Resources and Supports

The following is a list of places you can go for support or more information while you are pregnant and after you have your baby. If you have any questions about programs available in your area, please contact your local public health nurse. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING offer :
Prenatal Assessment- a meeting with a Public Health Nurse to discuss health during pregnancy

Prenatal education- individual counselling with a Public Health Nurse or group classes
Information for stopping smoking
Home visits to new mothers and babies for health checks and breastfeeding support

Eastern Kings 687-7049
Southern Kings 838-0762
Queens Region 368-4530

CHANCES Family Centre also offer Prenatal Classes.

Please call 892-8744 for more information

COMMUNITY NUTRITIONISTS
Eastern Kings 687-7051
Southern Kings 838-0719
Queens Region 368-4440

HOSPITALS
Souris Hospital 687-7150
Kings County Memorial Hospital 838-0777
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
(nursery) 894-2267, 894-2268
(labour and delivery) 894-2242

LACTATION CONSULTANTS
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
(nursery) 894-2267, 894-2268
Queens Region Public Health 368-4530
CHANCES Family Resource Centre 892-8744

LA LECHE LEAGUE (offers support to breastfeeding families through monthly meetings and telephone support) http://www.lalecheleague.org/

Charlottetown 675-2239

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