Healthy Living

Aboriginal Moms, Babies and Children

Sometime Aboriginal mothers and their babies have special health concerns and need extra care. There are many services specifically for Aboriginal women. Aboriginal nurses, nutritionists and diabetes outreach workers can provide help and support. For more information on the health services just for Aboriginal moms and babies call or visit the centres below.

Local First Nations Health Centres

For more information on Aboriginal and/or First Nations Health visit the following websites:

BC Health Guide
http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/first_nations_healthguide.pdf

Vancouver Island Health Authority
http://www.viha.ca/NR/rdonlyres/437FC3D0-D7AB-4DC3-9B67-2B679F929F47/0/service_booklet.pdf

For information on eating Traditional Foods while pregnant visit the link.

For information on feeding babies visit the Breastfeeding or Formula Feeding sections of this site. 

For information on healthy eating and nutrition for children, visit the Healthy Eating sections of this site for, 6-12 months, 1-3 yrs, 3-6 yrs, and/or the Vitamins and Supplements section.

For more information on a range of services and resources for Aboriginal children and families visit the Resources section of this site.