Prenatal Health Information

• Planning to have a baby? Start here!

Prenatal Education:

• Prenatal classes / Online Program are a fun way to learn about coping with the changes of pregnancy. We have classes for everyone.
• Prenatal Groups are weekly groups with the Hamilton Prenatal Nutrition Project. Join a group to learn about a healthy pregnancy and caring for your baby, to meet other new moms and to get support.
• Community Supports for:
• Less than 21 years of Age
• Prenatal Nutrition Groups
• Breastfeeding
• Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Home Visiting Program

• Babies are built from the food you eat – Eat well for a healthy baby
• Alcohol and Pregnancy Do NOT Mix – No safe amount, no safe time, no alcohol

  
  
  

• Exercise during pregnancy can help with birth – Be active your way
• When you smoke, your baby smokes too – Live smoke-free
• Poor oral health may affect your baby – Brush and floss daily
• Stay away from stress – Take time for yourself
• Labour and Delivery – How to cope
• Babies born too soon are at risk – Preterm Labour - when to be concerned

Prenatal Nutrition Resources

Whether you are planning a pregnancy or are already pregnant you will probably have a lot of questions. Having a baby can be a wonderful experience, but it can also be a time of uncertainty. Many women have questions and concerns. With advice coming from everyone, it is tough to know who to listen to. Your health, before and during pregnancy is important so that you can have the healthiest baby possible. 

Questions?

Contact publichealth@hamilton.ca or 905-546-3550

Last updated: December 2, 2011