Prenatal & Early Years Program - Vancouver Coastal Health
Pregnancy Care and Public Health
Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health
Phone call and home visits for new mothers.
The Prenatal & Early Years Program provides nursing services to answer questions about birthing parent, baby, or family health and provides access to Public Health services.
​Mothers who give birth in a hospital will receive a phone call from a public health nurse within 24-48 hours after discharge from hospital. Birthing parents who receive care from a midwife will receive care in the first few days from their midwife and will be contacted by a Public Health Nurse within six to eight weeks. Patients referred through this process will be contacted by a Public Health Nurse (PHN) who may provide direct nursing services or refer on to appropriate community resources. We ask that you have a discussion with the client or parent/guardian prior to making a referral.
In the Prenatal & Early Years Program, Public Health Nurses provide nursing services to answer questions about birthing parent, baby, or family health and provide access to public health services including:
prenatal support
after birth care of a new baby
child health clinics (immunization)
breastfeeding support
telephone support and advice
capacity building
parenting support
screening and referral to developmental screening
Public Health nurses are available to help before and after the birth of your baby. Contact your local public health nurse to learn more or call 1-855-550-2229 to talk to a public health nurse.
​Mothers who give birth in a hospital will receive a phone call from a public health nurse within 24-48 hours after discharge from hospital. Birthing parents who receive care from a midwife will receive care in the first few days from their midwife and will be contacted by a Public Health Nurse within six to eight weeks. Patients referred through this process will be contacted by a Public Health Nurse (PHN) who may provide direct nursing services or refer on to appropriate community resources. We ask that you have a discussion with the client or parent/guardian prior to making a referral.
In the Prenatal & Early Years Program, Public Health Nurses provide nursing services to answer questions about birthing parent, baby, or family health and provide access to public health services including:
Public Health nurses are available to help before and after the birth of your baby. Contact your local public health nurse to learn more or call 1-855-550-2229 to talk to a public health nurse.
Location finder: https://www.vch.ca/en/service...
1-855-550-2229
Prenatal Care Access Line
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
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Availability
Service area: Vancouver Coastal Health Area + show cities
Service Types Provided
Pregnancy Care
Ways to Access
- Provided at multiple locations
- Provided by phone
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