Sol Midwifery
Cowichan Valley registered Midwifery Services

Midwives are experts in healthy low risk pregnancy and birth. We provide maternity care to pregnant people and their newborn babies from early pregnancy, during labour and birth, and until six weeks postpartum. Services are covered under MSP and Clients self refer.
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PRoudly Serving

The Greater Cowichan Valley

Ladysmith, Chemainus, Cowichan Lake, Duncan, Cowichan Bay, Shawnigan Lake Mill Bay, Kwa'mutsun, Qwum'yiqun, Xwulqw'selu, S'amunu Lhumlhumuluts', Xinupsum and Tl'palus

PREGNANCY

Informed Choice

Midwives believe that every person has the right to be the primary decision maker about their own care. Midwives encourage you to fully participate in the planning of your own care, and care for your newborn. They allow enough time during your visits for meaningful discussion and for your questions to be answered.

BIRTH

Home or Hospital

Midwives are there for you during your birth, no matter when, where, or how long it takes. If necessary, midwives access emergency services and collaborate with other health professionals. You can plan to give birth at home or in hospital.  Homebirth is available to all healthy low risk pregnant people.

POSTPARTUM

Continuity of Care

Your postpartum period will be supported by a Midwife you have grown to know and trust throughout pregnancy and birth. Midwives visit you and your newborn in your own home in the first week after birth. They continue to provide care to you and your newborn for at least six weeks after birth.
FAQ  REQUEST CARE

Savanna Boyle RM

Solo Midwife

Over my career to date (7 years of Full Time Practice) I have valued and loved working as a Solo Practitioner and Member of a Team. Both bring depth and meaning to the work I am blessed to be doing. Solo Practice serves to remind me why I became a Midwife.

Like many Midwives I was drawn to birth from as far back as I can remember.  My first birth, a baby calf with my Big Sister Noreen. I thought I would pursue Medicine until a Canada World Youth Exchange program to Benin, Africa changed everything.

My counterpart whom I was instantly bonded was pregnant. I loved and protected her like a Mama Bear. My host Mother in Benin also happened to be a Nurse-Midwife.  It wasn't until almost a year after my return to Canada I discovered Midwifery was an option.

It is a true honour to serve Mothers and Families during this pivotal time in their lives. Walking alongside as consultant, guide and advocate. 

When asked where I am from I do not have a straight answer. I was born in the Yukon, raised in Whitehorse, Smithers, Williams Lake and Nanaimo before adventuring across Oceans, trained in Ontario, practiced in Alberta and now back to the Coast with my Family.

I believe it matters how we welcome the next generation into the World.

Contact Us

We are happy to hear from you! If you are a current client, please contact the office directly to discuss medical concerns or to change your appointment.

New clients:  please complete a request for care form below.
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Sol Midwifery

Cowichan Valley Registered Midwifery Services located in the Sol Center off Boys Road next to the Community Farm Store.

5-5380 Trans Canada Hwy

250-436-2229

admin@solmidwifery.ca

Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am - 4pm
New Client

Intake Form

Please fill in our secure intake form below. Once completed you will receive an email with a submission received note from our MOA (usually within 1-2 business days).
Name: First and last name as it appears on your Care Card/BC ID. E-mail Phone
Pronouns
She/Her
He/Him
They/Them
Other
Do you identify as Indigenous, Inuit, or Metis?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
Which region of the Cowichan Valley do you reside?
Duncan
Cowichan Bay
Cobble Hill
Mill Bay
Shawnigan Lake
North Cowichan
Lake Cowichan
Chemainus
Ladysmith
Emergency contact name and your relationship to them. Emergency Contact How many times have you given birth?
Have you ever had a Cesarean Birth
No
Yes
More than one
When was the first day of your last menstrual period? When is your expected due date (if known). Are you generally healthy? Any medical concerns/conditions now or in your previous pregnancy we should know about? Have you seen any other care provider about your pregnancy? If so, have they ordered any bloodwork or ultrasounds?
Where would you like to birth your baby?
Home
Hospital
Uncertain
Anything else you would like to share? Submit