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Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program

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Deer Lake Health Centre
Deer Lake First Nation
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807-775-2226
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Fax: 807-775-9772
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Application

Program registration required

Eligibility / Target Population

  • Members of Deer Lake First Nation who are pregnant, new mothers or with infants younger than 12 months of age

  • Vitamin supplements, milk and food vouchers are only available to women enrolled in the program

Fees

None

Contacts

Leslie Beardy - Health Director
807-775-2226

Languages

English

Language Notes

Cree, Oji-Cree; available upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services

  • Provides supports and services to help families improve maternal and infant nutritional health
  • Focuses on the following 3 areas:
    Maternal Nourishment that may include:
    • Baby food making and nutritional cooking sessions
    • Healthy snacks and meal information
    • Milk and food vouchers as well as vitamin supplements
    Nutrition Screening, Education and Counselling includes:
    • Education on prenatal nutrition
    • Understanding food labels
    • Presentations by dietitians and health specialists
    • Nutrition screening by Community Health Representative
    • Individual counselling by nutritionists
    Breastfeeding Program includes:
    • Promotion of breastfeeding initiation and duration
    • Support groups
    • Breastfeeding videos and resource materials

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