Program Content

  

-prenatal supplement delivery: (food and vitamins( as prescribed by Dr.))

-review and discussion of current nutrition recomendations for pregnancy, breastfeeding and infants

-food preparation skills development ( including budgeting, meal planning and label reading)

-community kitchen

-social support

-referral to other agencies as needed

-education and support on lifestyle issues such as tobacco, alcohol, substance abuse, family vilence, exercise and stress

-promotion and support of breastfeeding

-participation of pregnant and new mothers in the planning and implementation of the program

-weight checks (moms to be and babies)

-education on growth and development of the fetus and it's relationship to nutrition

-education on FAS/FAE

-Moms and Tots group

-Postpartum home support

-Proposed Community Garden

-Facilitator consults Registered Dietician as needed