Wendy Digout Psychological Services

11/06/2025

There are a few spots left for a program starting this Friday, November 7th. Check out all the details below, let us know if you would like to attend! This workshop supports parents in creating a strong foundation of trust and open communication, so their children grow up confident, connected, and safe.

11/04/2025

09/26/2025

IWK Health continues to follow the evidence-based best practices of credible Canadian medical bodies, including the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada and Health Canada, which continue to recommend acetaminophen as a safe and appropriate first-line option for managing fever and pain during pregnancy when medically needed, at recommended doses and for the shortest duration necessary.

Untreated fever and pain in pregnant women can pose risks to the unborn child. Families and pregnant women should continue to follow the advice of their health care providers.

There is no conclusive evidence of a causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism.

09/23/2025

Please talk to your doctor. There is a lot of dangerous misinformation coming out right now. I hope this information helps to clear some things up.

09/15/2025

SmartParent in Nova Scotia offers people who are pregnant the option of perinatal education being sent directly to their cell phones. The pilot program, available from IWK Health and Nova Scotia Health Public Health, offers text messages from pregnancy and child health experts that guide expectant parents through the transformative weeks of pregnancy and the first year of their child's life.

Parents can enrol in the free service by texting the keyword ‘Baby’ to 12323 or by going to www.smartparent.ca and clicking Enrol Now.

https://iwkhealth.ca/pregnancy/smartparent-prenatal-support-program

09/12/2025

Join us for Free Virtual Autism Education Sessions

Understanding Behaviour
• September 25, 10–11am
• October 17, 2–3pm

Toileting Skills
• September 29, 12–1pm
• October 17, 9–10am

These free sessions share practical, evidence-informed strategies from health professionals to help build confidence in supporting your child’s development and everyday routines.

Open to all families and caregivers. Hosted by the Provincial Preschool Autism Service (PPAS) – a partnership between IWK Health, Nova Scotia Health, Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia, and Autism Nova Scotia.

Save the dates and join us online.
https://iwkhealth.ca/provincial-preschool-autism-service/autism-education-series

Registration is full, but please stay tuned for new dates in the near future