Frequently Asked Questions

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 Yes,  our services are fully covered by BC MSP. We just need your Personal  Health Number (PHN) at registration. Unfortunately, we do not accept  private pay. 

 No, we can confirm your pregnancy and begin your care once you register with us. 

-  Our midwives order all the necessary prenatal testing (such as  ultrasounds, bloodwork, genetic testing, etc.) and interpret/discuss  your results with you. Testing is not done at our clinic.

- You will meet both midwives during the course of your pregnancy care so you will know who will be at your birth

-  We provide postpartum care for up to 6 weeks after you give birth. This  includes checking on both you and your newborn's health as well as  feeding support (both breast and formula).

-Between appointments, our midwives provide 24/7 call coverage for urgent care or concerns.

  BC MSP only covers one primary care provider for the duration of your pregnancy and birth 

Six  weeks after delivery, when your care with Blossom is completed, you  will be returned to your family doctor who will resume responsibility  for the health of you and your new baby. 

​Families  who do not have a family doctor are responsible for making arrangements  for their ongoing primary care. You can find links to join the waitlist  to find a family doctor in in your city in the Resources tab.

 In  the first and second trimester of your pregnancy, appointments are  scheduled every 3-5 weeks and last 30 minutes. Starting in the third  trimester, appointments are scheduled more frequently (every 2 weeks).  When you reach 37 weeks, we see you every week for a quick check-up  until you give birth. Longer,  more frequent appointments allow for physical, emotional, and social  health assessments. They also allow time for informed decision making  and the development of a trusting relationship between clients and their  care providers.

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