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Healthy Choices in Pregnancy
Healthy Choices in Pregnancy is a component of a current government ActNow BC platform designed to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness among British Columbians.

A target of a 50% increase in women counseled on alcohol use during pregnancy has been set for the Healthy Choices in Pregnancy initiative.

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre, the BC Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health and the British Columbia Reproductive Care Program are working in collaboration to support the achievement of this provincial initiative.

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Educational Sessions with Service Providers
To support the achievement of the goal of a 50% increase in women counseled on alcohol use in pregnancy, educational sessions will be offered to health care providers in provincial forums and at the regional and community levels. Service providers from a range of disciplines and sectors are invited to attend these sessions to ensure a coordinated, informed, respectful response to women challenged by alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy as well as related health and social concerns.

We invite community-based champions to assist us in connecting with their regions and bringing key players from all disciplines together for regional training.

Provincial Resource Development
Print, media and web-based materials will be developed to meet the learning needs of service providers, women, and their partners/family/friends. Suggestions and feedback are welcome throughout the process as materials are produced.