You have questions?
If you have questions about the subjects covered in these capsules, contact your local perinatality team.
Haute-Côte-Nord: 418 233-2931, ext. 0
Manicouagan: 418 296-2572, ext. 0
Port-Cartier: 418 766-2572, ext. 443334
Sept-Îles: 418 962-2572, ext. 414120
Minganie: 418 538-2212, ext. 0
Lower North Shore: 418 461-2144, ext. 0
Fermont: 418 287-5461, ext. 0
Postnatal follow-up
Postnatal visit: When they leave the hospital, new parents can benefit from a follow-up from the CLSC, including, among other things, a call 24 to 48 hours after their return home, as well as a home visit. If necessary, the nursing follow up can continue according to the situation.
OLO program (egg-milk-orange) and 1000 days to enjoy life
The program is offered to pregnant women and families with a low income and consists in providing them with one litre of milk, one egg, one glass of orange juice and nutritional supplements every day. It aims for the adoption of healthy eating habits and it can start from the 12th week of pregnancy until the child’s second year.
Integrated perinatal and early childhood services program (SIPPE) intended for families living in a vulnerable situation
The program provides support in order to ensure optimal development for children. Depending on the expressed needs, several professionals can provide support: nurses, nutritionist, dental hygienist, psychosocial educators and workers. It is intended for:
- Pregnant women under 20 years old;
- Pregnant women of 20 years old or over who have not finished high school and live in poverty.
Immunization of infants
Child vaccination starts at two months of age and continues according to the schedule of the
Québec Immunization Program.
Breastfeeding clinic (Baie-Comeau)
The breastfeeding clinic supports mothers who have breastfeeding difficulties. A nurse works in collaboration with physicians of the University family medicine group (U-FMG). The clinic is located at the CLSC Lionel Charest and is open every Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.