Midwifery Care North Shore has been my guiding light through all 3 of my pregnancies and births. Both Vera and Brynne feel like family after the outstanding care and support they've provided me and my family over the past 6 years. My first birth was a scheduled C-section due to breech presentation. I'm happy to say that my second and third births were VBACs. Vera and Brynne provided me with the knowledge and encouragement needed to go forward with my healthy VBACs.
Brynne was with me for hours during my first VBAC. Honestly, what other health care provider would be by your side for 12+ hours? Brynne's gentle wisdom and intuition guided me toward my first successful VBAC. During this birth, Brynne helped me embrace what was occurring, as opposed to holding on to the kind of birth story I was expecting/trying to control. For my second VBAC - which was very quick and overwhelming - Vera's years of experience came shining through. She was as cool-as-a-cucumber and really took control of the situation, leading me to trust my body and birth my baby very quickly. Not to mention, Vera held my hand and supported me every step of the way through first birth: my scheduled C-section.
I'd be remiss not to mention the exemplary postnatal care provided by Midwifery Care North Shore team! Their knowledge of breastfeeding/newborn care is second to none. You will be blown away with the home visits, as well as opportunities to network with others.
It is without a doubt that I highly recommend Midwifery Care North Shore to anyone expecting a child. From the thoughtful clinic appointments where all questions - even the 'stupid' ones - are answered without feeling rushed, to the outstanding knowledge of pregnancy, birth and postnatal care, this midwifery team is one of the best in the business. I will always cherish the support and wisdom I gained.
- Jenny Schafer Apr, 2011
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"I was almost three months pregnant when we moved to Canada. Before our move, I had found out that in BC women had the option to choose between working with an M.D. or a midwife. When I told my husband about this option, he was extremely eager that we make an appointment with a midwife. I had my reservations, mainly because I did not know anyone who had midwifery care. Couple weeks after we moved to the North Shore, we met with Vera and Brangwynne. In fact, they were one of the first people we met here. After our interview we were certain that we wanted midwifery care.
I feel the need to write a recommendation about Midwifery Care North Shore because we had an amazingly positive experience. Our midwives were extremely knowledgeable, confident, and professional. In my journey into motherhood I thought I was going to be provided with a list of what-to-do’s and don’ts. As soon as I met with our midwives I realized that this was not their style of providing care. They took an objective and respectful stance to any decision we made. They provided us with information and supported us in our choices. Their warmth and empathic engagement made it such a memorable experience for us. When I look back, I realize that their support in allowing me to ‘own’ my experience while providing professional guidance prepared me in being a mother who trusts her own inner knowing. And, yes, if there is a next time, without a doubt, we’ll call to schedule our prenatal visit with
Midwifery Care North Shore!
-Melis 2009
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"I just wanted to send a HUGE thank-you to Vera, Jill and Mary, all of whom had a part in my prenatal/postnatal care while I was with Midwifery Care North Shore . I was pregnant with my third and decided that this time around I wanted to go with a midwife rather than a doctor and I am so very happy I made that decision and would highly recommend to any pregnant mom-to-be. I found the care to be very much more personal than with my first 2 children and you could tell that they REALLY cared and respected me....not the ok, next patient feel. I was treated as a person rather than a patient.
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I would like to say a special THANK YOU to Jill who was my midwife for the labour and delivery of our beautiful son. Jill made me feel comfortable, cared for, cared about and safe throughout my labour and delivery. She provided me with a perfect balance of staying in the shadows when needed and coaching me and offering suggestions when needed and all without my request. She was very in tune with me and my needs and was extremely supportive throughout my labour and delivery. Not only was she a GREAT comfort to me but to my husband as well. My husband found it nice to have her there to reassure him that everything was going good and that I was okay. Jill is a very kind and caring individual and an amazing midwife and I will sincerely be saddened to not be having visits with her anymore when I am done my postpartum care with Midwifery Care North Shore.
Once again, thank you to Midwifery Care North Shore for allowing me to be in the driver's seat and for for the exemplary care and support I received!!!!
Sincerely,
Tanya Izatt
13 December 2012"
For those who would like to speak with a woman who has used our services, references are available on request.