Women – Nova Scotia

Health and Social Services

E'pit Nuji Ilmuet (Prenatal) Program

Promotes good pre and post natal care to off-reserve Aboriginal women expecting or nursing an infant.

Source: Native Council of Nova Scotia

Pre/Post Natal Services

Post-natal services include checking the health of the mother and baby, checking fontanelles and reflexes, breast care, and helping the mother cope with her new responsibility.

Source: Eskasoni Community Health Centre

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Policy, Research and Statistics

Exploration of the Stress Experience of Mi'kway On-Reserve Female Youth in Nova Scotia, An – Centres of Excellence for Women's Health (PDF)

The purpose of this project was to deepen our understanding of what lies behind the stress experience of Mi'kmaq female on-reserve youth with an eye to policy and program intervention.

Source: Centres of Excellence for Women's Health

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