The goal of the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) at the Sagkeeng Health Centre is to improve the health of mothers and infants in Sagkeeng. This is done by teaching about healthy foods through cooking sessions and healthy snacks as well as providing information about breastfeeding and feeding infants. CPNP is a program for women living in the Sagkeeng community who are pregnant, breastfeeding and who have children up to one year.

Using a community development approach, the CPNP aims to:

• Improve maternal and infant health;
• reduce the incidence of unhealthy birth weights;
• promote and support breastfeeding;
• build partnerships; and
• strengthen community supports for pregnant women

CPNP currently hosts prenatal classes every Wednesday from 11:00am - 1:00pm, and a postnatal breastfeeding support group every Thursday from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Lunch is provided as well as transportation for those living in the local area who provide advance notice.
For more information, contact:
Connie Kuzdak, Nurse-in-Charge
Ph: (204) 367-9990
Email: ckuzdak@sagkeenghealth.com

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