Our Classes

Guidance and Support, Every Step of Way

WCC Erie offers a variety of free classes to support you at every stage of your journey. From childbirth preparation and basic newborn care to breastfeeding education, our team is here to help you learn and grow in a supportive environment.

Our Stepping Stones program provides additional guidance and resources to help you navigate early parenthood with confidence.

Childbirth Classes

A certified childbirth educator will guide expectant mothers and their coaches through the preparation process for labor. The class runs for 4 consecutive weeks.

Those who complete all sessions of the childbirth education classes will receive a free car seat.

TOPICS AND ACTIVITIES COVERED:

Fetal Development
Medication Options
Warning Signs
Comfort Measures for Labor
Nutrition and Health Information
Practice Labor Stations

Basic Newborn Care Class

The Basic Newborn Care Class provides new parents with essential education on how to care for their newborn. Classes are held over 2 consecutive weeks.

TOPICS AND ACTIVITIES COVERED:

Feeding
Calming
Diapering
Bathing
Safety Issues
Developmental Milestones

Breastfeeding Basics Class

Becoming a new mother can feel overwhelming, but your body is naturally equipped to provide everything your growing baby needs through breastfeeding.

YOU WILL LEARN:

The health benefits for baby
Proper latch and breastfeeding holds
Common breastfeeding challenges and solutions

Stepping Stones Programs

Learn to Earn Program: This program educates young moms and dads in personal development, parenting skills, and healthy relationships, while allowing them to earn credits for much-needed baby items. Designed for single parents or couples, participants learn through engaging and fun educational video lessons. The program is available at the WCC Pregnancy Resource offices in Downtown Erie, Upper Peach Street, Union City, and Warren. The goal of Stepping Stones is “Building Healthy Families One Step at a Time!”

Baby and Me Tobacco Free Program: In partnership with the Erie County Department of Health, WCC offers the Baby & Me – Tobacco Free Program™ for pregnant women. This evidence-based smoking cessation program is designed to reduce tobacco-related risks to pregnant and postpartum women, promoting healthier pregnancies, preventing premature births, and supporting healthy birth weights. For more information, call (814) 836-7505.

Some stepping stones video topics include:

Healthy Relationships
Child Safety
Money Management
To Be a Father
Stop Smoking Now
Potty Training

Baby items available to earn include:

Diapers
Clothes
Nursing Pillows
High Chairs
Pack’n’Plays
Baby Bouncers, etc.

Classes fill up fast so call (814) 836-7505 to register today.