Prenatal Care

Whether you were planning on having a child or it came as a surprise, being pregnant is an exciting time in your life!

Remember:

• Take a folic acid supplement

• Stop smoking! If you are a smoker, now is a great time to stop. Resources are available to help you quit.

Member agencies of the Best Start Network offer the following programs and services in our area:

Eastern Ontario Health Unit

• Baby’s Best Start: Provides pregnant women with nutritional assessments, help to quit smoking and referrals to other community services.
   
• Healthy Babies, Healthy Children: Program for pregnant women and families with children up to the age of six.
   
• Breastfeeding Services
   
• Green Food Box: Program that brings community members together to buy a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables at wholesale prices.
   
• Immunization Clinics
   
• Online Prenatal Course
   
• Prenatal Classes
   
• Quit Smoking Online
   
• La Leche League Canada: Mother-to-mother breastfeeding support.