Prenatal and Newborns

York Region offers information, programs and services to help parents who are planning for the birth of a child, who have just had a baby or who are caring for a child

Parents can receive free face-to-face or virtual breastfeeding assistance with a nurse.

Reasons for breastfeeding, keys to successful breastfeeding and information for parents who need support.

Information about healthy eating when planning for pregnancy, during pregnancy and when baby has arrived.

Pregnant women have different needs when it comes to nutrition, emotional health, oral health and physical activity.

If you are a young, first-time mom, a public health nurse can make free home visits during your pregnancy and the first two years of your child’s life through the Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP)

Pregnancy or having a baby is not always easy. York Region offers service that can help you cope with the challenges of pregnancy and parenthood.

Thinking about having a baby? Making healthy lifestyle choices now can help reduce the risk of problems during the pregnancy.

Prenatal education helps expectant parents prepare for childbirth, breastfeeding, newborn care and parenthood.

All Babies Count is a free prenatal nutrition program for teens, newcomers to Canada and single mothers.