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Prenatal Classes
The Regional Municipality of York offers a variety of prenatal classes and programs all year round including Evening or Weekend Classes and All Babies Count (ABC)
Evening or Weekend Prenatal Classes
Designed for pregnant women and their partners/support persons. Six evening classes or two weekend day classes, facilitated by a public health nurse. These classes require registration and a fee of $42.00 is charged to cover the cost of materials. Classes are offered in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
For class cancellation information (bad weather or other unforeseen circumstance) please call 1-877-464-9675 ext. 4950 or 905-830-4444 ext. 4950.
- Physical and emotional changes in pregnancy
- Healthy lifestyle choices and pregnancy care
- Labour and delivery
- Comfort measures during labour
- Breastfeeding
- Newborn care
- Adjusting to parenthood
- Communication and parenting skills
- Community resources for new parents
- Perinatal mood disorder
For Prenatal Classes in Markham
York Region Prenatal Classes at the Markham location only will be temporarily located in the Early Identification Services office located at 144 Main St. N Markham. The office is on the west side of Main Street Markham, north of Hwy 7 in the Village Lanes Plaza.
Park at the rear of the building. There is an back entrance to the building. Enter from the rear parking lot. Enter through the door to the left of the sign "Elevator to Courtyard Shops." Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Turn right off the elevator and go to Early Identification Services, Rm 202. Ring buzzer.
Phone number to access Conference Room in Suite 202: 905-762-1282 ext 2790.
There are no location changes for classes held in other locations.
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| Newmarket (Yonge St., North of Eagle Street, South of Millard Ave.) York Region Administrative Building 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket |
Newmarket (Yonge St. and Millard Ave.) Newmarket Early Years Ctr. 17310 Yonge Street Newmarket |
Maple (Keele St., North of Major Mackenzie, South of McNaughton) Maple Community Ctr. - Public Library 10190 Keele Street Maple |
Richmond Hill
(Yonge and Highway #7) York Region South Services 50 High Tech Road 2nd Floor Richmond Hill Oak Ridges (Yonge St., North of King Road) 13175 Yonge St (New temporary location) |
Markham See notice regarding temporary location change until further notice |
We are committed to making our programs accessible to persons with disabilities; please identify your needs to us.
Classes are available for York Region residents only
To register for the prenatal education that best suits your needs or to contact a Public Health Nurse call York Region's Health Connection.
York Region Health Connection
1-800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-252-9933
