Prenatal Supports
Welcome Baby Prenatal Nutrition Program
Contact Us
Health Connections
Jen Andrews
Welcome Baby coordinator
@HealthyFamiliesHamilton
Are you pregnant and looking for support?
Join a weekly free Welcome Baby prenatal nutrition group to learn about having a healthy pregnancy and taking care of your baby. You must join during your pregnancy and then you can continue until your baby is 6 months old.
Childminding for children under 6 years of age is only available at one of our groups, Compass Community Health. Children over one year of age cannot attend the other groups at this time. Check back for updates to see when other groups will have childminding in the future.
Speak with a Registered Dietitian & Registered Nurse
- Pregnancy
- Labour and birth
- Managing stress
- Eating well and cooking healthy food
- Breastfeeding
- Community supports
Included with the program, as needed:
- Grocery gift cards
- Bus tickets
- Gift cards for prenatal vitamins
- Vitamin D for babies receiving breast milk
How do I join?
Choose one Welcome Baby group to attend and register on your first visit.
Email [email protected] or call Health Connections at 905-546-3550 for more information.
Welcome Baby Group Locations
All in-person groups are open. Choose only one location to join.
To find a group close to where you live, enter an address or intersection into the search box.
Prenatal nutrition group hours and locations
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Welcome Baby (Public Health Services) |
Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 am |
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Welcome Baby (Public Health Services) |
Tuesdays, 12:30 to 2:30 pm |
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Welcome Baby (Public Health Services) |
Wednesdays, 1 to 3pm Location change June 14 & 21 will be at |
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Welcome Baby (Public Health Services) |
Wednesdays, 1 to 3 pm |
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Welcome Baby (Public Health Services) |
Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 am |
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Welcome Baby (Public Health Services) |
Thursdays, 12:30 to 2:30 pm |
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Welcome Baby (Public Health Services) |
Thursdays, 1 to 2 pm |
- Learn about healthy pregnancy, healthy eating, breastfeeding, phases of labour and infant feeding in free one-on-one prenatal sessions
- Postnatal group for parents and children from 0-6 years old
- Baby massage class for parents and infants from 0 to 12 months
- Free childcare during program for children from 2 to 6 years old
- Access to food, bus tickets and vitamins are provided to low income women
- You must speak French to access this program
- Wheelchair accessible location
- For an appointment call 905-528-0163 ext. 3230, or visit Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton Niagara for more information
- Learn about breastfeeding, labour support, children’s growth and development
- Food vouchers, lunch or snack and bus tickets are provided
- Aboriginal women and their families can access this free program
- You must be pregnant or have a child less than 6 months of age to attend prenatal classes or the postnatal circle
- Hamilton Regional Indian Centre
- Email [email protected] or call 905-548-9593 ext. 227
Funding provided in part by the Public Health Agency of Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Date modified
June 05, 2023