Best for Babies
Best for Babies Abby News City Life Article
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.
- Garden Boxes – We work in coordination with the Food Bank to provide Garden Boxes filled with fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Maternity and Baby Clothing Exchanges
- Weekly Group Drop-ins with food, guest speakers, health education, and childcare provided for free.
- Wednesday Expectant Mom’s Group
3 – 5 pm at Abbotsford Community Services
“The Gallery” Room
“The Gallery” Room
Are you pregnant? Do you need support?
For more information contact:
Erin, Coordinator and Outreach Worker
604-859-7681 local 288
Cell: 778-808-1280
Email: b4b@paralynx.com
Monica, Indo-Canadian Outreach Worker at
604-859-7681 local 288
Cell: 604-308-1280
Email: Monica@paralynx.com
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