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Maternal, Pregnancy & Infants: Overview

Nutrition and Active Living is closely allied with Women’s Health. Together they offer a number of community-based services to support pregnant women and families with young children in the region.

Some of the services offered include:

one-to-one counseling
group-based support and education
skill building in the areas of food budgeting and food preparation (during monthly cooking circles)
connection with other community services as necessary

Best Beginning Program

A Calgary Health Region program for pregnant teens and pregnant women living on a low income. Best Beginning is a free, voluntary, and confidential service. Best Beginning staff work with pregnant women and their families to have the healthiest baby possible.

For more information, telephone: (403) 228-8221

Antenatal Community Care Program

A Calgary Health Region program for women with medically high risk pregnancies.

For more information, telephone: (403) 781-1210




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