Outcomes Report 2019-2020
HEALTHIEST BABIES POSSIBLE (HBP) Healthiest Babies Possible (HBP) is a pre and postnatal outreach program supporting women of all ages who live in Surrey, Delta and White Rock. Since 1988, we have provided education, information, support and connections for women who experience health and lifestyle challenges during pregnancy, birth and the transition to parenting. Working with women in the context of their families, the aim is improved maternal and infant health.
The HBP program is a well-established program providing perinatal education and support to this fast growing community with over 500 births a month.
Long-term Goals of Healthiest Babies Possible To reduce the incidences of: ▪ Low and high birth weight and premature babies ▪ Prenatal substance use Healthiest Babies Possible Participant Outcomes ▪ Participants engage in positive nutrition practices for self and baby. ▪ Participants engage in positive health practices for self and baby. ▪ Participants engage in practices that support emotional wellbeing of self and baby. ▪ Participants engage in positive infant feeding practices. ▪ Participants engage in positive infant care practices. ▪ Participants connect with community and resources as needed for self and baby.
"I didn't know anything about pregnancy. You gave me good information and helped me learn a lot. The program is excellent!"
1249 participants attended groups 633 women received support
64% of participants experience low income 58% are experiencing mental health issues 100% would recommend this program to family and/or friends
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