​The Antepartum Unit at BC Women’s Hospital provides specialized care to pregnant patients for the healthiest pregnancy and birth possible. Patients who are experiencing symptoms including preterm labour, high blood pressure, diabetes management may need to be admitted. 

Your midwife or family doctor will continue to care for you while you receive care on the Antepartum Unit, in consultation with an obstetrician or perinatologist​.

Support people are an essential part of your health care team. They are welcome while you are staying in the Antepartum Unit. You decide who can visit. Due to space limitations, we prefer to have only one support person stay overnight. 

To protect all our patients, please do not invite visitors who are or might be sick, or who have been in contact with anyone who may be infectious. 

We have a patient and family lounge space for all families to use. It contains a kitchenette, a television with internet access, and outdoor patio space. There are also laundry facilities available.

Your midwife or family doctor will develop a plan with your support when you transition home, in consultation with an obstetrician or perinatologist. They may be able to address specific concerns you have about your future care plan. If you are from outside the Lower Mainland, they will send information about your hospital care and discharge plans to your regular health care professional.  

Social workers are available to support some patients with trip planning and financial support.

For pregnant individuals experiencing complications: