Breastfeeding Support Groups

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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

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

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

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

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.

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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In-Person Support Groups

Mondays

Tuesdays

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

Sharp Chula Vista English Support Group

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fridays

Saturdays

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