“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 individuals who are experiencing any of the following:
Living on a low income
Language or cultural barriers
Social barriers
Mental health and/or addiction concerns
Feel alone and isolated
Need information and support to make healthy choices during pregnancy
Or who are under 19 years of age
We offer:
Confidential, 1:1 support from nurses, dietitians, social workers and outreach workers
Group health education and peer support
Children's programming at group (1-6 yrs)
Prenatal vitamins
Healthy snacks
Connection to other pregnant individuals
Community and health resources
For more information on Best Beginning and to sign up for the program, call 403-228-8221
Free in-person and online group session are available for Best Beginning clients. Participants will meet other individuals and Best Beginning staff to talk about pregnancy, birth and parenting.
Sessions take place in-person on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:00 – 2:30pm, and through Zoom every Thursday from 10:00 – 11:30am
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
Children's Program Newsletter
Check out this months newsletter from our Childlife Specialist! Check back every month for a new topic.
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.