Congratulations!

Pregnancy can be very exciting! You are changing physically as well as emotionally every day.    You may have lots of questions and maybe feeling a little overwhelmed at times.  This pregnancy may be different than your last pregnancy or this may be your first experience as an expectant mother. Your partner may not be sure how to support you and may need some support as well.  The Growing Healthy Families Team can help your baby arrive safely and as healthy as possible.  It can also help you prepare for your new baby to make life a little easier when you bring him or her home.

The public health nurse can:

• Provide you with information on healthy pregnancies, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, newborn care, etc.
• Connect you with agencies in your community that offer services to pregnant women and their families.
• Offer support.

Enter for a chance to win!

Growing Healthy Families wants to help all expectant mothers have a healthy baby.  To assist us in helping you choose services for your prenatal care, please complete and submit the Having a Baby questionnaire or bring to your local Porcupine Health Unit. 

Your name will be entered in the monthly draw for a $20.00 gift certificate from the Timmins Square or from a merchant in your community.

Studies are now showing that the health of the expectant mother affects the baby’s health at birth and as he grows into adulthood.  Your health during pregnancy matters!

Last reviewed: June 28, 2010