S.M.I.L.E. (Supporting Mother and Infant Learning Experience): Free prenatal classes for young expectant parents under 25 years of age run by Durham Region Public Health nurses. This program is specifically geared to the young parent group. 72% of young mothers seek out and value prenatal classes. Topics covered are:

• Body changes during pregnancy
• Fetal growth and development
• Coping with discomforts during pregnancy
• Healthy lifestyle choices during pregnancy
• Prenatal tests and procedures
• Creating a circle of support
• Community supports
• Stages of labour
• Preterm labour
• Signs of true and false labour
• Comfort measures during labour
• Role of a labour support person
• Newborn appearance
• Infant care and feeding
• Transition to parenting