Are you pregnant or a new mother in San Diego? We want you to be happy and healthy for your little ones. As a parent of two, I can remember pregnancy and that first year can be a time of ups and downs. That’s why I encourage everyone to have a coach, a therapist, a group, a few classes to help you throughout your journey. They say that it takes a village to raise a child, and it couldn’t be more true. Start your village today to help you and your new family. We are sharing our resource list for new mothers for San Diego. [Some resources are free, and other have a fee. Please see their individual websites for more information] Online resources at the end of this post.
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
Baby App – syncs with SHARP health offices https://www.sharp.com/services/pregnancy/sharp-baby-app.cfm
858-939-3400 3003 Health Center Drive San Diego, CA 92123
- Labor + delivery services
- Free Pregnancy Planning Class – various dates + times
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Lactation Educators available by phone
Marine Corps- Community Services
http://www.mccsmcrd.com/new-parent-support-program/
New Parent Support Program Building 6 East 3602 Hochmuth Avenue San Diego, CA 92140 Monday-Friday 0730-1600
Sandra Reynaga, LMFT New Parent Support Home Visitor (619) 524-0805 Koalani Sallas, LMFT New Parent Support Home Visitor (619) 524-8033
- Home Visits that review nutrition
- Stress management
- Newborn care by appointment
- Baby Boot Camp – Last Weds of the month, reviews basic infant care, infant stages, postpartum health
- Cooperative Parenting – parenting skills class for single parents
Best Start Birth Center
https://beststartbirthcenter.com
3630 Enterprise St San Diego, CA 92110
Phone: 619-299-0840 1-800-479-BABY
- Free pregnancy Testing
- Birthing preparation
- Free breastfeeding group
- Birth Positioning
- Preparation + Planning
- 3rd + 4th trimester classes for pain relief + healing
First 5 San Diego
First 5 App
https://first5sandiego.org/parent-portal/first-5-san-diego-app/
Free Community Resources 1-888-5 FIRST 5
- First 5 Steps – home visitation program
- Good Start for Women + Children- monthly food package + parent education
- IMPACT family connections- developmental screenings
- Maternity Shelter Program – supportive housing + case management services for 18-24
Rachel Davis, MFT Licensed Family Therapist
804 Pier View Way Suite 204 Oceanside, CA 92054
760-517-6612
Specializes in Postpartum Health Offers appointments via phone, in person, or with local support groups
Elana Zagorsky Licensed Therapist
http://myencinitastherapist.com
(760) 652-9091
187 Calle Magdalena #111 Encinitas, CA 92024
SPECIALIZES IN LIFE TRANSITIONS OFFERS CONSULTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS BY PHONE OR IN PERSON, AND WORKS WITH SUPPORT GROUPS 50 MINUTES SESSION – $120 PREPARE FOR PARENTING – 6 SESSIONS $600 THE FIRST 9 MONTHS WITH BABY- 9 SESSIONS $900
Baby Garten Studio
https://www.babygartenstudio.com
1947 30th St, San Diego, CA 92102
T: 619.987.4834 . phone or text
Various Services + Events: (various times, see website for details) Breastfeeding support New Mom Support Infant development Class Gentle Sleep Solutions Baby Sign Language Music Classes
Babies in Bloom
https://www.babies-in-bloom.com
1948 VIA CENTRE VISTA, CA
760.940.2229
Various services + classes: (various times, see website for details) baby wearing breastfeeding 101 CPR/First Aid Gentle Sleep Coaching Newborn Care Bringing Baby Home Introductions to Solids Toddler Nutrition
Online Resources
Resource list for new mothers in San Diego County – New to mothering – pregnancy and post partum care