Maternal Child Health and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention

Maternal Child Health and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention

What is Maternal Child Health & Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention?

Maternal Child Health (MCH) & Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention is a program offered by NSMTC Health Services. Through this program, we provide pre-natal, post-natal, and newborn care for pregnant mothers and their babies by focusing on the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual well being of the whole family.

Our goal is to reach out to all parents and caretakers in the community that are working directly with community Maternal Child Health Coordinators and offer the support and resources needed to promote healthy childhood growth and development. We will work with each family’s individual strengths and needs, and provide them with the tools and resources needed to build a foundation for strong families.

What services and supports are included?

The following services and supports may be offered:

  • Development of First Nations resources

  • Coordination of supports with a local First Nation Doula

  • Healthy Mom and Me packages

  • Medicine Bundles

  • Developmental screeners

Who do caretakers contact to get access to services and supports?

Contact Your
Local Service
Coordinator

Submit a
Referral
Form

Where can I get more information?

Vitalitè Health Network: Healthy Families, Healthy Babies
A free, confidential, and voluntary home visiting program for parenting families in New Brunswick with children up to 2 years of age.

Public Health Agency of Canada: Post Partum Care
A culturally-considerate guidebook for families with newborns.

Social Support NB: Support for New Parents
A list of government programs and community services available to new parents in New Brunswick.

National Centre for Indigenous Health: Early Child Development
A collection of literature that focuses on maternal, child, and family health.

Vitalitè Health Network: FASD Centre of Excellence
A facility that offers services to the family of anyone with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

CanFASD: Indigenous Publications & Resources
Information on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder for Indigenous families and communities.