Healthy Babies Healthy Children

The Healthy Babies Healthy Children program is a free service for families who are pregnant or have young children up to school age. This Ontario-wide program supports your family’s health, and you don’t need your health card to use it.

How can the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program help me?

This program connects you with a public health nurse or a parent resource worker who provides helpful information, resources, and referrals to support your family. Some of the ways they can help include a follow-up phone call after your baby is born and home visits for extra support and guidance.

This free program can help you:

• Have a healthy pregnancy

• Build a positive bond with your child

• Support your child’s growth and development

• Find helpful resources and programs in your community

• Get your child off to a good start in life

For more information on the program, view the Healthy Babies Healthy Children fact sheet or check out the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program by the Ministry of Ontario. 

How do I qualify for the program?

You may qualify for the program if:

• You are pregnant

• You’ve recently given birth

• You have a child under school age

How do I join the program?

To join the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program, you can complete an online self-referral form or ask your healthcare provider (like a family doctor, midwife, or OB-GYN) to refer you to the program.

Where can I find more Child and Family Health support?

If you're needing more Child and Family Health resources, Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) has options to help you:

• Sign up for free online prenatal classes – Learn about breastfeeding and other newborn topics at your own pace.

• Sign up for breastfeeding support – Receive breastfeeding support from our Public Health Nurses

• Learn more about child and family health topics – Explore our resources on child and family health topics

How can I reach SWPH for pregnancy and child support?

Southwestern Public Health offers additional services, including:

• Prenatal classes, breastfeeding support, and Public Health Nurse home visits. These services are available to people in Elgin County, Oxford County, and St. Thomas.

• Oxford County Know & Grow Line: 519-421-9901 ext. 3473

• Elgin County Know & Grow Line: 519-631-9900 ext. 1400