Are you...
between the ages of 13 and 21 and...
If so, we are here to help!
Sunnyside Up Youth is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all pregnant youth and their babies delivered with the values of respect and compassion.
How we can help you
Pregnancy Support Services
We provide trained and certified labor doulas to provide support during pregnancy and birth. That sometimes means accompanying you to vital health appointments, offering resources to promote informed consent and decision making, and being present during labor as a source of comfort and empowerment.
Start with confidence! Breastfeeding doesn’t have to be complicated, and it definitely should not be painful. With the help of our lactation counselors, we will teach you beyond the basics of breastfeeding so that your breastfeeding journey is rewarding to you and your baby.
Allow us to assist you with a healthy start and achieve your breastfeeding goals.
We provide Postpartum doulas to assist you after your baby has been born and once you arrive home. Our support begins immediately through the first 16 weeks of parenthood. Let us help you transition with ease.
Pick from 4,8, 12 or 16 week programs
Be Well at Home
Our 16 week Postpartum Support program
Be Well at Home is Sunnyside Up Youth Pregnancy Services’ in-home support services. We offer weekly home visits for the first 16 weeks after delivery. This program is a complete program. Click the button below for more info.
New Parent Education
Online Education available at low cost or free
This information-packed class will cover all things that happen when labor begins!
In this class, we will discuss the third trimester of pregnancy, labor, common medical interventions, special situations, informed consent, relaxation techniques, coaching, breastfeeding during the “Golden Hour”, baby care, and more!
Begin your breastfeeding relationship with confidence! In this class, you will learn the foundations for breastfeeding success. You will learn about the first feedings, positioning and latch, how your body works to increase your supply, how to know the baby is getting enough, and more.
In this class, we will discuss possible hurdles, the importance of ongoing support, pumping and storing your breast milk, bottle feeding the breastfed baby, nursing in public, and more.
Even though babies don’t come with step-by-step guides, we’ve got you covered! Our course will give you the tools you need to put your best foot forward on the journey of being a parent. Babies grow up faster than you can blink, don’t miss a second! You’ll learn more than the basics of infant safety, including car seats, choking hazards, and first aid.
This class will help you care for your newborn from your first day home, solve possible challenges of parenting and give you more time for the most important thing: spending quality time with your baby and family!
Now it’s time to take care of the pregnant person! In this class, we will help you learn ways to have a safe and full recovery after childbirth.
We will discuss nutrition, healing techniques, postpartum depression, and mood disorders and when, how and where to seek help. This class is all about you and your needs and making sure you feel as well during recovery.
Safe sleep means putting your baby to sleep in ways that can help protect him from danger, like choking and sudden infant death syndrome (also called SIDS).
In this class, we will discuss ways to protect your baby while sleeping, the do’s and don’ts to safe sleep, and how to co-sleep with your baby, and different types of sleeping environments.
We know every family has options on how to feed their baby. We are not here to judge. We are here to support your choices by providing accurate information about the formula.
Our goal is to ensure you are correctly preparing each bottle to ensure that safety and nutritional needs are met. In this class, we will discuss what’s in the formula, the different types of formula, and guidelines and regulations for formula feeding.
Proper nutrition during and after pregnancy is vital to both the pregnant person and baby. With the added demands on the recovering body, and those necessary for the development and well-being of the baby, eating healthy during and after pregnancy provides an abundant amount of short and long-term benefits.
In this class, we will teach you the importance of nutrition, what to eat to help your baby grow and body heal, and share easy, budget-friendly recipes.
What our teens are saying...
Did you know...
“Allowing yourself to be attentive to your postpartum mental and/or emotional vulnerability is one of the most selfless and courageous acts that a mother can make for herself and her child(ren). Honoring the significantly impactful and profound changes that you and your body have experienced can have tremendously beneficial short and long-term outcomes. Including, but not limited to, authentic relationship building with your newborn(s) and a more positive parenting experience.” – Ashley Shelley, LPC-MHSP
Our Partners...
Helping youth with pregnancy and parenting is what we do. Thankfully, we aren’t the only ones doing this amazing work. Meet our partners below:
MotherToMother helps low-income families by providing car seats, diapers, cribs, and other essential resources so that under-resourced families can be safe and healthy.
Ella’s House supports pregnant and parenting mothers, ages 18-24 years-old attending one of the twenty colleges and six community colleges in the greater Nashville area.
Nurture the Next helps Tennessee families build the skills and confidence to create a caring environment with in-home services, mentorship, classes and crisis support.
Help us help Youth...
Sunnyside is a Non-Profit and needs your help
Our programs and services are only possible because of the kind donations and volunteers that are offering their skills and expertise. Help us fulfill our mission of helping teens with pregnancy and child care.