EVENING & WEEKEND PRENATAL CLASSES


These group sessions are designed for first time parents-to-be. Our instructors are all Registered Nurses experienced in maternal and newborn care.

As a recommendation, clients should complete their prenatal training at least 4-6 weeks prior to their due date.

We are pleased to offer these classes in two formats. You have the choice of a:

6-Week Evening Program
These programs are run on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evening from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

 

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Two-Day Weekend Program
Our weekend prenatal program is run on a consecutive basis, i.e. two Saturdays or in some cases two Sundays in a row. Classes start at 9:00 am (sharp) and finish up at 4:00 pm. There is a lunch break and a couple of breaks throughout the day.

Just imagine the wealth of knowledge and experience awaiting you and your support person as the following areas are discussed:

 

  • the labour and birth processes

  • breathing, relaxation and other methods of coping

  • valuable information about choices for pain relief

  • details of medical interventions and their possible indicators

  • nutritional requirements for pregnancy and lactation

  • essentials for successful breast feeding

  • bottle feeding and formula preparation

  • your newborn baby’s needs and behaviours, post delivery changes, and your transition from individual to parent

  • labour & birth policies of Markham Stouffville Hospital and it’s open-minded approach to childbirth

  • a hospital tour

 

CLASS DATES - 6-WEEK / 2 DAY WEEKEND

 

COSTS:

6-week Evening Program - $165.00/couple + GST

Two Day Weekend Program - $165.00/couple + GST
 


 

TWINS


Are you expecting Twins?

Our 4-week twin program runs four consecutive Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. As a guideline, we like to recommend that our you complete their prenatal training by your 35th week of pregnancy.

You will learn:
 

  •  to recognize labour and the signs and symptoms of premature labour

  • nutritional requirements for a multiple pregnancy and lactation, and how to obtain essential nutrition

  • preparation and techniques for breastfeeding more than one infant

  • bottle feeding and formula preparation

  • newborn needs and behaviours

  • premature infants and support services available to parents of multiples

  • strategies to help you prepare for what life will be like with two or more babies

  • A HOSPITAL TOUR

CLASS dates

COSTS:

$165.00/couple + GST
 


CRASH COURSE MOMMIES!!


This one-day prenatal program offers an overview or refresher of the following topics:

  • the labour & birth process

  • medical interventions

  • pain relief options and other methods of coping

  • breastfeeding and formula preparation

There is a lunch period and a couple of breaks throughout the day. Classes start promptly at 9:00 am and finishes at 4:00 pm.

 

We like to recommend that our clients complete their prenatal training at least 4-6 weeks prior to their due date.

CLASS DATES

 

COSTS:

$90.00/couple + GST

 


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Markham Stouffville Health Centre
Suite G06, 377 Church Street, Markham, Ontario L6B 1A1
Telephone: 905-294-BABY (2229)