Deborah Kozlick and Sadie Parkin are experienced ,registered
         midwives dedicated to providing professional, personalized care
       to women throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postpartum 
     period. Their practice combines modern research-based medical 
   techniques, traditional skills, and natural therapies to encourage
 a healthy, active pregnancy and birth. Midwifery services are fully 
funded by B.C. Medical.

Labour and Delivery
Women receive safe, sensitive, one-on-one care throughout
labour. Deborah and Sadie have full privileges at St. Joseph's
Hospital and may deliver your baby on their own 
responsiblility in hospital. Healthy women with uncomplicated
pregnancies may choose to deliver at home. Some women 
labour at home in the care of the midwife and move to hospital 
for delivery. Natural therapies and a non-interventive 
approach, support women to give birth gently and with as little 
intervention as possible. Interventions and pain relief may
be readily accessed when needed.

Consultation
As part of the health care team, Deborah and Sadie may 
access consultation with an obstetrician or pediatrician
at any time and provide supportive care when transfer
to a physician is necessary.

Postpartum
After delivery, women may choose to remain in hospital or
have an early discharge as soon as three hours after
delivery. Whether in home or in hospital, the midwives 
frequently over the first week postpartum and up to 6-12
weeks after delivery. The service also includes
professional breastfeeding support with a certified
Lactation Consultant.

                                       Open House/Free Information Session
A free information session may be arranged by phoning the clinic at 250.338.4810 or
       drop by the Open House held every Monday morning from 10:00-12:00 a.m.

       B.C. Medical
     All Midwifery services are completely paid for by your Medical Services
    Plan.

     Family-Centered Care
    Comox Valley Midwifery welcomes spouses, partners, siblings, grandparents,
   and friends. Siblings may have hands-on involvement. Families enjoy the
   clinic's family-centered atmosphere.

Prenatal
Prenatal appointments average 45-60 minutes to allow time for discussion,
as well as an opportunity to get to know the midwives. A lending library
of books, videos, and research files are available as part of the service.
Women are supported to make safe informed choices that suit their own
 physical, emotional, and cultural needs. Twenty-four hour pager call
 service provides a direct line to your midwives throughout pregnancy
 and postpartum.