BOSOM BUDDIES

□ Are you planning to breastfeed your baby?

□ Is breastfeeding not quite what you expected?

□ Would you like some helpful hints from an experienced breastfeeding mom?

WE OFFER:

 volunteers with breastfeeding experience to support and encourage you with breastfeeding your baby

EXPECT:

 Regular telephone calls from your volunteer
 Your volunteers phone number for when you have questions

INTERESTED?

 After delivery of your baby, complete the Breastfeeding Support form before leaving the hospital.

Phone: 403-388-6666, ext 3418 for more information

The Talk Box

Talk Box
www.parentlinkalberta.ca/publish/docs/TalkBox_Overview.pdf

What is the Talk Box?...information and activities to promote children’s speech and language development.

The Talk Box provides ideas for creating language-rich environments:
•at home
•in the park
•in the car
. . . everyday and everyway!

The Talk Box consists of 2 boxes. One box is for preschool children from birth to 5 years and one box is for school-aged children from 5 to 12 years

Want ideas about...
How to use toys to learn language?  Go to:
www.parentlinkalberta.ca/publish/docs/08_-_Toy_Cards.pdf

Fun activities to help children learn language?  See the Monthly Activities and Newsletters
www.parentlinkalberta.ca/publish/924.htm

How well your child is talking?  See Talking and Listening Checklist: www.parentlinkalberta.ca/publish/docs/03_-_Talking_and_Listening_Checklist.pdf

And Speech Sounds Checklist:
www.parentlinkalberta.ca/publish/docs/02_-_Speech_Sounds_Checklist.pdf

Syphilis Outbreak in Alberta

Did you Know that Alberta is Experiencing an Outbreak of Syphilis?Since 2005, 14 babies have been born with congenital syphilis, with 5 deaths reported to date. The main treatment is Bicillin and is free of charge.
For more information, visit your local Sexual Health Centre or phone Toll Free: 800-772-2437
For more information on Sexually Transmitted Diseases and their prevention, visit www.sexualityandu.ca

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