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Pregnancy and Parenting

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Citi Plaza
355 Wellington St, Suite 110
London, ON
N6A 3N7
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519-663-5317 ext 5
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Fax: 519-663-9581
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Last update: Mar 12, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
No referral required * registration for in-person and home visiting programs is limited to qualifying individuals * some program registrations are available online, for all others, register by telephone
Eligibility / Target Population
Varies per program * in-person and home visiting programs are limited to qualifying individuals
Fees
Varies by program * most programs are free
Executives
Jennifer Proulx - Director
Languages
English ; French
Language Notes
French and other languages are available on request * some printed and online materials available in other languages
Area Served
London and Middlesex
Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Public health programs, information and support for parents and families during pregnancy, after baby is born and during early childhood until the start of school

Services include:
  • Information on many pregnancy and parenting topics on the website
  • In-person and virtual prenatal education sessions
  • Telephone support from a Public Health Nurse
  • Home visits with a Public Health Nurse relating to pregnancy, infant feeding, parenting, and more
  • Information available for healthcare providers, licensed childcare centres, and community service providers
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  • Breastfeeding Variety of breastfeeding supports available:
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  • Healthy Babies Healthy Children Home visiting program * public health nurses provide health information and support related to healthy eating, pregnancy, breastfeeding, infant care, child development, safety and parenting * assist people in connecting to community supports and resources * services provided for pregnant mothers and families with young children up to the transition to school
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  • Nurse-Family Partnership Home visiting program for pregnant young women expecting their first child
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  • Prenatal Health Online e-learning education program, information, and resources for pregnant individuals and their support person
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  • Smart Start for Babies A weekly in-peron free prenatal group education and nutrition support program for pregnant individuals and young adults (teens) who have a difficult time accessing healthy food * partners or a support person are also encouraged to attend
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  • Telephone Support for Families Free, confidential information and phone support from a Public Health Nurse about topics such as pregnancy, postpartum recovery, postpartum mental health, breastfeeding, infant feeding and nutrition, early child development, safety, sleep, positive parenting, community supports and resources

AboutUs

The Middlesex-London Health Unit has many programs and services that are designed to help you and your family live a healthy life, free from disease and injury.

Last Updated: Mar 12, 2026: Suggest an edit