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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Better Beginnings
Provides Non-judgemental support and information on healthy lifestyle choices for pregnant and parenting women

Who is Better Beginnings for?
This program is for women who are at risk for delivering low birth-weight babies. This can include women who are:



  • 20 years of age or younger


  • Over 35 years old


  • Living on a limited income


How will you benefit?
Some of the services available include:




  • Information on pregnancy and parenting




  • Milk and food coupons




  • Vitamin and mineral supplements




  • Library card




  • Items for your baby




  • Nutrition advice from a dietitian




  • Help to quit smoking




  • General support




  • Information about other agencies that offer support and services

Who should you contact?



Community Health Offices



Cardston 403-653-5230


Coaldale 403-345-3000 TOLL FREE 1-866-345-8800


Crowsnest Pass 403-562-5030


Fort Macleod 403-553-5351


Lethbridge 403-388-6661


Magrath 403-758-4422


Milk River 403-647-3430 TOLL FREE 1-866-647-3430


Picture Butte 403-388-6751


Pincher Creek 403-627-1230


Raymond 403-752-3303


Taber 403-223-4403


Vauxhall 403-223-7229