The Women’s Wellness Program provides safe and supportive reproductive and sexual health services for Islanders. Services are offered in Souris, Charlottetown, Summerside, O’Leary, and Alberton without a referral needed. Visit their website or call 1-844-365-8258 for more information.
Public Health Nursing offers services and programs to support healthy growth and development for families, especially during pregnancy and the first year of life. Public health nurses are accessible to provide you with services like prenatal classes, New Beginnings program, breastfeeding drop-in clinics and immunizations across the Island. Check their website for more details on all services and contact information for the public health clinic nearest you.
The PEI Reproductive Care Program links you with essential information for people who are planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant, or have recently had their baby. If you are currently expecting a baby and have a health concern, you can contact the hospital directly to speak with a nurse. For the Maternal Child Care Unit at Prince County Hospital, call 902-439-4492 , and for the Obstetrics Unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, call 902-894-2264.
Having a baby is very exciting but it can also be an overwhelming time of adjustment to new routines and expectations. CMHA PEI connects Islanders with support programs and events to strive for positive mental health and wellbeing through whatever challenge they are experiencing. Your mood can change during pregnancy or after birth, but there are local health services to support you during this time. Visit their website or call the CMHA PEI helpline at 1-800-218-2885.
Do you have a non-urgent health question? A registered nurse is available 24/7 to give you information and connect you with local health services that will help answer your question. Call 8-1-1 to talk to a registered nurse now or call 7-1-1 if you are hard of hearing.
There are several family resources centres across the Island that offer educational programs and support groups and additional services to support the wellbeing of families.
Centres across the Island include:
Charlottetown: CHANCES, Mi'kmaq Family Resource Center, PEI Military Family Resource Centre
Alberton: Kids West Inc.
Montague: Families First Resource Centre
Souris: Families East Resource Centre
Summerside: Family Place
Wellington: Cap Enfants
You can find important information here about the vaccinations that are recommended for your child and a complete guide for how vaccinations prevent diseases and protects children.
Don’t forget that you have the power to reduce pain during vaccinations!
If you have a non-urgent health issue that requires attention but you do not have a primary care provider you may want to visit a walk-in clinic. There are several located across the Island. Clinic times and locations are regularly updated on Health PEI’s website. Be sure to call ahead to make sure that the clinic is open.
Health PEI aligns with Health Canada’s recommendation for exclusive breastfeeding until your baby is at least six months. The Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI), developed by UNICEF and the World Health organization, supports health centres around the world to facilitate successful breastfeeding. Health PEI follows the BFI as a guide to providing families with key information and support for infant feeding.
Many families are referred to the IWK Health Centre for care during pregnancy. Health PEI and the IWK Health Centre work very closely to make sure Island families receive the best care and that your needs are met. If you or your partner need care from the IWK Health Centre during the pregnancy, check out their website to learn more about their services. There are also fantastic educational videos to give you information on the birth experience and newborn care!
