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Prenatal Education

Programs that provide education on pregnancy, birth and newborn care.

Centre de Santé Communautaire Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program

Phone:
Work: 905-528-0163 x3230
Contact:
Email:
Web:
www.cschn.ca
Address:
1320 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8H 2W1, Canada,
Hours:
Contact for information.
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

For French-speaking expectant and new mothers and their partners, as well as parents of children up to one year of age.

 How to apply:

Contact for information.

Aims to educate new mothers on healthy interactions with their babies through prenatal classes, nutrition counselling, and postnatal home visits. The program includes:

  • Promoting healthy choices during pregnancy
  • Preparing for birth
  • Breastfeeding
  • Awareness of postpartum depression
  • Mother-and-baby care after birth

Hamilton Regional Indian Centre Canada Prenatal Nutritional Program

Phone:
Work: 905-548-9593 x227
Contact:
Email:
Web:
www.hric.ca
Address:
34 Ottawa St N, Hamilton, ON L8H 3Y7, Canada,
Hours:
Contact for information.
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Expecting families who are willing to learn through Indigenous styles.

 How to apply:

Contact for information.

Encourages and promotes healthy pregnancies for Aboriginal mothers and their babies, offering culturally appropriate support for babies up to 6 months of age and their families by improving maternal infant care, promoting healthy birth weights, and overall better health promotion for expecting mothers and their families. Services offered include:

  • Prenatal/Postnatal classes
  • Home/Hospital visits
  • Nutritional and prenatal supplements
  • Cultural teachings
  • Advocacy and referrals
  • Breastfeeding support
  • New parent support

Online Prenatal Program

Phone:
Work: 905-546-3550
Contact:
Email:
Web:
www.hamilton.ca
Address:
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

New or expecting parents.

 How to apply:

Fill out the registration form online.

A free, online program for new or expectant parents, that can be done at their own pace using a computer or mobile device. Topics covered:

  • pregnancy
  • birth
  • breastfeeding
  • newborn care

Welcome Baby Prenatal Nutrition Program

Phone:
Work: 905-546-3550
Contact:
Email:
Web:
www.hamilton.ca
Address:
876 Cannon St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 8C1, Canada, 150 Violet Dr, Hamilton, ON L8E 6B4, Canada, 438 Hughson St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 4N5, Canada, 310 Limeridge Rd W, Hamilton, ON L9C 2V2, Canada, 320 Brigade Dr, Hamilton, ON L9B 2E3, Canada, 251 Duke St, Hamilton, ON L8P 2E2, Canada,
Hours:
Hours vary by location, visit website for specific times, dates, and locations
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Pregnant individuals can join and stay until their babies are 6 months of age. A participant can only be registered in one Prenatal Nutrition Program (Welcome Baby) group.

 How to apply:

Choose one Welcome Baby group to attend and register on your first visit. Email cpnp@hamilton.ca or call Health Connections at 905-546-3550 for information.

Free weekly groups for pregnant individuals. Discussions with a Registered Nurse and Registered Dietitian include pregnancy, labour and birth, managing stress, eating well and cooking healthy food, breastfeeding, and community supports. Grocery gift cards, multivitamin gift cards, and bus tickets are provided as needed.