Women, Pregnancy and Postnatal

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

• 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

Provides regular pap tests for women to help reduce the risk of cervical cancer.

Please note: Clinics are held at various locations across Epekwitk / PEI each year and the most current location information and dates can be found online. Appointments are required.

Provides surgical abortion services are available for individuals who are over 14 weeks pregnant or when a physician is unavailable. Health PEI has arrangements with the Moncton Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Halifax to provide this service.

Provides a variety of primary health care services to women and children, including newborns, youth and families. Includes:

• Blood collection
• Breast health
• Gynecology
• Labour and delivery
• X-Ray, ultrasound, and imaging
• Mental health support and more

See the website for a listing of all services.

Provides online information and resources about pathways to parenthood for individuals living with HIV. Includes:

• Reproductive rights for individuals living with HIV
• Introduction to choices
• Printable materials and more

Provides health care services such as:

• General physician services
• Home and community care supports
• Substance abuse counselling
• Access to fitness and maternal health professionals
• Child and family wellness programming
• Health and nutrition programs, including services aimed at those with diabetes
• Individual and group wellness programs to help with day to day life skills and help with referrals to other programs that can help
• Gender-Affirming Care referrals
• Drop-in Health Clinic