I had the best experience at The Midwifery Group. Everyone, from the admin team to the midwives,…read morewere all so lovely. I was under the care of Team 3 for the duration of my pregnancy, birth and postpartum care. They always took the time to answer my questions and were quick to connect me with other resources if needed. I never felt rushed out the door and I always knew how to get in contact with them if needed. I really liked that I got a chance to meet all the midwives on my team. Having the midwives rotate for my prenatal appointments meant that I had built a strong rapport with each of them by the end of my pregnancy. This all but guaranteed that I would have a trusted and familiar face attend me at my birth. I also loved that the first 2 prenatal visits were done in my home. Not having to pack up a newborn and a toddler and rush across town to make it to an appointment on time was truly a godsend. In the end, I couldn't have been happier with my pregnancy and birth experience. I felt safe, empowered, and cared for. If another pregnancy is in my future, I will absolutely be returning to The Midwifery Group.

I always knew I wanted to go with midwifery care for my birthing experiences and my experiences…read morewith TMG for both of my pregnancies just confirmed that we made the right choice. With both pregnancies, Team 3 took great care of us, and I always felt like I had ample time to address concerns and never felt like I was being rushed out the door. The midwives were informative, supportive and really advocated for me as they took the time to really understand what I wanted for my birthing plan. When complications arose, I felt taken care of, even if it also felt chaotic - I knew I was in good hands. I also appreciated the home visits postpartum, those visits were certainly integral in my recovery and for the early days in my daughters' lives. The midwives were collaborative with other providers in my care team (I.e. specialists, allied health providers) and the care was truly patient centered. Also, the front staff are amazing, friendly, helpful and easy to talk to as well. You could tell everyone really enjoyed working there/believed in that model of care, and I truly feel like that makes a difference. I wish I could continue receiving care here but sadly I've graduated from midwifery care. Woulid totally recommend!!

Thank-you Vera for being such an important part of my journey. I am very conservative so i was…read moreunsure of using a midwife for the birth of my son. Vera ended up being the midwife for both of my children. The first was an emergency c-section and Vera literally held my hand the entire time. Her followup visits were amazing - she even brought me essential oil to help with my headaches. For my second birth she encouraged my decision to attempt a vbac. We had a successful vbac which was largely due to Vera and her persistence with the doctors. She was my biggest advocate and always felt as though she was on my side. I had a few complications with the epidural and Vera called the hospital immediately to ensure i received immediate care which allowed my to enjoy my daughter the first few days she was home. A moment you may only be blessed with a few times in life. She holds a very very special spot in my heart and I will always fondly remember the birth of my children and her being a part of it. SS

Midwifery Care North Shore is very organized and professional, conveniently located and easy to…read morepark next to. Very nice, comfortable office space with a fireplace in the waiting area. Highly recommend!

It seems like only disgruntled people have taken the time to write on here so I need to set the…read morerecord straight...I just had my baby in March 2015 with this midwife group and I can't praise them enough. I felt so comfortable and supported with all three midwives. The midwives were respectful of all my decisions and remained unbiased. I chose to deliver in a hospital and had an epidural. I highly recommend going with these midwives. They spend so much time with you in your appointments, come to your house when you are in labour, and the postpartum care in amazing. 10 out of 10 experience

If you are wondering about why these reviews are so disjointed, perhaps I can help spread some…read morelight! The clinic changed hands a few years ago and the entire operation (both midwives and staff) has changed. I went to Pacific Midwifery before and after the transition, so I have a unique perspective. Half way through my first pregnancy, in mid-2013, I was a patient at Pacific and ended up getting "bounced" and sent to another practice. My experience at Pacific prior to the transfer was less than stellar. After the transfer, I ended up with a pair of midwives who were amazing. Hedieh was one of the two. When I became pregnant again in late-2015 I learned Hedieh (who I love) had moved to Pacific (oh no)! I decided my relationship with Hedieh trumped my prior bad experience with the clinic, so I decided to go back. I'm so glad I did. The new staff is wonderful. The space is beautiful. And Hedieh herself is a gem. She is extremely experienced, and it shows in everything she does. The pre- and post- natal care I received from her with both babies was phenomenal and I cried after my last discharge appointment :) In short, I highly recommend her, and I can't speak for the rest of the practice personally, it sounds like people are really happy. They have a lactation consultant, binders full of resources, and a lending library (and I think they might even have prenatal courses in the clinic now). If you are still deciding between an OB, GP, or midwife, one of the things I didn't realize would be so different was post-partum care. The post-partum care you get with a midwife (at least in my experience) is the gold standard, for both baby and for mom. It's pretty special to have someone looking out for you in that period.

Tifa Felix was a Horrible Midwife, She made my baby come…read moreout 2 months earlier than the expected due date. I was feeling unwell and I was put through a lot of stress. I was so upset why my contractions came so early. She made me go through a pelvic exam 3 times... She made fun of me to another nurse at Children's hospital because I was uncomfortable doing my swabs. I would never recommend this place to anyone. My Experience with Strathcona Midwifery was horrible because of this lady.

I had Carolyn and Andrea for both of my daughters pregnancies. And they were incredible. Best…read morechoice ever, as they helped my husband and I throughout the entire process from Pregnancy to post baby. We couldn't thank them more and couldn't recommend them enough. They are hands down the best choice we ever made!

Delivered baby here earlier last month and was admitted into their new ward. The new suite rooms…read morewere very clean and spacious with an in room washroom and tub (for water births). my hubs was given a sofa bad to rest on as well. Our overall experience was amazing! As first time parents we had amazing nurses who patiently taught us how to take care of a newborn and answered our numerous questions.

Had both my children here. Each time the nurses and doctors were all extremely caring and made our…read morestay/ delivery very smooth. Everyone there has a lot of experience and they really support you during the whole process! BC womens is definitely the place to deliver your baby! Bonus is that childrens hospital is right beside in case there are any complications with the baby!

My experience was amazing, especially this was my first born so I had no idea what I was doing…read more They work in a team of 3 they were all amazing. I enjoyed having long appointments where I can just sit there and ask questions and have them professionally answered. They really respect your wishes, home labor sure, hospital labor sure, you want epidural sure, you don't want drugs sure, And the whole time I was in labor Camille, consulted with all other doctors. I was never left alone I always felt confident and prepared. When things got complicated...going on 4.5 hours pushing I had obgyn on stdby and a pediatrician. I just appreciated their attention to detail. Also, yes I had stitches and they were done perfectly with perfect healing. oh and the best part is they come to your home for the follow up after the birth for 6 week care. I feel strange talking about my son's birth on here but I thought if I were a first time to be mom looking for a mid wife it would be nice to know which one to go to:) take care all hope this helps!

Westside Midwives were my midwives in 2009 when I was pregnant with my first child. They started…read moreoff fine but once I started to decline tests and late-term ultrasounds that I didn't feel were necessary, they became bullies. My husband and I discussed at length with them why we were declining certain tests yet they still acted as if we were being careless and stupid. I understand that careproviders sometimes disagree with their clients but bullying and strong-arming a client to consent to tests is NOT appropriate. We fired them at 37 weeks and hired new midwives who respected our choices, even if they did not agree with those choices.

Lolli was invaluable to our preparation for and delivery of our first baby boy. Lolli is…read moreprofessional, caring and compassionate and we were able to have an incredible safe and nurtured home birth as a result of her coaching. Labour was not as expected (is it ever? I don't know, I've only been through it once) and as two "planners" our expected labour, leading to a Plan A hospital birth turned into a Plan B home birth; without Lolli's unwavering support I don't know that we would have had the confidence to trust that we were safe and capable of bringing baby safely into the outside world at home. We are so happy that Lolli (and the rest of our team) supported us, educated us and empowered us to be open to different labour experience and delivery options. Lolli is so much more than a birth coach or support person. She has shared so many resources with us, both pre and post natal, that have made us feel more confident as we step into this wild world of parenting. We would recommend Lolli to anyone looking for a doula's support at any stage of pregnancy or beyond.

As a new Dad, I was totally unaware what a Doula brings to the table. My wife explained / convinced…read moreme that it would be helpful to add a Doula to the birth team. My honest initial reaction was that a Doula may not be necessary. WAS I EVER WRONG!!! Hiring Lolli was absolutely the best money we spent during the pregnancy, and I truly believe that her advice throughout the labour dramatically increased my wife's odds of having a natural birth and allowed us to avoid unnecessary intervention. Lolli is highly knowledgeable, deeply caring and an incredible force of positivity. She brought a wealth of advice and strategy to assist in the labour. I strongly encourage any new Dad to add Lolli to your birth team as she will create a sense of calm and peace for both you and your wife as you go though this experience. We love Lolli :) Aaron L.

I can't say anything but great things about Bloom Community Midwives!!…read more I had Charlotte has been my midwife since second trimester of my first pregnancy and she has been amazing! I can't believe the services she offers! She told me not to be worried to call her whenever I need her because that is part of her job. I can call her in the middle of the night if I really need to. Jenny is a fantastic receptionist! She gets documents and files ready for the patient/midwife. She is also on top of things for booking appointments for me right away. Unfortunately, they're closing their operations by the end of June due to a midwife shortage.