Métis Nation of Ontario - Thunder Bay Métis Council - Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program

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:

Baby food making and nutritional cooking sessions
Healthy snacks and meal information
Milk and food vouchers as well as vitamin supplements

Nutrition Screening, Education and Counselling includes:

Education on prenatal nutrition
Understanding food labels
Presentations by dietitians and health specialists
Nutrition screening by Community Health Representative
Individual counselling by nutritionists

Breastfeeding Program includes:

Promotion of breastfeeding initiation and duration
Support groups
Breastfeeding videos and resource materials