Your Support Team

Choosing Your Personal Support Team

Team Support

You, the father of your child or your partner, and your baby will benefit from having a team of supportive people. Who can be on your support team? Anyone you trust. For many women, the primary support person is their partner. However, mothers and fathers need more than one support person. They need a health care support team and a personal support team. Remember, support teams vary and are unique to each expectant family.

Who might be on your health care support team?

family doctor and/or obstetrician
registered midwife
hospital nurses
public health nurses
HealthLink BC (tele‑nurses, pharmacists and dietitians)
dentist
dental hygienist
prenatal educator
registered dietitian
pharmacist
lactation consultant
naturopathic physician

Who might be on your personal support team?

your partner, friends
a social worker
a doula (trained, supportive labour companion)
family members
neighbours
expectant families from prenatal classes
community groups
co‑workers
members of your cultural or religious groups

Who will be on your personal support team?
Once you have decided, share your plans with them and ask for their commitment. Record their contact information and keep it in a safe and easy‑to‑access place.