Many parents-to-be have a lot of questions about what life will be like with their new baby. Join other parents-to-be and a public health nurse for a FREE series to get some answers.
Getting Ready for Baby classes are offered in the evenings or Saturdays. Register early in your pregnancy as classes fill quickly. To register call Your Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or toll free 1-877-721-7520.
During the Getting Ready for Baby classes you will learn about:
Getting Ready for Baby classes are offered in Alcona, Alliston, Barrie, Bracebridge, Bradford, Collingwood, Cookstown, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Midland and Orillia. For additional information or to speak with a public health professional, call Your Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or toll free 1-877-721-7520.
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit PDF file
Breastfeeding Your Baby Booklet
Guildelines for nursing mothers
Best Start Resource Centre
Word file Shaken Baby Syndrome
The First Years Last Forever
Playing It Safe: Your Child and the Environment
Best Start Resource Centre PDF file
Life With a New Baby
PDF file
Preterm Labour Pamphlet
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Web page
Car Seats-The Right Way:
Health Canada PDF
Is Your Child Safe? (Infant and product safety)
You and Your Baby Deserve to be Safe (Physical and emotional safety)
The Lung Association PDF file Steps to make your home smoke-free
Public Health Agency of Canada PDF file
A Parent's Guide to Immunization
Canadian Coalition for Immunization Awareness and Promotion PDF file
Vaccine Information on the Internet
New immunization schedule for infants and children
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Having a Baby in Barrie, Collingwood, Muskoka, North Simcoe, Orillia, South Simcoe
…(listing of prenatal and postnatal programs and services in your area)
Discover the Best Parent in You Phone or home visiting for parents with children up to 6 years of age (including pregnant moms)
