Prenatal and Well Baby
Who We Are
The PNWB Program provides prenatal and well baby care for women and children (up to the age of 6 years) without a family doctor in the Barrie area. The program was initiated in response to an identified community need to improve access to Prenatal and Well Baby care for women and children in our community who do not have a family physician. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for these individuals by providing health care, education as well as referrals and links to community supports, as appropriate. Breastfeeding services are provided by a Lactation Consultant (RN) within the PNWB program. ALL WOMEN IN THE BARRIE AREA ARE ELIGIBLE FOR BREASTFEEDING SERVICES WITHIN OUR PROGRAM.
Appointment Information
Please call 705 721-0370 x4 to book an appointment with our program.
Your appointment within the PNWB Program may include:
- Routine Prenatal Care (initial and follow up appointments)
- Newborn care
- Well Baby Check ups, including Immunizations
- Breastfeeding information and support
- Links to Community Supports, as needed
- Individual Support to help you quit smoking, if you are a smoker.
- Information Sessions (see below)
A support person is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Please ensure baby is hungry and ready to feed at time of appointment
Our Location
Prenatal and Well Baby Clinic
The Prenatal and Well-Baby Clinic has MOVED to 370 Bayview Drive! The Quarry Ridge location is now closed. Please call 705-721-0370 ext. 4 for more information.
370 Bayview Drive, 3rd Floor
Barrie, ON L4N 7L3
Ph: 705-721-0370 x4
Fax: 705-725-8781
Information Session
PLEASE NOTE: All classes are currently suspended due to the pandemic. Please consider registering for the Simcoe Muskoka Distric Health Unit online prenatal course or check back to see when classes will restart. Click here to learn more about the online course.
The Barrie and Community Family Health Team hosts a Breastfeeding – ‘Right from the Start’ (Before baby is born) session. A support person is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Information Session Location
370 Bayview Drive, 3rd Floor
Barrie, ON L4N 7L3
Ph: 705-721-0370 x4
Fax: 705-725-8781
Information Session – Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in the information session?
Breastfeeding – ‘Right from the Start’
Come learn about the benefits of breastfeeding and how to ensure breastfeeding gets off to the right start for you and your baby, in this welcoming, interactive session.The following topics will taught be a RN with additional education and knowledge in prenatal education and breastfeeding:
- The benefits of breastfeeding for you and your baby
- How to breastfeed (including positioning & latching)
- How to establish a good milk supply
- How to know if your baby is getting enough milk
- When and where to seek help with breastfeeding, should you need it
Who can attend the information session?
This informative session is available to all prenatal patients of our community and a support person is welcome to attend.
How do I register for the information session?
Please call 705 721-0370 x4 to register, ideally during your second trimester (between 24-36 weeks). Classes are available on a regular basis.
Information Session – Availability
The session currently run monthly (subject to change, depending on volumes.)
For further information please contact your Physician or Nurse Practitioner, or a member of the Prenatal Well Baby Clinic at 705 721-0370 ext 4.