Calendar of Classes, Support Groups and Events

What is happening at “Celebration of Birth and Life”

Above Rubies www.aboverubies.org Blessing the Lord through our families and keeping those home fires burning. Support group meets once a month. Call for meeting locations. 619-443-0165
Christian midwives International San Diego Chapter peer review. We invite all midwives called to serve Jesus the Christ who are attending births and their assistants to come share cases and insight in a private and prayerful environment.

For more information call Celesta 619-443-0165

Attachment Parenting
An Attachment Parenting International affiliated group open to all of San Diego meetings in East San Diego Contact: Bonny Skolnik : scrap4claire@yahoo.com 619-818-3732

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.

San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition
www.breastfeeding.org
General Meetings: SDCBC general Coalition meetings are held the second Thursday of each odd month from 6-8 pm at various locations around the County to help facilitate membership attendance and participation. Exact conference room and directions are available before each meeting by email and by calling 858-939-4175... (Dr. Wight's assistant).

California Association of Midwives (CAM)
www.californiamidwives.org
Meetings the first Friday of the month. Midwives meet 11am and open meeting starts at noon.
No meeting July and August.
For meeting locations call, Sarah 760-310-1686

CAPPA – Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
www.cappa.net

San Diego Student's Alliance
All student midwives, assistants, doulas, childbirth educators. A study group and meetings. For more information Contact Darynee Blount 619.207.2359

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

A FREE Postpartum Support Group meets every Tuesday, 10 - 11:30a at Sharp Outpatient Pavilion, Classroom 1. Please call for more information (619) 685-7458 or (858) 939-4141

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.

Childbirth Education Classes
We encourage all women to educate themselves of all the options available to them for their births. Childbirth classes are valuable in planning the birth you want. Check out our Childbirth classes page for more on what we provide for classes. The following are also great options for classes near you.

Pregnancy Care Center El Cajon “FREE”
677 S Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon,
619-442-4357
www.ecpcc.org
On going classes: parenting and life skills, childbirth education, young mom's support groups.

Turning Point Pregnancy Resource Center “FREE”
9225 Mira Mesa Blvd, suite #202, San Diego,
858-689-6885
Ongoing classes: pregnancy testing, counseling, support groups and parenting classes

Independent Childbirth Educators of Natural Birth
Dora Ramirez, Bradley Method Natural Childbirth East County.Dora is a Childbirth Educator, Doula and midwife assistant. Group and Private classes available.
For more information on class schedules call 619-588-5277 to register.
Ask about Doula/ Class package.

Connie Riviera, Bradley Method Natural Childbirth San Diego. Connie has been a doula and Educator for years. Rich in knowledge and well respected by clients and friends alike she has group and private classes available. For more information on classes call 858-538-8995 to register.

Sherri Jockell, Natural Childbirth East County. Sherri has over 20 years of doula and homebirth experience. A student midwife and lactation educator she brings a special insight into birth and breastfeeding. She has group and private classes eves and weekends available.
Ask about Doula/Class package. 619-473-8155

Fiona Wolff, Natural Childbirth El Cajon Fiona is an exceptional woman. As one of the founders of Invisible Children she takes time to volunteer for the Pregnancy Care Center assisting women in their births and education. Awesome information. She has day time and morning classes available as well as group and private classes
For more information Call 619-447-4946 to schedule a class.

Nicole Morales, Birthing from Within San Diego. Nicole is a Doula, Educator and intern midwife. She has group and private classes available.
For more information on Classes scheduled call 619-252-4784 to register.

Birthing From Within – classes ongoing
www.birthingfromwithin.com

Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth – classes ongoing
www.bradleybirth.com

WIC
The 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

Calendar of Classes, Support Groups and Events

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