Pregnancy and Postnatal

• Diapers
• Wipes
• Blankets
• Clothing
• Health care items

Provides an eight-week prenatal support group to learn about pregnancy, labour and birth. In-person meetings are held in Charlottetown and virtual option is also available.

• Fully equipped kitchen
• Shower facilities (towels, soaps and shampoos provided)
• Computer with internet access
• Homemade meals several times a week through the Home for Dinner program, plus bread and baked goods
• Complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate
• Books, games and puzzles for children and adults
• Arts and crafts and play area for children
• Halifax location also has a laundry room and access to television

• Miscarriages and Stillborn
• Mother's Mental Health and Postpartum
• Divorce and Separation
• Parenting Kits
• Children with Disabilities
• Potty Training

• Experiencing a healthy pregnancy, birth and recovery
• Feeding and caring for your baby (breastfeeding, nutrition and infant care)
• Stages of child growth and development
• Infant immunization
• Keeping your family safe and healthy

Provides reproductive counselling, information, and mental health support. Includes:

• Before a pregnancy
• Continuing a pregnancy
• Adoption
• Abortion
• Pregnancy loss
• Maternal (Perinatal and Postpartum) Mental Health Services
• Abuse during pregnancy

Provides programs for parents of newborns from birth to 8 weeks. Includes:

• New Beginnings Program: Public Health Nurses provide home visits shortly after new parents and babies leave the hospital so new parents have an opportunity to ask questions about breastfeeding, your health, and your baby's health. Extra supports can be provided if needed.
• Best Start Program: A voluntary in-home program for new parents that provides information and support to promote the healthy development of your child during a child's first three years.
• Period of PURPLE Crying Program: Introduced in hospital after your baby is born to help parents and caregivers better understand normal crying and provide information on coping strategies.
• Born to Read: A Public Health Nurse provides you with a book and library card for your new baby during your 2-month scheduled home visit.

Provides care before, during, and after pregnancy to clients as a primary care provider. Services include:

• Preconception counselling: Tailored to a family's needs including upcoming pregnancy, Pap/HPV screening, or providing information on midwifery
• Prenatal care: Tailored assessments and education to a family's needs including prenatal classes and breast/chest feeding classes
• Postpartum services: Physical assessments, education, lactation support, further family planning and more

• Growth and nutrition
• Vision and hearing
• Oral health
• Gross and fine motor development
• Speech and communication
• Problem solving
• Personal/social development

• Nutritional assessment and counselling: Promotes a healthy pregnancy
• Nutritional supplements: In case of a high-risk pregnancy, approved supplements might be available at no cost
• Milk Ticket Support: Milk tickets are available for eligible clients who are participating in regular nutrition counselling with dietitians
• Services for infants and toddlers: Offers advice on healthy eating for new parents, guidance on infant feeding, and help with breastfeeding challenges
• Services for families with children ages five to 10: Lifestyle Triple P Parenting Program is available for parents who have a child who is overweight or obese or who may want to promote a healthier lifestyle