Primary Health Care

Expectant and new moms living at Massey Centre have access to an on-site staff registered nurse for:

   pre and post-natal personal health counselling
   well-baby check-ups
   breastfeeding support and assistance
   support dealing with postpartum emotions such as depression, frustration and loneliness
   medical care referrals
   information on family planning & protection against sexually transmitted diseases

With on-site health care, our clients can quickly receive a professional opinion on issues concerning their pregnancy, nutrition, fetal development and infant health and may also take part in prenatal classes, labour coaching and classes on infant care and development. Infants are monitored closely to ensure any lags in development are quickly identified and referred to appropriate heath or community agencies.

Massey Facts
The average age of mothers in the prenatal program is 18.25 years.