Born Healthy
Born Healthy is a Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada and sponsored by the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association. Additional funding for Born Healthy comes from community groups such as the Ladysmith Hospital Auxiliary. There are 46 other Canada Prenatal Nutrition Programs in B.C.
Born Healthy provides education and support for pregnant women and new mothers. Particular emphasis is on developing a healthy lifestyle in order to have the healthiest baby possible. Nutrition is stressed. Born Healthy provides nutrition education and counseling, food vouchers and prenatal vitamins for those who need financial assistance. Social support is also an important part of Born Healthy.
Every Wednesday we have a drop-in time from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The first hour includes a guest speaker or activity, we then have lunch, which is free to all participants, and lastly a nurse from Public Health visits and is available for questions and information sharing.
We are also open on Tuesdays for individual consultations (no appointment required). These drop-in times are important for meeting new friends and sharing information.
Born Healthy is located at 630 2nd Avenue. Born Healthy is staffed by a Coordinator/Nutritionist (Karen Fediuk) and two Outreach Workers (Laura Pelletier and Monica Stieda).
For more information contact Karen Fediuk at 250-245-3079, or send email to: bornhealthy@lrca.bc.ca
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