About Us

The Perinatal Services BC Pregnancy & Parent Learning Centre is a digital platform that aims to provide evidence-informed, up-to-date education to pregnant women/people, their partners, supports and perinatal health care professionals in British Columbia. 

Acknowledgments

The Perinatal Services BC Pregnancy & Parent Learning Centre was developed through a collaborative partnership between the Perinatal Services BC Clinical Reference Group, the Perinatal Services BC Working Group and the Digital Lab at BC Children's Hospital. We extend our gratitude to the dedicated members of the Learning Centre team, both past and present, whose invaluable contributions have shaped the formation of this platform.  Our heartfelt thanks go to the following teams and individuals for their instrumental roles in bringing this project to life. 

Perinatal Services BC

As a Health Improvement Network within the Provincial Health Services Authority, Perinatal Services BC’s mandate is to collaborate with system partners to improve health outcomes of women, pregnant persons and newborns. PSBC provides leadership, support, and coordination for the strategic planning of perinatal services in British Columbia. PSBC collaborates with the Ministry of Health, health authorities, and other key stakeholders. Perinatal Services BC is the central source in the province for evidence-based perinatal information.

Digital Lab at BC Children's Hospital

The Digital Lab is an integrated unit of BC Children's Hospital and the University of British Columbia. The aim of the Lab is to improve health outcomes and the delivery of health services through digital innovation and technology. The design and technical development of the Perinatal Services BC Pregnancy & Parent Learning Centre platform was enabled through the Digital Lab. Learn more about our work at digitallab.org.

Perinatal Services BC Working Group

The Perinatal Services BC Working Group is made up of partners from the following organizations: 
Perinatal Services BC
(Provincial Health Services Authority)
Ministry of Health (B.C.) 
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre 
Child Health BC 
First Nations Health Authority 
Fraser Health 
Interior Health
Northern Health
Providence Health 
Vancouver Coastal Health 
Island Health 
BC Association of Pregnancy Outreach Programs (BCAPOP)
BC Lactation Consultant Association
Member of the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons 
Midwives Association of BC
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
Secwépemc Child & Family Services

Special Acknowledgements

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our PSBC Community Advisory Committee who have provided invaluable contributions to the development of our prenatal curriculum.

Subject Matter Experts

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our provincial partners whose invaluable contributions have been instrumental in the development of our prenatal curriculum. Your dedication and collaboration have enriched our resources, ensuring the provision of comprehensive and impactful prenatal education for families across our region. Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to promoting maternal and infant health.