FREE Online Prenatal Classes

Get ready for one of the most exciting times of your life. Markham Prenatal is offering FREE (yes, really!) Tummy Talks online prenatal classes led by registered nurses to provide unbiased and current information to all expectant parents to facilitate your preparation for childbirth and the care of your newborn.

In-Person Prenatal Classes

Click here to Register for In-Person Classes! Limited spots available.

Please be advised we are currently having an issue with our In-Person class registration form. Please email us at [email protected] to let us know if you are interested in attending!

To register for webinars, choose your birthing hospital or clinic:

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Labour & Delivery #1 (2 hours)
- Signs & stages of labour
- Positions for labour
- What to bring to the hospital

Labour & Delivery #2 (2 hours)
- Birth plans
- Medical interventions, pain relief options
- Cesarean sections
- Cord blood/tissue banking education

Post Partum #1 (2 hours)
- Physical and emotional changes
- Newborn’s World (appearances, behaviours, routines)

Post Partum #2 (2 hours)
- Safe sleep
- How to tell if your baby is sick & when to call the doctor
- Breastfeeding

More Free Online Classes:

免费在线产前班课程（两小时）
- 分娩与生产＃1
- 分娩与生产＃2 产后课程 #1 产后课程 #2

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Dear Baby: Breastfeeding with Joan (2 hours)
- Breastfeeding Basics
- Positioning & Holds
- Latch Techniques
- How to know your baby is doing well

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Do I Have A Choice? Trial of Labour After Caesarean (1.5 hours)
- Defining TOLAC and ERCS
- Am I a candidate? Excluding factors for TOLAC
- TOLAC – Factors that increase success
- Risks and benefits of both procedures
- What you can expect

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Newborn Stem Cell Education Session (1 hour)
- Presented by an experienced obstetrician
- Today’s treatments using newborn stem cells
- Tomorrow’s possible scientific breakthroughs
- The super simple collection process

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疼痛, 骨盆健康与产后恢复 (1.5 小时)
- 骨盆底基础知识
- 怀孕对身体的影响
- 缓解孕期疼痛的小贴士
- 如何强化骨盆底，为分娩做准备
- 分娩创伤：剖腹产与阴道撕裂
- 为分娩做好身体准备
- 凯格尔运动与骨盆底强化训练
- 产后恢复

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Cher Bébé: Tummy Talks Français (2 heures)
- Travail et accouchement #1
- Travail et accouchement #2
- Post Partum #1
- Post Partum #2

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Dear Baby: First Aid with Alanna & Colin (2 hours)
- The Principles of First Aid
- Infant and Child CPR
- Infant and Child Choking
- Wound Care

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Early Pregnancy with MFC (1.5 hours)
- Fetal development
- Early pregnancy symptoms
- Planning for your pregnancy
- Diagnostic tests
- Nutrition & Exercises
- Safe choices in pregnancy

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Pain, Pelvic Health, & Postpartum Recovery with Melissa (1.5 hours)
- The Pelvic Floor Basics
- Kegel Exercises
- Tips to relieve your pregnancy pain today
- Birth trauma: C-Sections, Vaginal Tearing
- Preparing your body for delivery

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"I attended the Markham Prenatal online classes and it was very relieving to hear the information. It was so great to have a place where I could ask questions and feel like I was getting an expert response."

"This was a fantastic class for us as first time parents. Everything was explained very well and made us feel very confident about labour and when the baby is here."

"A nurse even called me to follow up after the classes and ensured that my questions were answered. The online environment worked really well."

"It's way better to have professionals tell you about the information than to do all the research/readings on your own."

"We were very happy that both of the instructors work at Markham Stouffville hospital."

"The virtual hospital tour. Understanding what happens at the hospital is really useful."

"Detailed, interactive classes. Good classroom size. Highly experienced and knowledgeable trainers."

Helpful Resources

The links below are provided as a reference to assist you in identifying internet resources that are available on a particular subject. These resources do not constitute an endorsement or approval by Markham Prenatal & Newborn Education and are not intended as a substitute for the advice of a qualified medical practitioner. As such we do not assume any liability or responsibility for the accuracy or appropriateness of the information contained on these sites. Cells for Life – Canada’s Cord Blood & Tissue Experts Victoria Angel Registry of Hope (Public Cord Blood Bank) Markham Stouffville Hospital Health Canada – Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Canada’s Response Hospital for Sick Children Transport Canada – Child Car Seat Safety TeleHealth CoHealth App – Connecting the Dots in Healthcare A New Mother’s Emotions – Your guide to understanding maternal mental health (York Region) COVID-19 and Cord Blood Banking Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada – COVID 19 Resources Best Start Health Nexus Breastfeeding Resources; Webinar: Being Pregnant & Having a Baby During the COVID-19 Pandemic; COVID-19 & Mental Health Considerations for Expectant and New Parents; Other Resources Government of Canada – Recalls & Safety Alerts Your Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada – COVID-19 Vaccination Statement

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Cord blood is the blood left in the umbilical cord and placenta immediately after your baby is born. It can be collected, stored and used at any time during your baby’s lifetime to treat a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions.

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