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!!

Unsafe, unsanitary, unacceptable. I found Sophia and her business on google. I picked up a birth…read morepool rental from her home 13 days ago. I decided to drive to her because I live on the eastern side of Langley and I would have had to pay $75 for her to deliver it to my door, and expecting a baby soon I was tryin to save our family some money as the birth pool rental was going to be $225. I was busy at home getting the house organized for the new arrival of the baby so did not open the contents of the two boxes of equipment until yesterday, 1 day before our expected delivery date. What my husband and I found was atrocious. The visible state of the pool was nauseating. You can imagine what could be left behind after such an event as a birth, which is what the pool is intended for. I was assured at her home that everything would be sanitized and safe for a new baby to be exposed to. It was not. Verrrry visible and obvious chunks of bodily tissue, and who knows what else, were left inside and the smell was something I never wish to experience again. She apologized a few times and made some excuses for this. We agreed that she would refund the non-refundable deposit over the phone, but she agreed to only half ($50) when she arrived to pick up the pool in person as she had to drive to my house to grab the pool and because she was not able to rent the pool in the 12 days that we had possession of it. I feel this is not something you can excuse and should never happen in an area where sanitation is this critical. I feel that people looking for a safe and clean home birth with hopefully minimal setbacks, should reconsider if you are considering From Tummy To Mummy. She is not a bad person by any means, but I would definitely not be trusting this company with any services which would require some level of sanitation and attention to detail.

Though a little squeamish about the idea of Placenta Encapsulation, my husband and I decided to…read morepursue encapsulation as I have a strong family history of depression. We figured that, if nothing else, the relatively small amount of money was worth the investment if it prevented the baby blues or lessened the effect of postpartum depression following the birth of our first child. Honestly, I have been blown away! Katie was fabulous to deal with and I would recommend her to anyone. She arrived at the hospital within a few hours of our daughter's birth and was actually the first person to meet our little one besides the hospital staff. She returned with a gorgeous gift basket containing the capsules before I was discharged. She is so personable and has been great with answering all of our questions and following up with us after the birth. We are now three weeks into using the capsules and my energy level has been amazing - everyone has commented on it. My milk supply is abundant and our daughter has been feeding so well. Though some days with a newborn are a bit long, I have not experienced the typical baby blues that so many people warned me of. I am certain that our postpartum experience has been so positive due in large part to my hormones being rebalanced and my iron stores replenished through taking the capsules. There is no question, we will definitely contact From Tummy to Mummy again when we are expecting our next little one.

Zahra and her assistant were lovely women. Zahra accepted me as a patient shortly after calling her…read morefor a follow-up because I had fill out the intake form online, but I didn't receive any calls 1-2 business days after. I met Zahra once for an in-person care, but she wasn't very personable or maybe we just aren't a good pair. I do see her as being an excellent midwife for other women, though. I had switch midwives only because I have changed my delivery location. Her clinic is very clean and simply decorated.

I am so happy and lucky to have found Zahra!…read more We moved to Vancouver from the US when I was 4 months pregnant after my husband was offered a job in Burnaby. We had a fabulous midwife in the States, and I really wanted to find a midwife here. After calling every midwife clinic in the area and being told "Sorry, July (our due month) is a busy month" and "You should've called us earlier in your pregnancy", I began to realize I might have to settle for a regular ob-gyn. Thankfully, as I was a few weeks from my third trimester, I got a call from a clinic I was on the waitlist for and they told me Zahra was accepting new clients! I immediately said yes! Zahra was wonderful during my pregnancy, delivery and postnatal care. She was always prepared with advice and a plethora of information. We never felt like she was judging us or was biased when discussing concerns we might have. She gave us information on both sides of the argument. She was always available to us, day or night. During my labor, which was complicated and prolonged (contractions started Monday, our LO arrived Thursday), she was my champion. She made sure the nurses and doctors never forgot about me and she was there when I needed her. And having her come to us for the first few weeks of our postnatal care was amazing and incredibly helpful! I highly recommend her!

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.

it's scary to find out you're pregnant for the first time and not have a doctor! i was so happy to…read morelearn about the south community birth program and i felt so lucky to become a part of the community with a doctor, midwife and doula! i now even have a family doctor as our doctor started a practice for women in the program who did not have family doctors! we had 2 visits with our doctor or midwife before a series of 10 classes with other couples due around the same time as us. belly checks and general check-ins were done before the class or during the break. at the beginning, i felt like i needed more attention or reassurance that everything was ok but i guess i didn't feel it strongly enough to actually book a separate appointment for myself (which you can do). in the end, it's been a wonderful experience. we didn't really feel like we learned much from the classes, but it's been super fun getting to know the other couples in the class and share in this wild experience with them. we have our last of the 10 classes soon and all the babies will be born by then and eeeee, it's so exciting to hear everyone's birth stories and meet their littles! for the birth of our baby, we didn't know anyone in the labour room except for our doula but that was fine! our doula, michelle, was so amazing and it was so reassuring and calming to have someone there for me that totally knew what she was doing. we were able to leave the hospital the day our little lady was born. i totally believe that the community part of this program and the empowering theme of the classes (emphasizing choices and open minds over set biases) and the doula support is what makes this program a success for natural and complication-free birth. i am so grateful that we got to be a part of this program and had such an amazing birth experience!

Mitra is very professional and knowledgeable specialist. She is also very supportive and nice. I'm…read morehappy she was with us during the my pregnancy and delivery moments. Everything was perfect. Thank you so much, Mitra!

Mitra is fantastic. She delivered our baby girl in late May and was so helpful and knowledgeable…read morethroughout the entire pregnancy. She set us up and managed our expectations for labour and delivery which helped us see the bigger picture and meet mini milestones. With her guidance, mom didn't have any tearing. She's been amazing with baby and guiding us through the first weeks.

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.

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.