The purpose of this pilot program was to provide Music Therapy services to expectant mothers and their families as part of the region’s comprehensive approach to prenatal care. The program was funded through the support of The Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund and the Eastern Kings Memorial Health Foundation. In the initial phase of the program, the intent was to provide this service to women experiencing prenatal complications, or who were designated as high risk by the obstetrical team. This included women with Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH), Hyper Emeses, Gestational Diabetes, and women who were at risk for miscarriage or fetal demise. The program was launched in May of 2001, and within three months, the service was being requested by women who were not experiencing any complications. Expectant mothers were actively seeking complementary means of childbirth preparation, pain management, and stress and anxiety reduction. Consumer demand quickly led to the decision to offer this program to all expectant mothers in the region. Due to funding restrictions, the program was not able to continue after the grant funding expired; however, the positive effects of Music Therapy interventions were acknowledged by patients, management, physicians, and nursing staff.

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