Skeena Midwives
Skeena Midwives provides woman-centred pregnancy and infant care, from prenatal to six weeks postpartum. Registered midwifery is a growing field in BC healthcare and is regulated and governed by the BC government, and all midwifery services are covered under regular MSP care plans. Skeena Midwives is committed to wholistic care and the health and well-being of both mother and baby. Personalized care benefits both mother and child, helping to make the birth experience meaningful, healthier and more joyous. Skeena Midwives is able to offer a wide range of prenatal, delivery and postpartum services, including a personalized birthing plan (including both home or hospital birthing options), regular exams, lab and ultrasound referrals, prescriptions for pregnancy-related needs, postpartum home visits and breastfeeding support.
Angela Smith of Skeena Midwives is a Registered Midwife and member of the Midwives Association of BC and the College of Midwives of BC.
Meet Angela Smith, RM
Meet Angela Smith, RM
One of the most wonderful aspects of living in a small community is the ability to keep in touch with fellow residents. This is especially meaningful for Angela Smith, who tends to develop strong bonds with the women that she works with and provides care for. Not only that, but chances are strong that she'll run into those women and their babies around town. "I love watching the babies I caught growing up," says Angela.
Angela is a mom herself with two grown children. It was her own birth experiences that initially sparked her interest in the practice of midwifery and the idea of woman-centred prenatal care and delivery. It was when her children were older that she decided to go back to school to train to be a registered midwife. She graduated from her program in 2013 and knew that there was no other place she would rather practice than in her home town.
Angela feels grateful to be able to offer women in the Hazeltons region another option for prenatal care and delivery close to home. Pregnancy and birth are profoundly life-changing experiences, and being able to help improve those experiences for clients is satisfying and fulfilling for Angela. Plus, the bond that develops between her and her clients makes her job rewarding.
