“It’s the best place to get help and support.”
“I like how comfortable I feel.”
“The support is very helpful… and staff are very knowledgeable.
I am always learning!”
Best Beginning is a free supportive health service for pregnant women and pregnant teens who:
Need information and support to make healthy choices during pregnancy
Feel alone and isolated
Face language or cultural barriers
Are living on a low income
We offer:
Support from social workers, nurses, dietitians, and outreach workers
Group health education and peer support
Children's programming (1-6 yrs) - CURRENTLY ON HOLD DUE TO COVID-19
Healthy snacks and time to connect with other pregnant women
Connection to community and health resources
Community and Health Resources
For more information on Best Beginning and to sign up for the program, call 403-228-8221
Free online group sessions are available for Best Beginning clients.
Participants will meet other parents and Best Beginning staff to talk about pregnancy, birth and parenting.
Sessions take place through Zoom every Wednesday from 1:00 – 2:30pm
To register, call 403-228-8221
Best Beginning Prenatal Book:
Now available online! Click on the preferred language below to download a PDF copy of our book.
Warning Signs in Pregnancy
Download a PDF copy of warning signs in pregnancy
Best Beginning referral form, for agencies and health professionals
If you have any clients you feel would benefit from the Best Beginning program, complete the referral form and fax to us.