Pregnancy / Pregnant in Peterborough
Health Before Pregnancy
Thinking about having a baby? Check out this website: Preconception Health/Health Before Pregnancy. It discusses important topics such taking a Prenatal Vitamin with Folic Acid to reduce the risks of birth defects, healthy eating, avoiding alcohol, as well as many other topics!
Health During Pregnancy
As an expectant parent, it’s normal to feel excited, nervous, and even a bit overwhelmed as you adjust to the many changes that pregnancy brings. Peterborough Public Health has programs to help educate, empower, and support you to have a healthy pregnancy, prepare for birth, and care for your newborn. See below for some helpful resources:
- Online Prenatal Classes – Free for residents of Peterborough City and County, Curve Lake First Nation, and Hiawatha First Nation.
- Healthy Babies Healthy Children – A free and voluntary program that helps pregnant and new parents learn about healthy pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, nutrition and child development.
- What’s Available for Families
- Your Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
Health After Pregnancy
Learning about what to expect after your baby arrives will help you feel more prepared to care for, feed your newborn, handle postpartum changes, and adjust to becoming a new parent. You can visit Parenting in Peterborough to learn more.