Overview
Pregnancy is an exciting time! It's also a time full of physical, emotional and life changes. Get the best possible support during and after pregnancy by registering with your local health authority.
Community support and prenatal care is available to all pregnant people who are residents of B.C.. Receiving these services is as simple as connecting with your health authority and completing a confidential registration form (see links below) or talking directly to a public health nurse. Registering connects you with public health nurses and community resources to ensure you, your baby and family get the best possible information, care and support. Public health nurses can support you in many ways and will:
- Answer questions and give information about nutrition, lifestyle, wellbeing, relationships, breastfeeding, parenting and more
- Support you in making positive choices in pregnancy
- Inform and connect you to community resources and services
- Provide you the Baby's Best Chance Handbook
- Teach you how to care for your baby
- Guide you in planning wellness checks for you and your baby
How to register
Find registration information for prenatal services in each health authority. A public health nurse will follow up with you shortly once your registration is complete. Register as early in your pregnancy as possible to receive the best possible care!
