Maternal and Child Health (MCH) is a program that is funded through partnerships llike FNHA and builds on community programs already in place. It is a proactive, preventative and strategic approach to promoting good health and development of on-reserve pregnant First Nations women and families with young children and infants.
A key element of the program is that nurses provide support and services to expecting mothers and mothers of families with young children in our member communites; all while maintaining Culture as a key aspect of the program. The nurses will provide information, support, and connection to other supportive resources that may be useful in supporting community First Nation mothers and families.
Program objectives include:
What is the Prenatal Nutrition Program?
The goal of the Prenatal Nutrition Program is to improve the overall health of mothers and infants by supporting community members to:
There are also CPNP programs administered through the Public Health Agency of Canada that are offered to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. These programs are often accessed through BC Aboriginal Friendship Centres and BC Pregnancy Outreach Programs.
Why is this important?
Traditionally, we know that everything a pregnant mother surrounds herself with will have an impact on the baby. Healthy food is one important way that a new life can be nurtured to its fullest potential. Extensive research tells us that healthy, nutritious eating supports the long-term health of both mother and baby - and can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes.
Prenatal Nutrition Program clients include:
Making Prenatal Nutrition Yours
Depending on total health funding and community needs Prenatal Nutrition Program could support other family focussed programs such as:
For further information please contact:
Jacey Dick (KDC Community Nurse)
Phone: 250-286-9766 Email: