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Breastfeeding

In-person Breastfeeding classes:

Join a UC Davis IBCLC to learn about basic baby behaviors, newborn care, and breastfeeding. This engaging and comfortable in-person class is a mixture of hands-on, lecture, and video learning. Partners are encouraged to attend. Dress comfortably and bring snacks/water for a fun and information-packed evening. Class located at 4900 Broadway, Suite 1630 Sacramento, CA 95820.

Online Breastfeeding classes:

Breastfeeding classes will be 2-3 hours of self-guided online content. You can choose this class with an optional 1 hour Q&A Zoom session with the instructor.

    Class schedule and registration:

    Pricing per couple
    UC Davis Medical Group Patients: $60
    Community: $70

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    Breastfeeding in-person

    • June 5, 2024 | Wednesday 5:30–8:30 p.m.
    • Aug. 13, 2024 | Tuesday 5:30–8:30 p.m.
    • Oct. 15, 2024 | Tuesday 5:30–8:30 p.m.
    • Dec. 10, 2024 | Tuesday 5:30–8:30 p.m.

    Breastfeeding without live Q&A


    Breastfeeding with 1-hour live Q&A

    • May 14, 2024 | Tuesday 6–7 p.m.
    • July 16, 2024 | Tuesday 6–7 p.m.
    • Sept. 17, 2024 | Tuesday 6–7 p.m.
    • Nov. 12, 2024 | Tuesday 6–7 p.m.

    Capacity: 15


    Contact us

    For questions on registration and general information: 

    Breastfeeding 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.


    Payment information

    • Credit card payment – submit the registration online form to complete the payment process.
    • Payment by check – print the registration form include your check made payable to UC Regents and mail to:
      Center for Professional Practice of Nursing
      4900 Broadway, Suite 1630
      Sacramento, CA 95820

    Registrations are confirmed only if fee is provided with registration form.

    Refund policy

    Cancellation must be requested five days prior to the class date to receive a full refund. The registration fee will be forfeited if the online course was accessed and the class is not rescheduled. If the provider cancels the course, a full refund will be provided.

    Persons with disabilities

    Individuals needing special accommodations may call 916-734-9797.

    Coordinator

    Kristina Sackrider
    Project Policy Analyst
    ksackrider@ucdavis.edu