FCS Code of Conduct

  • Demonstrate integrity and ethical standards for all perinatal professionals and parents.
  • Encourage clients to assume and make educated decisions during their pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
  • Keep all information in regards to clients, colleagues, educators and other professionals, confidential.
  • Agree to make every effort to honor agreements and contracts for professional services.
  • Treat all colleagues in an ethical, professional and respectful manner at all times.
  • Pursue continuing education to ensure updated knowledge in the field of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.


FCS Scope of Practice

  • A FCS facilitates physical, educational and emotional support as needed for their clients.
  • A FCS provides research and evidence based educational information to their clients as requested.
  • A FCS provides open-minded, non-judgmental, mindful support and/or facilitation for their clients.
  •  A FCS provides non-therapeutic comforting touch for their clients as requested.
  • A FCS provides assistance with minor household chores as requested.
  • A FCS provides basic baby care for clients.
  • A FCS facilitates communication for their clients. A FCS does not ever speak for their clients.
  • A FCS who is requested to provide services outside of their scope of practice must decline and refer the client to an appropriate resource.
  • A FCS behaves in a professional and respectful manner to all members of their clients' health care support team.
  • A FCS behaves in a professional and respectful manner to all members of the clients' family, friends and chosen support team.
  • A FCS behaves in a professional and respectful manner to all members of the FCS community.
  • A FCS does not provide any clinical or medical care for the mother, baby or any family members.
  • A FCS does not recommend any clinical or medical treatment for the mother, baby or family
  • members.
  • A FCS does not perform any invasive procedures or treatments for their clients.
  • A FCS does not provide transportation for their clients.​
  • Ensure that they always practice with up to date liability insurance, police/back check & CPR​