National Breastfeeding Week October 1-7 2025
Please check out our informative poster with hyperlinks to the amazing Breastfeeding Committee for Canada Website's resources for families, healthcare providers and more. “Canadian Breastfeeding Week is observed during the 40th week of the year, typically in October. This timing reflects the first week of a baby’s life when breastfeeding often starts. The 10th month of the year, October, symbolically marks the beginning of this important journey for many families.”
Welcome to Reproductive Care Program of Nova Scotia
The RCP Midwifery Report
The RCP Midwifery report analyzes Nova Scotia midwifery practices using data from the NSAPD, covering births, birthplaces, active midwives, hospital vs. home births, and urban vs. rural births.
CPS Practice Update
New CPS Guidelines Alert! The Canadian Pediatric Society has released updated guidance on detecting and managing hyperbilirubinemia in newborns. The March 2025 statement introduces universal screening and revised phototherapy thresholds ...read more.
OAT Tool Kit
Comprehensive summary and clinical toolkit that will serve as an accessible, inclusive, and evidence-based resource to inform care providers across Nova Scotia in caring for persons who are diagnosed with opioid use disorder, their newborns, and their families . . . Read more
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