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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: PER2222 | Last Modified: 21 Nov 2018 | Last Full Update: 21 Nov 2018 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Perth District Health Unit and HPHA Stratford General Hospital - Perth County Prenatal Classes: Part 1 at the Perth District Health Unit - Weekend class in Stratford or Listowel or 3 weekday evening classes (in Stratford only). Topics include: key steps to a positive childbirth experience; techniques for comfort and coping with labour pain; the partner's role in labour: a toolbox of strategies; preparing for parenting: starting off strong; bringing baby home: newborn 101; breastfeeding. Free. Part 2 at HPHA Stratford General Hospital-Weekend classes. Topics include: the process of labour; giving birth at the hospital: what you can expect and labour and delivery room tour; making an informed decision about routine and non-routine medical procedures; pain medication options for labour; recovering from childbirth; your newborn in the first few days. Fee for these classes; can be waived if financial concerns. For women in their second and third trimesters and their partners/support persons. |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Ongoing Please contact the PDHU for class times |
| Dates | Year round, weeknights and Saturdays |
| Areas Served | Perth County |
| Eligibility | Perth County Residents Ontario Residents who will deliver in Perth County Ontario Residents who have a doctor/midwife in Perth County |
| Application | Call in advance to register |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Stratford |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | John St S and West Gore St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-271-7600 ext 224 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-271-7348 ext 224 |
| healthline@pdhu.on.ca | |
| Website | www.pdhu.on.ca/classes-clinics-and-services/prenatal-education/ |
| Primary Contact | Jen Tucker, Administrative Assistant, Perth District Health Unit; Phone: 519-271-7600 ext 224 * 1-877-271-7348 ext 224; Email: pdhu@pdhu.on.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Health Line; Phone: 519-271-7600 ext 267 * 1-877-271-7348 ext 267; Email: healthline@pdhu.on.ca |