Prenatal Program

What IS THE PRENATAL Program?

Pregnant moms and their partners or other adult family members attend 9 Group sessions. The sessions focus on improving the quality of life for the mom, her partner and the relationship. Parents learn about the dangers of smoking, drinking and use of legal and illegal drug use while pregnant. Parents also learn about proper nutrition, fetal growth and development and healthy brain development.

• Parents receive an illustrated Handbook 
• DVDs, role play & discussions facilitate learning
• The Activities Manual for Parents allows the facilitators to implement the program
• Each session runs 2 1/2 (Group) & 2 (Home) hours with 30 minutes of food & relaxation

when and where do Prenatal programs take place?

The Prenatal Programs are offered virtually, meeting weekly for 2 hours for 9 weeks.

• Wednesdays at 6pm beginning July 31, 2024

• Tuesdays at 6pm beginning September 24, 2024

how do families benefit from Prenatal programs?

Parents increase their skills & knowledge in the following areas:

Handling stress & anger
• Handling weight gain & body issues 
• Preventing drug-related birth defects
• Nurturing themselves & their partners
• Keeping their bodies & babies healthy
• Encouraging healthy brain development
• Understanding fetal growth & development
• Maintaining a healthy sexual partner relationship
• Understanding the importance of nurturing touch & infant massage

What types of Prenatal Programs are offered?

PRenatal core sessions

Topics covered:

• Orientation

• Understanding Our Bodies

• Health & Nutrition

• Fetal Development

• Empathy & Needs

• Touch

• Stress in Relationships

• Safe Sleep

• Review

se call 1-800-CHILDREN (1-800-244-5373) or 1-802-229-5724. You can also e-mail us at: pcavt@pcavt.org or confidential chat with us.