Middlesex-London Health Unit - Pregnancy and Parenting

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

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Breastfeeding Variety of breastfeeding supports available:
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
Nurse-Family Partnership Home visiting program for pregnant young women expecting their first child
Prenatal Health Online e-learning education program, information, and resources for pregnant individuals and their support person
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
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