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We are pleased to welcome Ashley Reid, Registered Midwife, to Vernon Midwifery.

Ashley is a Registered Midwife who brings thoughtful, personalized care to families in Vernon and the surrounding area. She supports clients through pre-conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with a care style that is calm, respectful, and grounded in informed consent.

Ashley completed her Bachelor of Health Sciences in Midwifery at McMaster University in 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Guelph. Since entering practice, she has provided full-scope midwifery care in both Alberta and British Columbia.

Before joining Vernon Midwifery, Ashley worked in Medicine Hat, where she served as Practice Lead for Midwives of Medicine Hat. Her background includes hospital and community placements, along with additional experience working alongside lactation consultants, prenatal genetic counsellors, community social workers, and OB/GYNs.

Ashley is known for clear communication, evidence-based care, and a client-centered approach. She believes each person deserves time, support, and straightforward information throughout pregnancy and birth. Her appointments are shaped by the needs, values, and comfort of the families she serves.

In addition to her clinical work, Ashley has also served as Director at Large for the Alberta Association of Midwives. She is committed not only to her clients, but also to the strength and future of the midwifery profession.

As a parent herself, Ashley understands how meaningful and life-changing this season can be. She brings both professional experience and personal understanding to the care she provides.

We are very glad to have Ashley joining the clinic, and we are excited to welcome new clients again at Vernon Midwifery.

If you are planning a pregnancy, are currently pregnant, or need postpartum care, we invite you to contact us.

We have some difficult news to share with our Vernon Midwifery family and those who have come to know and love our midwife, Carrie Sizer.

Carrie has been diagnosed with a Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), which presents with symptoms similar to a stroke. This has impacted her ability to work and be present with patients as she normally would.

Carrie is currently staying at the rehabilitation unit at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, where she is receiving the professional care and support she needs. She has expressed deep gratitude for the many messages and kind words sent her way. While she does not have the energy to reply, please know your compassion is felt and appreciated.

At this time, Vernon Midwifery is not offering midwifery care. We are actively working on a transition plan and hope to resume service in a timely fashion. We will continue to keep this website updated as we know more.

Thank you for your patience and continued support. Please join us in sending love, strength, and healing to Carrie and her family.

May 5th is International Day of the Midwife, a global celebration of the essential care midwives provide to families around the world. Established in 1992 by the International Confederation of Midwives, this annual day of recognition raises awareness of the midwifery profession and the life-changing support midwives offer during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

At Vernon Midwifery, we’re proud to stand alongside midwives across more than 50 countries in honoring this meaningful day. Midwives are primary care providers for pregnant clients and newborns, delivering care rooted in informed choice, continuity of care, and evidence-based practice.

This year, we take a moment to celebrate our community of midwives past and present. From founding midwife Sylvia Nicholson, to current midwife Carrie Sizer, and everyone who has worked in our clinic or trained here, we are so grateful for the passion, skill, and dedication that define this work.

To everyone who supports midwifery care, whether as a practitioner, student, partner, or parent: thank you. Your belief in family-centered, respectful, and inclusive care helps ensure future generations continue to have access to the midwifery model of care.

Happy International Day of the Midwife!

It’s Halloween at the clinic, and the bump-themed costumes brought all the laughs and smiles today! From punny bellies to spooky bellies to downright adorable getups, our office was full of creativity and joy.

Thank you to everyone who dressed up and brought some spooky cheer to the clinic today. We loved seeing your creativity shine.

Happy Halloween from all of us at Vernon Midwifery! 👻🧡

See on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/12HYCosBY21/

Our midwives Meghan Price and Carrie Sizer set themselves a big goal: to become certified International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs). That meant 95 hours of coursework, a trip to Vancouver, and a challenging 4-hour exam. All on top of their midwifery work and family life!

After months of hard work and a long wait for results, they both passed!

We’re incredibly proud to share this milestone. Becoming IBCLCs expands the support Vernon Midwifery can offer families, especially when it comes to infant feeding. Whether it’s establishing breastfeeding, addressing challenges, or exploring feeding options that work best for each family, we’re here with expert, compassionate care.

More details about our lactation support services are coming soon. For now, we’re celebrating this big achievement and the dedication that made it possible.

Congratulations Carrie and Meghan!

See Facebook announcement: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14DoELyUJHY/

Carrie Sizer named Best Doctor in Vernon Matters’ 2022 Best of the Best Awards

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: Carrie Sizer, RM, lead midwife at Vernon Midwifery, was honored as Best Doctor in the 2022 Best of the Best (BOB) Awards by Vernon Matters!

Each year, Vernon residents nominate and vote for their favorite local businesses and professionals across dozens of categories, from food and fitness to health care and community service. The BOB Awards recognize excellence and celebrate the individuals making a difference in our region.

Carrie’s win in the Best Doctor category is especially meaningful. As a Registered Midwife, she provides personalized, evidence-based care throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Her practice is rooted in trust, respect, and compassionate care, supporting families through one of life’s most transformative experiences.

This recognition is a reflection of the deep relationships she builds with clients and the high standard of care she brings to every visit, birth, and follow-up. Carrie’s calm presence, clinical expertise, and commitment to informed choice have helped hundreds of local families feel safe, supported, and empowered in their birth journeys.

From all of us at Vernon Midwifery – thank you to everyone who voted! And congratulations, Carrie! We’re so proud to see your work celebrated by the community you care so deeply for.

Want to learn more about Carrie or book midwifery or postpartum care? Visit our Contact page to get started.

We’ve moved! Vernon Midwifery is now located at The Health Nest clinic in Vernon, BC at the corner of Highway 97 and 32nd Avenue.

We’re excited to share that Vernon Midwifery has officially moved to a new location in downtown Vernon! Our new home is within The Health Nest, a family-centered health and wellness clinic founded by our own Carrie Sizer, RM.

The Health Nest opened its doors in January 2019, creating a welcoming space for local families to access collaborative, whole-person care. The clinic brings together independent registered professionals offering both primary medical care and regulated complementary health services, all under one roof.

Each practitioner at The Health Nest operates their own business and handles their own booking, billing, and care, allowing for truly personalized service.

New clinic address:

3117 32nd Street, Suite 202
Vernon, BC V1T 5M6
(That’s right near Staples, KPMG, and the downtown bus loop!)

We’re on the second floor, with free parking behind the building.

We’re so grateful for the years spent at our Alpine Centre office and even more excited to grow into this new space. If you’re planning to visit, you’ll find a warm, welcoming atmosphere and the same dedicated care you’ve come to expect from Vernon Midwifery, now with expanded services from our amazing Health Nest colleagues.

Come say hi!

In January 2017, Vernon Midwifery opened its doors at a brand new location in the Alpine Centre, marking an exciting milestone for the practice and for midwifery care in the North Okanagan.

After outgrowing its original space on the main floor of Sylvia Nicholson’s East Hill home, the clinic found a new home just off Kalamalka Lake Road. The new location offers improved access, professional amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere for clients. The thoughtfully designed space was made possible through the hard work of Carrie Sizer, RM, who had recently arrived in Vernon from the UK to join Sylvia in practice.

Carrie’s vision for a warm, inclusive clinic environment came to life at the Alpine Centre, where families now enjoy a calm and comfortable space for prenatal visits and postpartum check-ins. With artwork by Otylia Photography on the walls and a cozy waiting area, the new clinic feels like home while offering the convenience of a central location and private exam rooms.

Midwives Carrie Sizer and Sylvia Nicholson offer full-scope midwifery care from this new clinic, including prenatal visits, birth support at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, and postpartum care for birthing parents and newborns. As always, care was fully covered by the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP), with private pay options available for those without MSP coverage.

The move to the Alpine Centre was more than just a change of address, it is a meaningful investment in accessible, community-based care for local families. Vernon Midwifery continues to be proud of its roots and grateful to the families who have made the journey with us.

Here are some photos of the new clinic at the Alpine Centre taken by the wonderful Otylia Photography: