Hamilton Regional Indian Centre

Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program, Aboriginal Prenatal Nutritional Program
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Record #: HAM0760 Last Modified: 20 Nov 2012 Last Full Update: 20 Nov 2012
Early Years Information
Public Bulletin

Prenatal Nutrition Programs

Early Years HeadingsHealth and wellness
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
34 Ottawa St N
Hamilton, ON L8H 3Y7
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton East
Major IntersectionOttawa St N and Main St E
Office Phone905-548-9593
Fax905-545-4077
E-MailTjacobs@hirc.ca
Websitewww.hric.ca/
Contact Information
Primary ContactTanya Jacobs, Canada Prenatal Nutriton Program Coordinator
Description & Services
DescriptionThe Hamilton Regional Indian Centre is offering a prenatal education classes designed to enhance native education and fetal outcome * The program is offered in small groups and individual sessions stressing traditional native birthing methods as well as the current medical methods * Classes will consist of the following topics: 
 
* Nutrition  
* Alcohol/drugs/smoking  
* Stress management in pregnancy  
* Dealing with emotional and physical changes in pregnancy  
* Labour and delivery  
* Teaching for the high risk pregnancy  
* Teen pregnancy and parenting skills  
* Fathers roles in pregnancy and parenting  
* Breast feeding (support group in progress)  
* Post pregnancy care for infant and self (support group in progress) 
* One on one sessions available  
* Home and hospital visits arranged 
 
Prenatal program provides breastfeeding counselling, labour support, growth and development support, food vouchers, lunch or snack, and bus tickets.  
Postnatal Circle: Tue, 9:30 am-1:30pm  
Prenatal Classes: Fri-12:30-4:30pm  
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Summer Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas ServedBrant County - Six Nations Reserve ; Brantford - Courts ; Hamilton (City of)
BoundariesBrant County Six Nations Reserve * Brantford - Courts * City of Hamilton * other areas on request
EligibilityAny native pregnant women or non-native pregnant women who are willing to learn through native styles or families
FeesThese classes are free of charge.
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
AccessibilityNot Applicable
Record Classification
Service CategoriesBreastfeeding Support Programs ~ Aboriginal Communities ; Childbirth Education ~ Aboriginal Communities ; Nutrition Assessment Services ~ Prenatal Care ; Nutrition Education ~ Aboriginal Communities ~ Pregnant Women ; Parenting Skills Classes ~ Aboriginal Communities ; Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups ~ Aboriginal Communities ; Teen Expectant/New Parent Assistance ~ Aboriginal Communities ; Traditional Aboriginal Healing