Maternity services provide perinatal care and support for pregnant people and their families before, during, and after childbirth.

What to expect

A key part of planning for your baby is deciding where you want to give birth. In British Columbia, women and their partners can choose to have their baby in a hospital or home. Talk to your health care provider to decide where to give birth.

Use this checklist to pack your bag for the hospital or prepare yourself for a home birth (check with your midwife).

Consider:

  • How you will get to the hospital
  • Who will take care of your children or pets when you are away

Resources

Find this service near you

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  • Maternity Services at Lions Gate Hospital

    231 East 15th Street, 3rd Floor, North Vancouver
  • Maternity Services at qathet General Hospital

    5000 Joyce Avenue Powell River
  • Maternity Services at Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital

    5544 Sunshine Coast Highway Sechelt
  • Maternity Services at Squamish General Hospital

    38140 Behrner Drive Squamish
  • Richmond Birth (Maternity) Centre at Richmond Hospital

    7000 Westminster Highway Richmond