: http://www.valleymidwives.ca/main.htm
Serving the Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack areas, Valley Midwifery Group is known for the bedside manner, their care and attention, and their experience and expertise. Valley Midwifery Group are Registered Midwives Kim Campbell, and Sharon Barber. They believe that pregnancy, birth and parenting is an exciting and challenging time that is enhanced with the support and encouragement of skilled professionals. They are dedicated to working in partnership with women to achieve the healthiest outcomes possible. The midwives in VMG work in teams to provide around the clock coverage to women throughout pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.
Abbotsford Midwifery Group
Contact: Sharon Barber, Angela Joy Rooke
Address:
36322 Westminster Drive
Abbotsford, BC V3G 3C7
CANADA
Phone: (604) 859-4430
Website: not available at this time
One of two Midwifery practices serving the Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission areas of the Fraser Valley. Abbostford Midwifery Group is there to support the expectant mother from early on in her pregnancy right through to post-partum. They passionate about promoting mother-infant bonding in every way that they can – through prenatal and postpartum education, birth support, and breastfeeding assistance. As space can be limited, please contact them as soon as possible.
Doulas On-Call
Contact: Customer Service
Address:
101-1537 8th Avenue West
Vancouver, BC V6J 1T5
CANADA
Phone: (604) 714-0377
Website: not available at this time
Doulas On-Call provides expectant mothers in the Vancouver area with Doula services. Their staff always willing to take the time to explain, provide top quality support for the mother and family, and assist during labor. Their knowledge, experience, and access to resources is some of the many reasons expectant mothers choose their care and attention when seeking a natural labor and delivery.
The Birth Place
Contact: Karen
Address:
11952 228th St.
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
V2X 6L9
CanadaPhone: 604-466-5811
Website: http://www.thebirthplace.ca/
When walking into this quaint little store one would be surprised at the number of resources Karen has put together. From cloth diapers (bummis, bamboozles, kushies), to homeopathic medications for infants, to Doula services, The Birth Place is dedicated to natrural parenting and all it has to offer.Ă‚Â
South Community Birth Program
Contact: Astrid
Address:
6405 Knight St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5P 2V9
CanadaPhone: 604-301-2280
Website: http://www.scbp.ca/index.htm
Dedicated to providing the highest quality support for expectant mothers in the Vancouver area, SCBP provides clients with access to physicians, midwives, doulas and health care nurses. They pride themselves on longer appointment times to allow for client questions, in-home visits by Doulas, breastfeeding support and postpartum care.