Breastfeeding Support Groups

In-Person Support Groups

AlignSD & PUSH San Diego Monthly Lactation Support Group

Free monthly breastfeeding support group. Starting 3/15 10am-11:30am. Hosted by PUSH San Diego and Align SD wellness center. Facilitated by Alisa Galvan, L.Ac., IBCLC, owner of PUSH San Diego

Sign up here

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Babies In Bloom

Mondays and Fridays at 11 am.

Visit website to view schedule/sign up

(760) 940-BABY

rochelle@babies-in-bloom.com

Join us on Facebook

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BabyGarten Studio

Tuesdays at 9am.

Lead by Candace Hallak, IBCLC

Please RSVP by text 619-820-3238 (or for questions)

Visit website

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Clear Chiropractic

Free breastfeeding support group on the first Wednesday of every month at 12pm led by IBCLC Dr. Eva Zingone.

If you have any questions reach out to Yesi Hernandez at 619-734-9327

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COLFS Medical Clinic

Free IN-PERSON Breastfeeding Support Group at COLFS Medical Clinic

362 W. Mission Ave Suite 105 Escondido CA 92025
Every Friday 10:00am-12:00pm

No registration necessary!

For more information email education@colfs.org, call (760) 741-1224 or follow us on Facebook "Escondido Nursing Moms Club".

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"Milk & Cookies" led by Wendy Colson RN IBCLC & Jaren Soloff, RD IBCLC.

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Palomar Medical Center, Escondido

Breastfeeding Support Group every Tuesday, 1:00 – 2:30, Call for location and further information (442) 281-3089

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FREE Global Babies New Parent Support Group

Free feeding support group and socializing space for families and children 0-2 sponsored by Global Communities. All feeding methods welcome! Socializing time between 10am - 11am and FREE mini consults available 11am - 12pm.

We have two locations:

Every Tuesday 10am – 12pm inside of the Access Youth Academy: 704 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114

Every Wednesday 10am – 12pm inside of the American Red Cross WIC: 564 N Second St, El Cajon, CA 92021

For more information, contact Chardá at cbell@globalcommunities.org

San Diego Community Birth Center 

Feeding Group meets on Fridays at 11am at 2801 4th Avenue, 92103.

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San Diego Breastfeeding Center - The Parent's Circle: Parenting and Chest/Breastfeeding Support Group

Spend time with other families and babies. Learn and share valuable parenting advice. Find out how much breast milk your baby is getting with a pre- and post-feed weight. Latch, positioning, and other chest/breastfeeding assistance will be offered by a registered lactation consultant or lactation educator.

The Parent’s Circle is led by Bre Booren, IBCLC

Donation based
Place: San Diego Breastfeeding Center (8325 University Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942)
Date and Time: Fridays, 10a-11am

Registration is required: Register here

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San Diego Breastfeeding Center - Melanin Milk SD

A support group for parents who are working and chest/breastfeeding. From preparing to go back to work, to work pumping schedule advice, to all things chest/breastfeeding, you will receive valuable information and resources to make educated and informed decisions on your lactating journey. This group has a focus on supporting working parents and marginalized communities.

This group is led by Chardá Bell, IBCLC, CBE, CD

Fee:  No fee for this group.
Place: San Diego Breastfeeding Center (8325 University Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942)
Date and Time: First Thursday of the month from 5:30p-6:30p

Registration is required: Register here

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San Diego Veterans Affairs (services for veterans only)

Free lactation support via telephone, video, or in person at the Kearny Mesa VA Clinic.

Lactation Support Group – walk-in clinic every Friday from 11:00 am-12:00 pm at the Kearny Mesa VA Clinic

San Diego VA
8875 Aero Drive
San Diego, CA 92123

Lactation Education Group – a video class once monthly to learn about lactation basics and how to get off to a good start with breastfeeding!

For more information contact Kristina Waite at 619-400-5072 or 858-239-3990. Veterans may also schedule any of the above sessions through the Veteran Call Center at 858-552-7475.  No referral is necessary.

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Lisa Simpkins IBCLC and San Diego County Midwives

Free Breastfeeding Support Group every Thursday from 10-11am at San Diego County Midwives Office. 

For more information contact Lisa Simpkins 619-988-3911 or go to our website via the QR code

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Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

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Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Women and Newborns

Free IN-PERSON Breastfeeding Support Group

First Floor - 5555 Grossmont Center Drive La Mesa, CA 91942

Mondays 1pm-3:30pm

Thursdays 9am-11:30am

No registration necessary

For more information contact our “warmline” at 619-740-4983

www.sharp.com/health-classes/breastfeeding-support-group-webinar-2472

All visitors to show proof that they are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines, or provide one of the following negative test results before entering:

• PCR COVID-19 test within 2 days prior to visit
• Rapid antigen COVID-19 test within 1 day prior to visit 

If returning over several consecutive days, visitors who are not up to date on their vaccines must show proof of a negative test every third day.

• Mask is required for parent
• Only one parent and infant are permitted to enter at this time

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Scripps Hospital

 

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista Well Being Center

237 Church Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91910

Monday 1 pm - 2 pm

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Please note: There is a nominal parking fee at this locations

 

Good Samaritan Episcopal Church - UTC area 

4321 Eastgate Mall, Nursery Room San Diego, CA 92121

Wednesday 10:30 am - 11:30 am

 

Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego

4077 Fifth Ave., 3rd Floor Classroom San Diego, CA 92103

Thursday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

 

San Dieguito United Methodist Church

170 Calle Magdalena, Classroom 9/10 Encinitas, CA 92024

Friday 10 am - 11 am

Park near the church office and enter through the courtyard.