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Honouring 25 Years of CPNP

Jessica Campbell

Photo by Matt Nelson on Unsplash

To celebrate the 25 years of Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program’s (CPNP) success in supporting the health and well-being of pregnant people, new parents and their babies in Canada, an infographic (in French and English) has recently been posted on our CPNP webpage.

The infographic, downloadable as a pdf at Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program: 25 years of success outlines the achievements of the program, due to all of your efforts, activities, innovations and commitments. As you will notice, the CPNP has made a difference in the lives of many vulnerable pregnant people, infants and families over the past 25 years through your passion and dedication. It is hoped that you will find this infographic a useful reference tool on the results and outcomes of your and other organizations’ work to deliver the CPNP.

Knowledge gained

 As a result of attending CPNP, program participants report a better understanding of:

  • Baby's growth and development (94%)

  • The signs of postpartum depression (87%)

  • Attachment and ways of bonding with their baby (91%)

  • Safe sleep for their baby (91%)

  • The effects of drinking alcohol (83%) and smoking (81%) during pregnancy

Positive health practices adopted

As a result of attending CPNP, program participants report:

  • Initiating breastfeeding (93%)

  • Taking multi or prenatal vitamins more regularly (72%)

  • Making healthier food choices (82%)

  • Feeling better able to cope with stress (81%)

  • Limiting exposure to second hand smoke (72%)

Improved health and well-being

  • Improved mental health (83%)

  • Improved health and well-being (94%)

  • Increased confidence in their ability to cope with labour and birth (85%)

  • Increased confidence in parenting skills (91%)

  • CPNP had a positive influence on their pregnancy (95%)

Access to a positive, supportive environment

Participants report:

  • Feeling welcomed and accepted (96%)

  • Having more people to talk to when needing support (93%)

  • Feeling that staff respond to their concerns (96%)

  • Feeling their personal and cultural beliefs were respected by the program (95%)