Pregnancy
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Abortion Services are offered in Prince Edward Island through Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS...
Birth control counselling and options are provided to individuals of all genders, orientations and ages through Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS). The program provides safe, confidential, and supportive services to all clients....
Why should I breastfeed my baby?
Breastfeeding is the best method of feeding for infants. It provides nutrition, boosts immunity and benefits growth and development. Breastfeeding also allows you to enjoy a special bond with your baby, helps your body...
The Prince Edward Island Immunization Program provides safe and effective vaccines that protect Islanders against some communicable diseases known as vaccine preventable diseases.
Over the past 50 years the use of vaccines has prevented life threatening...
The Community Nutrition Program offers nutrition guidance for people who are pregnant and provides feeding and nutritional support and advice for new parents after their baby is born.
The program also supports community hospitals and long-term care...
Application process summary:
1) Applications are submitted for review to determine eligibility.
2) If eligible, the applicant(s) will receive an approval letter identifying their maximum eligible reimbursement funding and 12 month approval period....
What is gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a temporary condition that occurs during pregnancy. Women who develop this complication do not have diabetes prior to becoming pregnant. It can affect about 3-12 per cent of pregnant...
Medical Abortions are offered in PEI through the Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS). A medical abortion is an abortion that uses medication to end a pregnancy. To access safe, confidential and supportive services, call 1-844-365-...
Obstetrical and gynecological care is provided to Island residents from the surrounding areas of Charlottetown to the Eastern tip of the province. Physicians provide 24-hour on-call service seven days a week for obstetrical care, urgent gynecology issues...
The Period of PURPLE Crying® is a prevention program to help educate parents and caregivers about normal infant crying and the dangers of shaking an infant.
When you have a baby, nursing staff at the hospital will give you a Period of PURPLE Crying®...
Pregnancy and life with a new baby may not always be what you expect. Pregnancy, the birth of a baby, or an adoption brings physical, emotional, and social changes. Adjustments to new roles and relationships are not always easy. It can be a time of...
Pregnancy counselling, information, and mental health support are offered through the Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS).
Call 1-844-365-8258 (toll-free) to access safe, confidential, non-judgmental, and supportive services. Your...
The loss of a pregnancy can be devastating and painful for individuals, their partners and their families. It is a time when you may need comfort and emotional support. You may feel numbness, confusion, shock, sadness, exhaustion, disbelief, anger, fear...
Public Health Nursing delivers programs that promote, protect, and preserve the health of individuals, families and communities. Public health nurses serve Islanders at every stage of life, from infants to seniors.
How can Public Health Nursing help me...
Having a newborn admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be an overwhelming experience. At the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, NICU staff use a health care approach called Merge™ to keep parents closer to their babies.
While your newborn is...
As part of the QEH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit’s approach to family-integrated care, the Peer Family Mentorship Program is designed to provide NICU families with connection to mentors with lived experience who offer valuable emotional support to new...
A list of online resources to help you if you're suffering from anxiety and/or depression during pregnancy or after the birth of your baby.
Sexual Health Services are provided through Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services to Islanders of all genders, orientations and ages at various sites across PEI. To access safe, confidential and supportive services, call 1-844-365-8258 (toll...
Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS) provides reproductive and sexual health care to Islanders of all genders, orientations and ages at various sites across PEI. To access safe, confidential, and supportive services, call 1-844-365-...
Surgical Abortions are offered in PEI through Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services. A surgical (aspiration) abortion ends a pregnancy by emptying the uterus (or womb) with suction. To access safe, confidential and supportive services, call...
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