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Are you looking for information on pregnancy, labour, birth and beyond?
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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 Public Health Prenatal Program with Primary Care Alberta offers evidence-based, interactive programming by Registered Nurses.
We look forward to connecting with birth parents, non-birth parents and support persons of all kinds 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 reconciliation.
Choose any class that will support you and your family through pregnancy, birth, and the transition to parenthood.
– The Healthy Parents Healthy Children resource is available 24/7. You can explore it to find information on pregnancy, prenatal care, common discomforts, nutrition, exercise, physical and emotional changes, warning signs, and what to do if they arise.
– Health Link AB – 811: Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse for timely advice and support with health concerns or questions.
Prenatal Education Class Options
– Extended Version (10hrs for $100)
OR
– Express Version (8hrs for $80)
Both virtual and in-person classes 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 2 days spilt into 8 hours or 10 hours
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
Breast/Chestfeeding Basic & Advanced
5 hours -in person – $30
Breast/Chestfeeding has so many benefits for parents and babies!
Come learn, with other parents, the skills needed to transition from pregnancy to nursing your baby successfully. This class is taught by IBCLC Registered Nurses (RNs) or RNs with special training in breast/chestfeeding. Content is delivered as a general overview; it is not a clinic and individual advice for specific feeding issues will be referred to appropriate services.
Breast/Chestfeeding basics: Will cover anatomy, physiology and skill-building in pregnancy
Breast/chestfeeding advanced: Will cover common issues and concerns that could arise after delivery, once the breast/chestfeeding journey begins
These hands-on classes will help you:
– Learn the benefits of breast/chestfeeding
– Acquire skills to successfully feed baby
– Address common concerns that may arise
– Find resources in your area to support you in your journey
$30
Newborn Essentials and Safety
5 hours – In person or Virtual – $30
Join us for a welcoming space to connect with other expectant and new parents while building confidence in caring for and keeping your newborn safe in the early days and beyond. This class combines essential newborn care with practical safety guidance to support your growing family.
Together, we will explore:
– Early routines and adjusting to life with baby
– Safe sleep and play environments
– Making sense of baby products
– Recognizing choking and breathing emergencies in babies
– Finding reliable information
– Car seat basics
– Immunizations and infant health
– Pets and newborn safety
This class is designed to be interactive, and we welcome your questions and topics to ensure it meets your needs.
Note: This class is recommended during pregnancy or shortly after delivery. If you are experiencing symptoms that require medical support, please contact your health care provider or call 811. Public health nurses and lactation consultants are available at your local health centre for additional support.
$30
Grandparent Class
One class – virtual/in person options
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
Interested in learning about healthy eating during pregnancy?
Join us to learn about what’s best to eat and avoid during pregnancy, how to manage nausea, heartburn and other discomforts, and 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!
