Provincial Perinatal Health Program (formerly Reproductive Care Program)

Breastfeeding Education Courses

Course and registration forms are currently under review/revision.  Please check back later to access updated information on breastfeeding education courses.

National Perinatal Health Guidelines

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Diabetes and Pregnancy

The following resources have been approved by the Provincial Diabetes Program. For more information please consult your local Provincial Diabetes Program.

Forms and Requisitions

Laboratory Services

Maritime Newborn Screening Program

Staff may access information of the Maritime Newborn Screening Program by visiting the IWK Health Centre: The Maritime Newborn Screening Program (MNSP) (nshealth.ca)

For quick reference, view the below links to access the most updated information for staff and patient education.  (Used with permission from the Maritime Newborn Screening Program, IWK Health Centre) 

Maternal Serum Testing/Fetal Assessment and Treatment Centre (FATC) Program

Staff may access program information and testing requisition forms by visiting the IWK Health Centre - Services Directory.

For quick reference, view the below links to access the most updated program requisition and referral forms. (Used with permission from the FATC Program IWK Health Centre)

Preconception Health and Early Pregnancy

Why preconception health matters 

Almost half of pregnancies are unplanned. The health of parents prior to conception establishes the foundation for their new child’s health throughout his or her life. 

The goals of preconception care are to improve the health status of women and men before conception and to reduce behaviors and individual and environmental factors that could contribute to poor maternal and child health outcomes. 

Health care providers should encourage persons considering pregnancy to schedule a visit to discuss preconception health and the optimization of maternal and fetal outcomes.  Use the resources below to help guide discussions with your clients on preconception health and early pregnancy care: 

Information for pregnancy and pregnancy planning

Miscarriage Information 

Pregnancy Loss Resources

HPEI resources

Other Resources:

Psychosocial Health Assessment

Rh program (formerly WinRho)

Staff are encouraged to access practice resources of the Rh Program of Nova Scotia by visiting the Rh Program of Nova Scotia | Reproductive Care Program of Nova Scotia (nshealth.ca)

For quick reference, view the below links to access the most updated information for staff and patient education.  (Used with permission from the Rh Program of Nova Scotia, IWK Health Centre)

Baby Friendly Initiative - Infant Feeding 

Resources for Staff Education

Health PEI Infant Feeding Policy Brochure (English and French) [PDF]
Health PEI Infant Feeding Policy Poster (English and French) [PDF]
Breastfeeding Protocols and E-Learning Modules (free)

Patient Education Tools for Staff

Health PEI Breastfeeding Your Baby Handbook [PDF]
Health PEI Infant Formula: What you need to know [PDF]
Breastfeeding Information

More information on the Baby Friendly Initiative

Additional Resources

Helpful Websites for Staff

 

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