Midwives are primary care providers for healthy women during normal, low-risk pregnancy, childbirth and for six weeks after birth for both mother and newborn. To discuss whether midwifery is right for you, or whether you are eligible to be in midwifery care, please contact any of the midwives.

Midwives support pregnancy and birth as a normal part of a woman’s life by respecting and addressing her physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs. Midwives are leaders in facilitating healthy pregnancies by focusing on women’s needs, from nutrition, activity, relationships, stress and trauma to the issues and concerns of daily living.

Midwives are integrated into the BC health care system. We work collaboratively with doctors, nurses and other health professionals, as needed, to provide you with excellent quality care. You do not need a referral to have midwifery care.

Midwives offer women the choice to have their baby in a hospital or at home. Midwives work in clinics and can order and interpret all routine tests and ultrasounds for healthy pregnancies and for babies.

To find a midwife in Victoria, contact any of the midwifery clinics directly. The list of clinics and their contact information can be found on our Directory page.

Midwifery care is very popular in British Columbia. Women are advised to seek midwifery care early in their pregnancies. Due to consumer demand exceeding the supply of midwives available, midwives cannot always provide care to all women who wish to have a midwife.