welcome to skeena midwives
From early pregnancy counselling and routine prenatal care, to birthing and postpartum care, we are here for you on Gitxsan territory.
Skeena Midwives is pleased to announce that we have resumed full service maternity care and are able to support births again. We look forward to serving your family
Visits: In your home, at the Wrinch clinic, or at health centres.
Before Baby
every 4-6 weeks until 28 weeks
every 2-3 weeks until 36 weeks
every week until birth
After Baby
3 home visits in baby’s first week
every 2 weeks until baby is 6 weeks old
Labour and Birth
Hazelton
Smithers
Your midwife will stay with you once you are in active labour until a few hours after your baby is born.
After baby is born (postpartum): Home and clinic visits to care for you and your baby until 6 weeks after the birth.
If you have any complications in your pregnancy, we will speak with another care provider who can help with the complication.
