Pregnancy (Pre to Post)
Birthright Information Help Line
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Crossroads Pregnancy Centre
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Gabriola Island HOPE Centre
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HealthLink BC (24-hour Nurse Line)
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Inter Tribal Health Authority
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Inter Tribal Health Authority (Maternal Child Health Program)
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Ladysmith Community Health Centre
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Ladysmith Resources Centre Association
Adventures in Early Literacy Born Healthy Prenatal Program Born Healthy provides education and support for pregnant women and new mothers. Particular emphasis is on developing a healthy lifestyle in order to have the healthiest baby possible. Born Healthy provides nutrition education (including prenatal nutrition, breastfeeding and infant feeding), counseling, mental health education, parenting information and promotes of self-care practices. Born Healthy provides food vouchers, prenatal vitamins and bus tickets for those who need financial assistance. Social support is an important part of Born Healthy. Every Wednesday we have a drop-in time from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The morning includes a discussion topic, guest speaker or activity, we then serve lunch, which is free to all participants, and a Public Health Nurse visits for information sharing, checking baby weights, and is available for questions. These drop-in times help make meeting new people possible and are a chance to share your parenting experiences. |
Midwives
| Website: http://www.bcmidwives.com |
Nanoose First Nation Head Start Program
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Options for Sexual Health
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Public Health Nursing
| Website: http://www.viha.ca |
Nanaimo Health Centre
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Nanaimo/Ladysmith
Nursing Intake Line | Phone Number: 250-755-3388 Website: http://www.viha.ca |
Website: https://www.maternitydocs.com/contact
We are a group of Nanaimo family doctors who are devoted to providing excellent maternity care for Nanaimo and surrounding areas. We provide pregnancy, birth, postpartum and newborn care. You can either refer yourself directly or ask your family doctor to refer you.
Princess Royal Family Centre (Public Health)
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Snuneymuxw Health Centre The Health Department objective is to support adults, elders, children, and families who live on reserve by providing preventative services and advocacy. The primary work of the Health Centre focuses on Children and Youth, Mental Health and Addictions, Primary Health Care, Chronic Illness Prevention, Communicable Disease Control, and Environmental Health and Management |
Stz’uminus Health Centre
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Tilicum Haus Aboriginal Friendship Centre
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Quick Summary
Birthright Information Help Line | 1-800-550-4900 | http://www.birthright.org |
Cross Roads Crisis Pregnancy Centre of Nanaimo (Faith Based) | 250-716-1633 |
http://www.pregnancynanaimo.com |
-24 Hour Helpline / Appointment Line | 250-714-2191 or 1-866-714-2191 |
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Gabriola Island HOPE Centre | 250-247-8730 | http://www.gabriolahopecentre.com |
Healthlink BC (24 Hour Nurse Line) | 811 | http://www.healthlinkbc.ca |
Inter Tribal Health Authority - Maternal Child Health | http://www.itha.ca/inside-programs_services/clinicals-nursing/maternal_child_health.html | |
Ladysmith Community Health Centre | 250-739-5777 | http://www.viha.ca |
Ladysmith Resource Centre Association | 250-245-3079 | http://www.lrca.bc.ca |
-Adventures in Early Literacy | 250-245-3079 | http://www.lrca.bc.ca |
-Born Healthy Prenatal Nutrition Program | 250-245-3079 | http://www.lrca.bc.ca |
-Dads Group | 250-245-3079 | http://www.lrca.bc.ca |
-Parent-Child Mother Goose | 250-245-3079 | http://www.lrca.bc.ca |
Maternal Health Program -Inter Tribal Health Services |
250-753-3990 or 1-877-777-4842 |
http://www.intertribalhealth.ca |
Midwives | http://www.bcmidwives.com | |
Nanoose First Nation Head Start Program | 250-390-0003 | http://www.bcfnhs.org |
Options for Sexual Health | 250-753-9511 | http://www.optionsforsexualhealth.org |
Public Health Nursing | http://www.viha.ca | |
Nanaimo Health Centre | 250-755-3342 | http://www.viha.ca |
Nanaimo/Ladysmith Nursing Intake Line | 250-755-3388 | http://www.viha.ca |
Princess Royal Family Centre | 250-739-5845 | http://www.viha.ca |
Snuneymuxw First Nation Health Centre | 250-740-2337 | http://www.snuneymuxw.ca |
Stz'uminus First Nation Health Centre | 250-245-8551 | http://www.cfnation.com |
Tillicum Lelum Health Centre | 250-753-6578 | http://www.tillicumlelum.ca |