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Service Description:
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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
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
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