Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)

Provides funding to community-based projects serving pregnant women and parents or caregivers across Canada who are facing challenging life circumstances. Aims to improve the health and well-being of women and babies, increase the rates of healthy birth weights, and promote breastfeeding. Program services may include nutrition counselling, prenatal vitamins, food and food coupons, counselling in prenatal health and lifestyle, breastfeeding education and support, food preparation training, education and support on infant care and child development, and referrals to other agencies and services. See website for full list of CPNP programs in BC.