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Healthy Start
A Program for Pregnant Women
Healthy Start program sites run 2 hours each week, year-round, for expectant women ages 22 and over. The length of participation varies from 9 to 15 weeks and participants can attend until their babies are 3 months of age.
By participating in this program, expectant women gain the skills, confidence and resources needed to improve their health during pregnancy, learn about self-care, better understand parenting issues and make choices that enhance their unborn child’s future growth and development.
Program Locations and Times
Program Commendations
“Healthy Start – the name says it all. A program that 7 years ago saved my life. Healthy Start prepared me for my baby and raising a family”.
“The nurses, coordinator, nutritionist and all of the workers are exceptional. I love them and will miss them when I’m gone”.
“If I had to describe Healthy Start in one word I would simply say “Pandora’s Box”. Basically it is a door you open that leads to so many others.”
“Many moms wouldn’t admit it but if it wasn’t for Healthy Start we wouldn’t have prenatal vitamins, and wouldn’t know what to do after or during birth”.
“The Healthy Start program offers so much information especially for first time moms. The videos are very informative and the nurses are so helpful. The food served is really appreciated. Meeting other moms to be has been really great.”
“I had a very sad story when I came to Canada, and it’s been very hard to find help. Then I knew about this program and I started coming and the nurses were just wonderful. The food vouchers were also a life saver for me and my baby. It has been informative and most therapeutical. I’ve had support in every aspect of my life. Now I am almost due and I still feel excited every Thursday to come.”
“I really appreciate all of the help and I am also very grateful to Canada and Canadians for this opportunity. I just think of all the women in my country who would love to know and see everything that I’m learning. Thank you very much!”
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