Prenatal Health Information
Your health during pregnancy and the health of your baby in the early years of life provide a firm foundation for your child’s future.
Parents face a big responsibility in caring for each other and their children. Prenatal information and support can help parents build a healthy family life and ease the early challenges of parenting.
There is no safe amount or time to drink alcohol during pregnancy and in fact, should be stopped before planning a pregnancy. Alcohol consumed during fetal development can present many risks to the unborn baby including brain damage and birth defects. Have an alcohol-free pregnancy - prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
Resources for Parents
Free On-line Prenatal Course
Free Prenatal Classes at Grey Bruce Health Services Owen Sound
Healthy Beginnings, a Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
Breastfeeding
2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity throughout Pregnancy
Prenatal Physical and Emotional Fitness
Let’s Grow is an email resources and information for parents.
Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Home Visiting Program
A Healthy Start for Baby and Me - An easy to read book about pregnancy and birth which contains the following information and more;
- Warning Signs During Pregnancy
- How Will I Know If I am in Labour?
- How Will Labour Progress?
- Breathing Techniques for Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery
- Comfort Suggestions for Labour
- Reminder Sheet for Birth Partner
- Packing Mom’s Suitcase
- Caesarian Birth
Prenatal Classes Offered in Grey Bruce
*All Classes Include a Breastfeeding Component
Location |
Format |
Cost |
How To Register |
Hanover Family Health Team (HFHT) at the
Hanover & District Hospital
90 7th Ave (2nd floor) Hanover
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Every other month
Tuesday evenings
7-9pm
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Free |
Call 519-506-4348 or 1-855-677-4348
Everyone welcome
(Do not need to be rostered with the HFHT)
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Brockton & Area Family Health Team (BAFHT) at the
Walkerton Hospital (South Bruce Grey Health Centre)
McGivern St. West Walkerton
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One Day Workshops
and one evening/week series
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Free |
Call 519-507-2021 or 1-866-507-2021 ext. 41
Everyone welcome
(Do not need to be rostered with the BAFHT)
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Online Prenatal
Program
|
Online Learn in the comfort of your own home, at your own pace |
Free |
Call 519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456
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MOMS Unique Finds
Store
403 Durham St East
Walkerton
|
One Day Workshops |
Free |
Call 519-379-6769
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M’Wikwedong Native Cultural Resource Centre
1723 8th Ave East
Owen Sound
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One Day Workshops |
Free |
Call 519-377-4931
Everyone Welcome
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Information for Expectant Parents

Labour and Delivery
Infant Characteristics and Care
Adjusting to Parenthood