Who Can Be Eligible

The program is available to pregnant individuals, at any gestational age, who are:

  • at nutritional risk based on the screening at registration
  • open to receiving nutrition counselling by phone call appointments or when available, in person appointments
  • living in Toronto

Program Details

The Healthiest Babies Possible program at Toronto Public Health is a free, confidential prenatal nutrition and support program. The program offers one-to-one nutrition counselling with a Public Health Dietitian.

Topics may include:

  • healthy eating for a healthy pregnancy
  • healthy weight gain
  • managing diet-related discomforts
  • foods and drinks to avoid
  • breastfeeding
  • introduction to complimentary foods

The program also provides:

  • food vouchers
  • interpreters
  • linking and referrals to community resources and food programs
  • referral to other services

 

To find out if you are eligible and to register please call Toronto Public Health at 416-338-7600, eChat with a Public Health Nurse or send an email to PublicHealth@toronto.ca