What happens if I develop complications with my pregnancy or during my labour?
Midwives are skilled at caring for healthy women and their babies. They are also skilled at identifying concerns as they arise. If your midwife is concerned she will discuss this with you and then arrange for you to be seen by another medical professional, most likely an obstetrician, or for your baby to be seen by a pediatrician. The same is true during labour and birth. If a concern develops during this process your midwife will arrange for an obstetrician to meet you and to provide their assistance. In most cases, even if you or your baby needs the help of other medical professionals, your midwives will continue to be involved in your care. For more detailed information on reasons that your midwives may recommend that you meet with other professionals please visit: www.cmbc.bc.ca/pdf.shtml?
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