Population and Public Health

Best Beginnings Program 

 

604-918-7605 press 0 to talk to the receptionist to be forward to the BB line for questions about babies under 8 weeks old.  

 

All pregnant women who live in the Fraser Health area are encouraged to register for the Best Beginnings program early in pregnancy via the website below. This is a public health program that supports pregnant women to learn about community services and resources for a healthy pregnancy. 

 

For prenatal registration and information on pregnancy, postpartum and newborn care, register at: bestbeginnings.fraserhealth.ca

Speech Referral 

 

604-918-7663 

 

Speech Language Pathologist is available if you have concerns about your preschool child’s speech and language development. For more information and resources check the following website at: https://www.fraserhealth.ca/health-topics-a-to-z/pregnancy-and-baby/life-with-your-baby-0-6-months/speech-and-language-development-for-children#.YgRaP7qpWUk

Child Immunization Clinics

604-476-7087

Various Locations 

Public Health Nurses provide appointment based immunization clinics for children at various locations throughout Burnaby. Call to book an appointment. 

Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Information

 

For breastfeeding support or information, go to fraserhealth.ca and enter in search bar “BREASTFEEDING” and all the different information about Bf and videos should be accessible through there or use the direct link: https://www.fraserhealth.ca/health-topics-a-to-z/pregnancy-and-baby/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-online-modules#.Yh-8zDHMI2w