Prenatal and Parenting Classes (Perinatal) Education

Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone


Description
Offering evidence-based classes including early pregnancy, labour / birth, feeding newborns, infant care, early parenting, midwifery, young parents, adoptive baby care, car seat safety, health and safety, buying for baby.

This program provides evidence-based client education, peer support and family-centred approaches for building capacity using adult education principles and interactive teaching led by Community Health Educators. Clients will be provided relevant anticipatory guidance and linked to appropriate community resources. Over 20 different classes are available both in person (Calgary Area) and online (anywhere in the province) including:

  • Early pregnancy & nutrition for pregnancy
  • Prenatal classes (including Refresher and Vaginal Birth After C-Section classes)
  • Perinatal classes spanning the end of pregnancy through early parenthood
  • Prenatal classes for midwifery clients
  • Prenatal Classes for young adults
  • Car seat safety
  • Baby health and safety
  • Buying for Baby
  • Sleep like a Baby

All classes are based on current AHS and Canadian guidelines.

Please visit our on-line class brochure for a further details.


Key Provider: community health educators
Eligibility
No
Application Process
Service Access: Registration Required, You can register online, by telephone, fax, or mail.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Toll Free
1-866-471-7011 (Registration Line)
Telephone
403-955-1450 (Registration Line)
Fax
403-955-1211
Web Site
http://www.birthandbabies.com
Email
info@birthandbabies.com
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: Yes,

Fees vary by class.




Fee Reduction: Yes,

Subsidies may be available.




Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Ramps
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
October 4, 2024
Address
4715 8 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB, T2A 3N4
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Classes are held during the daytime, evenings and weekends.