InJoy Health Education provides free, web-based, mobile friendly online prenatal classes. These classes also have videos about breastfeeding and caring for your newborn to help you learn about cord care, taking baby's temperature, skin to skin contact, latching, breastfeeding positions and more!
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InJoy eClasses are hosted by a third-party vendor that collects/maintains your first/last name, email and password. Injoy’s privacy policy is available within the Terms and Conditions noted on InJoy’s registration page.
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Launch the breastfeeding and caring for your newborn classes and videos
| How to take the online breastfeeding and caring for your newborn classes and videos |
See the instructions for accessing the online breastfeeding and caring for your newborn classes and videos.
Note: Your redemption code expires 12 months from the first time you access the classes.
For questions about the online breastfeeding and caring for your newborn classes and videos please call the Durham Health Connection Line.
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| What is covered in the breastfeeding and caring for your newborn classes and videos? |
There are five eClasses as part of the online prenatal classes. You can choose the classes and videos that you are most interested in.
- Understanding pregnancy: covers changes during pregnancy, prenatal care, nutrition, physical activity, discomforts, hazards and emotions.
- Understanding birth: covers labour, birth stories, comfort techniques, medical procedures, caesarean births and postpartum topics.
- Understanding breastfeeding: covers how breastfeeding works, when to feed your baby, getting enough milk and breast care.
- Understanding your newborn: covers newborn behaviours, crying and comforting, diapering, bathing, nail care and dressing, health and safety.
- Understanding Durham Region supports and services: covers local programs, supports and services throughout Durham Region.
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| Frequently asked questions |
| What do I need in order to view the online classes and videos? |
- You will require a high speed internet connection on a Windows or Mac OS 10.5 or higher desktop, tablet or smartphone.
- We recommend using the Google Chrome web browser for best results, however Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari are all supported. Please ensure you are using the most current version of the browser.
For further help with supported browsers, devices and technology, please visit the InJoy support center.
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| Where can I turn for help troubleshooting any issues I may have? |
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For help with account preferences, troubleshooting and other system requirements, please visit the InJoy support center.
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| How do I use the online classes and videos? |
Each eClass takes about two to four hours to complete.
You have the freedom to start and end wherever you choose, and work through the chapters at your own speed. Material can be viewed as often as you wish over 12 months. There are fun quizzes and activities to help you learn along the way. You can invite a partner or support person to view some or all of the material with you or to take it themselves.
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| Are the classes and videos available in other languages? |
Currently the online prenatal classes and videos are only available in English.
You can get healthy pregnancy resources available in many languages online at the Best Start Resource Centre.
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