Prenatal Education Opportunities
Here are ways to find information about:
- Your body’s changes during the pregnancy.
- Your labour and delivery.
- Your baby’s growth.
You can choose:
Online Classes
This online prenatal course www.anewlife.cipanb.ca provides reliable up-to-date information. You will learn about making healthy choices and giving your baby the best start in life. Please note that this online prenatal course is from the province of New Brunswick. Ontario residents must register their child with Ontario’s office of the Registrar General. At the same time you can apply for a birth certificate and Social Insurance Number. Log onto Service Ontario www.serviceontario.ca and click on Newborn Registration Service.
Group Classes
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit offers free prenatal classes. These classes fill up quickly, so register early.
- You begin classes in your second trimester of pregnancy.
- You and your labour coach attend evening classes from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for six weeks.
- The classes are held in Windsor and Leamington. You can register for Windsor classes by calling 519-258-2146, ext. 1340 and for Leamington classes by calling 519-258-2146, ext 2100.
Further Questions:
If you have more questions please call the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit and speak to the Intake Nurse. Call 519-258-2146, ext. 1350, from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.