IWK

1.902.470.8888

1.888.470.5888

Emergency: 911
Telecare: 811
Poison: 1-800-565-8161
5850/5980 University Ave., Halifax, NS B3K 6R8

Community Resources in HRM

Pre-natal Classes

  • Nurtured

    Providing a comfortable and friendly atmosphere, Pampered Mamas Doula Services, Graceful Beginnings Birth Services and Nurtured have come together to offer Childbirth Preparation Classes for couples in HRM.

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  • Citadel Pre-natal Classes

    Citadel Prenatal and Childbirth Education Classes offers four comprehensive sessions to start you on your way.

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  • PACT – Parents and Children Together

    Parents and Children Together actively contribute to the well-being of families through programs, workshops and activities offered to parents, expectant parents, caregivers and their children.

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  • Chebucto Family Centre

    Chebucto Family Centre provides free services and supports to families and community members. These include but are not limited to: advocacy and support, health and wellness programs, prenatal and parenting classes, our Volunteer Doula Program, youth programming and operating as a Family Home Day Care Agency.

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Sobeys

Baby Be Healthy Program is offered through Sobeys pharmacy where moms can sign up for and receive free prenatal vitamins.

1:1 pre-natal and post-natal nutritional counselling is available through Sobeys to moms who are able to pay out of pocket/have insurance coverage.

In Halifax and Bedford, Sobeys Dietitians partner with Public Health to offer Mom and Baby drop-in programs with Dietitian and Public Health nurse. You can email Jennifer.hamm@sobeys.com for more information.

Superstore

The Superstore dietitian offers 1:1 nutritional counseling by request. Check the link below for contact information and new programs offered.

Other Community Support