Nova Scotia Health offers a variety of supports to help new parents care for their children. Through guidelines, educational resources, and community outreach, they empower parents with knowledge on nutrition, immunization, and developmental milestones.
By fostering a collaborative approach between healthcare professionals and families, Nova Scotia Health supports the well-being and healthy development of infants, laying the foundation for a robust future.
Depending on your needs and where you live in Nova Scotia, support for your newborn may be offered by Nova Scotia Health or through the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. Please visit the IWK website for the full range of services available there.
Checking your baby’s feeding, weight gain and a general physical wellbeing will continue after your leave the hospital. Advice, ongoing support and follow-up will be available as you need it...
Nurses experienced in the care of children and their families provide service for children who require hospitalization.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to remain in hospital with children throughout the course of...
Children requiring treatment or observation will be cared for initially in the Emergency Department. After a maximum of 24 hours of observation, children are either discharged or admitted to the...
Feeding your baby is one of the most intimate and powerful parts of becoming a parent. In Nova Scotia, you have...
Much of Nova Scotia's healthcare program and service information is now available on the YourHealthNS mobile app. Download for free on the Apple Store and Android Apps for Google Play.
