Welcome to Sunnyside
Sunnyside is a Non-Profit Organization in Nashville, Tennessee that helps young families ages 13-25 with labor, postpartum and breastfeeding support.
Are you...
between the ages of 13 and 25 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
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
Free online education for pregnant youth
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.
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What our teens are saying...
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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:
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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.