PROGRAMS - PRENATAL

1. BABIES FIRST

Babies First is a prenatal nutrition program that women can enter in their first or second trimester of pregnancy. The Program is focused on helping women achieve healthy births. Women can receive information and support from the Coordinator, Nutritionist, Nurse, Lactation Consultant, Addictions Counselor, Early Childhood Educator, and a Resource Librarian.

Services Offered


  • Nutrition Information
  • Food Supplements
  • Cooking Groups
  • Breastfeeding Education and Support
  • Family Support
  • Infant Development Programs
  • Limited transportation within the City of Peterborough

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2. RESOURCE LIBRARY


The Toy and Resource Lending Library at the Peterborough Family Resource Centre is a place where you can discover your child's imagination! Our resource library is a great place where you can borrow a wide variety of toys and resources for you and your child.

Services Offered


  • High quality, developmentally appropriate toys for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school aged children
  • A wide variety of games, books, and activities supporting early literacy and numeracy
  • Resources for child care providers including themed curriculum kits, and story-based literacy kits

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3. BREASTFEEDING CLASS


The Prenatal Breastfeeding Class offers expectant families an opportunity to learn the basic how-tos of breastfeeding prior to the birth of their baby. Learn about why and how to breastfeed, and the services that can support you while breastfeeding.

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4. WHAT'S A DAD TO DO?


What�s a Dad to Do? is designed by Dads for Dads! The workshop is fun and relaxed and includes practical tips, information on what babies need, what Moms need and all the ways that you can be a great Dad! All new and expectant fathers are welcome!

Services Offered


  • Finding your role
  • Supporting your partner
  • Engaging with your child

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  • For Times & Details call 748-9144 ext. 302

5. SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MOMS


School For Young Moms enables pregnant teens and mothers under the age of 21 to continue their high school education, develop their parenting skills, address their emotional. social and physical needs, and receive onsite care for their infants.

Services Offered


  • High School Credits through Peterborough Centre for Individualized Studies
  • Onsite Child Care
  • Parenting Courses and Workshops
  • Referrals to Other Community Services
  • Food Cupboard

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6. TEEN PRENATAL SUPPER CLUB


The Teen Prenatal Supper Club offers prenatal classes for pregnant women 21 years of age and under. Women are welcome to bring partners or another support person.

Services Offered


  • Light supper provided
  • Transportation is available within the city of Peterborough

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7. PARENTING PARTNERSHIP


The Parenting Partnership Program is a comprehensive prenatal and parenting program that starts during pregnancy with prenatal classes and continues after the birth of your child until the baby is 14 months of age. The prenatal series is once a week for seven weeks.  We break for two months while the babies are being born and reconvene once a month for a year. It is staffed by a health care practitioner and a parent educator.

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