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S.M.I.L.E.

S.M.I.L.E. SMILE program began in 1976 with one location at the Rose of Durham in Oshawa The program has expanded to 5 locations across Durham Region. S.M.I.L.E. The S.M.I.L.E program consists of a 3 week early pregnancy series and a 6-8 week labour & delivery series. S.M.I.L.E.

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S.M.I.L.E.

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  1. S.M.I.L.E. • SMILE program began in 1976 with one location at the Rose of Durham in Oshawa • The program has expanded to 5 locations across Durham Region

  2. S.M.I.L.E. • The S.M.I.L.E program consists of a 3 week early pregnancy series and a 6-8 week labour & delivery series.

  3. S.M.I.L.E. Early Bird Classes • Your changing body in pregnancy • Fetal development • Coping with discomforts • Healthy eating • Healthy lifestyle • Safe exercise during pregnancy

  4. S.M.I.L.E. Early Bird Classes • Importance of prenatal care • Prenatal tests/procedures • Danger signs in pregnancy • Changing life/relationships • Importance of reducing stress and having social supports

  5. S.M.I.L.E. Labour and Delivery Classes • Your changing body in pregnancy • Coping with discomforts • Preterm labour • False labour vs. true labour • Ways to cope during labour, breathing, relaxation, positioning, massage etc.

  6. S.M.I.L.E. Labour and Delivery Classes • Role of the birthing coach/partner • Medical interventions • Newborn appearance and baby care • Breastfeeding • Relationships • Community resources

  7. S.M.I.L.E. • Referral sources: • Self referral through Durham Health Connection Line • Rose of Durham • The Youth Centre • PHN’s from HBHC Program • Physicians • Guidance Counsellors • Food ‘4’ Thought (CPNP Program) • Other community agencies

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