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Learn everything you need to know about becoming a new parent or what to expect during childbirth by participating in one of our education classes. York Central Hospital collaborates with Becoming Maternity and Parenting Centres to offer classes, workshops and group or private sessions to help you prepare to welcome your new baby into your family. Patients can attend classes at York Central Hospital or at one of Becoming Maternity and Parenting Centres two locations: Midtown Location: 350 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto ON M5N 1A2, 416-440-4020 Classes/workshops include: Intensive One Day Childbirth Workshop: How to prepare for childbirth and what to expect. Take in your 7th to 8th month of pregnancy (register in your 4th or 5th month) and must be taken as part of the 'Comprehensive Birth Weekend'; monthly. Infant Care: How to prepare you for your new role as parents and how to care for your baby. Take after 5th month of pregnancy, prior to giving birth. May be taken as part of the 'Comprehensive Birth Weekend' or on its own; monthly. Breastfeeding Preparation: How to get off to a positive and confident start! Take after 5th month of pregnancy, prior to giving birth. May be taken as part of the 'Comprehensive Birth Weekend or on its own; monthly. Hypnobirthing: How to use deep relaxation to effectively manage pain for a more comfortable, positive labour. Take in your 5th to 6th month of pregnancy (register in your 3rd or 4th month). Moms 2B: This popular prenatal class provides fun and informative evenings out and is a great way to connect with other pregnant women! Take as early as possible. 5-week series. Becoming a Dad: Pregnancy, childbirth and parenting from the male perspective. Led by an experienced father and facilitator. Take as early as possible. Single evening class. Prenatal yoga: Relax, stretch and reduce discomfort associated with pregnancy while maintaining and enhancing strength, muscle tone and agility. Take as early as possible. Monday and Wednesday evenings; buy a 5 or 10 class pass. Try it for $15.00. New Mom and Baby: The perfect excuse to get out of the house, socialize and learn about your new baby! Explore issues such as feeding, sleeping, baby massage, developing routines and much more. If registering prenatally, select a class that starts four weeks after your due-date: your baby will then be about 2-6 weeks when the group starts. Six week series. Infant and Child CPR Workshop: 3-hour workshop covering first aid, CPR, choking, rescue and resuscitation, allergic reactions and febrile seizures. Appropriate for parents and caregivers of babies from birth to one year and recommended to be taken prenatally. If taken after the baby is born, due to the nature of the material and the need for hands-on practice, please find alternate care for your infant. Babies and children may not attend this class. Class Registration Lactation Consultations |
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