Prenatal Classes

Prenatal Education Program

The Prenatal Education Program is a series of 6-8 weekly evening classes or 3-4 weekend classes facilitated by a university prepared registered nurse for pregnant women and their partner/support person. Classes are offered at a variety of locations throughout York Region in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Topics include:

fetal development
physical and emotional changes in pregnancy
healthy lifestyle choices
communication
parenting skills
breastfeeding information
newborn care
labour and delivery
comfort measures during labour
adjusting to parenthood
community resources for new parents

The cost for prenatal classes is $42.00. To register for classes at one of our locations listed below, please contact Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653.
TTY 1-866-252-9933

For class cancellation information (bad weather or other unforeseen circumstance) please call 1-877-464-9675 ext. 4950 or 905-830-4444 ext. 4950.

Locations
Newmarket (Yonge St., North of Eagle Street, South of Millard Ave.) York Region Administrative Building 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket May offer weekend classes	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 May offer weekend classes	Markham (Hwy #7 in between Warden and Kennedy) York Region Health Services 4261 Hwy #7 Markham May offer weekend classes

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

Resources

Child product safety
Pregnancy and seat belts
Home safety checklist

To learn more:

Parenting your child: Birth to 5 years old
www.york.ca/parenting

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