Free San Diego County Support Groups:

• Cafe of Life: Breastfeeding support group. Led by Dr. Steph, owner of Cafe of Life, Doctor of Chiropractic, CACCP and IBCLC.

  Mondays 10-11 AM

• Clear Chiropractic: Breastfeeding support group,. Led by Annie Guevara from Doulacta.

  Mondays 10-11 AM

• Baby Garten Studio: Breastfeeding and feeding support group. Led by Candace Hallak, IBCLC and other IBCLCs.

  Tuesdays 9-10:30 AM.

• Global Babies Club New Parent Support Group: Feeding and parent support group. Led by Chardá Bell, IBCLC.

  Tuesdays 10-11AM (704 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114).

• LoveStrong Wellness & Nightingale Nursing: Breastfeeding and tongue tie support group, led by Annie Guevara from Doulacta.

  Wednesdays 10-11 AM.

• Global Babies Club New Parent Support Group (en Español): Grupo de apoyo para lactancia infantil y familias. Led by Roxanna Chávez, IBCLC.

  Wednesays 10-11AM (564 N. 2nd St, El Cajon, CA 92019, inside American Red Cross WIC).

• AlignSD & Birth to Breast Lactation Support Group: For expecting parents and parents with babies to find lactation support in a nurturing environment. Guided by Ruth Hale, IBCLC & Doula, founder of Birth to Breast and Dr. Bonnie Fischer, D.C., perinatal & infant chiropractor and owner of AlignSD.

  Wednesdays (once a month) 9:30 - 11:00 AM (2525 Camino del Rio South #300 San Diego, CA 92108)

• Bonita- Sunnyside San Diego County Library: “Breastfeeding, Bottles, and Books: Support, Stories, and Struggles” a space for parents and babies. Led by Annie from Doulacta.

  Thursday (first of the month) 10-11AM (4375 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA 91902)

• San Diego County Midwives Breastfeeding Support Group: Group is for all parents, babies, and those that support the family focusing on feeding baby with their mother’s milk.

  Thursdays 10-11 AM (16885 Via Del Campo Ct, San Diego, CA 92127).

• Best Start Birth Center: Lactation and parenting group.

  Thursdays 12-1:30 PM.

• New Mom School: Free breastfeeding support groups led by IBCLCs, in Encinitas and Liberty Station

  Thursdays Liberty Station 10 AM and Encinitas 10:30 AM.

• San Diego Breastfeeding Center, LLC: Support group for parents and chest/breatsfeeding parents.

  Fridays 10-11 AM.

• Family Connection Chiropractic: Mama Bear prenatal and postpartum connection group, held once a month. Led by owner, Dr. Katie Schlein.

  Saturday 11 AM-12 PM (once a month, for more details, visit Family Connection Chiropractic’s Instragram)

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs):

• National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: New mom or about to be? Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or if you just need someone to talk to? The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is free, confidential, and here to help, 24/7.

Call or Text: 1-833-TLC-MAMA

• Postpartum Support International (PSI): Offers a help line, support groups, local coordinators, and therapist directories.

Call: 1-800-944-4773 or Text: 503-894-9453

• Dad Support Group: Virtual group led by PSI for dads.

More details here: https://postpartum.net/group/dad-support-group/

Feeding Support

• La Leche League International: Peer-to-peer breastfeeding support, virtual groups, and local leaders.

Visit: llli.org

Newborn & Infant Safety

• Safe to Sleep® (NICHD): Sleep safety tips to reduce the risk of SIDS.

Visit: safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov

• Car Seats for the Littles: Evidence-based car seat safety info and product guidance.

Visit: csftl.org

Parenting & Community Support

• Zero to Three: Developmental tips, routines, and emotional support for babies & toddlers.

Visit: zerotothree.org

• New Mom School: A great space to meet moms and hang out with their babies, while learning about key motherhood topics from local experts. Find more at New Mom School Encinitas and New Mom School Liberty Station (bonus, each New Mom School has free breastfeeding support groups!)