Attachment Parenting
Attachment Parenting Support Groups in San Diego County. East San Diego : An Attachment Parenting International affiliated group -- open to all of San Diego. Meets in El Cajon & La Mesa areas. Contact: Bonny Skolnik : scrap4claire@yahoo.com 619-818-3732
Meets first Friday every month: 6:30pm Central County: Bonnie: bone42e@pacbell.net
Meets one Thursday evening/month: 6:30pm.
Breastfeeding
La Leche League (LLL)
- Beach Areas/Clairemont Group – Last Thursday of each month from 10:30 11:30
- East County/Back Country Group – Second Thursday of each month 6:30p.m
- Encinitas – Second Tuesday of each month at 10:00a.m.
- Escondido Group – Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00p.m.
- Poway/North San Diego Group – Second Thursday of each month at 9:30a.m.
- San Diego/South Bay Group – Third Monday of each month from 10:00a.m. -12:00p.m.
- Vista Group – Second Tuesdays in June, July and August at 10:00a.m.
LLL in the USA Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week
In the USA World Breastfeeding Week Celebrations encompass five months of events and activities to raise breastfeeding awareness and to fundraise to support breastfeeding in the USA. These celebrations highlight the mission of La Leche League in our communities and among those we know. For more information go www.lalecheleague.org
San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition
www.breastfeeding.org
CAPPA – Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
www.cappa.net
Childbirth Education Classes
WICThe Women, Infants, and Children Program – classes ongoing. Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby
- Course #: 93100, Price $14.00, Hours 24 to 27 hours
- Content: Expectant parents will learn about labor and delivery, breathing techniques, nutrition and infant care.
- Classes held at the Naval Medical Center in Balboa Park.
- To register, dial our toll free number : 877-454-7229
Midwifery
California Association of Midwives www.californiamidwives.org
Upcoming Medical Board Meetings
These are open to the public and our presence applies political pressure, plus insures oversight.
- Calendar of Events: http://www.medbd.ca.gov/board/meetings/Index.html
San Diego Student's Alliance
All student midwives, assistants, doulas, childbirth educators. We will be having our regular practice as well as a general business meeting. For more information Contact Darynee Blount 619.207.2359 OR Darynee2000@yahoo.com
Postpartum
Postpartum Health Alliance
www.postpartumhealthalliance.org
This is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women suffering from postpartum depression and related disorders. They provide information and a support line for women to call. They also refer women to support groups and mental health professionals.
PO Box 503396
San Diego, CA 92150
619-685-7458
Support Meetings
A FREE Postpartum Support Group meets every Tuesday, 10 - 11:30am at Sharp Outpatient Pavilion, Classroom 1. Please call (619) 685-7458 or (858) 939-4141 for more information.
- A Mothers Supporting Mothers Group meets Mondays, 10-11:30 am
- and every other Tuesday, 7-8:30 pm, at Partners in Growth in Kensington.
- Sliding scale fee.
- The facilitator is Mary Obata, M.A., MFT Intern.
- Call (619) 220-4680 for more information.
Pregnancy Care
Pregnancy Care Center El Cajon
677 S Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, 619-442-4357, www.ecpcc.org
Ongoing classes: parenting and life skills, childbirth education, young mom's support groups.
Turning Point Pregnancy Resource Center
9225 Mira Mesa Blvd, suite #202, San Diego, 858-689-6885
Ongoing classes: pregnancy testing, counseling, support groups and parenting classes
Support Groups/Information
Above Rubies
www.aboverubies.org
Strengthening Families Across The World
August 19th to 21st, California Family Camp/Women's Retreat, Pine Valley Bible Conference Center, Contract Gary and Trish Evans at (951) 681-4548 or gtkdz@empirenet.com
Lindo Lake in Lakeside off of hwy 67 next to community center, Last Friday of each month 10:00 till 1:00ish. We will meet at the new play ground at south side of the lake.
For more information: 619- 443- 0165