In addition to getting out for a walk, or having that much needed nap you may be looking for something to do around town that will help you make the most from your pregnancy, and even help you meet other expectant mothers.


Clinics and Groups

Welcome baby- Tools for the Journey, is a 2 day course offered at UNB for couples that gives an overview on pregnancy and postpartum, in addition to methods of childbirth, pain relief options, labor relaxation techniques, and postpartum stress management. For upcoming classes and costs, click here, or call 453-4646 to register.

Special Delivery Club, put on by VON (the Victoria Order of Nurses), is a free program offered to women under 24 and helps inform about labour & delivery, breathing and relaxation exercises, nutrition, feeding baby, and more. The program also includes a tour of the hospital, so you know what to do when the big moment comes, and also a grand finale baby shower. For more information about this program you can visit their website, or call to register at 458-8365 for Fredericton and 357-8542 in Oromocto.

Big Kid and Baby clinic is a program designed to help your older child prepare for the experience of having a new baby in the family. The class is best suited for children over the age of 3 and is 2 hours long. For more information about this program you can visit their website, or call to register at 458-8365 for Fredericton and 357-8542 in Oromocto.


Fitness Programs

Walk With Me is a walking program offered by the YMCA that meets several times weekly for a group walk out doors. Contact the YMCA at 462-6000 for more info.

Prenatal Yoga at the Lifesong Yoga Center offers a ten week program designed by certified yoga teacher Kathryn Downton specially formatted to fit the needs of a pregnant woman's body gently and safely. For more information on courses and registration call 455-2444 or visit their website.

Prenatal Yoga at the Restorative Health Center Is located on 190 Brunswick Street and offers prenantal Yoga that is beneficial for every stage of pregnancy and does not require previous yoga experience. For more information on classes and registration call 459-0270 or 459-4325.

Prenatal Pilates at the Charlotte Street Arts Center gently stretches out moms to be while helping to strengthen and get moms ready for continuing pregnancy and ready for labour (an exercise ball is required). Contact 471-7580 OR e-mail cara.berube@gmail.com for more information.


Prenatal Massage

Advanced Therapeutic Treatment Center- 454-3773

Tracey Mockler- 447-9883

Hands of the Heart- 260-0946, 454-0129

Northside Massage Therapy Clinic- 458-9829

Preventative Therapeutic Treatment Center- 455-8563

Wellness Clinic and Spa- 452-9795

Merle Norman Cosmetics and Day Spa- 450-7345