Breastfeeding Classes & Support Groups

Make Your Meetings More Active

  • Include items on your meeting agenda that require participants to get out of their seats (breakout groups, stand and write ideas on an easel).
  • Choose movement friendly meeting locations (walkable neighborhoods, on-site gym, nearby park).
  • Hire a professional instructor (pilates, yoga, tai chi, stretching, Zumba) to lead a class before or during the meeting.
  • Point out the stairs and encourage attendees to use them. Consider including the location of stairs in meeting directions or putting arrows to the stairs in front of elevators.
  • Organize a group walk early in the morning, during a break or before/after dinner.
  • Consider incorporating standing ovations after each speaker to encourage participants to stand and stretch.

Standing Breaks

  • At least once an hour, participants should be encouraged to stand up to improve blood circulation, boost metabolism, and relieve physical discomfort from sitting for prolonged periods of time.
  • Announce that it is fine to stand up and move around, as needed. If possible, provide raised tables for those electing to stand during the meeting.

Stretch Breaks

  • Stretch breaks help participants wake up their bodies and minds.
  • Encourage people to stand up and stretch in place.
  • Try playing a Healthy UC Davis WakeBreak video! These instructor-led stretch videos range from 4 to 15 minutes. 

Breathing Exercise

  • Focused breathing is an energizing activity that can help relax and clear your mind. Simply inhale for four seconds, hold it for seven seconds, and exhale for eight seconds.

Suggested Activity Agendas

LENGTH OF MEETINGSTANDING BREAKSTRETCH BREAKSBREATHING BREAKSMOVEMENT BREAKSWALKING BREAKS
50 - 60 minx x  
2 - 4 hoursxxxx 
All Dayxxxxx

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.

 

Lactation 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.

 

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.

  • December 16, 2025 from 11AM-12PM Register
  • February 10, 2026 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. 

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. 

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. 

UC Davis Health Support Group

*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.

** Support groups are NOT a substitute for an individual lactation consultation. Please contact worklife@ucdavis.edu is you need to get connected to a LC.

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 in-person class is taught by the Hospital Lactation Consultants for patients and general community  MORE INFORMATION