Women's Health Clinic Parenting Support

Having a baby – by birth or adoption – changes your life. Our Mothers Program offers a range of community-based services in Winnipeg to support mothers through these changes. For more information on our mothering support services, please call the Mothers Program assistant at 204-947-2422 ext. 113.

Maternal Health & Wellness Workshops

Workshops are free. Some require registration (see program details). To register or more information, please call 204-947-2422 ext. 113.

Healthy Families

Healthy Families is a drop-in group for pregnant people and parents of children up to 2 years old. Come meet other families, share your ideas on pregnancy, parenting, and life with kids.

November 6th – Baby’s home, now what?
Join us to learn about what community programs are available for you and your family during your baby’s first year.

November 13th – Open group coffee chat
Join other parents and pregnant people for coffee and conversation.

November 20th – Baby Talk with Dr. Melanie Soderstrom
Do you wonder whether your baby understands you when you talk? Come learn why parental speech is so important in this special session.

November 27th – Families in the Kitchen
Let’s talk about food and try a new recipe! If you wish, you can buy a bag of meal ingredients for $2 to make at home.

Winnipeg Pregnancy & Infant Loss Self Help Group

This program is facilitated by community members but is supported by Women’s Health Clinic.

Many of us who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy or an infant feel alone.
Are you looking for a safe place to connect with others who share your experiences?

2nd Monday* of each month • 6 – 8 pm (*2nd Tuesday of the month if Monday is a public holiday)
Birth Centre • 603 St. Mary’s Rd.

Growing into Pregnancy

Continuing a pregnancy changes your body, habits and lifestyle. We will discuss life changes, strategies for comfort, wellness and managing stress, and finding resources for pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum care.

Planning to start a family? Or continuing a pregnancy? Curious about the Birth Centre?

Come and join us for a discussion and a tour to learn about midwifery care; birthing at the Birth Centre, home or hospital, as well as options for education and support. Your partner or support people are welcome to attend with you. Bus tokens are available to attend. There is no cost for this workshop.

Comfort Measures for Labour & Birth
These workshops are recommended for people who are more than 24 weeks/6 months pregnant. Support people are welcome to attend

We’ll learn about what happens during labour and birth. We’ll practice some comfort measures for coping with labour.

Registration is required for all workshops. To register or for more information contact 204-947-2422 ext. 113 or email mothersprogram@womenshealthclinic.org

Families Connecting

A Healthy Baby Community Support Program to connect pregnant people and parents of children under age 1 with health professionals and other parents to share information, support and resources. Topics include prenatal and postnatal nutrition and health, breastfeeding, parenting tips, and lifestyle choices.
Bus tokens, milk coupons (for pregnant people and up to 6 months postnatal), healthy snacks, and childcare for children under 12.

Tuesdays 9:45 – 11:45 am
Lord Roberts • 725 Kylemore Ave. • Lord Roberts Community Centre

Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Transcona • 209 Yale Ave W. • Transcona Memorial United Church

Wednesdays 9:45 – 11:45 am
Osborne Village • 40 Mayfair Pl. • Mayfair Recreation Centre

Wednesdays 5:00 – 7:00 pm
River East • 975 Henderson Hwy • Access River East

Thursdays 9:45 – 11:45 am
Seven Oaks • 1588 Main Street • Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre

Thursdays 1:15 – 3:15 pm
East Kildonan • 1011 Munroe Ave • Braeside Church

For more information on Healthy Baby Prenatal Benefit and Community Support Programming, please see: Manitoba Healthy Baby Programs.