Midwifery Care in BC
Lulu Island Midwifery
What is a midwife?

The word midwife has been used for centuries to describe a woman who is "with
women" at birth. A midwife was traditionally an older female in the family or the
community who supported women through their childbirth.

Today a midwife is someone who, having been regularly admitted to a midwifery
educational programme duly recognised in the country in which it is located, has
successfully completed the prescribed course of studies in midwifery and has
acquired the requisite qualifications to be registered and/or legally licensed to
practise midwifery.

(International Definition of the Midwife).



The Midwifery Model of Care offers you:

  • Personal, individualized care that respects physical, emotional, and
    cultural diversity.

  • Informed choices in pregnancy and birth, including a choice of birth place.

  • Support and empowerment to discover your body's own ability to give birth

  • Family-centred care that welcomes spouses, family members, and
    siblings in the childbearing process.

  • An opportunity to build a strong and trusting relationship with your
    caregiver.

  • Non-interventive care based on the most recent medical research
    available.

  • Sensitive, continuous, one-to-one care during labour and delivery.

  • In-home postpartum visits the first week after delivery.