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City of Hamilton
Prenatal Classes for Teens
Program for Teens
Attend prenatal classes geared to single teen moms with or without partners. Support persons encouraged to attend. All classes are taught by a Public Health Nurse in partnership with St. Joseph's Hospital and McMaster University Medical Centre. Evening classes are run over 8 weeks and run from 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Classes are interactive, fun and free of charge. Bus tickets and a healthy snack are provided. Class sizes are limited, so be sure to register early.
Topics covered include:
- pregnancy
- making a healthy baby
- coping with changes
- labour
- relaxation
- choices offered
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- coping with labour
- preterm labour
- birth
- variations in labour
- medical options
- caesarean section
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- breastfeeding
- recovering from birth
- unexpected outcomes
- caring for yourself at home
- planning supports
- newborn care
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Contact Information
Location:
Red Hill and central mountain
Class Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Cost:
Free
Register:
Call the Prenatal Program Secretary at 905-546-3591 or register by email. Register as early as possible.
Phone Registration Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Links and Other Websites
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