Midwife literally means “with woman.” The care provided by midwives reflects a deep understanding of the needs of pregnant women and newborns, and the intricate healthy processes of pregnancy, labour, birth, breastfeeding, and parenting. Midwives are the main caregivers to childbearing women worldwide. Registered Midwives are recognized in the medical community as experts in promoting health for both mother and baby throughout pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. Our services are free to BC residents who hold a valid CareCard through the BC Medical Services Plan. By choosing a midwife, you will have the opportunity to develop strong relationships with known caregivers who help you monitor your progress through the childbearing years. You will have access to the most current science-based options for care, as well as the oldest and most effective methods of supporting you as your family grows. We provide personalized, one-to-one visits and offer choices, resources and guidance for women to make informed decisions about their care. We are a small practice of Registered Midwives with many years of experience caring for women and families from conception to birth and beyond. We care for women and families from many ages, situations, and communities. We usually attend four to six births a month and are on call for our clients 24 hours a day. Our midwives are a diverse group of women who love being “with women” and working closely with each other. We offer our services in English, Spanish, French and Cantonese. Through our work in Canada, Central America, Africa, India, Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States, we learned much about how culture and environment interact with birth and families. Our midwives are: Saraswathi Vedam, Quinn Metcalfe, and Natalie Amram
