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Prenatal Classes

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is happy to offer our community online and in-person prenatal classes.

In-person classes are offered in both Haldimand and Norfolk Counties. Expectant parents and caregivers are welcome to attend either location, regardless of the county in which they reside. To get the most out of your learning experience, registrants are encouraged to view the online prenatal classes and attend in-person classes. However, this is not a requirement.

If you are not a resident of Haldimand or Norfolk, please contact your local health unit about their prenatal classes. 

To locate your health unit, please visit Public Health Unit locations

 

Norfolk County

In-person prenatal classes are offered in partnership with Norfolk General Hospital and the Norfolk Family Health team. Join our Registered Midwives, Public Health Nurses, Lactation Consultants and Registered Dietitians for a 5-part series to gain confidence, knowledge and comfort about the following:

  • Pregnancy Health & Nutrition (Preconception/Early Conception)
  • End of Pregnancy and Labour
  • Birth and Pain Management Options
  • Feeding Your Baby
  • Caring for Your Baby

It is recommended that all classes be taken as a series; however, parents and caregivers have the option to register and attend individual classes that they are interested in. All classes are located in Simcoe, Ontario.

 Options to register

 

Simcoe Class Information Class Topics & Dates
In-person prenatal classes are co-led by a combination of Public Health Nurses, Registered Dietitians, Midwives, and Lactation Consultants.
 
When: Mondays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. & 6:00-8:00 p.m.


Where: Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, 185 Robinson St. Simcoe, ON
 
Fees: FREE

Spring 2025 -Evening Class (6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)

Part 1: Pregnancy Health and Nutrition Mon April 7

(this class is recommended for those thinking about getting pregnant and those in the first half of their pregnancy) 
  
Part 2: End of Pregnancy and Labour Mon April 14  

Part 3: Birth and Pain Management Options Mon April 28 

Part 4: Feeding your Baby Mon May 5

Part 5: Caring for your Baby Mon May 12

 

 

Spring 2025 -Daytime Class (9:30 -11:30 a.m.)

Part 1: Pregnancy Health and Nutrition Mon May 26

(this class is recommended for those thinking about getting pregnant and those in the first half of their pregnancy) 
  
Part 2: End of Pregnancy and Labour Mon June 2  

Part 3: Birth and Pain Management Options Mon June 9 

Part 4: Feeding your Baby Mon June 16 

Part 5: Caring for your Baby Mon June 23 

 

 

Summer 2025 -Evening Class (6:00 – 8:00 a.m.)

Part 1: Pregnancy Health and Nutrition Mon July 7

(this class is recommended for those thinking about getting pregnant and those in the first half of their pregnancy) 
  
Part 2: End of Pregnancy and Labour Mon July 14  

Part 3: Birth and Pain Management Options Mon July 21 

Part 4: Feeding your Baby Mon July 28 

Part 5: Caring for your Baby Mon August 11 

 

 

 

Fall 2025 -Evening Class (6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)

Part 1: Pregnancy Health and Nutrition Mon October 20

(this class is recommended for those thinking about getting pregnant and those in the first half of their pregnancy) 
  
Part 2: End of Pregnancy and Labour Mon October 27

Part 3: Birth and Pain Management Options Mon November 3 

Part 4: Feeding your Baby Mon November 10 

Part 5: Caring for your Baby Mon November 17 
 

 

 

Haldimand County

A Public Health Nurse facilitates in-person classes, which allow you to have all your questions answered, gain confidence, and meet other expectant parents in your community.

Topics covered in our in-person classes include:

  • Comfort measures for labour and birth
  • The birth experience
  • Infant feeding
  • Life with a newborn
  • Coping skills as new parents

 Options to register

Caledonia Class Information Dates
A Public Health Nurse leads in-person prenatal classes
 
When: Tuesday nights from 7 – 9 p.m.
 
Where: EarlyON Centre,  282 Argyle Steet South, Unit 4, Caledonia, ON
 
Fees: FREE

Series 1: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2025
Series 2: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025
Series 3: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025

Series 4: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025
Series 5: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2025
Series 6: October 28, November 4, 18, 25, 2025

Online Classes

You can conveniently take the free online classes from home and choose to combine them with our in-person classes. The prenatal program is available for residents of Haldimand and Norfolk counties.

If you are not a resident of these areas, please contact your local health unit for more information about their online prenatal options.

Online Prenatal Class (You will have access to this program for 365 days)

Our eClasses are perfect for:
Parents who need a more flexible schedule
Parents on bed rest
Parents who prefer online learning		 There are five eClasses available:  
Understanding Pregnancy
Understanding Birth
Understanding Breastfeeding
Understanding your Newborn
Understanding Natural Childbirth

Register for the online prenatal program