Institutions will provide support to new First Nations mothers

December 17 2013 // News

There will soon be help for new First Nations mothers.

CBC News reports that much needed aid will be provided to new mothers and their babies from Confederation College and Sioux Lookout hospital to assist with the birthing procedure and aftermath.

Most expecting First Nations mothers usually leave their northern communities to go to the Sioux Lookout to give birth. 
 
They stay in hostels until labour begins.
 
The college and the hospital will begin training 30 new maternal support workers in northern Ontario in early 2014.
 
The goal is to ease the burden on new mothers and not make them feel like they're alone in the process. 
 
This support is expected to aid about 400 women who leave their communities to give birth.