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Programs & Services

Better Beginnings

Offers non-judgmental support and information on healthy lifestyle choices for pregnant and parenting women living in Southwest Alberta.

Provides support for women who are at risk for delivering low birth-weight babies.

Service also includes:

  • Information and support on healthy pregnancy, birth and parenting
  • gift cards to assist with healthy food choices
  • prenatal vitamins
  • a library card
  • items for your baby
  • nutrition advice from a dietitian
  • help to quit smoking
  • general support
  • information about other agencies and referrals that offer support and services

For more information, visit the Before, During, and After Birth website.

Contact Details

Milk River Health Centre

Address
517 Centre Avenue
Milk River, Alberta
T0K 1M0
Telephone
403-647-3430
Getting There

Community Handi-Bus available

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
public health nurses (PHNs)
Eligibility

Women must be pregnant and have one of the following:

  • 19 years of age or younger
  • lone parent with a limited income
  • 35 years of age with a limited income
  • 20-34 years of age with a limited income and answer yes to one of the following:
  1. consistent prenatal care with a physician has been difficult to get during this pregnancy
  2. previous baby weighing less than 2500 grams
  3. previous baby born prematurely (less than 37 weeks gestation)
  4. difficulty gaining weight during this pregnancy
  5. difficulty eating properly or enough during this pregnancy
  6. using tobacco (smoking), alcohol or drugs since knowing I was pregnant
  7. I don't feel I have one person to provide support, help, or advice
  8. I feel afraid or am afraid for my personal safety
  9. new Canadian (in Canada less than 2 years)
Service Access

Contact Public Health at your Community Health Site for more information and service times.


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