LibGuides: Pregnancy and Newborn Care: Home

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Nova Scotia has many resources and services to support you through the journey of family planning, pregnancy, and parenthood. As you explore the resources in this guide, please reach out to a healthcare provider if you have any questions.

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Hospital Services Available

Women and Children's Health Program
The Women and Children’s Health Program at Nova Scotia Health provides care for expectant parents, their newborn babies, children and youth. The services focus on prenatal care, obstetrical care, midwifery care, labour and delivery, neonatal intensive care, postnatal care and pediatric care of infants and children.
Midwifery Care
Find information about midwifery care available through Nova Scotia Health.
IWK Health
IWK Health provides care for expectant parents, children, youth, and families living in the Maritimes and beyond. This website includes information about having a baby, midwifery care, newborn health, infant feeding, breast health, reproductive health, and more.

Public Health Services

All Nova Scotia residents who are pregnant or have young children can get support from Public Health. This includes accessing services and support from Public Health Nurses, Community Home Visitors, or other allied health professionals. They can give support on infant feeding and sleeping, mental health, growth and development, immunizations, nutrition, parenting, social supports, and more

For more information about the types of support available, visit:

Public Health Pregnancy Supports
Public Health Parenting Supports
Healthy Beginnings
Enhanced Home Visiting
Nurse-Family Partnership
211 Nova Scotia
This free, confidential referral service can connect you to programs and services in your community by phone, text, or online. For example, searching online for “prenatal and parenting” lists organizations offering supports, programs, and services in your local area and their contact information.
811 Nova Scotia
Call 811 to talk to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They can give health information and advice, answer questions, and give information about services in your area (available in over 125 languages).