Pathways to Education: Parenting + Life Skill Classes
Supporting the Community One Class at a Time. Register for an In-Clinic ClassRegister for an Online ClassSince our organization began in 1999, providing educational resources has been one of the focal points of our mission. Sierra Pregnancy + Health believes that every individual, especially parents, have the opportunity to thrive when given access to great tools, accurate information, and encouragement. Thriving parents lead to healthy, thriving children and communities, which is why we are happy to provide all our classes, including parenting classes, at no cost, to the public.
PLEASE NOTE: It is mandatory for all non-SPH clients and patients to come in for an Education Resource Appointment before official enrollment into the online Pathways to Education program is approved. Our Patient Services Coordinator will contact you to schedule. This education program is only in English.
Pregnancy Classes
First Trimester
Our First Trimester Class goes over the details of prenatal care and eating for two while you are preparing for your baby.
Second Trimester
The Second Trimester Class covers the emotions you will experience in pregnancy, as well as what is safe in pregnancy.
Third Trimester
For the Third Trimester Class, we focus on getting ready for your baby, which means going over nesting, as well as preparing for a C-Section if you choose to deliver that way.
Each course is held once a month at Sierra Pregnancy + Health on Thursdays. Attendees will be given free diapers, wipes, and incentives for baby supplies.
One support person is allowed per attendee.
RSVP is required as space is limited. This class is in English.
Nurse-Taught Classes
Labor and Delivery + Newborn Care
Taught by a highly trained RN, attendees will learn what to expect in labor and delivery and will gain guidance on how to care for your newborn. This free, ONE TIME class is offered for parents- to-be when mom is in the third trimester.
Surviving the 1st Year
There are a lot of changes that happen from a newborn to a one year old, be prepared for them all by taking our nurse-taught Surviving the 1st Year Class! This free, ONE TIME class is offered for Parents- to-be when mom is in the third trimester, or after delivery.
Both of our nurse-taught classes are available to the public and free of charge. We offer each class every month.
These classes are held at Sierra Pregnancy + Health and require advanced registration. Attendees may bring one support person. All pregnant mothers will receive diapers, wipes, and a layette bag with baby supplies for attending. These are two-hour classes, and registration is required as space is limited. This class is in English.
Feeding Your Baby: Breastfeeding + Bottles
Once a month, we offer a feeding class covering topics such as Getting Started, Successful Breastfeeding, and Problems + Solutions. The course is held at Sierra Pregnancy + Health on Thursdays, and attendees will be given free diapers, wipes, and incentives for baby supplies.
One support person is allowed per attendee.
RSVP is required as space is limited. This class is in English.
General Life Skills + Parenting Classes
These FREE bi-monthly in-person and online classes are designed to encourage and support men and women through a wide range of topics, such as:
- Love and Making Healthy Life Choices
- Finances + Budgeting Support
- Positive Relationships
- Healing, Grief, and Mental Health Awareness
- How to Co-Parent Well
- Being a Father
- Parenting a Toddler
- Parenting Skills + more!
Participants will be given learning incentives to earn and choose items from our Pathways to Education Incentives Catalog.
The in-person classes are 2 hours and registration is required, as space is limited. View and Register for In-Person Classes.
For our online classes, view the current class list (some classes are faith-based). Get started today by registering here.
All classes are in English only.
In-Person Life Skills Class Schedule
Free Classes, Always.
In-Person Class Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: It is mandatory for all non-SPH clients and patients to come into the clinic for an Education Resource Appointment before official enrollment into the online Pathways to Education program is approved. Our Patient Services Coordinator will contact you to schedule. This education program is only in English.
Diapers, Wipes + Supplies
Sierra Pregnancy + Health is dedicated to helping parents before, during, and after pregnancy. If you or someone you know is in need of parenting classes or essential infant items and cannot afford them, contact us today. All resources provided are free of charge.
If you participate in any of our free classes, you receive free diapers and wipes for your attendance!
Questions? Email Us.
No matter who you are or what your story is, our doors are always open and our services are always free and confidential.
Please Note: We do not provide extended OB/GYN or prenatal care, fertility testing, abortion services, or referrals for abortion.