Breastfeeding Support Groups

Our vision is that every breastfeeding family will have access to the information, resources and community support necessary to breastfeed for as long as mother and child wish. We believe mother-to-mother support, peer counselors, doulas, childbirth educators and other support persons play a vital role in promoting and supporting breastfeeding in the community.

Support groups below are categorized by day of the week then the time of day. To view location and other details, click the name.

**During the COVID-19 health care crisis, most Breastfeeding Support Groups are not being offered right now, please call in advance to make sure**

*Virtual support groups are available, please scroll to the bottom of the page.

Check out our San Diego County Breastfeeding Resource Guide  for more information about lactation support in your area

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


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


BabyGarten Studio

Tuesdays at 9am.

Lead by Candace Hallak, IBCLC

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

Visit website


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


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".


"Milk & Cookies" led by Wendy Colson RN IBCLC & Jaren Soloff, RD IBCLC.
When: Weekly on Wednesdays at 12pm
Where: Cap Wellness Center 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 115
Encinitas, CA 92024
Registration Required: 760-634-9715

Palomar Medical Center, Escondido

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


FREE Southeast San Diego Breastfeeding Support Group

FREE breastfeeding support group sponsored by Global Communities has begun at the Southeast San Diego Breastfeeding Clinic.

Every Tuesday 11am - 12pm inside of 7227 Broadway, Lemon Grove CA Suite 303
Use callbox to get buzzed in - Search Breastfeeding Center Foundation
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.


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


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


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.


Lisa Simpkins IBCLC and San Diego County Midwives

Free Breastfeeding Support Group every Thursday from 10-11am at A Family Affair Birth Center in Poway, California.

A Family Affair Birth Center
15644 Pomerado Road
Level 3
Poway CA 92064

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


Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

Free Breastfeeding Support Group

Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns is committed to helping you give your baby the best possible start in life. This support group is devised to help new parents and their babies learn from others about their successes and challenges with breastfeeding.

Tuesdays & Fridays: 1 – 3:00 p.m.

Sharp Learning Resource Center 8008 Frost Street, Suite 250
San Diego, CA 92123

A one-time registration is required.

Scan to Register or Click Here


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

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.

 

 

 

 

 


The Root: Birth Babies Beyond

Join Root Manager and Educational Director, Amy Moy, at the next FREE perinatal support group! We meet every Tuesday from 10AM-12PM. Bring your questions about pregnancy, birth, the postpartum period, breast/chestfeeding, new parenthood - or just join us to be in community with other new parents who are navigating the same waters as you are. The Root is located at 2710 Garnet Avenue, Suite 106, San Diego, 92109. Yes, we have a parking lot!

No Reservation Necessary!

Learn more here https://therootsd.com/supportgroups

Virtual Breastfeeding Support Groups 

 

Mondays

UCSD Health Breastfeeding Support Group

Mondays 3pm-4pm. Must register online by clicking the link above

 

Sharp Breastfeeding Support Group- Webinar

Mondays

10am-11am

Offered by Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Women

Register online

1-800-827-4277

 


Tuesdays

La Leche League of San Diego & Imperial Counties-Encinitas/North County Coastal

2nd Tuesdays

10:00 AM

*Virtual Meetings Until Further Notice*

Please email or join FB group for Link

Christina: granddelfino@gmail.com

Margi: margidq.grant@gmail.com

Join us on Facebook

 

Nature’s Whisper Family Yoga

Tuesdays

2:30pm-3:45pm

Visit website to view schedule/sign up

(703) 856-3668

4205 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92103

customerservice@natureswhisper.com

 

La Leche League of San Diego & Imperial Counties- Escondido/North County Inland

2nd Tuesdays

6:00-7:30 PM

*Virtual Meetings Until Further Notice*

Please email or join FB group for Link

Please call or text the following Leaders for meeting information:

Mary Hope : (623) 853-3157 

Michelle Sharit: (760)532-8819

Cherri Christiansen: (619) 892-8844

Join us on Facebook

 


Sharp Chula Vista - Webinar del grupo de apoyo para la lactancia materna

1 to 2 pm

Asista a este grupo de apoyo gratuito en línea con su bebé para compartir las alegrías y los retos de la lactancia materna.

Registra Aqui -

https://www.sharp.com/health-classes/webinar-del-grupo-de-apoyo-para-la-lactancia-materna-2570/section-46846#

Offered by - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Sharp Chula Vista English Support Group

Tuesdays: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

To register or for more information, call 1-800-82-SHARP.


Wednesdays

La Leche League of San Diego & Imperial Counties- Fallbrook

2nd Wednesdays

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

*Virtual Meetings Until Further Notice*

Please email for Link

Mary Hope : (623) 853-3157 

 

Sharp Breastfeeding Support Group- Webinar

Wednesdays

10am-11am

Offered by Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Register online

1-800-827-4277

 


Thursdays

Del Sur Perinatal Group

Thursdays

10am-11am

Find us on Facebook - Del Sur Perinatal Group

 

Best Start Birth Center

Thursdays

12pm-1pm

Visit website to view schedule/sign up 

(619)299-0840


Fridays

Babies In Bloom

Fridays

11am-12pm

Visit website to view schedule/sign up

(760) 940-BABY

rochelle@babies-in-bloom.com

Join us on Facebook

 


Saturdays

La Leche League of San Diego - East County

2nd Saturdays

10:00-11:00 AM

*Virtual Meetings Until Further Notice*

Please email or join FB group for Link

Rhonda/Elise: lllofeastcounty@gmail.com

Join us on Facebook

 

Do you have a free breastfeeding support group?

If you'd like to share a local breastfeeding support group, we'd love to include it on our list for families! Please email sdcbc@breastfeeding.org for any new groups or updates to the listing above. Thank you for supporting breastfeeding mothers!