Midwives are experts in healthy pregnancy and birth. They provide primary care to pregnant women and people during pregnancy, labour, and birth. They also provide postpartum and newborn care for families in the first six weeks after birth. All services are covered by the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP). Explore the sections below to determine if midwifery care is the right choice for your family.
Have questions about midwifery services? Fill out this contact form - Midwives Association of British Columbia.
Maternity care providers, including midwives, support a woman's/birthing parent’s right to choose throughout their pregnancy and birth experience. They promote the natural, physiologic progression of labour and birth. They focus on the optimal physical, emotional, and mental well-being of both parents and their newborns.
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Active midwifery practices in Northern BC
Midwifery services are available in several Northern BC communities. Explore the options closest to you.
If you are aware of Registered Midwives (RMs) not included in this list, or if any of the following information is incorrect, please contact HealthyStart@northernhealth.ca.
| Location | Details | Contact |
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| Daajing Giids (formerly the Village of Queen Charlotte) |
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| Dawson Creek |
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| Gaw Tlagee/Old Massett |
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| Hazelton |
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| Prince George |
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| Smithers |
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| Smithers |
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| Terrace |
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| Terrace |
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Featured resources
- Find a midwife - Midwives Association of British Columbia
- Frequently asked questions - Midwives Association of British Columbia
- What do midwives do? - Midwives Association of British Columbia
Featured NH Stories
- Haida Gwaii hospital staff recognized for commitment to quality care of mothers and newborns
- International Day of the Midwife 2020
- International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife: Birth during the pandemic
- International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife: Rebecca Mlikotic
- Terrace Women’s Wellness Group awarded 2020 BC Rural Health Award
For more information
- For general inquiries, fill out this contact form - Midwives Association of British Columbia
- For information about midwifery services in local First Nations communities, see Maternal Child Health Program - First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
- For other inquiries about prenatal care in Northern BC, email HealthyStart@northernhealth.ca