We want you to get the care you deserve.
What is a Registered Midwife?
Midwives are experts in healthy pregnancy and birth.
In BC, registered midwives offer primary maternity care to low risk pregnant clients and their newborn babies from early pregnancy, through labour and birth, until six weeks following delivery. They practice evidence-based, client-centered maternity and newborn care and are an established part of the BC health care system.
Midwives listen, observe, educate, guide and care. They order and interpret tests and screen for physical, psychological, emotional and social health. They are with clients during pregnancy, labour and birth, normal and complicated. They catch babies. They do home visits after the baby is born. They help with breastfeeding and adjusting to life with a new baby. They work together and with other health professionals.
We LOVE what we do!
We are a team of Registered Midwives working together as primary care providers to serve North Shore pregnant people and their families. We work on a rotating schedule that allows for 24/7 coverage to our clients, back-up for each other and post-delivery home visits (complete with much-needed time off for each midwife to re-charge). One midwife is always on-call for your urgent pregnancy related needs and is also the midwife who attends you for your labour.
Collaborative Care
Registered Midwives collaborate with nurses, nurse practitioners, family doctors, obstetricians and paediatricians, as needed, to optimize care for you and your baby.
While midwives specialize in low-risk, uncomplicated pregnancies there are times when we will need to involve other medical professionals in your care or the care of your baby. In these cases, we consult our obstetrical and paediatric doctors. However, if a complication were to arise, we often remain involved in your care.
Your Midwifery Team
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Breanna Dixon
MIDWIFE, TEAM JUNIPER
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Colleen Fulton
MIDWIFE, TEAM MOSS & CANOPY CO-OWNER
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Jocelyn Gallagher
MIDWIFE, TEAM MOSS & CANOPY CO-OWNER
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Hannah Goto
MIDWIFE, TEAM MOSS & INTAKE
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Lauren Redman
MIDWIFE, TEAM JUNIPER
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Melanie Simmons
MIDWIFE, TEAM JUNIPER
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Hailea Caldwell
MIDWIFE, TEAM JUNIPER
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Erika Mitchell
MIDWIFE, INTAKE TEAM
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Brangwynne Purcell
MIDWIFE, POSTPARTUM CARE
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Felicia Chang
MIDWIFE MOA
“There are no words to thank you for all you have done for my family. You have all played such an imperative role in such an incredibly special time for us. Labour & delivery was one of the most empowering experiences of my life and I can confidently say it was completely down to all of you & the care I had. From all the prenatal suggestions to all the love & check-ins during my postpartum I could not have felt more lucky to be under your care.”
K.
“Thank you does not capture how grateful we are for all you have done to facilitate the births of our two beautiful children. Your strong but gentle presence, sense of humour and passion for your work always shines through. You inspired us & we always felt supported.”
H.
“There are no words to thank you for all you have done for my family. You have all played such an imperative role in such an incredibly special time for us. Labour & delivery was one of the most empowering experiences of my life and I can confidently say it was completely down to all of you & the care I had. From all the prenatal suggestions to all the love & check-ins during my postpartum I could not have felt more lucky to be under your care.”
M.
“From the moment we called you after my water broke, you were calm, responsive & very reassuring. We never once questioned that we were in the hands of the most capable caregiver. Your energy & presence along with encouragement & reassurance during labour helped me stay focused & calm. The postpartum care you provided inspired confidence in both of us.”
C.
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If you are looking for postpartum-only care, read more here.