Healthiest Babies Possible (HBP) - Prenatal Classes

Registration

Please register before the 16th week of your pregnancy as sessions fill up quickly.

Other Prenatal Classes:

What is the Healthiest Babies Possible program?

  • Healthiest Babies Possible is a free prenatal education program.
  • It includes a 5-class evening series during the week, or a 2-class weekend series on Saturdays.
  • Classes cover a range of topics about pregnancy, birth, and parenting.
  • The classes are led by a Public Health Nurse.

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Who can register for Healthiest Babies Possible?

  • Expecting mothers who are a Halton residents.
    • Mothers are allowed to bring 1 partner.

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What topics are covered in the prenatal classes?

Five Class Evening Series

There are 5 classes as part of the program, with many resources recommended for reading. Each week a different set of topics is covered. Here is the breakdown of each class topic.

  • Class #1 - Healthy Pregnancy and Preparation for Parenthood
     
    • Changes during pregnancy
    • Transition to parenthood
    • Take a deep breath…Learning relaxation methods
    Please review "The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy External Link" prior to your 1st class
  • Class #2 - Your Baby's Birth
    • Preparing for labour and birth
    • Understanding the labour process and how it progresses
    • Labour pain management: relaxation, breathing, positions and other comfort measures
  • Class #3 - Breastfeeding Your Baby
    • learn how to position and latch your baby onto the breast
    • learn how to tell if baby is getting enough breast milk
    • making breastfeeding work for you
    • building your circle of breastfeeding support:  family, friends, and community
  • Class #4 - The First Year After Birth
    • emotional and physical changes after your baby is born
    • creating a healthy attachment with your baby
    • the uniqueness of the mother-child bond and the father-child bond
    • Life with a New Baby External Link - Video
  • Class  #5 - Taking Care of Your Baby
    • Your baby’s growth and development
    • Comforting your baby
    • keeping your baby safe
    • newborn care

Two Class Weekend Series

There are 2 classes as part of the program, held during the day on two Saturdays. All Saturday classes are held in Oakville at the Halton Regional Building, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville Ontario view map. external link

Session 1 : Pregnancy/birth/recovery and newborn at birth

  • lifestyle messaging
  • preterm labour
  • transition to parenting
  • informed consumer
  • relaxation activity
  • birth plan
  • stages of labour
  • comfort measure
  • postpartum physical & emotional
  • newborn

Session 2: Caring for your baby/breastfeeding.

  • crying and comforting
  • attachment
  • baby care
  • growth & development
  • benefits of breastfeeding
  • building supports
  • injury prevention
  • fathering

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Where are classes located?

  • Burlington
    • Ontario Early Years Centre
      Cumberland Avenue view map External Link
  • Oakville
    • Oakville Parent-Child Centre an Ontario Early Years Centre
      481 North Service Road view map External Link
    • Halton Regional Building
      1151 Bronte Road view map External Link
  • Milton
    • Milton Community Resource Centre
      410 Bronte St South view map External Link
  • Georgetown
    • Ontario Early Years Centre - Georgetown Satellite
      8 James Street view map External Link

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How do I register for a series?

  • You can register:
  • Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Once your spot has been confirmed, a confirmation letter will be sent to you by email.
  • Register before the 16th week of your pregnancy as sessions fill up quickly

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What if I miss or can’t attend a class?

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How do I register for hospital tours?

Hospitals offer tours of their facilities to expectant parents. These tours provide you with a good opportunity to ask questions about what you can expect when you deliver your baby at the hospital. All tours must be booked through the hospital you wish to visit.
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