Healthy Living Institute at UMC

The Healthy Living Institute at UMC is a community education program run by UMC in Las Vegas, and much of its class list is built for expecting parents and young families. Classes are open to the public, and most are free because grants and donations pay for them.

For parents-to-be, the prenatal lineup includes Childbirth, Baby Basics, Infant Massage and Breastfeeding, plus Rookie Dad Academy for new fathers and classes just for grandparents and siblings. Support groups meet around breastfeeding and postpartum life, and parenting workshops and playgroups are on the list too. Older kids can take Safe Sitter, which teaches safe practices for babysitting, and parents can learn Child and Infant CPR.

The institute also does free car seat education and seat checks. Call 702-383-7353 to book a time with one of its Child Passenger Safety Technicians. If you plan to deliver at UMC, you can sign up for a tour of the Women & Newborn Care Center, or call 702-383-2440 to set up a private one.

The office at 901 Rancho Lane, Suite 180, is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Class dates change through the year, so check the online calendar and register before you go.