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
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Varies per program * in-person and home visiting programs are limited to qualifying individuals
Fees
Varies by program * most programs are free
Executives
Jennifer Proulx - Director
Languages
English ; French
Language Note
French and other languages are available on request * some printed and online materials available in other languages
Area(s) Served
London and Middlesex
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
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:
Information on many pregnancy and parenting topics on the website
In-person and virtual prenatal education sessions
Telephone support from a Public Health Nurse
Home visits with a Public Health Nurse relating to pregnancy, infant feeding, parenting, and more
Information available for healthcare providers, licensed childcare centres, and community service providers
Breastfeeding
Variety of breastfeeding supports available:
Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Home visiting program * public health nurses provide health information and support related to healthy eating, pregnancy, breastfeeding, infant care, child development, safety and parenting * assist people in connecting to community supports and resources * services provided for pregnant mothers and families with young children up to the transition to school
Nurse-Family Partnership
Home visiting program for pregnant young women expecting their first child
Prenatal Health
Online e-learning education program, information, and resources for pregnant individuals and their support person
Smart Start for Babies
A weekly in-peron free prenatal group education and nutrition support program for pregnant individuals and young adults (teens) who have a difficult time accessing healthy food * partners or a support person are also 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, breastfeeding, infant feeding and nutrition, early child development, safety, sleep, positive parenting, community supports and resources
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.
Wheelchair Accessible