?Mothers who give birth in a hospital will receive a phone call from a public health nurse within 24-48 hours after discharge from hospital.
Mothers who receive care from a midwife will receive care in the first few days from their midwife and will be contacted by a public health nurse within six to eight weeks.
Public health nurses offer home visits to anyone who needs them. They can be a source of ongoing support for health assessment or advice as your baby grows and changes.
For medical emergencies contact 911. For all other medical concerns contact:
Your family doctor or midwife
HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 (24 hours 7 days/week)
You local community health centre