What’s Available When You’re Having a Baby
There are many services available to you when you are pregnant in the Peterborough area to help you have the healthiest pregnancy possible. See below for a list of these services.
Calling or texting the number 211 or searching the 211 website can also help to provide you with community and social services in our area.
Prenatal Classes
Register for these classes as soon as you know you are going to have a baby!
Online Prenatal Classes 705-743-1000 – AVAILABLE!
In-Person Prenatal Classes (16 series/year) 705-743-1000 (Currently Suspended due to COVID-19)
Prenatal Classes for Young Parents (3 series/year) 705-743-1000 (Currently Suspended due to COVID-19)
Breastfeeding Basics Workshop (5x/year) 705-748-9144 – AVAILABLE!
Prenatal Care
Regular prenatal care check-ups are an important part of a healthy pregnancy. There are many different options when choosing prenatal care. Explore the options below, and choose the one that is right for you:
Partners in Pregnancy (PIPC) 705-741-1191
Health Care Connect (to register for a family doctor) 1-800-445-1822
Peterborough Family Health Team 705-740-8020
Kawartha Community Midwives 705-745-7640
Obstetric Options (Require a referral from a primary health care provider):
Evolve Women’s Health (Dr. Dallaire, Dr. Pakenham, Dr. Hill, Dr. Gerster) 705-876-4530
Dr. Harrington/Dr. Kramer 705-740-6507
Dr. Sobowale 705-876-4529
Other important numbers:
PRHC Prenatal Care Clinic (Antenatal Clinic) 705-743-2121 Ext. 3538
PRHC Genetic Counselling 705-876-5185
PRHC Labour & Delivery 705-876-5036
Pregnancy Support/Social Support
Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program 705-743-1003 Ext. 282
Peterborough Child and Family Centres 705-748-9144
Peterborough Domestic Abuse Network 705-743-2272
Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre 705-741-0260 (Available 24 hours)
Women’s Healthcare Centre 705-743-4132
School for Young Moms 705-742-4632
Moms Canada (Online support groups for Single Mothers)
2SLGBTQ Parenting and Family Resources Program 416-324-4100
Nutrition
Babies First Prenatal Nutrition Program 705-748-9144
Collective Kitchens & Come Cook With Us 705-743-1000
Family Health Team Dietitians 705-740-8020
Exercise
Sport & Wellness Centre 705-742-0050
YMCA 705-748-9622
Smoking
Pregnets www.pregnets.org
Quit Smoking Help in Peterborough
Smoker’s Helpline 1-877-513-5333
Drugs and Alcohol Support Services
Fourcast 705-876-1292
Basic Needs (Food, Housing, Clothing, Employment)
Need Food Now? Peterborough Food Calendar 705-742-7777
Food Programs (YWCA) 705-743-3526
Food Banks (Kawartha Food Share) 705-745-5377
Good Neighbours Care Centre (food, clothing) 705-742-9800
Salvation Army Family Services 705-742-4391
St. Vincent de Paul 705-874-3937
Housing Access Peterborough 705-742-0439
Housing Resource Centre 705-743-2272
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Resources 1-844-391-106
Showers & Laundry Service (Peterborough 360 Degree Nurse Practitioner-led Clinic) 705-874-3900
YWCA Crossroads Shelter Call 1-800-461-7656 or Text 705-991-0110
YES Shelter for Youth and Families 705-748-3851
Legal Aid 705-743-5430
Peterborough Community Legal Centre 705-749-9355
EI Maternity and Parental Benefits – Apply!
Ontario Works Finance Assistance, Benefits, and Employee Assistance 1-888-789-4199
Ontario Disability Support Program 705-742-9292
New Canadians Centre 705-743-0882
Indigenous Health
Prenatal Nutrition Programs:
Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre 705-775-0387
Lovesick Lake 705-652-8787
Healthy Babies Healthy Children Programs:
Curve Lake 705-657-2557
Hiawatha First Nation 705-295-4421
Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle 705-741-0900
For a list of local services for parents see What’s Available for Families