Best for Babies PREGNANCY OUTREACH PROGRAM
Pregnancy Outreach Program
Best for Babies is a free Pregnancy Outreach Program funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. This Prenatal Nutrition Program, which assists pregnant women who do not typically access traditional prenatal services, offers support during pregnancy and for 6 months post-partum. Particular attention is paid to promoting a healthy diet and lifestyle.
We Can Help You…
- Have a healthy pregnancy, which contributes to you having a healthy baby.
- Feel more connected with other pregnant women and new moms.
- Improve your diet.
- Feel less stressed.
- Answer your questions.
What We Offer!
- Individual Support in your home and in our office.
- Father Support with a Father Support Worker.
- Information on pregnancy, labour, parenting, breastfeeding, nutrition, etc. Videos and books are available.
- Community Resource Referrals – We can help you get registered for Prenatal and Welcome Baby classes. We also offer referrals to the Food Bank, New Beginnings, the Fraser Valley Pregnancy Center, and various other community resources.
- Nutrition Information – We can arrange for you to meet with a Dietician.
- Prenatal Vitamins provided to you for FREE throughout your pregnancy.
- Food Vouchers to be redeemed for nutritious foods at Save-on-Foods.
- Maternity and Baby Clothing Exchanges
Weekly Registered Group Drop-Ins
Weekly Registered Group Drop-ins with food, guest speakers, health education, and childcare provided for free - registration is required.
- Wednesday Expectant Mom’s Group
at Abbotsford Community Services “The Gallery” Room
Group #1 1:00 to 2:30 pm
Group #2 3:00 to 4:30 pm - Thursday Best for Babies New Parent’s Group
3:00 - 4:30 pm at Abbotsford Community Services “The Gallery” Room - Thursday Best for Babies South-Asian Group
10 am – Noon at the Sikh Temple on S. Fraser Way
Address / Contact Info
2420 Montrose Ave
Abbotsford, BCV2S 3S9
Phone Numbers
Phone
: 604.859.7681 local 288
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Location Map
This program was last updated on 03 Apr 2017.