Improving the health and well-being for mothers, babies and families throughout the UC Davis community.
UC Davis is here to support mothers and families through breastfeeding education and information. Register on our website for upcoming courses and support groups.
Current Classes and Support Groups
All are welcome, regardless of campus affiliation, including Community members, to attend our classes and support groups.
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Upcoming Zoom Classes
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Pre-Recorded Classes
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Support Groups
Upcoming Zoom Classes
Preparing for Breastfeeding Like any new skill, breastfeeding takes knowledge and practice to be successful. This class introduces the basics of lactation so that you can get breastfeeding off to a good start.
- September 27 from 11-12PM Register
Continuing to Breastfeed When You Return to Work/School Continuing to breastfeed can be challenging when returning to work/school. Learn how to manage your work commitments while continuing to meet your breastfeeding goals.
Feeding Transitions - This class addresses the what, when, why, and how to introduce the developmental shift of infant breastfeeding to solid foods, and the initiation of the weaning process. This class can be taken at any time but we recommend taking it when your baby is 3+ months of age.
- August 16th from 12-1PM Register
Pre-Recorded Classes
The following classes have been pre-recorded for your convenience.
Preparing for Breastfeeding Like any new skill, breastfeeding takes knowledge and practice to be successful. This class introduces the basics of lactation so that you can get breastfeeding off to a good start.
This class has been recorded and broken in to 4 modules below for your convenience. The powerpoint for this class can be found HERE. Additional resources to support this class can be found HERE.
- Watch Module 1 (6 minutes)
- Watch Module 2 (7 minutes)
- Watch Module 3 (12 minutes)
- Watch Module 4 (7 minutes)
Continuing to Breastfeed When You Return to Work/School Continuing to breastfeed can be challenging when returning to work/school. Learn how to manage your work commitments while continuing to meet your breastfeeding goals.
This class has been recorded and broken in to 4 modules below for your convenience. The powerpoint for this class can be found HERE. Additional resources to support this class can be found HERE.
- Watch Module 1 (7 minutes)
- Watch Module 2 (7 minutes)
- Watch Module 3 (11 minutes)
Feeding Transitions - This class addresses the what, when, why, and how to introduce the developmental shift of infant breastfeeding to solid foods, and the initiation of the weaning process. This class can be taken at any time but we recommend taking it when your baby is 3+ months of age.
This class has been recorded and broken in to 4 modules below for your convenience. The powerpoint for this class can be found HERE. Additional resources to support this class can be found HERE.
- Watch Module 1 (7 minutes)
- Watch Module 2 (12 minutes)
- Watch Module 3 (10 minutes)
Support Groups
Mother-to-Mother Monthly Support Groups:
Hosted by the Lactation Support Program's Lactation Consultant Becca McCarthy
Meet other moms, encourage and learn from each other, and get help resolving infant feeding difficulties. Regardless of where you are in your lactation journey, we would love to have you join us! Babies, partners and community members are welcome to attend. You do not have to be breastfeeding to attend. No RSVP necessary. These sessions will be available on Zoom. Information on how to join the zoom will be sent to the Lactation Support Program (LSP) listserv. If you would like to be added to our listserv, please register for the LSP.
We welcome any questions and there will be monthly topics to get the discussion started if it's quiet. Any questions are welcome!
All support groups are 12-1PM. Zoom Link will be emailed via the listserv. Please register for the program to be included in the listserv.
- Friday, July 15th
- Friday, August 19th
- Friday, September 9th
- Friday, September 23rd
UC Davis Health Support Group
SACRAMENTO: Weekly Breastfeeding Support Group - Open to the Community:
Hosted by the UC Davis Medical Center inpatient Lactation Consultants
Join Zoom Meeting every Thursday 10AM-11:30AM:
https://tinyurl.com/u8aflwa
Triage Lactation Consultant calls only: (916) 703-3030
Additional Breastfeeding Courses
This class is taught by the Hospital Lactation Consultants and is a fee-based class from UC Davis Health Nursing for patients and general community MORE INFORMATION