Virtual and in-person prenatal and new parent classes provided by Public Health Nurses.
This service provides prenatal education in order to enhance birth outcomes and experiences for the birth persons and their families. Service delivery happens in both virtual and in-person class formats depending on parent preference. In-person classes are delivered in locations across Edmonton.
The program aims to help pregnant people and their families understand and prepare for pregnancy, labour, delivery and beyond. Prenatal Classes may be taken in several formats, from once or twice a week to weekend sessions.
Classes may include:
- education on pregnancy concerns
- pain management strategies
- labour interventions
- basic newborn care
Additional classes that families or support people can take include:
- Infant Safety
- Grandparent Class
- Infant Feeding (Eat, Sleep, Poop Repeat)