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
Active Pregnancy: Helping you to be active during pregnancy
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)
|
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
|
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