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Program: Pregnancy and Parenting

Organization: Middlesex-London Health Unit
Description of Services: 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

Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Varies per program
Application: No referral required * appointments or registration required for certain programs or classes
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English ; French
Area(s) Served: London and Middlesex

Phone Numbers: 519-663-5317
Fax: 519-663-9581
Email: health@mlhu.on.ca
Website: www.healthunit.com/pregnancy-parenting/
Address: Citi Plaza
355 Wellington St, Suite 110
London, ON
N6A 3N7
Intersection: Clarence St and King St
Location: London (Central)
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

 

About Us

The Middlesex-London Health Unit has many programs and services that are designed to help you and your family live a healthy life, free from disease and injury.

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