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Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program

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309 Main St W
Atikokan
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807-597-1213
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Fax: 807-597-1473
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cpnp@anfc.ca
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www.anfc.ca/
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12:30 pm, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm


Fruit/Vegetable Voucher pick-up: Call ahead to verify times

Application

  • Register for programs at office

  • Aquafit Voucher: Available as often as requested through Prenatal Coordinator

  • Breastfeeding Program: Call office to make arrangements; loaned out on first come basis

  • Parent Relief: Requires advance booking with Prenatal Coordinator; space is limited

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Off-reserve pre/postnatal Indigenous women including infants up to 6 months of age and their families

  • Parent Relief: Priority given to low income families and medical appointments

Fees

None

Contacts

CPNP Coordinator

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, available upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides culturally appropriate education, programs and support to improve the health of Indigenous women and their babies
  • Gives presentations on prenatal and postnatal health and healthy life choices
  • Arranges home and hospital visits from prenatal worker
  • Plans and supervises exercise groups for pre/postnatal women
  • Provides aquafit vouchers
Baby and Me
  • Provides group support through weekly talking and sharing circles
  • Encourages relating personal experiences
  • Offers guest speakers occasionally to talk on related topics
Breastfeeding Program
  • Provides information and instruction concerning appropriate techniques for nursing an infant for expectant parents or new mothers
  • Loans out breastfeeding pumps and other related equipment
Cooking Together
  • Provides a weekly lunch program; families plan, prepare and eat a healthy meal together
  • Provides grocery budgeting and shopping advice
Fruit Basket
  • Provides fruit/vegetable vouchers and vitamin supplements to enhance healthy pregnancy
  • Provides child care for one hour per week for any reason
  • Provides an informal afternoon of socialization, information sharing and to pick up fruit baskets and vegetable vouchers
Last updated: Feb 21, 2025: Suggest an edit
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