Pre & Postnatal Program
About the program
Prenatal Sessions
Prenatal classes are held every Tuesday at The Children’s Centre from 11:00AM- 1:00PM. This class is facilitated in partnership with a nurse from Alberta Health Services, for mothers to be and their partners/support systems. A hot lunch is served from 12:00PM-1:00PM.
Postnatal Sessions
Postnatal classes are held every Thursday at The Children’s Centre from 11:00am-1:00pm. This class is a social support group for moms and babies from 0-14 months old. A hot lunch is served from 12:00pm-1:00pm.
Note: Prenatal and Postnatal program registration opens every Monday.
Healthy eating and support from the community for pregnant and parenting women and their families can lead to:
Healthier pregnancies
Healthier babies
A healthier community
Healthier families
The support of a Food for Two Coordinator, Community Health Nurses and Dietician’s are available for information on labor and delivery, breastfeeding, child development, parenting and other information as required.
Program description
Postpartum Support
Nutrition counselling
Infant development information and milestones
Breastfeeding support
Infant gift bags to registered moms
Peer support from other new parents
Resources for ongoing health, parenting and community support.
The Pre/Postnatal Coordinator is available Monday/Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Transportation is available for those who require this service on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Supporting you along your journey.
Please call 780-743-3309 for more information.