Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Site: Orillia Branch - 169 Front St S
Service: Community and Family Health Department - Prenatal Classes
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BAR1209 | Last Full Update: 10 Jul 2019 |
| Attention | |
|---|---|
| Public Comments | Secure email is available from the website - an online form on the Contact Us page |
| Contacts | |
| Office Phone | Orillia Office 705-325-9565 * Health Connection 705-721-7520 |
| Toll Free Phone | Health Connection: 1-877-721-7520 |
| Fax | 705-325-2091 |
| Website | www.simcoemuskokahealth.org |
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Twitter |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12:30 pm, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm * Telephone Health Connection Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Classes offered evenings or Sat, call or check website for information |
| Description and Service | |
| Description (Service) | Free in-person and online prenatal classes * provides an opportunity to meet other pregnant people and families, talk about pregnancy, birth and newborns and get answers to your questions and concerns from a public health nurse * classes include labour and birth, comfort measures, medical interventions, newborns, after baby comes, breastfeeding and more Online prenatal class - choose the information that interests you, learn at your own pace, topics include: * Pregnancy (prenatal care, prenatal tests, baby’s growth, body changes, mental health, eating and weight gain, physical activity, sex, preterm labour, alcohol, drugs and smoking safety, special considerations) * Labour and Birth (labour, birth story, comfort measures, medical interventions, caesarean birth, relaxation exercises) * After Baby is Born (breastfeeding, newborns, postpartum) |
| Eligibility | Parents * caregivers * expectant parents |
| Application | Call Health Connection to register * register early in pregnancy as classes fill quickly See website to register for online prenatal classes |
| Languages | English ; French - Reception, Programs ; Service in additional languages can be arranged |
| Fees | None |
| Location Information | |
| Areas Served | Muskoka District ; Simcoe County |
| Located In Community | Orillia |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Front St S and Queen St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |