Maternity Services

Provides prenatal and early postpartum care and support for pregnant people and their families before, during and after childbirth. Patients are cared for throughout pregnancy and for approximately 6 weeks after childbirth to address health concerns for mother and baby.

Agency

Island Health

3949 Port Alberni Highway, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1

Maternity Services at West Coast General Hospital

Other sites

Application Process

Physician or nurse practitioner referral required.

Eligibility

Open

Provides midwifery with nursing support, for low risk obstetric patients only.

Main Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/pregnancy-birth-babies/planning-pregnancy-birth

Service delivery

In Person

Other programs provided by Island Health

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