Sandy Lake Early Childhood Development Centre - Prenatal Nutrition Program

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Sandy Lake Early Childhood Development Centre
Sandy Lake First Nation
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807-774-6182
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Fax: 807-774-3334
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Application

Program registration required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Sandy Lake First Nation who are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant and women with infants up to 6 months of age

Fees

None

Contacts

Prenatal Nutrition Coordinator

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides culturally appropriate education, programs and support to improve the health of expectant First Nation women and their babies
  • Promotes pre/post natal nutrition and healthy lifestyles
  • Provides information and support for all stages of pregnancy, including preparation for labour and delivery
  • Provides breastfeeding education and information
  • Offers adult and teen individual and group prenatal classes
  • Offers home and hospital visits
  • Provides infant formula and baby food to individuals in an emergency situation
  • Provides an infant weigh scale for use anytime
  • Provides referrals to other supports and services
  • Provides cultural craft times and teachings
Nutrition Education
  • Teaches about shopping on a budget
  • Advises on pre/postnatal nutrition and food supplements
Last updated: Jul 26, 2024: Suggest an edit