Nova Scotia Health's pregnancy supports are tailored for the extraordinary journey of motherhood. From prenatal care to birthing education, we offer comprehensive support.
Experienced professionals guide you through each milestone, ensuring a safe, informed, and joyous experience. Welcome to a program that prioritizes the well-being of both mother and baby.
Depending on where you live, pregnancy support may be offered by Nova Scotia Health or through the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. Please visit the IWK website for the full range of services available there.
Colposcopy is an examination of the cervix using a special microscope called a colposcope. The microscope allows the doctor to see the cervix and other areas in detail. The doctor...
Welcoming a new baby into the world can be an exciting time, but it can also be challenging. Enhanced Home Visiting (EHV) is a free, voluntary home visiting program...
Midwives are trained to care for women who are experiencing a normal pregnancy, and for their healthy newborns. They work closely with the prenatal clinic, family physicians, nurse practitioners, obstetricians...
Prenatal Clinics provide care to pregnant women throughout their pregnancy. The Clinic provides a good setting for mothers to receive quality care and helps the mother-to-be and family make informed...
Supported by Public Health Nurses and allied health professionals, Healthy Beginnings serves as a family’s first touchpoint with Public Health Early Years. Public Health Nurses (PHNs) who support this...
Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is a free, voluntary home-visiting program offered by Public Health’s Early Years program. The program pairs a specially trained nurse with a person who is pregnant...