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Photograph by Amber Richmond, Ontario
ONTARIO
Durham Region
Durham Prenatal Services
Multiple Birth Prenatal Education Program
Pickering Early Years Center
1822 Whites Road, Unit 202
Pickering, ON
Contact Stephanie Ross-Alouche
905 428-1766
salouche@sympatico.ca
www.geocities.com/sistersinbirth
Series of 4 classes based on the CIMS (Coalition for Improving Maternity Services) Principles covering multiples nutrition, pregnancy discomforts, labour and choices in birth and what to expect when bringing home your babies.
Markham
Markham Prenatal Classes
377 Church Street G06
Markham, Ontario L6B 1A1
(905) 294-BABY (2229)
-a series of four sessions geared towards parents expecting multiples taught by Mary Gallagher, mother of Quadruplets
Newmarket
Prenatal Plus Pregnancy & Parenting Centre
130 Davis Drive #206
Newmarket, Ontario (905) 830-1709 www.prenatalplus.com
This special 4 hour class is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other expectant multiple-birth parents. It will address the special challenges of multiples, and is meant to be taken in addition to the regular prenatal series. (see prenatal curriculum) Topics: multiple-birth pregnancy and related challenges, preterm labour and birth, labour and delivery, birthing options and interventions, post-partum adjustments, feeding multiples and community resources.
Oakville
Sheridan College - Oakville Campus
Prenatal Classes for Multiples
Contact Sandra Pearson at
(905) 815-4019
Karen Donnon
(905) 815-9430 ext. 260
Tuesday or Thursday 9-11:30 a.m.
Ottawa
Ottawa Hospital, General Campus
Multiple Birth Prenatal Education Program
501 Smyth Road, Room 8-55, Ottawa, Ontario
Brenda McClean
phone: (613) 724-4122, Ext. 24342
2 evenings + 1 Saturday on the physiological elements of multiple birth. Open to all expectant parents of multiples in the Ottawa-Carleton region.
Lynda P. Haddon & Sandra Tompkins
Ottawa Twins Plus Prenatal Classes
Call (613) 722-3325 to register
Email: haddon@istar.ca
www.multiplebirthsfamilies.com
**3 evening classes, on life-oriented skills of dealing with multiple babies: getting them on the same schedule; sleep deprivation and how to deal with it; preparing other children; Dad/Partner's role; breastfeeding; signs & symptoms of premature labour and much more.
Toronto
Women’s College Hospital
Antenatal Care of Multiple Pregnancies Centre (ANCOMP)
60 Gosvenor Street, 6th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1B6
Telephone: (416) 323-6262
Call (416) 323-6030 for more information or
to book"Twins and More" prenatal classes
Twins and More Classes
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Pregnancy: $50 per couple
This 4-hour class covers lifestyle issues, pre-term labour, bedrest, the special care nursery and the premature baby.
Burton Hall, Women’s College campus
Birth: $50 per couple
This 4-hour class covers cesarean section and vaginal birth. This includes coping strategies and a hospital tour.
Burton Hall, Women’s College campus
Coming Home: $50 per couple
This 4-hour class includes taking care of yourself and your babies, breastfeeding, coping tips and resources.
Burton Hall, Women’s College campus
Baby Care: $50 per couple
A 4-hour workshop similar to our Baby Care Workshop, but geared to parents of multiples.
Burton Hall, Women’s College campus.
Twinsandmore |
"Get It Together!" - Convenient In-Home Prenatal Classes for Multiple Births
(West End of Toronto)
All classes will be facilitated by Vera C. Teschow, Hon. B.A., M.Ed. and M.O.T.
For more information or to register, please contact Vera at 416-992-8372 (leave message) or email vera.teschow@utoronto.ca or visit the Get It Together website for a complete course outline and information on individual class topics.
- Engaging, interactive classes taught by a public educator and mother of twins
- Private classes/consultation in the convenience of your home (throughout the GTA)
- Outside the GTA, group classes and/or distance programs via email/Internet are offered
Both partners are encouraged to attend classes together
Windsor
Foundation for Multiple Pregnancy
Classes for Expectant Couples, Private Consultations, Seminars
Call Anna Waugh at (519) 972-9041
Internet: vista@mnsi.net
Matria Healthcare, Inc. – Preterm labour management
ALBERTA
Calgary
Calgary Regional Health Authority
Twin and Triplet Labour Preparation
A five week series designed for your special situation. When you register in this class you also receive free registration in the Twin, Triplets and More Class - adjusting to life after having more than one baby and community resources for families of multiples are highlighted.
Call (403) 781-1450 to register
Jocelyn Churchill MN RN LCCE, Perinatal Education Coordinator
Edmonton
Multiple Birth Prenatal Program
Royal Alexandra Hospital
10240 Kingsway Avenue Room 1928
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 3V9
For Information or to register please call the program coordinator at (780) 477-4204
Our program is open to all expectant parents of multiples in the Edmonton area.
Lethbridge
Lethbridge Regional Hospital
Sharon Prusky, RN. BN. Med. FACCE
Co-ordinator Childbirth Education Program
Western Canadian Rep – ASPO Lamaze
960 – 19 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 1W5
(403) 382-6111
(403) 382-6224
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Vancouver
BC Women's Hospital
4500 Oak Street,
Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1
(604) 875-2169
To register go to: www.cw.bc.ca
- Marvellous Multiples - 4 prenatal classes for couples expecting twins, triplets or more. This is an opportunity to meet other couples who are facing the unique experience of a pregnancy with multiples. The classes cover the emotional and physical challenges during pregnancy, the variations of labour, birth and recovery and provides practical information to build your confidence in caring for and living with more than one baby. A hospital orientation, a prenatal class specific for women who want to breastfeed their multiples (see below) and a postpartum class are included in the fee. (Total of 6 classes). You can register at www.cw.bc.ca
- A Breastfeeding Class for Mothers Expecting Multiples - This two hour class provides in depth information for pregnant women expecting multiples on how to get breastfeeding started positively. Women are encouraged to bring their partner's to this class. This class is included in the cost of the Marvellous Multiples series.
Prenatal Information....
*If you are a teacher of Prenatal Classes, Contact Today's Parent to receive complimentary copies of their Prenatal Kits for distribution to your clients
746 Warden Avenue, Unit 18
Scarborough, ON M1L 4A2
Telephone: (416) 752-6099
Fax: (416) 752-4137
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