Pre-Natal, Post-Natal and Parenting Programmes
Pre-natal and Post-natal programmes support new and expecting parents by providing information and skills to:
- improve pregnancy outcomes.
- have positive birthing experiences.
- make decisions about infant feeding and early parenting.
- inform parents about child development.
- connect new parents to other family supports in the area.
Parenting programmes provide parents and primary caregivers with information to promote healthy child development and build child raising skills.
EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer pre-natal, post-natal and parenting programmes and information. Programmes and Services that you can find in our community include:
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Programme |
Description |
Where to access more information |
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18-month enhanced well-baby visit |
An enhanced doctor visit that includes a detailed check of your child's development. |
Contact your family physician |
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Baby Basics |
This program is for parents with children aged 3 months or younger at start of program. A series of workshops that will explore your questions and expectations during the first 6 months of parenting. |
Check the EarlyON Child & Family Centre calendars |
| A 10-session, evidence-based resiliency skills training program for parents with children under 8 years. | Check the EarlyON Child & Family Centre calendars | |
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Breast Feeding programmes |
Supports and services related to feeding your baby and breastfeeding supports. |
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Circle of Security® |
The Circle of Security is a relationship-based program designed to enhance attachment between parents and children. For Parents and caregivers who have child(ren) over 1 year of age. |
Circle of Security |
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Healthy Babies, Healthy Children |
One-to-one support for pregnant women and parents with young children. |
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Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) |
LEAP assists young parents receiving Ontario Works with personal support and financial incentives. Participants are supported in obtaining their high school diploma and improving their parenting skills. | Wellington County |
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Let's Talk Parenting |
Call if you have questions about pregnancy, parenting or child health. |
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Pregnancy to Parenting |
Pregnant women and teens can speak to a nurse and dietitian about healthy pregnancy. |
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Pre-natal series |
Online prenatal classes. |
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health prenatal series webpage |
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Post-partum supports |
Postpartum depression supports including one on one assessments and a weekly support group. |
The Guelph Community Health Centre Breastfeeding and post-partum support webpage |
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Strengthening Familes for the Future |
A free skill building programme for parents and their children aged 7 to 11. |
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Strengthening Families for Parents & Youth |
A free educational programme for families with teens ages 12 to 16. |
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Teenage Parents Program (TAPPs) |
TAPPs is a free program that offers a safe, non- judgmental place where pregnant and parenting teens can belong and grow as parents. It provides support, information and resources to pregnant and parenting mothers between the ages of 14 and 21. | YMCA-YWCA of Guelph |