Breastfeeding Classes & Support Groups

breastfeeding support group meetingImproving 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.

  • Upcoming Zoom Classes

  • Pre-Recorded Classes

  • 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 19, 2023 from 11AM-12PM Register
  • November 14, 2023 from 11AM-12PM Register

Lactation After Returning to Work and School (formerly called "Continuing to Breastfeed after Returning to Work and School) Lactation after returning to work and school can be challenging. Learn how to manage your work commitments while continuing to meet your breastfeeding and lactation goals.

  • September 5, 2023 from 11AM-12PM Register
  • October 10, 2023 from 11AM-12PM Register
  • December 5, 2023 from 11AM-12PM Register

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 22, 2023 from 11AM -12PM Register
  • October 17, 2023 from 11AM-12PM Register
  • December 12, 2023 from 11AM-12PM 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.

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.

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.

 

Support Groups

*Please note, all UCD support groups are peer-led community support groups and the information provided in these groups is not a substitute for medical advice. If you are concerned about the health of your child or you, please contact your medical provider.

LSP 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.  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, October 20th
  • Friday, December 1st

UC Davis Health Support Group

SACRAMENTO: Weekly Breastfeeding Support Group - Open to the Community:

Hosted by the UC Davis Medical Center inpatient Lactation Consultants

Virtual and In-Person Options Below:
Join Zoom Meeting every Thursday 10AM-11:30AM:
https://ucdavishealth.zoom.us/j/142741125?pwd=aVZYUExURGh3SklHamM2MTZsb09nQT09

  • Zoom Meeting ID: 142 741 125
  • Passcode: 224494

Questions? Contact our lactation team at 916-734-2866.

In-Person Support Group (Sacramento Only): Come as you are to our peer-driven Lactation Support group on Mondays (except holidays) from 3:30-5PM at the Glassrock Building, Room 7106 (2521 Stockton Blvd) to discuss personal experiences, challenges and triumphs in your baby's first year and beyond.  Parking is free.

For additional outpatient support options in the greater Sacramento Area, visit the Sacramento Breastfeeding Coalition website at www.sacbfc.org.

 

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