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
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)
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.
Encinitas, CA 92024
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.
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.
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
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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!