Postpartum Support Groups
Congratulations, you've delivered.
The UCSF Women's Health Resource Center is here to support and guide you through this journey as new parents.
From joining one of our classes or support groups to meeting with one of our lactation consultants, there are a number of resources to help you in your new parenting role.
Programs like MILK (Mother and Infant Lactation Kooperative) support groups and Postpartum Online Support (PPV) offer an opportunity to share experiences, gain knowledge or simply get comfort and assurance in safe environments.
Get more information and register below.
These groups and classes are also a wonderful way to meet other new parents.
Feel free to call us if you have further questions, Mission Bay 415.514.2670.
Infant Massage
The class with babies (6 weeks to 8 months) is a great opportunity to practice massage with your baby, while socializing and learning from other babies and parents in the group.
The class will teach techniques that attend to enhancing your baby’s health. You will be taught mindful touch techniques that support playful interactions with your baby while attending to any discomfort that may arise. If you have taken a preliminary Newborn massage class then the techniques in this class will build on the techniques already learned.
In this class you will learn:
- A full body massage (including additional techniques and playful stretches for older infants )
- Self-relaxation skills for new parents
- How to enhance healthy sleep patterns
- Massage techniques to support your Baby’s physical development
- Tips on how to monitor and attune to the amount of sensory stimulation your baby can tolerate.
- Techniques to help your baby with the relief of gas, colic, and digestive pain
- Calming holds, movements and techniques to sooth a fussy or tired baby
- Techniques to address discomfort of ear ache and cold congestion
Next session: October 8, 2025
To register call (415) 514-2670 or visit our member portal.
MILK-Mother & Infant Lactation Kooperative
MILK is a FREE weekly breastfeeding and mother support group. Moms and babies ranging in age from newborn to six months old are welcome. Share your experiences and learn how other mothers are adjusting to the demands of motherhood.
Get your questions answered with evidence-based lactation information.
MILK is offering Zoom sessions led by our board certified lactation consultants. Registration required. Space is limited.
Tuesdays 1:30-3:00pm (Currently held over Zoom)
Thursdays 10:00-11:30 am In-person*
Fridays 10:00-11:30 am (Currently held over Zoom)
*Please note that the in-person class has limited availability, please make every effort to attend the session. If you’re unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can accommodate others on the waitlist.
“Before attending the group, all I knew is that I wanted to breastfeed...I came for the first time with my 5-day old baby and attending the group not only increased my confidence in breastfeeding, but transformed my transition into motherhood.” MILK Participant
Postpartum Online Support
Postpartum Village Virtual Support Group for UCSF Patients: Free
Listen and share your story as a parent of a newborn, from the comfort of your own home.
This postpartum virtual support group is offered on a drop-in basis.
Our goal is to support our postpartum patients who are facing the ups and downs of being a parent, healing and connecting with other families especially during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Facilitated peer support
- Strategies for postpartum recovery
- Practice of stress reduction techniques, such as mindfulness.
This support group is not intended to treat direct postpartum medical conditions, but a referral can be provided if needed.
Facilitated by Sasha Yamnik, CNM, and/or Patricia Robertson MD
Wednesdays | 1:30-2:30pm (Currently held virtually)
Call 415.514.2670 or register.
Postpartum Rehab
Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Designed for parents 6 weeks to 6 years+ postpartum. Tailored to help heal diastasis-recti, pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence and more.
To explore upcoming 4-week sessions contact [email protected].
Session held on Zoom.
Register at [email protected]