Program: Smart Start for Babies
Organization: Middlesex-London Health Unit
Family and Community Health
Phone Numbers: 519-663-5317
Fax: 519-663-9581
Email: smartstart@mlhu.on.ca
Website: www.healthunit.com/smart-start-babies
Address:
Citi Plaza
355 Wellington St, Suite 110
London, ON
N6A 3N7
Intersection: Clarence St and King St
Location: London (Central)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Call or check website for details * hours and locations vary
Executives: Jennifer Proulx - Director
Service Description: 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

Weekly sessions cover topics including:
  • healthy eating
  • meal preparation
  • food safety
  • healthy lifestyles
  • pregnancy changes
  • fetal development
  • healthy relationships
  • labour and birth
  • postpartum and newborn care
  • breastfeeding and community supports

* Healthy food, food vouchers, bus tickets, and free prenatal vitamins offered at each session


Meeting: Offered at various locations in London
Fees: Free
Application: Call or visit website to register
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Pregnant women and their partners * early registration before 20 weeks gestation is preferred
Languages: English ; French ; Arabic
Language Note: Interpreters provided for other languages on request
Area(s) Served: London and Middlesex
See Also: Breastfeeding
Community Health Programs for Children and Youth
Prenatal Classes and Programs
Last Updated: 11/14/2024
Service Record URL: http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=13815

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