We are pleased to welcome you to midwifery care. We are committed to providing safe, personal, family oriented care. We are providing the following information to acquaint you with the services we offer and what you may expect from our practice.

I have been a practicing midwife since 1976 and am the mother of two grown daughters, one born in a hospital and one born at home. I graduated from a three year direct entry midwifery program and have worked as a midwife in both hospitals and homes in the USA and Canada and Europe. I am interested in and experienced with the use of both herbal and homeopathic remedies to promote well-being during pregnancy, birth and postpartum for mothers and infants.

Angela is a mother of three children, one born in hospital and two born at home. She graduated from the Seattle Midwifery School in December of 2006. Angela’s training at the Seattle Midwifery School focused on both home and birth centre births, leaving her very comfortable with out of hospital care. She has also acquired hospital experience both here in Victoria, and in the Caribbean. Before attending midwifery school Angela worked as a doula, breastfeeding counselor, and childbirth educator. Angela, like Barbara, also shares the philosophy of using herbs and homeopathic remedies to promote well-being.

Midwives are skilled practitioners, attending normal birth, giving care and advice to the mother during pregnancy, birth and postpartum period. Midwives are trained and skilled in detecting any deviations from normal in both mother and baby. In situations that deviate from normal, the midwife will refer to an appropriate physician. I am prepared to use emergency measures when necessary. This is consistent with how midwives practice all over the world.

As a midwife I see pregnancy and birth as a normal life transition for a healthy woman. Therefore, out of respect for the process and the woman’s ability to give birth, I believe unnecessary interference is an unwise interruption of your body’s function. I monitor and guide, respecting the choices and values of the family.

As a Registered Midwife, I have admitting privileges at Victoria General Hospital the only hospital in the Greater Victoria Region providing maternity services. I can order screening, diagnostic, laboratory tests and medications that apply to low risk pregnant women. These may include tests such as ultrasound, pap smears, swabs and routine bloodwork.