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Programs & Services

Prenatal Education Classes

The North Zone offers Prenatal Education classes both in-person and virtually. These classes are about labor, birth, vaginal and cesarean delivery, breastfeeding, and postpartum care of the mom and newborn.

For more information visit our website at Prenatal – North Zone. These classes may be in the evenings or on Saturdays.

Please be advised not all locations offer all services and to contact your local community health centre.

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

Please register online at either: Prenatal | Alberta Health Services or our online form: AHS North Zone Prenatal Education Classes (albertahealthservices.ca)

Contact Details

Fort McMurray Community Health Services

Address
113 Thickwood Boulevard
Fort McMurray, Alberta
T9H 5E5
Telephone
780-791-6247
Getting There

Public transportation available

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Wednesday
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Saturday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Note

Information sessions are available through AHS Public Health. 

Once a month via Zoom on a Saturday – 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Register online at https://redcap.albertahealthservices.ca/surveys/?s=7D9T4LEPEHMEYPJ4

In person drop in weekly classes on Wednesdays from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

8 week series.

In-Person classes are offered where capacity and needs allow; and for those in areas who cannot access the in-person classes; virtual classes are held monthly.
Access
Service Providers May Include
Public Health Nurses (PHNs)
Service Access

Participants must register in advance for prenatal classes. Please call your local Community Health Services for more information.

In-Person classes are offered where capacity and needs allow; and for those in areas who cannot access the in-person classes; virtual classes are held monthly.


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