The T.I.M.E. Program is pleased to offer online and in-person prenatal education to patients experiencing a high-risk pregnancy. If you are a healthy person experiencing a low-risk pregnancy, we encourage you to explore other options such as the Middlesex-London Health Unit's Prenatal eLearning program.
In-person classes
These free, in-person prenatal classes are offered at Victoria Hospital on B5. If you're a current pregnant patient of an LHSC maternal-fetal medicine obstetrician (Drs. Banner, de Vrijer, Eastabrook, Gratton, Hutson or Schmidt), we invite you to register for the classes below.
Important information
- Please do NOT register for more than one session of each class. If you need to change your date, please email TIMEprogram@lhsc.on.ca.
- You are welcome to attend all three classes if you feel these will be relevant to your pregnancy.
- You may bring one (1) support person with you to each class.
- If a class has low enrollment, the instructor may cancel the session up to two days in advance. If this happens, registrants will be notified by email.
- No classes are offered in July, August and December.
- New dates for 2026 will be posted in the fall.
Class 1: Pregnancy, Labour and Birth
This class covers some important pregnancy topics, but the focus of the class will be on labour, birth and the immediate postpartum period. We discuss different types of births, the normal labour and birth process, as well as possible complications, the induction of labour process, non-pharmacological and pharmacological pain relief options available at LHSC, how to know if you are in labour and when to come to the hospital, what to expect in the immediate postpartum and the important first "golden hours" with your newborn.
Upcoming 'Pregnancy, Labour and Birth' sessions
- Friday, June 13, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m.: Session full
- Friday, September 19, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m.: Registration opens soon
- Friday, October 10, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m.: Registration opens soon
- Friday, November 21, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m.: Registration opens soon
Class 2: Newborn 101 and Infant Feeding
This class covers all the newborn care basics with a particular emphasis on the first few weeks of life, breast/chestfeeding, latching, milk production, pumping, what's normal vs. abnormal and lots of tips to prepare you for raising your newborn. There will be hands-on practice for diaper changing, swaddling, baby handling and breast/chestfeeding positions.
Upcoming 'Newborn 101 and Infant Feeding' sessions
- Friday, June 20, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m.: Session full
- Friday, September 26, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m.: Registration opens soon
- Friday, October 17, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m.: Registration opens soon
- Friday, November 28, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m.: Registration opens soon
Class 3: Intro to the NICU & Managing Multiples
This class is meant for patients whose infants will or may require a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) admission, including those expecting multiples. We will cover different complications of prematurity, what to expect, feeding and advice for families on coping with a NICU admission and more. The class will be divided into two sections: The first part will be a NICU introduction for all enrolled. The second part will be only for those expecting multiples. *Please note: Due to the intensive nature of the NICU and to respect the privacy of admitted newborns, tours will not be offered.
Upcoming 'Intro to the NICU and Managing Multiples' sessions
- Friday, June 6, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m.: Register here
- Friday, September 12, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m.: Registration opens soon
- Friday, November 14, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m.: Registration opens soon
Online learning modules
These free, online learning modules are an interactive tool that covers a wide range of topics that will help prepare you for pregnancy, birth and life with your newborn. There is no registration required, and you may refer back to the modules at any time.
If you have any difficulties accessing the modules, or would like to request a PDF companion guide, please email TIMEprogram@lhsc.on.ca. (Please note: Companion guides are PDFs that contain the module information. There is no additional content included in them.)
Module 1: Infant Feeding
Module 2: Multiples Pregnancy
Launch Multiples Pregnancy module
Module 3: The NICU
Module 4: Postpartum and Newborn101
Launch Postpartum and Newborn 101 module
Module 5: Pregnancy and Birth
Launch Pregnancy and Birth module
