Public Health – Prenatal, Maternity and Postpartum Support

Public Health Nurse services provided by Interior Health in Revelstoke include immunizations, breastfeeding support, prenatal/postpartum information, and supports for new parents.

Prenatal, Maternity and Postpartum Support

• Pregnancy Testing and prenatal information
• Postnatal follow up for moms and babies – you can expect a call and a home visit from a Public Health nurse.  New parents are encouraged to use these services and reach out anytime.
• Breastfeeding support
• Postpartum depression support and resources
• Infant crying
• Providing health information and screening (including development, health and safety)
• Nursing support services for children with special needs
• Child development parenting skills promotion and guidance
• Dental, hearing, vision, speech and language services
• Support for dads and partners

Grow with Me – Weight and See – Follow your baby’s growth and development. Drop-in with your baby on Wednesdays from 9:00 am – 10:30 am at the Revelstoke Early Years Centre, Room 128 – 1001 Mackenzie Ave., Revelstoke, BC, P. (250) 814-2244

Vaccinations and Immunizations

• In BC, vaccinations are offered free of charge to protect children from 12 different diseases
• Vaccines are given at two months, four months, six months, twelve months, eighteen months and when entering kindergarten.