Public health programs, services, information and support for parents and families before pregnancy, during pregnancy, after baby is born and until children start school

Services include:

• information and support
• home visits
• assessment and screening
• group sessions and telephone support

Services also provided to health care providers, licensed child care centres, and community service providers * website with information and resources on many topics

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• Breastfeeding Support Variety of breastfeeding supports available:
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• Healthy Babies Healthy Children Home visiting program * public health nurses provide health information and support related to healthy eating, pregnancy, breastfeeding, infant care, child development, safety and parenting * assist people in connecting to community supports and resources * services provided for pregnant mothers and families with young children up to the transition to school
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• Nurse-Family Partnership Home visiting program for pregnant young women expecting their first child
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• Parent Resources Free, confidential information and phone support from a Public Health Nurse about topics such as pregnancy, postpartum recovery, postpartum mental health, breastfeeding, infant feeding and nutrition, early child development, safety, sleep, positive parenting, community supports and resources
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• Prenatal Health Education Online e-learning education program, information, and resources for pregnant individuals and their support * visit www.healthunit.com/pregnancy
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• Smart Start for Babies A free prenatal group education and nutrition support program for pregnant individuals and young adults (teens) who have a difficult time accessing healthy food * partners or a support person are also encouraged to attend