Andrea Brett RM

My passion for pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding began early, sparked by the birth of my first child in 1992 and rooted in a lifelong interest in health and healing. I completed my midwifery education in Seattle in 1998, a journey that also took me to San Francisco and St. Lucia. After returning to Vancouver, I joined The Midwifery Group — and have been here ever since! 

I was fortunate to begin my career learning alongside Carol Hird, Lee Saxell and Linda Knox, the pioneers of Vancouver midwifery. Over more than 26 years of practice, I have welcomed over 1000 babies into the world and provided care for thousands more during the prenatal and postpartum phases. I am also one of the clinical directors of The Midwifery Group and an assistant clinical professor in the UBC midwifery program.

At the heart of my practice is a deep respect for individual autonomy and the uniqueness of each person, each family and each precious newborn. The experience of growing and birthing a baby continues to fill me with awe — it is a privilege I never take for granted. I cherish building trusting relationships with my clients, and I am especially committed to providing the framework for clients to be the primary decision makers in their care.

Outside of work, you will find me immersed in the music world. I am an accomplished vocalist and perform on local Vancouver stages with a choir and a band. I also enjoy travelling, gardening, renovating and spending time with my husband and grown kids.

I am excited to meet you and assist you and your loved ones through this incredible journey towards parenthood!