In the Comox Valley, not all Family Doctors deliver babies. Family Doctors with a special interest in caring for pregnant women and newborns are available by self-referral, or by referral from another doctor. 

Your maternity care is covered by British Columbia provincial health insurance (MSP) as long as you have a valid BC Care Card.

Family Doctors in the Comox Valley perform deliveries at Comox Valley Hospital in Courtenay.If you choose a family doctor to be your Maternity Care Provider, you can expect:

• Comprehensive care for both pregnancy and other medical conditions (new or pre-existing)
• Availability on-call 24 hours per day throughout pregnancy and after the birth of your baby
• Breastfeeding support and well-baby care for your newborn
• Collaboration with other care providers and community supports including public health nursing, obstetricians, and paediatricians as needed
• Referral back to your Family Doctor at approximately 6 weeks postpartum
• If you do not have a Family Doctor, your Maternity Care Provider can
• help you find one.