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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.
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 and Nutrition
- 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
- Online, visit Norfolk Perinatal and Newborn Care Partners In-Person Prenatal Class Registration.
- Call 519-426-6170, ext. 3250
| Class Info | Class Topics & Dates |
|---|---|
| In-person prenatal classes are co-led by a combination of Public Health Nurses, Registered Dieticians, Midwives, and Lactation Consultants. When: Monday nights from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Where: Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, 185 Robinson St. Simcoe, ON Fees: FREE | Session 1: Pregnancy Health and Nutrition —October 21, 2024 Session 2: End of Pregnancy and Labour —October 28, 2024 Session 3: Birth and Pain Management Options —November 4, 2024 Session 4: Feeding Your Baby —November 18, 2024 Session 5: Caring for Your Baby —November 25, 2024 The next series will be released soon. Please check back. |
Haldimand County
A Public Health Nurse facilitates in-person classes, which allow you to practice the skills learned in the eClasses, have all your questions answered, 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
- Online, visit Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit In-Person Prenatal Class Registration.
- Call 905-318-6623 ext. 3250
| Class Info | Dates |
|---|---|
| A Public Health Nurse leads in-person prenatal classes When: Tuesday nights from 7 – 9 p.m. Where: EarlyON Centre, 245 Argyle Steet South, Unit 4, Caledonia, ON Fees: Each Series consists of 3 classes. The total cost per series is $5.00, which includes the pregnant mom and support person. Classes are FREE to those with financial difficulties, those on social assistance, or those under 20 years of age. | Series 6: September 10, 17, 24, 2024 Series 7: October 22, 29, November 5, 2024 Series 8: November 19, 26, December 3, 2024 |
Online Classes
You can conveniently take the free online classes from home and choose to combine them with our three in-person classes. The in-person prenatal classes are fee-based. 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