Maternal Child Update

Maternal Child Update

Thank you to the presenters for an informative and educational day of learning.

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CERPS will be available (Continuing Education Recognition Points for IBCLCs).

Speakers

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Kathy O'Grady, RN, IBCLC

Feeding with Confidence: Evidence Based Guidance on Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding

Description: This presentation will provide evidence to support infant feeding from birth onwards. It will highlight the history of formula assimilation into society and demonstrate how practitioners can best support parents in their decision on how to feed their infants. 

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Lara Kennelly, RN

Vaccines in Pregnancy & Early Childhood and Overcoming Hesitancy

Description:  This presentation highlights the recommended vaccines and considerations for pregnant individuals and children in Ontario. Vaccine hesitancy will be addressed throughout.

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Tawnia Healy, RSW and Tracey Hall, RN

From Knowledge to Action: Early Adversity, Resilience, and Perinatal Mental Health

Description: This presentation links the science of early adversity and resilience with actionable strategies from the Ontario Early Adversity and Resilience Framework. A spotlight on the Nipissing-Parry Sound Perinatal Mental Health care pathway shows how these concepts come to life in real-world practice.

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The Basics Nipissing-Parry Sound Coalition

The Basics: Empowering Families, Strengthening Communities

Description:  This presentation reflects how The Basics Nipissing-Parry Sound unites partners from across sectors to strengthen nurturing relationships and advance early childhood development. It illustrates how coordinated, community wide efforts deepen collective impact and empower families, ultimately supporting children in thriving to their fullest potential. 

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Alex Lacarte, RD

A Roadmap for Early Feeding

Description:  Nutrition during the first 2,000 days of life is essential for healthy growth, optimal development, and establishing lifelong eating habits. This presentation highlights the key milestones along this journey to ensure every child gets the best possible start.

Presentations and Handouts

Presenter: Lara Kennelly, RN, North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit

Vaccines In Pregnancy And Early Childhood

 

Presenters: Tawnia Healy, RSW, and Tracey Hall, RN, North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit

From Knowledge To Action Early Adversity, Resilience, And Perinatal Mental Health

 

Presenters: The Basics Nipissing Parry Sound Coalition (Carol Boissonneault, Community Living North Bay - EarlyON Child & Family Centre, and Doris Chartrand, RN, North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit)

The Basics Empowering Families, Strengthening Communities

 

Presenter: Alex Lacarte, RD, North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit

Maternal Child Nutrition Update

 

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2027 Maternal Child Update - October 5, 2027 (Virtual Teams Webinar)

 

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