- Description
- 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 healthcare providers, licensed child care centres, and community service providers * website with information and resources on many topics
Breastfeeding - Variety of breastfeeding supports available:
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
Nurse-Family Partnership - Home visiting program for pregnant young women expecting their first child
Prenatal Health - Online e-learning education program, information, and resources for pregnant individuals and their support person
Smart Start for Babies - A weekly in-peron 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
Telephone Support for Families - 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 - Eligibility
- Varies per program
Residency Requirements: London and Middlesex - Application Process
- No referral required * appointments or registration required for certain programs or classes
- Phone
- 519-663-5317
- Fax
- 519-663-9581
- Web Site
- www.healthunit.com/pregnancy-parenting/
- [email protected]
- Languages
- English; French
- Fees
- Free
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- thehealthline.ca Information Network
- Address
- 355 Wellington St, Suite 110
London, ON, N6A 3N7
Intersection: Clarence St and King St; London (Central) with satellite office in Strathroy
Middlesex-London Health Unit Site Location: Middlesex-London Health Unit
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- Fully Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
- Service Area(s)
- London
- Middlesex County
