Pregnancy, Infant and Child Health

Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum 

• Preconception Health

  • Find out what to consider if you're thinking about having a child.

• Pregnancy Testing and Options 

• Prenatal Classes

• Pregnancy

  • Nutrition During Pregnancy

• Sex After Having a Baby

Caring for a Baby 

• Caring for Baby

  • Resources and information to help you navigate the first six months after your baby's birth. 
  • Includes information on feeding your baby, car seats, and caring for yourself. 

• Family Health Information Line

  • Speak with a Public Health Nurse about caring for your baby. 

Breastfeeding 

We acknowledge that individuals of all sex and gender identities/expressions may be in a feeding relationship with their baby. The term “breastfeeding” refers to feeding directly from the breast. Some individuals may use the term “chestfeeding” rather than “breastfeeding”, or use “chest milk” rather than “breastmilk. We recognize language is constantly evolving, and we strive to use gender-affirming language when talking about infant feeding and parenting.  

• Breastfeeding

  • Breastfeeding support, information and resources. 

• Breastfeeding Clinic

  • Public Health Nurses offer breastfeeding support by phone and provide one-on-one help through breastfeeding clinics. 

• Using a Breastmilk Substitute

  • Things to think about when giving your baby a breast milk substitute (formula). 

Infant Feeding Survey

Do you have a baby under the age of six months? The Health Unit wants to hear from you! We are doing a study to learn about how people feed their babies in the first six months. This will help us improve services for new parents and babies in our community. Learn more on our Infant Feeding Survey webpage. 

 Mental Health

• Mental Health

  • This webpage provides information about mental health. 

• Mood and Anxiety Disorders During and After Pregnancy

  • Mood and anxiety changes during and after a pregnancy can affect anyone, including mothers, fathers, birth parents and partners.    
  • This webpage provides information on perinatal mental health disorders and what the individual, family and friends can do to help. 

• Mental Health Services

  • Mental health services homepage. 
  • Mental health resources specifically for individuals who are pregnant or postpartum, and families with a baby. 

 Parenting 

• Parenting

  • Parenting support and a positive parenting resources to help local parents, caregivers and their children thrive.

• Parenting and Play Groups

 Keeping Your Family Healthy and Safe 

• Air Quality, Pregnancy and New Parents

  • Recommendations to help keep you and your little one(s) safe and healthy in times of poor air quality.

• Cannabis and Pregnancy to Parenting

  • Make informed decisions when it comes to using cannabis during pregnancy and when you have children in the home. 

• Home Health and Safety

  • Information on keeping your home safe, includes topics such as bed bugs, mould, drinking water, hazards, and more!

• Injury Prevention

  • About 90% of injuries are preventable. Learn what you can do to help yourself and your family avoid injury. 

• Vaccinations

  • Learn why vaccines are important and what vaccines your family should receive. 

  • Vaccination Records

    • Check and update your child's vaccination records.

• Dental Health

  • Learn about our dental clinic and how to care for your child's teeth. 

• Emergencies and Being Prepared

  • Learn how to prepare for an emergency and what to do during severe weather events. 

Feeding Your Child 

• Feeding Your Baby

  • Information on introducing solid foods, safety during feedings, allergies, and more! 

• Feeding Your Pre-Schooler

  • Help make your child a healthy eater by learning how to foster pleasant meal times, what to feed your child, and how to cope with picky eating behaviours. 

• Feeding Your School-Aged Child

  • Tips for parents, what to include in a healthy school lunch, lunch box tips, and more!

• Healthy Recipes

  • Meal ideas and recipes that follow the recommendations of Canada’s Food Guide. Includes a section of recipes using shelf-stable and frozen foods.