24hqathet midwifery care

Registered midwives are healthcare professionals who specialize in the care of pregnancy, birth, and the weeks following birth. Midwifery care is free to residents of BC.

During your pregnancy, a midwife can provide all of the essential healthcare you require, such as ordering laboratory tests, ultrasounds and prescriptions, as well as care for you during labour and birth. Midwives provide extensive support to the new family—including breastfeeding support—for 6-8 weeks after birth (postpartum). Visits are 30-60 minutes long, allowing for personalized care.

qathet Midwifery Care’s midwife works in collaboration with local maternity care physicians in order to best meet the needs of clients and our community. Clients of our clinic receive their prenatal and postpartum care exclusively from the midwife. Birth care may be provided by the midwife or by her physician team members. If you prefer to remain under your family doctor’s care during your pregnancy, you can still access postpartum and newborn care from the midwife.

The word qathet means “working together”; it was generously gifted to the local Regional District by the Tla’amin Nation. An important goal of qathet midwifery care is to work together with clients to meet their needs and support their healthcare decisions.