Prenatal Education
Public Health recognizes the importance of Prenatal Education for expectant parents. We offer FREE online prenatal education. These classes are recommended for parents expecting their first child, as well as anyone looking for a refresher.
Our online prenatal program is free, and provides information on:
- pregnancy
- labour and delivery
- feeding your baby
- caring for your baby and keeping them safe
- parenting
- helpful services in your community
Our online prenatal program includes interactive videos, quizzes, and activities. You can complete the program at your own pace.
Register for our online prenatal classes
Not Able to Get Online?
If you are unable to access a computer, tablet, mobile device or do not have internet access, please call 613-966-5500 or 1-800-267-2803, ext. 223, so we can help you to make alternate arrangements.
To speak with a Public Health Nurse and have your prenatal education questions answered, or for information on prenatal resources and supports, please call 613-966-5500 or 1-800-267-2803, ext. 223 or email careline@hpeph.ca. If you have medical questions or concerns, please contact your health care provider or call Health Connect Ontario at 811.
Additional Resources and Links:
- Hastings Prince Edward Public Health: Healthy Pregnancies Helpful Websites – A list of credible websites that have information on having a healthy pregnancy and preparing for parenthood. (While every effort is made to ensure this resource is current and accurate, HPEPH cannot guarantee that any changes to the source links will be immediately updated).
- Your Guide to Labour and Birth (Best Start Resource Centre)
- Breastfeeding Matters (Best Start Resource Centre)
- Sleep Well, Sleep Safe (Best Start Resource Centre)
- Pregnancy Is Not Always What You Expect: Taking care of your mental health while planning a pregnancy or while pregnant (Best Start Resource Centre)
Videos:
- Virtual Tour of the Maternal Child Unit at Quinte Health Care
- Here Comes Baby video series (Ottawa Public Health and Monarch Centre):
- Bathing Your Baby https://youtu.be/h5RdAft1Wjs
- Diapering Your Baby https://youtu.be/d2D4NdrUAIM
- Postpartum Recovery https://youtu.be/cYWGzXLZFAk
