Are you living in Edmonton or the surrounding area?
Are you looking for information on pregnancy, labour, birth and beyond?
Classes offered in person or virtually in Edmonton and surrounding areas
Supporting clients to feel knowledgeable, prepared and involved in their childbirth and parenting journey is our primary focus.
Classroom topics are determined in real time and may change from group to group and class to class. Topics often include when to go to the hospital, the labour process, coping strengths & strategies for both mom and the support person, postpartum care, newborn feeding & care basics, finding credible information on the internet and more.
Bring your questions, bring your experience, bring a snack!It is recommended you select a series ending approximately 4 weeks prior to the expected due date whenever possible. If this is not possible, please choose a class that works best for you.
Review the Class Calendar tab for a description of upcoming sessions.
Click the “How to Register tab to enroll in a class – We look forward to meeting you!
Welcome and thank you for your interest in our program!
Edmonton Zone Prenatal Program with Alberta Health Services (AHS) offers evidence-based, interactive programming by health professionals.
We look forward to connecting with birth parents, non-birth parents and support persons of all genders during our classes and as our program grows!
We respectfully acknowledge that our classes are facilitated on Treaty territory, the traditional lands of Indigenous, Metis and Inuit people, who have lived in and cared for these lands for generations. We make this acknowledgement as a small, sincere action toward reconcilliation.
Choose any class that will support you and your family through pregnancy, birth and the transition to parenthood.
– The Healthy Parents Healthy Children health resource is available 24/7. You can scroll through it to find information on everything pregnancy, prenatal care, common discomforts, nutrition, exercise, physical and emotional changes, warning signs and what to do in those situations.
– Health Link AB – 811. You can phone and speak with a nurse for timely help with health issues or questions
Birth & Babies
**NEW Extended Version (5 class series/10 hrs for$100) or Express Version (4 class series / 8 hrs for $80)**
Prenatal Class Options (borth virtual and in-person are available):
Once a week for 4 or 5 consecutive weeks, rotation through days of the week
Twice a week for 2 or 3 consecutive weeks, rotation through days of the week
Weekend Series
Many options available, could include the following combinations of schedules:
– Friday evening (6:00pm – 8:00pm)
– Saturday day (10:00 – 4:00pm)
– Sunday day (10:00am – 4:00pm)
Common Topics:
– Signs of labour
– Positioning & comfort measures
– Decision-making
– Postpartum care
– Labour process
– Medical Procedures
– Infant feeding
– Communication & relationships
– When to go to the hospital
– Pain Management
– Newborn Care
Classroom topics are determined in real time by class participants and may change from group to group and class to class. We recommend that you choose a class that ends when you will be around 36-week gestation.
The *Extended version will spend more time focusing on topics that the class chooses for a deeper dive, such as newborn care, breast/chest feeding or infant safety.
$80 – $100
Newborn Safety
One evening class 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
A time to meet with other expectant and new parents to explore how we keep our babies safe in the 21st century!
Come discover:
– Why more is not always better
– Why immunizations are so important
– How to know if what they are selling is safe
– Why you should read car seat manuals
Topics discussed often include creating safe play and sleep environments, finding credible information on the internet, having pets with infants in the home and so much more.
$25
Eat Sleep Poop Repeat
Class options:
Afternoon class 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Evening class 6:00 pm – 8:30pm
Various dates available
A time to meet with other new parents around infant feeding, share what is working, what you have learned along the way and what you love most about feeding your baby.
Come discover:
– Latch tips and tricks
– Milk supply
– Newborn feeding cues
– Growth Patterns
– Managing YOUR new sleep schedule
– And so much more! We will be happy to add your question to the list!
Topics discussed often include creating safe play and sleep environments, finding credible information on the internet, having pets with infants in the home and so much more.
NOTE: This class is not intended to address breast or breast/chestfeeding concerns. If you are experiencing any symptoms that Healthy Parents, Healthy Children recommends the help of a health care professional, please call your health care provider or 811 for assistance.
$25
Grandparent Class
Evening class 6:00 pm – 8:30pm
Various dates available
A time to meet with other new or soon to be grandparents, “refresh” on infant care and explore strategies to support your adult children as “new parents” and share what your new name is… Grandma, Papa, Oma, Gido… so many options!
Come discover:
– Safe sleep
– Newborn feeding and care basics
– Finding credible information on the internet
– And so much more! We will be happy to add your question to the list!
$25
Healthy Eating for Pregnancy
Expecting a baby? Join our class to learn more about:
– Eating during pregnancy – are there foods that are recommended? Are there foods to avoid?
– How to manage nausea, heartburn and other common discomforts
– Quick and tasty meal ideas
Click the Register Now button to learn more and/or register for a class.
Click the Register now button to create an account and register for a class. Fees can be waived if finances are a barrier to registration. Please contact us at 780-342-2833 or email us at birthandbabiesedmonton@ahs.ca for help, if you have any questions or need support to register.
Enrollment is first come, first served
Hope to meet you soon!
