Victoria Best Babies
Family / Parenting, Pregnancy Care, and Public Health
Provided by Fernwood NRG
Free pre and post natal supports services.
Victoria Best Babies is a Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program sponsored by Fernwood NRG with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada. Victoria Best Babies serves pregnant and parenting parents of children ages 0-1 year. Due to space restraints, they are currently only serving low-income families. The program provides:
- Group Support
- Educational sessions
- One-on-one support
- Monthly food vouchers and Good Food Box produce
- Prenatal vitamins and vitamin D drops
- Baby food demos
- Healthy snacks
- Hospital tours and hospital pre-registration
- Online access to a Public Health Nurse, a Dietitian, and a Dental Hygienist
Post-natal discussion groups run on Wednesdays from 12:40pm-2:00pm. This group is for parents and their babies ages 0 months-1year old. We target low-income families and those facing challenging life circumstances. Discussions are led by various members of the staff and the community. Public Health Nurse, Dietitian, Program Coordinator, and Family Support Workers are available for support.
Pre-natal classes run on Thursdays from 12:40pm-2:00pm. This group is for pregnant people and their older toddlers (if applicable). They target low-income families and those facing challenging life circumstances. Discussions are led by various members of the staff and the community. Public Health Nurse, Dietitian, Program Coordinator, and Family Support Workers are available for support.
Zoom Best Babies classes run on Mondays from 1:30pm to 2:30pm.
For more information or to register, contact Laura at 250-381-1552 ext.116.
250-381-1552 ext. 116
Public email: info@fernwoodnrg.ca
Website: https://fernwoodnrg.ca/fernwood-nrg...
1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Availability
Service area: Victoria + show cities
Service Types Provided
Family / Parenting
Pregnancy Care
Public Health
Ways to Access
- Provided in a group in-person
- Provided online: email / video / on-line
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