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Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
226 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B4
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B4
613-798-1488
Toll-Free: 1-800-263-4889
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: May 9, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Contact office to enroll in the program
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
- Métis, First Nation or Inuit women who are pregnant, new mothers or with infants under 12 months of age
- Vitamin supplements, milk and food vouchers are only available to women enrolled in the program
Fees
None; Fee assistance available for Transportation: Bus passes available to adults attending programs
Languages
English
Accessibility
Partially Accessible
Accessibility Note
Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with one designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- no automatic push button available; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar
Description of Services:
Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
Provides supports and services to help families improve maternal and infant health and well-being with a focus on the following three areas:
Maternal Nourishment that may include:
Provides supports and services to help families improve maternal and infant health and well-being with a focus on the following three areas:
Maternal Nourishment that may include:
- Baby food making and nutritional cooking sessions
- Healthy snacks and meal information
- Milk and food vouchers as well as vitamin supplements
- Education on prenatal nutrition
- Understanding food labels
- Presentations by dietitians and health specialists
- Nutrition screening by Community Health Representative
- Individual counselling by nutritionists
- Promotion of breastfeeding initiation and duration
- Support groups
- Breastfeeding videos and resource materials
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Last updated: May 9, 2024: Suggest an edit
