Prenatal Services & Workshops
Winter Schedule – January 1st to March 31st, 2026
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Preparing to welcome a little one into your life?
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Feeling a little lost?
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Have Questions?
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Concerns?
Peterborough Child and Family Centres offers a wide range of free services, programs, and resources, delivered by welcoming, supporting, and caring professionals.
Breastfeeding & Well Baby Clinic
Drop-in ǀ Prenatal to 2 years old/Breastfeeding
Drop in to speak to a lactation consultant/community health nurse for breastfeeding help and/or to answer your questions about child health and development. Cannot come to the centre? No problem! Call us – 705.748.9144 to request a telephone or virtual consultation.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Tuesdays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm
Thursdays ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm
CLOSED: Jan 1
Toy & Book Lending Library
Drop-in and check out our selection of prenatal books or check them out on line HERE
A lending service where families can borrow high quality, developmentally appropriate toys, books and games for their young children and expecting parents. Access to library staff and early learning tips to try at home.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Tuesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Wednesdays ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Thursdays ǀ 1:00pm to 5:30pm
Saturdays (1st, 3rd, 5th @/month) ǀ 9:30am to 12:00pm
CLOSED: Jan 1
Prenatal Workshops
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
To pre-register click KeyON Calendar to go to the KeyON website.
♦ From the “Region” menu choose Peterborough City and County
♦ From the “EarlyON Centre” menu choose the PCFC site the workshop will take place at
♦ Use the arrows on the right to move to the month the parent child workshop or parenting program will be running on
♦ Find the day of the workshop or program and click on the workshop or program name
♦ Fill in the requested information
Breastfeeding & Birth Basics
Three Sessions ǀ Prenatal
This three-week series offers expectant parents an opportunity to explore the process of labour and birth and learn the basic how-to’s of breastfeeding.
Comfort in Labour (session 1 and 2): These two sessions of the series offer expectant parents the opportunity to explore the process of labour and birth. Parents will learn strategies and take away tools to become active participants in their unique labour and birth journey.
Breastfeeding Basics (session 3): This session of the series offers expectant parents an opportunity to learn the basic how-to’s of breastfeeding prior to the birth of their baby. Learn about why and how to breastfeed, and the services available to support you.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough – KeyON Calendar
Mondays, Jan 26, Feb 2, 9 ǀ 6:30pm to 8:30pm
CAPC /CPNP
Community Action Program for Children / Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
Agency or Self Referral Required
Specialized programs for pregnant and parenting families experiencing challenging life circumstances.
Referral and registration is required as there is a limited number of spaces. Our referral form can be found HERE. We accept both agency and self-referrals. For any questions please email us or call (705) 748-9144.
Please note, theses program do NOT run through the Summer (July and August), however referrals are still accepted.
Babies First Prenatal Nutrition Program
This program is designed to support pregnant women, experiencing challenging life circumstances, to prepare for labor, birth and the transition to parenthood with a focus on healthy birth weight. This is a weekly program staffed by a multidisciplinary team.
Referral and registration required as this program serves a specific population and has limited spaces. We accept both agency and self referrals.
Antrim Site, 201 Antrim St., Peterborough
Fridays ǀ 10:00am – 12:00pm
School For Young Moms
The School For Young Moms is a high school program for pregnant and parenting teens.
The program is run in partnership with Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. The program is highly supportive providing transportation, breakfast and lunch, parenting support and education as well as licensed childcare. Referral and registration required. Call 705.742.4632 for more information.
School for Young Moms, 201 McDonald Street, Peterborough
Monday to Friday ǀ 9:00am – 1:40pm
Lakefield Families First
Six weeks only
April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 ǀ 10:00am to 12:00pm
Pregnant and/or parenting families with children birth to 3 years old
Click HERE to complete and submit a referral form and the program coordinator will contact you for next steps.
For more information, please call 705-748-9144
This program is for families who are experiencing challenging life circumstances. This program supports the health and wellbeing of families by building a support network, encouraging parent-child attachment and learning together through play.
Lakefield District Public School, 71 Bridge Street, Lakefield