Healthy Development

Prenatal Education & Support

Prenatal education promotes wellness and the prevention of illness by providing information and support to pregnant women, their partners and families to ensure they have the information and resources they need to make informed decisions for their own and their baby's physical and emotional health.

Health and Wellness supports healthy pregnancy through healthy public policy, provincial standards, strategies and initiatives.

Public Health Services in Nova Scotia provides prenatal education and support to pregnant women and their families.

For information on prenatal education and support programs, contact your local Public Health Services office.

Prenatal Education and Support Standards

In 2005, the provincial public health prenatal education and support program framework was completed. The framework supports the implementation of Public Health Services prenatal education and support programs.

Links:

• Breastfeeding
• Family Friendly Breastfeeding Pledge
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Provincial Alcohol Strategy Report
• Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
• Mother to Mother – Creating a Breastfeeding Support Line in Your Community
• Prenatal Education & Support Needs in Nova Scotia
• Prenatal Education & Support Standards