Pre-Natal/Post-Natal CareHelp for new Mothers
PRENATAL-POSTNATAL PROGARM
Goals:
To provide screening, education, counseling and support to prenatal and postnatal mothers
To improve the nutritional health of pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and babies
Registration:
Prenatal mothers may be required to provide proof of pregnancy
Postnatal mothers may be required to provide proof of breastfeeding
Requirements:
- Registrants will receive weekly assessments and counseling as necessary (Monday or Fridays)
- Registrants must attend regular follow-up appointments with their doctors or midwives
Nutritional Coupons:
All pregnant mothers are eligible
Breastfeeding mothers are eligible with babies aged birth to 6 months
Issued weekly on Mondays or Fridays
Coupons can only be issued to the prenatal/postnatal mothers
Redeemable by Mother, only at Duffield Lucy Foods, or Willow Point
No substitutions for food items
Grocery Bag Program:
- Additional food items will be provided at extended time intervals
- Ask a Community Health Nurse for more details
Baby Food Preparation Classes:
- Eligible when baby is between 5 and 12 months of age
- Ask a Community Health Nurse for more details
Prenatal Classes:
Series of 4 Classes
Incentives for attending 4 classes
Dates to be announced