SmartParent

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SmartParent is a free prenatal education program that sends three current, evidence-based educational text messages per week to help guide women through each week of pregnancy.  

Messages are tailored to gestational age and include links to websites, phone numbers and videos on topics such as fetal growth and development, options for screening  in pregnancy and preparation for labour and delivery. 

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With SmartParent in your pocket, you’ll have an information guide, a prenatal cheerleader and a record of topics you might want to discuss with your health care provider.

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Island Health takes steps to stabilize and improve south island maternity services

Pregnant patients and care providers in the south island region will soon have access to more hospital-based support thanks to the development of an In-House Registered Midwife (IHRM) position at Victoria General Hospital.

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A safer sleep for baby: Island Health’s Baby Bed program serves families across the region

Families across the Island Health region can access the Baby Bed program that promotes safe sleep for babies and strong connections between families and caregivers. 

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Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation Funds New Mobile Service for Youth Wellness

Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation Funds New Mobile Service for Youth Wellness

Thanks to generous financial support from the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, a mobile service for youth wellness will soon be hitting the road.

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