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Programs & Services

Prenatal Classes

Provides prenatal classes and information about pregnancy, birthing, and parenting.

For more information visit our website at Prenatal – North Zone. Classes may be in the evenings or on Saturdays. Please be advised not all locations offer all services.

Services include:

  • prenatal classes
  • prenatal breast-feeding classes
  • information sessions are available through AHS public health
  • prenatal information sessions are offered via Zoom once a month
  • a chance to meet other people in the community expecting a baby
  • knowledge of what to expect during your labor and delivery
  • breathing and relaxation techniques
  • immunization and infant safety information
  • providing your support person with the skills to help with labor and delivery
  • increased breastfeeding knowledge
  • newborn and postpartum care
  • what resources are available for yourself and your newborn
  • answer questions about your pregnancy, diet, and childbirth plans

Contact Details

Hinton Community Health Services

Address
1280A Switzer Drive
Hinton, Alberta
T7V 1T5
Telephone
780-865-2277
Fax
780-865-3727
Getting There

Located adjacent to the Hinton Healthcare Centre

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
dietitians, public health nurses (PHNs)
Service Access

Must register for prenatal classes. Call your local Community Health Services for more information.

Prenatal Information Sessions via Zoom are offered once a month, information sessions are available through AHS Public Health.

This will include:

  • Saturday presentation from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Late pregnancy, Labor, Delivery, After Birth and Newborn Care)
  • Monthly 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Breastfeeding)

An email will be sent out prior to the event to give links for the presentation. Please contact (780) 791-6247 to register and receive an e-mail invitation.


Wait Times

It is important to register early because class sizes are limited. The 2nd trimester is ideal for learning.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations
Also Known As
Other
Family Services, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention (FAS/E), Maternity, New Parent Services, Population Health, Prenatal Classes, Counselling and Education