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Perinatality and Early Childhood
Parents of babies or young children as well as parents-to-be or teenage parents have a access to a full range of services in their neighbourhood. The West Island HSSC offers various services on perinatal and early childhood.
Our team may answer your questions and help you give birth to a healthy baby. Here are some of the services and the programs offered.
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Baby Friendly Initiative
Scientific evidence has shown without a doubt that breastfeeding is the best form of feeding for children. In addition to optimally supporting the child’s nutrition and development, it has been shown to reduce the severity of several diseases, including otitis, respiratory infections and gastroenteritis. Breastfeeding is also instrumental in the mother’s health, reducing for example the risk of osteoporosis. Therefore, its benefits can be observed throughout many spheres of society.
However, it is important to note that Québec has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the country. This is why the Ministère de la santé et des services sociaux has issued guidelines in 2001 whose ultimate goals will be to enhance the health of its population by increasing the rate and the length of breastfeeding. The main strategy that will be implemented to promote, support and protect breastfeeding is an agreement called the “Baby Friendly Initiative” (WHO/UNICEF 1989), which aims to improve the quality of services offered within the Québec Health Network throughout the perinatal period. This initiative will facilitate informed decision making for parents with regards to infant nutrition, while offering the support and the encouragement necessary in an environment that serves to advocate breastfeeding. Several studies have shown the effectiveness of this strategy on the rate of breastfeeding, as well as its impacts on the health of its population.
Breastfeeding and the implementation of the Baby Friendly Initiative are also part of the priorities of the perinatal program at the West Island Health and Social Services Centre, as well as the policies regarding breastfeeding.
To consult the policy, click here.
Birthing Centre
The accredited midwives of the Birthing Centre located at CLSC du Lac-Saint-Louis care about you, your pregnancy and the birth of your baby.
You can receive on-going care with a family approach, that can include:
- prenatal group meetings
- complete monitoring from your midwife, as of the start of the pregnancy up to six weeks after delivery (postnatal period)
- complementary exams
- childbirth in one of three locations: at home, at the Birthing Centre or in the hospital
- water birth also available.
All services are paid by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ).
Nursing Services
The nurses look after your health. They may help you before and after your child's birth :
- prenatal classes;
- adapted prenatal classes for teenagers;
- prenatal home visits (if needed);
- home visits offered to all families after the birth of the first child or phone calls;
- referrals to other resources in the community.
Prenatal courses:
West Island HSSC: 514-626-2572, extension 4312
Post-natal follow-ups:
For all clients who have given birth. Complete assessment of the mother and child's health, as well as the family's psychosocial needs.
CLSC de Pierrefonds : 514-626-2572, extension 4531
CLSC du Lac-Saint-Louis : 514-697-4110, extension 1346
Intensive and ongoing follow-ups for vulnerable clientele
For young mothers, low income and vulnerable clientele in pre and post-natal care.
CLSC de Pierrefonds : 514-626-2572, extension 4531
CLSC du Lac-Saint-Louis : 514-626-2572, extension 1346
Dietary Follow-ups
For various prenatal problems and some difficulties pertaining to the child (allergies, underweight, light eaters, food intolerance).
A course on the introduction of solids is available to new parents.
CLSC de Pierrefonds : 514-626-2572, extension 4557
CLSC du Lac-Saint-Louis : 514-626-2572, extension 1364
OLO Program
Provides low-income mothers-to-be with free healthy food and vitamin supplements, as well as nutritional follow-up during pregnancy.
During your pregnancy and after delivery the OLO Program helps you and your baby:
- you will have access to information regarding:
- available help;
- development throughout your pregnancy;
- nutrition;
- care of the baby;
- you will receive regular visits to your home, before and after your delivery by a team member (nurse, nutritionist or social worker);
- you will receive support in your new role as a mother;
- you will receive, free of charge, food supplements such as eggs, milk, oranges or vitamins according to your needs, during your pregnancy.
CLSC de Pierrefonds : 514-626-2572, extension 4531
CLSC du Lac-Saint-Louis : 514-626-2572, extension 1346
Vaccination Clinic
The Vaccination Clinic services are available with appointment :
- vaccination against diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, meningitis, Haemophilus influenzae type B;
- consultations regarding child development (height, weight) and breast-feeding.
Breastfeeding support
The HSSC offers practical breastfeeding workshops at the end of pregnancies as well as haltes-allaitement (post-natal breastfeeding drop-ins). Mothers, mothers-to-be, and their immediate families can meet with professionals and ask questions about breastfeeding. These sessions also provide them with a place to talk and exchange with other mothers. Breastfeeding and the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Initiative are also part of the priorities of the Perinatal Program of the West Island HSSC and the Breastfeeding Policy.
Haltes-nourrissons et haltes nourri-source
Follow-ups for mothers and babies with various professionals where different themes are addressed.
CLSC de Pierrefonds : 514-626-2572, extension 4531
CLSC du Lac-Saint-Louis : 514-626-2572, extension 1346
Halte-Nourrison
Halte-allaitement
- CLSC de Pierrefonds - Themes from January to June 2012
- CLSC du Lac-Saint-Louis - Themes from January to March 2012
La Leche
Psychosocial Services
Either in person or by telephone, you can request HSSC assistance to deal with personal or family difficulties. Psychosocial consultations are available to children, adults and families. Problems related to family life, mental health, children behaviour problems, family violence or the intellectually handicapped are only a few examples of the numerous situations handled by the psychosocial workers.
CLSC de Pierrefonds : 514-626-2572, extension 5800
CLSC du Lac-Saint-Louis : 514-697-4110, extension 1334
Family Assistance Program
An educator offers home visits adapted to families in need: child development, parents assistance and counselling.
Dental Health
The dental hygienists teach children how to take good care of their teeth. The Dental Health Education Program is offered in the daycare centres.
For more information :
CLSC de Pierrefonds : 514 626-2572
CLSC du Lac-Saint-Louis: 514 697-4110
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The West Island HSSC is a member of the Montreal Network of Health Promoting Hospitals and CSSSs, affiliated with the World Health Organization (WHO).
