Need Help Breastfeeding? Call the LATCH Clinic at
209-381-1023 to schedule an appointment. Services offered for: Mothers who have questions and concerns about breastfeeding or in need of ongoing support for nursing

Monthly Breastfeeding Support Groups

Come meet other moms, their babies, make new friends and share information and ideas! Monthly support from lactation specialists and WIC peer counselors for all members of the community. Available in English and in Spanish

La Leche League of Merced, California

Our accredited La Leche League support group meetings provide an opportunity for both new and experienced mothers to share their questions and concerns, and to talk with one another about the special joys and challenges of parenting. We especially encourage expectant and new mothers to join us. Of course, babies and children are always welcome at La Leche League meetings. 

La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. If you would like breastfeeding help, please contact a La Leche League leader in your community.

Evening meetings are held the 1st Thursday of the month 6-8pm at a residence.  (Contact for location)

Daytime meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of the month 10:30-12:30 at Merced County Library in the children's theater.  

Contact your local leader: Angela Waskiewicz 209-658-8425 or angelawaskiewicz@gmail.com

The breastfeeding class covers the basics on breastfeeding, which includes reasons to breastfeed, how to hold and latch your baby, and how your support people can help.

To Register:

There is no cost to attend this class, however, registration is required. You must register in person at Education in the Mercy Outpatient Center to pick up your information packet for the class.

This is a three-hour workshop taught by mothers. Veteran moms and their babies orient parents who are expecting their first baby. The rookies get to watch the veterans feed, burp, change, and care for their babies while hearing their experiences and advice. A strong sense of solidarity quickly develops between these parents and peaks when the veterans give their babies to the rookies for hands on training.

To Register:

There is no fee for this workshop, however registration is required.

Please call209-385-3000 ext 5001to registerOR select a date and register right from this page.

Boot Camp for New Dads is a three-hour workshop taught by fathers. Utilizing a man-to-man approach, veteran dads and their babies orient dads who are expecting their first baby. The rookies are all eyes and ears as they watch the veterans feed, burp, change, and care for their babies while hearing their experiences and advice. A strong sense of solidarity quickly develops between these men and peaks when the veterans give their babies to the rookies for hands-on training.

Congrats to all the Mommas and Mommas to be! 
Feel free to post any questions, reflections, comments, frustrations, triumphs, and philosophical musings on this amazing motherhood experience here. The intention of this group is to establish a network of support and community for Mariposa Mommas (Mommas from all geographies welcome).