You and Your Baby After Delivery

St. John’s Baby Bistro
Breastfeeding Support Group

Fee: Free of charge

Day and time: Wednesdays, once a week, 10 a.m. to noon
Dates: January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 6, 13, 20, 27
April 3, 10, 17, 24
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12, 19, 26
July 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14, 21, 28
September 4, 11, 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11, 18

Nurture yourself and learn how to handle various issues that may come up after you leave the hospital by participating in a breastfeeding support group. Topics include engorgement, latch difficulties, sore nipple management, establishing and maintaining an adequate supply of milk, preparing to return to work, pumping, milk collection and storage, weaning, and other common concerns.

Call our lactation office to sign up at 805.988.2796.

Breastfeeding Support Services

Breastfeeding Warm-Line
Breast Pump Rental Program

Call 805.988.2796 for information or to make an appointment.

Mommy and Me Support Group (0-6 months)

This class focuses on infant care and parenting issues. You will learn about infant CPR and child safety, infant massage and child development. Every class includes music and games that mothers and babies can enjoy together.

Fee: $40 for a six-week series. If you delivered at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, this class is free until your baby turns six months of age.

Day and time: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dates: January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12
February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2
April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21
June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9
July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27
September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15
October 29, November 5, 12, 19 (skip 26), December 3, 10

Call 805.988.2784 to sign up.

Mommy and Me Support Group (6-12 months)

Learn how to handle the new challenges and concerns that arise as your baby gains mobility by sharing with others who are experiencing similar issues. Music and games are a part of every class.

Fee: $40 for a six-week series

Day and time: Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m.
Dates: See dates listed in the Mommy and Me course above.

Call 805.988.2784 to sign up.

Mom and Tot Support Group (12 to 24 months)

Prepare your toddler for preschool by continuing social development.