Content

  • prenatal supplement delivery: (food and vitamins( as prescribed by Dr.))
  • review and discussion of current nutrition recomendations for pregnancy, breastfeeding and infants
  • food preparation skills development ( including budgeting, meal planning and label reading)
  • community kitchen
  • social support
  • referral to other agencies as needed
  • education and support on lifestyle issues such as tobacco, alcohol, substance abuse, family vilence, exercise and stress
  • promotion and support of breastfeeding
  • participation of pregnant and new mothers in the planning and implementation of the program
  • weight checks (moms to be and babies)
  • education on growth and development of the fetus and it’s relationship to nutrition
  • education on FAS/FAE
  • Moms and Tots group
  • Postpartum home support
  • Proposed Community Garden
  • Facilitator consults Registered Dietician as needed