Prenatal programs

You can learn very important information at prenatal classes.

Pregnancy

• healthy foods to eat and how much food to eat
  
  
  
• what to do if you can't drink milk or if you are a vegetarian
• problems that pregnant women might have
• when to call the doctor
• rights of pregnant women
• baby supplies to get
  

Labour and birth

• signs of labour
• types of medicine for labour
• how to prepare for labour and birth

After the baby is born

• how to breastfeed
• how to take care of your baby
• how to use infant care seats
  
  
  
• how to plan for your next baby

Find a program

• Call Health Link Alberta. You can call 24 hours a day. A nurse can tell you about prenatal programs near you.
  
  In Calgary: 403-943-5465
  In Edmonton: 780-408-5465
  Other areas:
  1-866-408-5465 (free)
• You can also ask a doctor, midwife or nurse.

Special programs

Some communities have prenatal programs for teens, immigrant women, and women with low incomes.