Healthy Beginnings

Services in this area promote the growth and development of children from preconception through to early childhood.

Services include:

Reproductive Health

Services include education and counseling in small groups and one-on-one settings.

Prenatal Education

Providing information to women and their families about pregnancy, labor, birth, post-natal maternal care, parenting of newborns and family adjustments.

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Antenatal Home Care

Care for pregnant women experiencing high-risk conditions related to pregnancy. Support and education is provided in the home, reducing the need for hospitalization. ph. (204) 940-2164

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Post Partum Follow-up and Family Support

Providing support to new mothers and their families through phone contact and home visits. Additional breastfeeding counseling is also available through a 24-hour Breastfeeding Hotline at (204) 477-3433.

BabyFirst

This service offers support for new parents with children from birth to three years of age experiencing challenges related to parenting. The service is designed to enhance skills and foster healthy child development.

Families First (Healthy Baby Program)

Led by nutritionists, public health nurses and outreach workers, various groups meet weekly to discuss pre and post natal health and nutrition, parenting education, and child development.

Child Health Services

Services include child health clinics and newborn follow-up offering support to parents in group settings. Clinics are held in community settings such as apartments, libraries, churches and schools.