| Program: | Pregnancy and Parenting | ||||||
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Middlesex-London Health Unit |
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| Phone Numbers: | 519-663-5317 ext 5 | ||||||
| Fax: | 519-663-9581 | ||||||
| Email: | health@mlhu.on.ca | ||||||
| Website: | www.healthunit.com/pregnancy-parenting/ | ||||||
| Address: |
Citi Plaza 355 Wellington St, Suite 110 London, ON N6A 3N7 |
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| Intersection: | Clarence St and King St | ||||||
| Location: | London (Central) | ||||||
| Hours: | Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm | ||||||
| Executives: | Jennifer Proulx - Director | ||||||
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| Description of Services: |
Public health programs, information and
support for parents and families during pregnancy, after baby is born
and during early childhood until the start of school Services include:
Breastfeeding - Variety of breastfeeding supports available (see Middlesex-London Health Unit - Pregnancy and Parenting - Breastfeeding) Healthy Babies Healthy Children - Home visiting program with a public health nurse who provides health information and support related to healthy eating, pregnancy, breastfeeding, infant care, child development, safety and parenting. Nurses also assist people in connecting to community supports and resources. Services are provided any time during pregnancy through to children entering school. Nurse-Family Partnership - Home visiting program for young, first-time parents during pregnancy and first two years of their child’s life. Nurses will support parents in having a healthy pregnancy, raising healthy children, and meeting school and/or work goals. Prenatal Health – Free online e-learning education program for pregnant individuals and their support person with information and resources relating to pregnancy, labour and birth, breastfeeding, newborn care and more. Smart Start for Babies – A free group prenatal education and nutrition program for people less than 30 weeks pregnant who live with a limited income and have a difficult time accessing healthy food. Partners or a support person are encouraged to attend. Telephone Support for Families - Free, confidential information and phone support from a Public Health Nurse about topics such as pregnancy, postpartum recovery, postpartum mental health, infant feeding and nutrition, early child development, safety, sleep, positive parenting, community support and other resources. |
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| Requirements | |||||||
| Fees: | Varies by program * most programs are free | ||||||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Varies per program * in-person and home visiting programs are limited to qualifying individuals | ||||||
| Application: | No referral required * registration for in-person and home visiting programs is limited to qualifying individuals * some program registrations are available online, for all others, register by telephone | ||||||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English ; French | ||||||
| Area(s) Served: | London and Middlesex | ||||||
About Us
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has many programs and services that are designed to help you and your family live a healthy life, free from disease and injury.
| This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 3/12/2026 | |||
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