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The Gift of Being by Kim Nelson....4

Infant Reflux on the Rise? by Richard Pass, RN...5

Of Love & Milk: Facing our Breastfeeding Ambivalence by Marcy Axness, Ph.D......6

In Search of Merry–Go–Rounds by Dr. JoBea Holt, photos by Jamie Pham.....8

Keeping Children Healthy by Rita L. Shertick RN, BSN, LCCE, CLEE ..........5 Breastfeeding Consultant Resource Listings ................................6 Resources ........................................................................10 Eating for a Healthy Mom and Baby by Michelle Leclaire O’Neill, Ph.D., R.N. ..13 8th Annual DASC Awards by Rita L. Shertick RN, BSN, LCCE, CLEE ........14 Doula Resource Listings ......................................................14 DONA Hospital-based or Community Doula Program Survey........15 Professional Education and Training........................................15

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Terminal Uniqueness How It Affects Pregnancy by Giuditta Tornetta Author of Painless Childbirth: An Empowering Journey Through Pregnancy and Birth We spent some time talking about what was really behind her decision and came to realize that what her “posh” attitude was hiding was fear. She feared not being good ach individual is unique in many ways. However, sometimes this feeling of enough to labor and deliver a child. She was terrified of pain. No one had told her specialness can get in the way of an honest, fulfilled, and shared life. Believing in their about the consequences nor the pain related to cesarean births. She was afraid that she uniqueness can prevent people from seeing the reality of their situation and can would be judged harshly by her friends and family who all seemed to have chosen the become a form of denial. Take, for example, the cigarette smoker who is able to con- cesarean route and even suggested the perfect OBGYN who would absolutely never tinue his habit even though he knows the statistics of smoke-related lung cancer. Some question her choice. She was scared of losing a perfect façade or body image in front smokers console themselves with the idea that: It will never happen to me! I’m differ- of her partner. Finally she talked about the horror stories of birth shared in the media. ent. Others declare: I don’t want to think about it right on. I just want to enjoy my A proper woman would not scream, insult the doctor, and even poop in public! She smoke. This is a dangerous way of thinking. Yet, it is, unfortunately, all too common. could not see herself going through a vaginal birth. To her, it sounded too animal, raw, scary, and out of control. She believed that she was so unique that even Mother This attitude is known as terminal uniqueness. Nature’s design did not apply to her. The term “terminal uniqueness” has been used often in the world of addiction. Terminal uniqueness knows no socio-economic bounds. Women, who are surSubstance abusers feel they can indulge in most dangerous behaviors and nothing will ever happen to them. Codependents who isolate from the world feel that the abuse vivors of abuse, molestation, or rape, may fall into the terminal uniqueness category they have endured or are experiencing is unique. They fear that most people will not as well. They may think: “Nobody can help me. I’m too messed up. You could never understand them or, worse, ridicule them. Ashamed, they would rather isolate than understand what I’ve been through.” “I am so ashamed of my past I do not want to talk share their histories for fear of rejection and/or judgment. Frequently, in recovery, about it and mix pregnancy and childbirth with any horrible memories” We can’t stress enough the need for women who are survivors to seek the help of the addict and the codependent come to realize that they are children living in a professionals, especially during pregnancy, and share their past experiences with their grownup body, who for whatever reason, failed to mature. care provider. A pregnant woman needs to choose a provider whom she can trust, Terminal Uniqueness Present During Pregnancy and Birth. someone upon whom she can rely, someone who will understand her during the One example of terminal uniqueness in pregnancy is a woman who believes that process. Doulas can be instrumental in such cases. They usually spend more time with she is so special that she doesn’t need, or should not have to the mother-to-be during labor than the average care do the work of child birthing. She is too comfortable in her provider. Thus, they can accompany her on her journey, life, and thinks that the concept of “labor” is for the mass- “Always remember you’re unique, especially at the hospital, by being the constant, trustworthy es, not for the exclusive or the elite. These women have even companion at her side. Failing recognizing the correlation just like everyone else.” been given a nick name: too posh to push. between abusive experiences and the upcoming childbirth Once, a woman came to me to discuss my postpartum —Alison Boulter can lead to complications and unnecessary medical interservices. When I asked her about the upcoming birth ventions. she nervously chuckled and told me that she had Women who believe that nobody in the world has ever had problems as bad as chosen an elective cesarean birth. She said, “I theirs, sins as unforgivable, or circumstances as unusually grotesque, may be afraid just don’t have time for an unpredictable of their own past, of what people would think if they only knew. They obsess labor, and all that mess I hear comes about how others would react, judge, or worse, pity them. with it. Besides, I am doing all the A client told me, while we were walking around during her early work in carrying this child already. labor, “I’ve survived the worst all alone, so I’d pledged do this the same Look what it has done to my body! I way.” During active labor and transition she deeply isolated and need and want to schedule when to checked out. This had been her way of surviving the abuse. It took get this baby out,” and, she continnearly two hours for her to come back after the delivery. At first, ued with a wink, “I definitely don’t she was unable to hold her child to her chest as she was literalwant to stretch down there.” ly no longer in her body. Her hands had no strength. Her gaze was far away. Luckily, I had talked to the lovely nurse who was helping us. She assisted by holding the child onto the mother’s chest as I slowly accompanied my client back to reality, encouraging her to step into the present and into motherhood. Experts say it’s increasingly clear that traumatic feelings often resurface when a woman is pregnant. Jody, a doctoral candidate in the Faculty of Health Sciences, from safepasssage.info (a site created by abuse counselors who have specific skills and knowledge related to supporting women survivors of abuse through the childbearing year) writes, “…a woman may be expressing extreme pain early in labor not due to her ‘inability to cope’ but because she is being triggered by the pain of remembering an earlier incident of

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Giuditta Tornetta 310.435.6054 www.JoyInBirthing.com Giuditta Tornetta is a birth and post-partum doula, a lactation educator, and hypnotherapist. She is the author of the book Painless Childbirth: An Empowering Journey Through Pregnancy and Birth (available at amazon.com). She has a private practice in Marina del Rey, California. photo: shutterstock

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The Gift of Being by Kim Nelson

he holidays, well frankly most of the time–life–and life with children, can be frantic and hectic. Attempting to squeeze in all of the activities and traditions of the holiday can be overwhelming and sometimes disconcerting. Give yourself the gift of being. My father was and still is, very good at being in the moment. The event, activity, holiday, does not make a difference. Without exception, he always seems to be content. My father is always living in the moment and has a difficult time understanding that my “being” struggles in finding the space of perpetual contentment in the moment. He never seems to be rushed, hurried or frenzied. When I feel the anxiousness surface, the heart palpitations, and the feeling of discontent, I find comfort in the memories and lesson my father taught me as a young child. To be. I wasn’t aware of it when I was a small, but I remember the exact moment I realized what my father had been trying to instill in me. I was a teenager, in a time (oh, not so long ago—the wicked 70’s) with very few electronic diversions by today’s standards—no computers, VCR’s, DVR’s, cell phones, etc. A time where one would believe that living in the moment would have been less complicated. However, I, at the time, was consumed in whatever it was that a naïve, fifteen-year-old girl would be absorbed in. I was living that moment. My father came home and asked if I wanted to ride to the grocery store with him. I vividly recall my retort, “Why? What do we have to talk about?,” and he delicately said, “Kimberly, we can just be. No conversation, no questions, just drive in the car, pick up a few things at the market for dinner and share the time.” That sounded like the most stupid thing we could do, but I begrudgingly obliged. I felt awkward. I felt that we should have been and needed to be talking about something the entire five minute drive to Vons. I closely watched my dad from the corner of my eye with his very dignified profile—his chin raised with an aura of pride,he had that look, combined with a small grin—knowing he was content on speaking or not, and just being. The moment was poignant and transforming. Not that I immediately, nor miraculously, found the magic that day in the moment, or in his lesson, or after the car ride. I was, however, altered in some way to live my life differently from that point forward. An invaluable gift had been bestowed on me…and a memory that has not faded. My father has many times reminded me to stop, slow down, not to move too fast…and just be. It wasn’t just that moment when I was fifteen. I guess that I am a slow learner. When my children were little, my dad would stop by in the morning, with newspaper in hand, and I would think, he wants to sit down and talk. I have two little boys running around, I have errands to run. What am I going to do? What are we going to talk about? For him, it was simple, uncomplicated, he wanted a cup of coffee and the time and space to be with me and the boys. An authentic time when there was no need for conversation or expectations. A time of pure being. But from time to time I do fail to remember that car ride and those early morning newspaper and coffee visits, but only because I am living in the next moment instead of the moment that I am in. I need to remember to stop. To slow down. Finding that space to “be” for most can be difficult. For some, it envelops them. My son Tate can just be—he was born that way. He lives in his skin. I find myself asking him to go with me somewhere, anywhere, and he immediately can respond with an authentic, “Yes”. He can sit in the car and say nothing, hold my hand, chuckle, and just be. It seems he was born with this wisdom and at times I believe that he realizes that his mom just doesn’t understand the true meaning of human being. I suppose that innate perspective skipped a generation. I need to practice and have a system. Developing a “system to be” sounds ridiculous, but can be a useful exercise. We have trouble just “being” because we are constantly filled with expectations. So try to remove some of the expectations of what will be. What will happen. What will not happen. And just let it happen.

Kim Nelson Practice being. Develop systems. www.SprinklesofMagic.com • Breathe. This is really the beginning of what “being” is. This is the first thing we Kim Nelson is a free-lance writer of essays and articles and are expected to do when we are born. Our has been featured in magazines across the United States. first breath is a pure and perfect uncon- Her unique style inspires people to look at the simple and scious expectation. The moment of our magical times in life and make the most of them. first breath is a relief to the doctor, to our She is the mother of four wonderful children and the parents, and to our being. Breathing founder of Sprinkles of Magic, a unique gift company exercises are used in most forms of relax- specializing in the magic world of children seen ation and meditation, as an escape from through their parents eyes. Visit the website: the distractions of life to something basic. www.SprinklesofMagic.com It is simple and honest. Taking a breath can be the ultimate release from that moment in the future that you are thinking about and it can bring you back to the moment you are suppose to be in. So be in the breath. • No Noise. Turn your cell phone, computer, television, and radio OFF. These diversions have become a natural flow for us. When I was fifteen many of these electronics were non-existent and my attention was still diverted. So think of how much more we are disinterested in “being” in comparison. Sit down and do, well, really be, whatever it is, by yourself, with your children, or friends and family. Give your undivided attention to the moment at hand. • Names and Faces Game. Are you surprised how many names and faces you remember from your childhood? Have you ever noticed that children rarely forget the names of people that they meet? But as adults we always do? Could it be that as children we embrace the moment, the excitement of meeting someone and a new adventure, the experience, the unknown, and the anticipation. All of these void of any expectation of what this person will or will not deliver to our experience. Take the time the next time you are introduced to someone. Take the moment without expectation just to meet the experience. Just to meet the person. and lastly, my favorite as a mom: continued on next page...

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Infant Reflux on the Rise? by Richard Pass, RN Director, Save A Little Life, inc.

Keeping children healthy by Rita L. Shertick RN, BSN, LCCE, CLE

he US Dept of Health and Human Services wants to make sure all parents are aware of their latest guidelines. Teach your children about frequent hand-washing, especially after using the toilet, and right before Rita L. Shertick, RN, BSN eating. If a tissue or napkin is not available RitaDoulaRN when you feel a sneeze or cough coming on, use your elbow to absorb the effect. Do not Certified Lactation Educator use your hand to block a sneeze or cough. If Lamaze Trained you do, the next time you touch someone or Bilingual Spanish some object, the germs have a higher chance of being passed. Think of a doorknob, tele562-299-2022 cell phone or refrigerator handle, how many Rita L. Shertick, RN, BSN, is a staff nurse at Downey times a day are they touched. Your elbow is Regional Medical Center’s Family Birth Center. She is a more indirect location. When you see a Lamaze certified childbirth educator and a certified your child about to sneeze, remind them lactation educator. quick, into the elbow. When using a public restroom, do not turn off the water with your newly cleaned hands. If you do you are recontaminating yourself. Use a paper towel after you have dried your hands to turn off the water Avoid antibacterial soap as much as possible. The antibacterial soap kills off both the good and bad bacteria. This leaves the possibility the bad will be coming back stronger, with a resistance to the product by mutating to a new form from the earlier exposure. The US Dept of Health and Human Services has already issued statements to this effect.

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The Gift (continued)... • Time. Take a little dose from the above and process these with your children. Watch your children breathe…spend quite time with them, watch their faces and watch how their name becomes them…watch them eat, swallow, nurse, how they are startled by a quick movement and return to the safety of your hold-this is a simple and pure moment…a miracle… simple moments of being. This holiday and frankly…everyday… think about how your every day life, your being, your ordinary, non-rushed or hectic, simple life is a gift to yourself and the people you touch… The gift when we touch a life-because we are just being is immeasurable. My father doesn’t recall the drive to the grocery store, but the impact from his words gave a gift that lingers…think about…“being.” Happy Holidays…always.

hen doing my pediatric CPR and family emergency workshop I often hear parents concern over episodes where the infant seems to stop breathing, causing tremendous fear for that family. In some instances a 9-1-1 call is made, particularly when the baby “turns blue” (a cardinal sign of low oxygen). These episodes are frequently associated with feeding which increases the perception that a choking event is underway. Because of these very real fears many parents visit their pediatrician’s office and want answers. According to a recently published article in the Journal Pediatrics, there has been an alarming increase in the diagnosis of “infant reflux.” Among other things, this has been the cause of a huge increase in treatment, principally with the prescribing of acid suppressing medications (Pepcid, Zantac, etc.) for these infants. What Is Reflux? Taber’s medical dictionary defines reflux as “a return or backward flow.” Consequently, the terms (reflux and regurgitation) are often used interchangeably. Various studies reveal that a major percentage of the infant population in the U.S. (40-70%) has some form of reflux event. In many cases these events are noted when a baby “spits up” during feeding. There are, however, numerous occasions when I have heard parents tell me that some form of regurgitation can Richard Pass, RN, BS happen during non feeding times. Save a Little Life, inc. The rapidly growing infant usually ingests volumes of food (breast milk/for818.344.1442 mula, etc.) that on a per kilogram basis are Savealittlelife.com much greater than larger children or Richard Pass, RN, BS, founded “Save a Little Life” in adults. Because of this relative high volume 1999. He has been a Registered Nurse & Health Edu- and a relatively shorter esophagus (stomach cator for over 30 years. He is on staff at Cedars-Sinai tube) a “spillover effect” can occur. Many Medical Center in Los Angeles and is currently a part- pediatricians believe this to be “physiologtime clinical instructor of nursing at California State ic reflux” as opposed to “reflux disease.” Episodes of this spillover can occur University, Northridge. The goal for Save a Little Life is to provide a simpler, more “user friendly” CPR course. infrequently or multiple times a day. This puts many parents and care providers on constant alert, often causing significant anxiety, including fear of feeding the infant. Several medical studies suggest that the situation is self-resolving in approximately 95% of infants by 12-15 months of age. Reflux and the incidence of apnea Without question, the issue of effective breathing during these episodes is of primary concern to the parents I speak with. So, what is the relationship here? In depth studies looking at the relationship of regurgitation and apnea (cessation of breathing) consider the physiologic factors. Basically, “apnea is linked to a reflex in the larynx (near or around the air passages) cause respiratory pauses, airway closure, and swallowing immediately after regurgitation to the upper airway.” The consequences of these episodes are usually minimal to non-existent. Yet, as mentioned earlier, some infants have prolonged apnea, turn blue and on some occasions begin to lose consciousness. These are clearly the most unusual but cause the most panic in the parent or care provider. Getting the Right Diagnosis It is far too simple to assume that if an infant has episodes of reflux/regurgitation, that they in fact have GERD. There are specific diagnostic markers that your physician will look for before making this diagnosis. In the meantime, there has been a skyrocketing in the use of the aforementioned medications to treat the symptoms of reflux. One belief is that parents are so affected by the promotion of medications (usually seen on T.V. for the adult population) for this disorder that they demand a prescription and, in fact, often feel that the baby is under-treated if they leave the office without one. It turns out that the F.D.A. has not approved the use of these medications, specifically for the infant population. In the meantime, what can parents do to assure that their baby is safe? The most common recommendations tend to include: • Propping the infant at a somewhat higher angle while feeding • Increase the time between feeding and going down for nap/sleep • Place some risers at the head of the infant’s crib (several inches at least) • Keep a “spitting up” or reflux log that you can refer to when speaking with your pediatrician In those very rare instances when breathing stops and the infant turns bluish in color (either face, lips, etc.) you should be prepared to stimulate the infant by using a modified “airway obstruction” position, and use some patting to their back when they are turned in a head down position. This stimulation is most likely what will get a response, even though this is not a true airway obstruction event. Finally, be prepared for the most unusual of events —where a baby has prolonged loss of breathing. This may require the initiation of CPR in rare cases. Haven’t taken a pediatric CPR course recently? 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Of Love & Milk: Facing our Breastfeeding Ambivalence by Marcy Axness, Ph.D. excerpt from: Parenting for Peace Mother’s milk. The term is synonymous with everything tender, nourishing, loving. The best. Indeed, a slogan-writer bottom-lined it succinctly: Breast is best. So why do we have so much ambivalence about breastfeeding? Why do we wrestle with the choice of will I or won’t I breastfeed? Why are nursing mothers still asked to leave restaurants, or harassed by requests to “be more discreet”? Why the myriad cultural messages undermining breastfeeding? Henri Nestlé’s invention of formula in 1869 initially saved countless babies in foundling homes, but the later widespread use of formula as a “new and improved” system greatly undermined breastfeeding. Before Nestlé, there had been wet-nurses, called “angel-makers” in England, so risky (yet popular) was the choice not to breastfeed. Indeed, ambivalence about breastfeeding is ancient: a Byzantine legend about the life of Hercules tells that Zeus wanted his bastard son Hercules to nurse from his wife, the goddess Hera, and thus become immortal. He slipped the baby to Hera’s breast while she slept, but when she awoke, Hera shoved the foundling away. The force of the baby’s Herculean sucking sent a spray of gala (Greek for “milk”) into the heavens. Thus was our gala-xy christened, producing a term for humankind’s universe that is, appropriately enough, derived from mother’s milk.1 Rather than the amount of bare breast revealed (usually not much), it is the startling intimacy of breastfeeding that can stir discomfort when a mother nurses in public (even when that “public” is family and friends within a home!) Mother and baby respond to each other physically and emotionally while in direct skin-to-skin contact, which in the minds of many is unconsciously associated with sexual activity—something that should happen in total privacy. I suffered no such ambivalence. You see, early motherhood brought me to my knees. Daily I was beset by vague but persistent fears of incompetence, and I was trying, always trying, to do better. Do what better, I couldn’t quite name. But breastfeeding provided respite from that humming postpartum anxiety. It was the one mothering thing I could do perfectly, requiring no effort, no angst, no quiet panic over, “Oh, God, what do I need to do now, what does he want?” No way to be wrong. Of course I knew it was the best thing for my baby, but it was many years before I

knew how really miraculous the biochemistry of breastmilk is. Nature has prepared

Marcy Axness, Ph.D. Quantum Parenting 818.366.7310 DrMarcy@QuantumParenting.com Dr. Axness is a leading authority on prenatal and perinatal development, which she teaches at the graduate level, and she is one of the world’s few experts on the primal issues in adoption. Dr. Axness is the author of the newly published “Parenting for Peace” available on Amazon.com

it as a most exquisite elixir, to perfect our journey from cell to human being. To not participate in this natural continuum that Life has devised seems somehow awkward, an abrupt interruption of an elegantly choreographed process. True, the seemingly incessant demands by an infant for his or her mother’s milk can sometimes feel like a kind of assault. Our sleep suffers, our capacity to function normally suffers, our ability to accomplish even the most basic tasks suffers! This is when we have the opportunity to develop what people seek at the feet of spiritual masters: the power to respond to what Life is asking of us, in this moment, right now. Presence. Poet Andrea Potos sums it up in the opening of her poem “Instructions for the New Mother”: Give up your calendar and clock, start flowing with milk time. If sometimes you find the day-in and day-out tasks of mothering to be tedious, you needn’t feel guilty—join the club! For some of us it helps enliven our minds if we learn more about the subtle complexities and extraordinary implications of what we do everyday as mothers. This is certainly true with breastfeeding. Here are some ideas to kindle your imagination and inspiration toward embracing breastfeeding with extra delight: Powerful immune and growth factors are present in your breastmilk that cannot be duplicated in a laboratory: from colostrum to milk, from night feeding to day feeding, from morning feeding to evening feeding, for a healthy baby or a sickly one, a mother’s milk varies its composition in an astonishing response to her baby’s immediate needs! One of the main hormones of breastfeeding is prolactin, known as the “mothering hormone”; prolactin is also found in the bloodstream during deep relaxation, meditation or hypnosis. Think of it as a natural “coping agent” that helps us deal with ...continued on next page

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Classes prenatal, private instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home, office; pump rentals, sales, related sales; pump delivery; available weekends & evenings. Specializes in transitioning premature babies to breast, latch / suck and milk supply problems. Breastfeeding Culture Enterprises, 310–819-0408 Yocheved “Hedi” Schoenes, IBCLC 1119 Broadway #D, Santa Monica, CA 90405-3030 Classes prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home, free weekly support group; sale of breast pumps & supplies; very low cost services available; credit cards accepted; available evenings and Sunday. Cedars-Sinai Lactation Education Center 310-423-5312, ❋ ■ ❒ 8700 Beverly Blvd., Suite 3202, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Linda Kingsley, IBCLC Prenatal classes; consults in hospital; breast pump rentals & related sales; credit cards accepted; medical translators for most languages; information line 800-972-6003. Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Sat 9 AM-2:30 PM Epps, Cynthia, MS, IBCLC 310-458-6430 www.Motherwork.com 457 25th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90402-3033 Also serves Hollywood, Silverlake, Glendale, Culver City

Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum, private instruction; post natal nutrition, transition to solids & gentle weaning; consults in hospital, client’s home; available weekends. Kramer, Rachel, MD, CLE, Melissa Tatum, MA, CLE 310-273-9533, ♣ ■ 250 North Robertson Blvd., Suite 404, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-1788 Also serves West Hollywood, Miracle Mile, Hollywood

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P.O. Box 6241 Beverly Hills, CA 90212-1241 Multi Site Turnkey National Corporate Lactation Programs Prenatal education through corporate lactation programs only. Breast pump sales. Credit cards accepted. Saint John’s Health Center/Lactation Station 310-829-8944 1328 22nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2091 Elaine Robertson, IBCLC, Teresa Sakamoto, BA, IBCLC, available daily 9AM - 5PM. Consults in hospital & by appointment; breast pump rentals & sales; credit cards accepted; support groups Wed. & Fri. at noon; weekend phone consults. Slavick, Suzy, RN, CLE 310-871-3554, ■ www.bhlactationcenter.com 145 S. La Peer Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2601 Also serves San Fernando Valley, Culver City, Mid-Wilshire

Consults in hospital, office, client’s home; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings. Experienced in hospital setting. Warm and supportive approach. Tellalian, Louise Arce, RN, LCCE, CLC 310-274-2272, ■ 1911 San Ysidro Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-1520 Serves Greater Los Angeles

Prenatal breastfeeding classes; small group in home setting on Saturday AM with phone follow-up, private instruction available; phone counseling. The Pump Station 310-998 1981 W. Haldeman, RN, MN, CLC, C. Harvey, RN, MS, CLC, J Sacher, RN, MN, CLC www.Pumpstation.com 2415 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403 Breastfeeding classes; consults in office & home visits; breast pump rentals & related sales; credit cards accepted; support groups; bras & nursing wear, baby care products, baby & preemie clothes.

6360 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 410, Los Angeles, CA 90048-5601 Also serves, Beverly Hills, Ladera Heights, View Park, Culver City

Private instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; credit cards accepted; low or no cost consults for teens; available Saturdays, evenings. The Pump Station 323-469-5300 W. Haldeman, RN, MN, CLC, C. Harvey, RN, MS, CLC, J Sacher, RN, MN, CLC www.Pumpstation.com 1248 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90038 Breastfeeding classes; consults in office & home visits; breast pump rentals & related sales; credit cards accepted; support groups; bras & nursing wear, baby care products, baby & preemie clothes. CULVER CITY/SOUTH LOS ANGELES

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center 323-857-4121, ■ Also serves West Los Angeles, Baldwin Hills

6041 Cadillac Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034-1702 Gwen Brown, RN, BSN, CLC, Alexanne Soltwedel, RN, BSN, CLE Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinic; breast pump sales & related sales; credit cards accepted; support group, teen services. Lactation Education Center Mon.-Fri. 9 AM-5 PMBURBANK/PASADENA/GLENDALE

Baghdassarian, Roza, BA, CLE 818-353-7446, ❋ www.moreser.com Also serves San Fernando Valley and Greater LA

Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, clinic. Provides post partum care for mother and newborn up to one year; available weekends and evenings. Lee, Carole F. , OTR/L, MA, MS, CLE 323-528-1406

Breastfeeding classes prenatal, private instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home, at Glendale Memorial Hospital; breast pump rentals, sales; BabyWeigh scales, nursing wear; available Saturday & evenings; credit cards accepted. Bell, Cynthia, RNC, BSN 213-703-6400 2324 Janet Lee Drive, La Crescenta, CA 91214-2208 Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home, pediatric office, hospital clinic; available weekends and evenings. Bellies, Babies and Bosoms 818-541-1200; 818-247-0200, ❋ ▲ ◆ ■ H. Schroeder MPH, RD, IBCLC, MJ Haddad, IBCLC, M. Limbach, CLE www.bellies.biz 3461 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale, CA 91208

Also serves Los Feliz, Echo Park. Mt. Washington

Also serves San Gabriel Valley, Eagle Rock / Los Angeles

Private instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; experienced in medically fragile, high risk infants with special needs; available weekends & evenings. McClain, Dionne, DC, CLE 323-653-1014 McClain Sports and Wellness

Prenatal & post partum classes, private instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales, nursing wear; baby scales;available weekends & eves.

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Hamilton, Maureen 323-228-4855, ■ 2963 4th Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90018-2933 Also serves Beverly Hills, West LA

Bridwell, Margaret, OTR/L, CLE 626-372-0929 Altadena, CA 91001-3746 Also serves San Gabriel Valley

Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; pediatric office; hospital clinic; also available weekends and evenings. Dawson, Diane LM, CPM 818-913-0448 West Home Birth www.westhomebirth.com 380 S. Euclid Avenue, #301, Pasadena, CA 91101-3104 Also serves Studio City, Silverlake

Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings. Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center 818-507-4191, ❋ ■ 1420 S. Central Ave., Breastfeeding Resource Center 5th Fl., Glendale, CA 91204 Serves San Gabriel/San Fernando Valleys and Greater Los Angeles area

Breastfeeding classes prenatal; consults in hospital, clinic; support groups; phone consultations and referrals to community resources; childbirth class series; MediCal reimbursable. M - F 9 AM - 5 PM Glendale Pediatrics 818-246-7260 ❋ ■ 1530 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Suite #101, Glendale, CA 91206 Cindy Ames, LVN, **CLC Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults in pediatric office; pump rentals & related sales, Baby Weigh Scales rented, credit cards accepted. Mon-Fri. 9 AM-5:30 PM Huntington Hospital 626-397-3172, ■ Outpatient Center - 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105-7103 Also serves Greater San Gabriel Valley

Ann Meier RN, BSN, CLC; Maggie Byrne BA, CLC Five Certified Lactation Consultants are available. Breastfeeding classes, prenatal; consults in hospital, clinic; breast pump rentals & sales, bra fittings and sales, scale rentals; nursing wear and pillows; credit cards accepted; free support group. Mon-Fri 9 AM-4 PM

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“It helps enliven our minds if we learn more about the subtle complexities and extraordinary implications of what we do everyday as mothers. This is certainly true with breastfeeding.” fatigue, and focus on the essential—the child. It even blurs our short term memory to help keep us wholly in the present, the only place where our child can meet us. Nature is so clever in her strategic hormonal planning! Breastfeeding in the hour following birth protects against postpartum depression, as it supports the gaze-to-gaze “falling in love” process that releases a nurturing hormonal cascade of oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine. This in turn engages the mother’s brain in the delight of breastfeeding, while beginning to build the oh-so-magnificent and important scaffold for all development and learning in the baby—attachment. In the process, both mother and baby aren’t just enjoying the oxytocin, hormone of love, but also hormones of bliss! A powerful soothing element in a newborn’s life has also been the most constant sensory presence in his intra-uterine world—his mother’s heartbeat. When a baby can look at his mother’s face (his very favorite landscape, which is also the primary stimu-

lus for newborn brain development!) and sense her heartbeat (that comforting, regulating constant), he is in what we might call an optimal learning state. Joseph Chilton Pearce points out nature’s perfect plan for supporting the earliest unfolding of our children’s intelligence: by making human breastmilk the weakest and wateriest mother’s milk in the animal kingdom (the lowest in fat and protein ) nature ensures that nursing will be very frequent. And thus, the infant’s two critical needs (the face and the heartbeat) will be met consistently and often, and learning (i.e., attachment) will unfold according to nature’s brilliant plan! The composition of breast-milk changes in the course of a single feeding. One way to avoid colic is to make sure you entirely empty one breast before offering the other, so that your baby gets the rich hindmilk containing digestion-enhancing proteins. All else aside, one of breastmilk’s most appealing benefits is a practical one for the busy, tired, new mother: it’s always the right brand, it’s always ready, it’s always at the

New Book by Marcy Axness, Ph.D.

Parenting for Peace

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In the midst of our global human, economic and environmental crises, we have been overlooking a powerful—perhaps the most powerful—means of fostering peace and prosperity: the consciousness with which we bring our children to life and shepherd them into adulthood. If we really want to change the world, we need to raise a generation “built for peace” from their earliest beginnings. Parenting for Peace is a scientific roadmap for how to hardwire kids with the brain circuitry for such essential peacemaker capacities as empathy, trust, self-regulation and imagination. The win-win is that a child wired in this vibrantly healthy way is a joy to parent, and later he or she will go out into our world equipped to creatively and confidently innovate solutions, and take pleasure in doing so! Parenting for Peace offers readers a user-friendly shortcut around today’s information overload, because it gives them the most important research from dozens of leading experts woven together with its own empowering perspectives on bringing more joy into family life.

right temperature, and you never have to stumble around in a dark kitchen to find it! Cutting-edge attachment science explains that our attunement, our engaged emotional availability to our baby during those close times such as breastfeeding, is as critically important for her growing brain as calories! So rather than being a time to “exit” energetically, putting our mothering on auto-pilot...watching TV...talking on the phone…hosting guests...breastfeeding is an exquisite opportunity for each of you to “learn” the other. As an adopted baby it was a given that I would be bottle-fed. But I knew nothing of such social arrangements; babies arrive knowing breastmilk is their birthright, this elixir of life. Thus, I found breastfeeding my son and daughter especially precious. And though they are now 19 and 15, I still enjoy a certain abiding confidence gained by breastfeeding them. I believe there is a deep connection and trust established through the joy of the nursing relationship that, once the teen years arrive with their tender challenges, helps very much—in a manner that is out of their conscious awareness but very much in mine. We cannot overestimate the lifelong effects of breastfeeding… or not. References 1. Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, Mother Nature

Mommy & Me Classes Developmental Parent and Me Classes Give your child the best start in life with Bright Beginnings Developmental Parent and Me classes for children birth to 36 months. While you’re having fun, you will develop as a parent, while your child is reaching his developmental milestones. Classes are taught by Child Development Professionals. (818) 222-2606 www.itsaparentparenting.com

For extensive breastfeeding information, tips and support, there is no finer single source than La Leche League International. You can reach the L.L.L. Southern California office at (818) 243-5725.

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Merry–Go–Rounds The new Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel, commissioned by the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association, opened at the Los Angeles Zoo on October 27, 2011. It features sixty-six exceptional hand-crafted figures, many representing animals residing at the Zoo, ranging from endangered animals and whimsical insects and reptiles to horse racing’s illustrious Zenyatta, Giacomo and Tiago.

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Dr. JoBea Holt was a research scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 1976 through 1999 where she studied climate change in arctic forests using satellites and the Space Shuttle. She received her Bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley, and her Ph.D. from Caltech in Planetary Science. In 1999, JoBea left JPL to raise her two children. She is an active leader in Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts, is on the board of her children’s Little League organization, and is currently a member of Al Gore’s Climate Project. Her first non-NASA book, Baby’s Day Out in Southern California, was released in 2003 and again in 2006. (Published by Gem Guides Co.) It is a travel guide to help moms and dads find more adventures for baby. Locations of Merry-Go-Rounds Adventure City, Anaheim www.adventurecity.com Balboa Fun Zone, Newport Beach thebalboafunzone.com Balboa Park, San Diego www.balboapark.org/in-the-park/balboa-parkcarousel Belmont Park, San Diego www.belmontpark.com/rides-carousel Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara www.lotsafunmaps.com/Santa_Barbara/Chase_ Palm_Park.html Disneyland, Anaheim www.disneyland.go.com Griffith Park, Los Angeles www.laparks.org/dos/parks/griffithpk/mgr.htm Knotts Berry Farm, Buena Park www.knotts.com Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood www.shoplakewoodcenter.com

ow that you are a new mom or dad, the important things in life have changed. You no longer need to find the best restaurants, the most stylish shoes or the latest movie. What you really need to find are the merry-go-rounds. Herschell-Spillman. Dentzel. Philadelphia Toboggan. If you are a merrygo-round, or carousel, expert, you probably recognize these as famous makes. If you are a new mom, all you really want to know is where the merry-go-rounds are and what time they open. It turns out Southern California is bursting with carousels – some fast – some old – and some very precious. Merry-go-rounds were manufactured by a handful of companies, many of which started in the 1800s in the United States. Gustav Dentzel emigrated from Germany in the mid 1800s to start building handcarved wooden carousels. He carved menagerie animals, including zebras, lions, tigers, camels and ostriches, and horses. Knotts Berry Farm has one of his originals. His family continued the tradition into the 1900s manufacturing a series of delightful small merry-gorounds with four to eight animals. You can find one of these today at the La Habra Children’s Museum. The Herschell-Spillman Company started in the early 1900’s with steampowered carousels. They manufactured up to 18 different menagerie animals

along with a great variety of horses. The only Herschell-Spillman in Southern California is in Balboa Park in San Diego. Later, Edward Spillman started his own company focusing primarily on horses. The Griffith Park Carousel is one of his originals. It has wonderful music and is fast, so hang on! Allan Herschell also spun off his own company making mostly portable merry-go-rounds that you might find at a fair. You can find a permanent one at the Lakewood Mall in Lakewood and in Adventure City in Anaheim, an adorable amusement park that is just the right size for children under age eight. The Philadelphia Toboggan Company focused on very natural-looking horses. One of their most famous productions is the Santa Monica Pier Carousel, which appeared in the movie, “Sting”. Actually, beaches, piers and merry-go-rounds seem to go together. Others are at the Balboa Fun Zone carousel in Newport Beach, the Shoreline Village Carousel in Long Beach near the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Belmont Park carousel in San Diego, and the Chase Palm Park Carousel in Santa Barbara. Carousels are also appearing in malls across the country to make shopping more entertaining for young children. In Southern California you will find carousels at many of the Westfield The $2.5 million Tom Mankiewicz malls including the Conservation Santa Anita Mall in Carousel was made possible by a generous gift from Ann and Jerry Moss and named in honor of their close friend, Tom Mankiewicz, the late screenwriter, director and producer who was Chairman of GLAZA's board from 2002 until his passing in 2010, and a staunch supporter of the Zoo’s conservation efforts. ➤the "Bear Cub” the "Tiger”➤

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Arcadia and the Valencia Town Center Mall; these have double-deckers! And don’t forget Disneyland’s King Arthur Carousel with the lovely white horses. The most charming merry-go-round in Los Angeles is at the Montebello Barnyard Zoo. This 1940’s carousel has only small white ponies and is just the right size for very small children. Finally, the newest addition to the Southern California carousels is the Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel at the Los Angeles Zoo, which is host to animals found in the LA Zoo, many of which are on the verge of extinction. When you visit a merry-go-round for the first time with a baby or toddler, you may want to sit and watch a few rounds to get used to the motion and music. You may want to take your first ride on a bench or a horse that does not go up and down, or your toddler may not want to ride at all. On the other hand, your child may go for the fastest horse the first time, and want to ride several times. In any case, follow your child’s lead. So saddle up your palomino and have a great ride. Happy trails!

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La Habra Children’s Museum, La Habra www.lhcm.org Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles www.lazoo.org/support/carousel Montebello Barnyard Zoo, Montebello www.montebellobarnyardzoo.com Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica www.santamonicapier.org Shoreline Village, Long Beach www.shorelinevillage.com/archives/portfolioitem/pelican-pier-pavilion Westfield Santa Anita Mall, Arcadia www.westfield.com/santaanita Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall, Valencia www.westfield.com/valencia

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Terminal Uniqueness... (continued) violence or abuse…For some women, it can be the case that they are having a ‘body memory’ of the abuse. They may say or do things that seem displaced. For instance she may say something like, ‘make him stop’, when no one is touching her. She may express what seems to be an extreme need for control in the birthing room, wanting to know who is coming and going, and who is doing what, and when they are going to do it. While all women are entitled to fully informed choices (not just informed consent), it is particularly essential for a woman survivor to know why something is being suggested and to have her choice, if possible, of who provides the intervention.” Sharing your history and getting the help you need can make a huge difference to the outcome of your birth. Terminal uniqueness stems from fear. Fear creates defensiveness, resentment, and separation. Fear often masks itself in independence, freedom, and autonomy. We end up feeling alone and unsupported without knowing why. What we perceive as strength becomes a barrier to true freedom. But those suffering from terminal uniqueness are not limited to the too posh, or to the survivors. Other symptoms of this condition can be the need for too much control or its opposite: no personal boundaries. The Dangers of Terminal Uniqueness

We called it terminal uniqueness because this way of thinking can be dangerous in a number of ways: • Terminal uniqueness allows people to ignore the likely consequences of their actions. • Terminal uniqueness provides a false sense of security. • Terminal uniqueness divides the world into me and them. • Terminal uniqueness leads to the individual’s thinking that she is either worse off than everyone else or that she is better than everyone else. • Terminal uniqueness prevents her from seeking help for her problems. • Terminal uniqueness can be a huge barrier to communication. • Terminal uniqueness leads to feelings of loneliness and desperation. • Terminal uniqueness can lead to making decisions against your own true desires And in pregnancy: Terminal uniqueness can lead to unnecessary medical interventions, such as induction, augmentation, opiate administration, or cesarean sections. If an individual views herself as a special case, she will not be able to reach out and embrace her authentic self. She is limited by her sense of uniqueness. While it is true that living successful and fulfilling lives often means moving out of the mainstream, it is equally true that distancing ourselves from our fellow humans—physically, mentally, or emotionally—can have a negative effect on the quality of our lives. Each of us is a special and unique individual. We are also members of the marvelous community of human beings, alike in many ways. Too often, we remove ourselves from this energizing unity of souls because we are afraid: afraid we will be hurt; afraid we won’t measure up; afraid we’ll fail; afraid we’ll be viewed as weak or damaged goods. While people are unique, they also have a lot in common. Our similarities are what bring us together, allowing us to benefit from each other. We don’t have to discover everything for ourselves. We don’t have to make every mistake personally in order to learn from them. Accepting such similarities doesn’t mean giving up our individuality. It means benefiting from our similarities. I once suffered from terminal uniqueness. I struggled with the need to be unique for a long, long time. Growing up during the feminist revolution in a culture where women were not highly regarded, I had to fight for my right to be different. I had to be as strong and as independent as a man to be noticed, to feel I existed. Because I felt so insecure about my strengths I felt I had to be better than others. I became great at handling crises. To demonstrate this greatness, however, I had to create a great deal of crises in my life! To prove myself, to show the world how different and special I was, to convince others of how strong and independent I was, I filled my life with dramatic events (some

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real and some invented) that were hugely selfdestructive. I was determined to be unique. I craved and immersed myself in drama so I could emerge victorious—the heroine of the situation. I devised a code to keep control over my life and, of course, the lives of others. This code, born in my childhood and designed for my own personal safety, was so strict that if you did not behave accordingly you were not worthy of my friendship, attention, love, or companionship. At times, I even had a script you needed to follow. Of course the script existed in my head. Others around me were simply supposed to know it. Nevertheless, if you strayed from it I would feel abandoned, and misunderstood. I would fail to listen to what actually you were telling me. My focus was on catching you breaking my code. I believed in this code. It was all about integrity, loyalty, sincerity, and authenticity. I was righteously indignant with myself and all others who broke the code. I enforced this code until my group of friends became so small I had alienated many people. Most of all, I had alienated myself. The rules were so strict that I had omitted compassion. I punished myself when I did not live by my code and punished everyone else as well. The specific rules by which I wanted to live further separated me from everyone else. I persisted with this code until I woke up one morning, looked into the mirror and realized that the woman staring back at me—was a lonely terminally unique woman. Don’t get me wrong! I know I am unique in many ways, and for that I am grateful. But, by recognizing the similarities I share with others, I’m more able to understand them, help them, and learn from them. When we view ourselves as completely unique, we do one of two things: • We compare ourselves with others. By separating myself from others with an unrealistic view of uniqueness, I’m placing myself above or below them… “I’m better than…” or “I’m worse than…” • Or, we find ourselves attached to the past, what we wish it was, or the future what we think/wish it should be and we lose the moment, the here and now – what actually is. By learning to accept ourselves completely, we no longer need to compare ourselves to others. Real life happens in the moment. One of the most valuable lessons in learning how to be happy is becoming content with yourself at any given moment. Terminal uniqueness is a fatal condition for souls. It destroys the possibility of having the life we really want. It separates us from the energy, from a support system, and from the community of people around us. It is born of fear rather than passion. The results can be terminal. I am in no way encouraging you to simply become one of the masses, giving up the qualities that make you unique. I am inviting you to allow those qualities to connect you to other human beings rather than distancing yourself from them. Both our similarities and our differences give us strength. The trick to having success, freedom, and joy in our lives is to embrace both, in ourselves as well as in others. The idea that a problem we face is so unique that no one else has endured anything similar is ridiculous. If we focus only on how we are different from others, we segregate ourselves, thus losing our ability to learn from others. The irony is that, in our society, if you don’t compare yourself to any other person and if you live in the moment you will be unique. Yet, you will have mastered the art of being one with everyone else, blending in in this wonderful world of ours in the sea of humanity, as unique as a drop of water which contains, in itself, the entire ocean. Each individual is indispensable. Each of us is unique, and beautiful, as intricate as a snow crystal. Yet, together, we are each part of the fabric that makes up our awesome universe. photo: shutterstock

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Birth/Breastfeeding Stores & Services Babies Advantage Please call to schedule appointments: (888) 909-BABY or (310) 850-8880 www.BabiesAdvantage.com

Bellies, Babies & Bosoms Lactation center and retail store carrying breastfeeding related items; free 1/2 hour breastfeeding consults with lactation educator. 2430 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA 91020 (818) 541-1200 www.bellies.biz

Birth & Beyond Childbirth classes, Labor/postpartum, Baby Basics, Lactation Services, Grandparenting, Infant CPR, Bradley Method ICEA DONA www.BirthandBeyond.net 310-458-7678

Breastpumps Etc. Free Breastfeeding classes & phone support. Breastpumps & private consult. Ellen Steinberg RN consultant 818-345-4439

Bright Beginnings & Beyond 229 Avenue I, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 www.BrightBeginningsBeyond.com (310) 316-1528

Mission Hospital 27700 Medical Center Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 www.mission4health.com/services/offerings_solutions.htm (949) 364-4284

A Mother’s Haven

UCLA Maternity Associates, A Midwifery and Obstetric Partnership

Lisa Fuquay Julie Johnson CD DONA

Breastfeeding support group 626-296-1000

Licensed midwives offer both home and birth center birth options and specialize in waterbirth and VBAC. Work with backup physicians at Cedars Sinai and can bill insurance. 310-566-7690

Early Parent workshops & ongoing support for new & expect. moms Birth Rights 310-289-9255

Breastfeeding Support Center

The Sanctuary Birth & Family Wellness Center

IBLC run clinic, drop in & private consults, pump rentals & breastfeeding classes 310-374-3426 xt 183 LA LECHE LEAGUE Monthly meetings for pregnant & breastfeeding women. Babies welcome. Call 800-LA-LECHE for a local leader or www. lalecheleague.org. SEE PAGE 7 IN THIS WET SET GAZETTE FOR THE PHONE NUMBER OF A LA LECHE GROUP IN YOUR AREA.

Comprehensive, holistic and compassionate midwifery services to families in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Home birth, water birth, prenatal care, postpartum care, lactation support and well-woman gynecological care. The only Birth Suite in Los Angeles proper. 310-566-7690 www.birthsanctuary.com

Kaiser NICU Parent Network, peer counseling through “Veteran Parent” program. Last Wed of month, Inland Empire 909-427-6379

South Coast Midwifery and Women’s Health Care

Mindful Parenting

Orange County’s oldest and most established birth center. A warm, nurturing place. Birthing options include home, birth center and water birth. Free consultations. 4650 Barranca Parkway, Irvine (949)-654-2727 www.southcoastmidwifery.com

Infant/Toddler group 310-271-9999

Breastfeeding Resources Birthing Project, Healthy Babies Alliance

LA County USC MC Free prenatal Breastfeeding Class-Eng/Span 323-409-2236

One Hot Mama Mom’s support group incl. nursing in public 323-969-0790

Glendale Mem Hosp Free 818-502-BABY; Lactation Institute & Breastfeeding Clinic - Free newborn class, Board Certified Consultants -Ind. & small group. Working Mom’s support group 818-995-1913

Hoag Hospital Babyline is manned by an IBCLC certified RN available to answer questions M-F, Sa, Su,except holidays. We also have a breastfeeding clinic M-F 11:00-3:00. 949-764-2229

Mommy & Me Classes/Playgroups Parenting Experience Mommy, Me and More; Conejo Valley 805-383-0133

Conejo Valley Mom’s Club Support, playgroups, activities for stay-at-home-moms & children. Conejo Valley, Lisette 805-496-7681

Moms-n-More 2x month Thurs, Inland Empire, 909-825-6119

Medical Center of North Hollywood

Upland Moms Club

Breastfeeding classes 818-753-2468

Friendship and support for mom Debbie 909-981-5660

Woodland Hills Kaiser

Mommy & Me on-the-lap time

Lactation consultant 818-719-4305

Grand Terrace Library Mondays 10am 909-783-0147

Women’s Pavilion & Resource Ctr

MOMS Club

800-779-6636 at Encino-Tarzana Regional MC

Support group for stay-at-home moms. Outings, playgroups, activites and more. This is a non-profit orginization that has many chapters in the Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside and San Bernadino Counties. To find out more about the orginization please visit www.momsclub.org. To find out the contact person in your local area, please send an e-mail to momsclubcanw@aol.com

Methodist Hospital Arcadia

Infant care class, breastfeeding, infant massage & sign language for babies, Hypnobirthing Classes. Open Mon–Sat. 10 AM–5 PM, Sun. Open for Monthly Workshops 15928 Ventura Blvd., Suite 116, Encino, CA 91436 www.amothershaven.com (818) 380.3111

Breastfeeding & Childbirth & parenting education classes. Free for Medi-Cal eligible 626-744-6093

Mother’s Guild

Whittier Regional Medical Center

For moms setting aside careers to care for child. Evenings without child. Los Angeles, Leslie 310-827-3779

Learn from experienced Lactation Consultants! Get breastfeeding off to a great start with affordable mom and baby friendly classes. New classes each month, call for schedule. Ventura County‚s largest selection of nursing bras and supplies. Extensive selection of natural products for both mom and baby, including belly cast kits, cloth diapers and covers, maternity and nursing bras, baby slings and carriers, natural body care products, books, and more! New classes added regularly. 4243 Telegraph Road, Ventura, 93003 (805) 667-2115

Free breastfeeding classes by CLE, MPH 562-947-1451 x 2932

Mommy & Me and Daddy & Me

Mommy Zone

CPR & First Aid Richard Pass, 818-344-1442

Everything you need for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and baby care. Certified Lactation Consultants on duty: Linda M. Hanna, RNC, IBCLC, Gina Breceda, and Carolyn Bramen Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 AM–6:00 PM, Sat 10 AM–3 PM, Sun closed. 18399 Ventura Blvd., #14 &15, Tarzana (818)345-6060

LA County USC MC

Moreser Lactation Resources

Infant CPR Eng 323-265-5050 Span 323-267-4352

San Fernando Valley, Lynda Jacobs 818-713-8747 & Eve Sullivan 818-890-3491

Hoag Hospital

Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Breastfeeding classes prenatal, postpartum, consults in hospital, also at Glendale Memorial Hospital, office, client’s home, breast pump rental and sales, pump delivery, baby weigh scales, nursing bras and nursing wear, available weekends and evenings, credit cards accepted. Tujunga, CA 91042 Please call to schedule appointments: (818) 353-7446 moreserlactation@yahoo.com

Mother Care Private breastfeeding assistance in clients home or at MotherCare Center. Breastpump rental and sales. Prenatal classes, support group and infant massage. Pamela Hastings, RN, IBCLC and Laura Karr, RN, IBCLC. 5212 Katella Ave., Suite 103-A, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 www.mothercarelactation.com (562) 421-CARE (562-421-2273)

Natural Birth & Woman’s Center Breastfeeding classes and support, parenting classes, doulas, nutritional support, individual birth plans - home, birth center, hospital, water labor, water birth, and VBAC. FREE TOUR. www.gr8birth.com (818) 386-1082

Pampered Pregnancy

1-800-950-BABY. The Breastfeeding class fee is : $30 for couples delivering at Methodist Hospital; $35 for others.

Pasadena Public Health Dept. Black Infant Health Program

Child/Baby Safety Classes Adult/Infant/Child CPR at our location or yours Ms. Dennis 310-266-2845 or 323-298-1516

Pomona Valley Infant CPR & Safety, 909-620-MOME

Save a Little Life LA County USC MC Free Car Seat Class-Eng/Span 323-409-4580

F.E.M.A.L.E.

CPR Eng/Span 818-508-6825

White Memorial Infant CPR & Safety 949-764-BABY

South Coast MC

New Parent Support and Mommy & Me Los Angeles, Babies welcome 310-477-PLUS

Michelle Barone, MA, MFCC

Pediatric CPR & Pediatric Life Support, Eng/Span 818-902-2977

Training Solutions Paramedic instructor. CPR. Eng & Span 818-789-8907 days/eves

Methodist Hosp Arcadia Child safety & baby-proofing 626-574-3475 to Reg.

Pasadena chapter - support group for SAHM’s of color www. mochamoms.org

Natural Birth & Woman’s Center Sibling, parenting and CPR training, ACHI childbirth, breastfeeding support and classes, postpartum support group. (818) 386-1082 www.gr8birth.com

Parenting Ed Catherine DeMonte M.A., M.F.C.C. Therapy/Support/Education 818-880-6559

Parenting Plus Ruth J. Gruen 310-287-1920

Parenting Resource Pamphlets, books, videos,catalogs, CICC 818-980-0903 Woodland Hills Mothers & More 818-347-4622

Pasadena Calif. Christian Women’s Club Free nursery at luncheon, Call June 626-358-4876 or Gail 818-952-0351 for reservations

Pomona Valley Hosp Medical Center Boot Camp for New Dads every month 909-620-MOME; Parenting & teen parenting program 909-620-6663

RIE Parent/Infant Guidance Classes e-mail educarer@rie.org, Resources for Infant Educators 323-663-5330

San Antonio Community Hospital

New Mom Groups, Breastfeeding Support, New Dad Support Groups, Sibling Preparation Class, Infant Massage, Family Therapy, Hospital Birth Preparation, Home Birth Preparation. 310-566-7690 www.birthsanctuary.com

Santa Monica / UCLA Hosp Nuparent 310-319-4000 xt 92888

Mothers Support Group, children ok, San Fernando Valley 818-951-7744

Verdugo Hills Hospital

St Joseph’s Medical Center

Westside Crisis Pregnancy Center

Mothers of Multiples Club

New Mother’s Forum Free discussion group 818-952-3532 Free preg. test kits. Maternity & baby clothing. 24hr hotline 310-581-1140

Crispen Williams, MA Reg MFT Intern IMF 39218 Supervisor: E. Shatzkin, MFC 35359 Psych-ed groups teaching ex-spouses & step-parents to coparent. Cert. CoMama Group Facilitator 310-843-2700

“New Moms in Touch” support group for moms with infants 0-6 months; Parenting series for 2-6 year olds 818-902-2977. 8 weeks-1 year & Babycare & Conscious Parenting classes 818-994-7809 honsucklerose @aol.com

Valley Pres Hosp

Mocha Moms

The Sanctuary Birth & Family Wellness Center

Focus is on the mother. Our meetings alternate between intellectually stimulating topical meetings and social "moms night out" gettogethers. www.mothersandmorepas.org

English/Spanish CPR & First Aid

Infant/Toddler Safety 818-409-8100

LA County USC MC Free Baby Care Class-Eng/Span 323-409-2236

Mothers & More Pasadena Chapter

Linda Rose, Honeysucklerose & Yoga Birth - Playgroups

Glendale Advent.

LA County USC MC

NICU, support group 909-985-2811 ext 3676 Parenting classes, 909980-BABY (2229)

Baby Safe 949-499-7514 CPR, Etc. - Private. Offered at home, church, temple, for groups & individ. In Eng. & Span. Ellen Steinberg RN 818-345-4439

Parent Ed. 0-3 years 213-251-7794 ext 205

Los Angeles, support groups 310-205-8400

“Mommywise” San Fernando Valley 818-841-BABY

Total Care 2000

A Mother’s Gathering

Photography Anamaria Brandt Fine Art Photography Prenatal, infants, children and family photos. www.photodiversions.com, 714-730-5050

(0-12 months) Kindermusic, San Fernando Valley 818-380-3111

Baby’s First Impression

Citrus Valley M.C. QoV Campus

4d ultrasound images. www.babysfirstimpression.com, 909-946-5410

Baby & Me, play group for teen parents 626-813-2844

Big Belly Photography

Foothill Presbyterian Hospital Babies welcome 818-963-8411 ext 3399

Specialize in pregnancy photography. www.ALaModePhoto.com 310-770-2676

Huntington Memorial Baby & Me

Brubaker Photography

626-397-8768

Babydays Mom & Baby Group Santa Monica 310-869-7297

Maternity, babies, children, weddings & head shots. http://www.brubakerphotography.com, 310-476-1992

Day One Photography

Infant CPR 626-357-3100

Chapman Family Center

Pregnancy, birth, adoption, babies, families and events. www.dayonephoto.com, 310-820-2505

Natural Birth & Woman’s Center

“Mommy & Me,” “Working Moms,” & “Fathers/Expectant Fathers” 310-453-5144 - 3 hr. sessions in the RIE method 310-453-5144

First Look Sonogram

Clarence Calhoun CPR, Parenting, Sibling, Breastfeeding, and Childbirth classes. (818) 386-1082 www.gr8birth.com

A maternity center that caters to the needs of pregnant women. Childbirth classes, maternity fashion, diaper bags, slings, baby wear, breast pump prental and sales, lactation consultation, Pregnancy massage center, pregnancy photography, and more! New classes added regularly. 239 N. Euclid Aveue, Upland, CA www.pamperedpregnancy.net 909-932-1144

Car Seat Education. At-home car seat installation & education day/evening/weekend appts available 714 264-2924 www.safetyinmotion.org

The Pump Connection

Dr. Lois Schunk, MFT, LCCE, CLE

CLC, store carrying breast pumps, nursing bras, diaper bags and baby items. breastfeeding,mother & baby support group, classes and consultations, infant massage class, and baby sign class, 22554 Ventura Blvd., #112, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 www.thepumpconnection.com (818) 225-8822

(800) 80-dydee

Huntington Memorial Infant/Child CPR & Safety 626-397-8768

Safety In Motion

The Early Childhood Parenting Center Was primary prevention program at Cedars-Sinai for over 30 years and are now a freestanding non-profit located at Westside locations. We offer free WarmLine service, Parent-infant, toddler, single parent and working parent groups. fees are $120-130/month and some scholarships. Phone 310-281-9770 www.parentingtots.com

Maternity portraits, newborn/infants, children, cards. www.jmphotostudio.com, 626-798-4167

YWCA Santa Monica/Westside

Pregnancy, infant and children and family portraits. Monthly specials. www.lanevephoto.com, Downtown Brea. 714.529.3686

Lamaze, Breastfeeding & CPR 310-643-5117

Offers Parent and Me Activity Groups for infants through toddlers; Parent Support Classes for ages 1-3 years; Toddler Tumbling classes for ages 2-5; Boogie Woogie Dance classes for 2-3 year olds. (310) 452-3881 www.smywca.org 2019 14th Street, Santa Monica.

Total Child Safety

Moms Helping Moms

Home & Car Seat Safety Class / Infant & Child CPR Free 805-230-1100

Midwives

4d Sonogram and newborn imaging. www.firstlooksonogram.com 310-543-5152

Meetings, playgroups, newsletters 562-933-1670

Parenting Support Classes

Janell Mithani Photography La Neve Studio Linnea Lenkus Fine Art Portrait Studios Fine art pregnancy and baby portraits, cards, albums, boxes. Long Beach (562) 981-8900; Pasadena (626) 744-9104; Irvine, Orange County (949) 753-1600. By appointment only. www.linnealenkus.com

Little Darling’s/Precious Memories Portrait Studio Photography in your home. 888-425-2000

Lori Dorman Pregnancy,baby and family photography. www.loridorman.com 818-247-0200

The Pump Station

Tonya Brooks, LM, MS

2415 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403 www.pumpstation.com (310) 826-5774

(818) 386-1082 www.gr8birth.com Holistic Nutrition-based prenatal care, Natural Family Planning, VBAC, Homebirths, Birth Center, Water Labor, Water Birth, Hospital Birth. Classes - ACHI Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Sibling, Parenting, Midwifery Assistant and Doula Training.

Board Cert. in Chiropractic Pediatrics. Free classes to help raise healthy children 323-436-2735 Support group, call Tiffany 818-557-6395

Fine art photography, birth, pregnancy, infancy and children. www.margaretgruesbeck.com, 626-836-7761

Blessed Beginnings Midwifery

CALFAM

Milk and Cookies Photography

The Sanctuary Birth & Family Wellness Center The Sanctuary offers comprehensive, holistic and compassionate wellness and maternity care, doula services, birth and parenting education and lactation support. Lactation consulting, breastfeeding classes and support groups. www.birthsanctuary.com (310) 566-7690

Sharies Lactation Station 20 years of experience as lactation educator providing consultations and selling and renting breast pumps, breastfeeding supplies and nursing bras. Santa Clarita, CA sales@sharieslactation.com (661)-296-1280

Dr. Christine Anderson Attachment Parenting Int. of Hollywood Advanced parenting support group. 818-907-9980

Margaret Gruesbeck Photography

Specializing in unique maternity and child portraits, from the tummy to six years old. www.milkandcookiesphotography.com 323.533.4268

714-639-7530 www.BlessedBeginnings.net Susan Scott Gill, LM, CPM; Lori Luyten, LM, CPM; and Karen Pecora, LM, CPM. Home Birth, water labor and/or birth, supportive environment, support of birth choices and plans, no separation of mother and baby, immediate care of the newborn including full pediatric exam. Dedicated to supporting women through childbearing years including prenatal, labor & birth, postpartum, and well-woman support.

Parent and me education and support groups for infant to three year olds. New groups beginning in September ‘09. www.parentingtots.org

Peek-a-Boo Ultrasound

Creative Parenting Classes

Pregnancy Portraits

Candace Leach, LM, CPM

Vonda Dennis

562-272-4541 www.birthgoddess.com Pre-conception, prenatal, homebirth, waterbirth, postpartum, wellwoman & well-baby care. Free consultations.

The Baby Guru, 310-226-7097

East San Gabriel Valley Mothers of Twins Club

Tender Loving Childbirth

Family Resource Counseling Center

310-278-6333 www.tenderlovingchildbirth.com Give birth to your baby in the warmth, love and comfort of your own home. Homebirth is safe, natural and empowering. Call today to schedule a FREE homebirth consultation.

Individual psychotherapy, assessment and wide variety of group therapeutic services including infant/ child development and parenting. 310-479-9798

The Early Childhood Parenting Center

The Parenting Experience, Santa Clarita, 805-383-0133

626-335-9817

Friends of the Family Young Moms Support & Info. 818-988-4430; Melody-Joy McLaughlin (British) RN, RM, CIFC, Pre/Postnatal Ed 818-785-3790

Non-Diagnostic for family, fun, & entertainment. 909-579-8229 Specialize in pregnancy photos and newborn sessions. www.pregnancyportraits.net, 818-905-3213

Prenatal Peek Newborn imaging. 23161 Ventura Boulevard Suite #207, Woodland Hills, CA. 91367. (818)390-1141 www.prenatalpeek.com/sfvalley

Marlo Yoshimoto Photography Pregnancy, baby and child photography. www.msyoshphoto.com 760.679.6136

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Pacific Palisades

Hypnobirthing-Leclaire Method Michelle Leclaire O’Neill Ph.D The Magic of Multiples Michelle Leclaire O’Neill Ph.D Hypnobirthing Multiples Michelle Leclaire O’Neill Ph.D

in your home 310.483.3987 mothernaturebirth@yahoo.com

The Bradley® Method

Romy Rapoport

Pasadena/Altadena/ Los Angeles

A p p l e Va l l e y

in your home 760.486.4298 www.wombtowalk.com

Childbirth Education

in your home or mine 626.388.2191 www.support4birth.com

Childbirth Preparation Birth Options Consults Breastfeeding Education

Rebecca Noel

Beverly Hills

Maba Beyond Breastfeeding 310.271.2589 atmaba.com

Breastfeeding Newborn Preparation Labor & Delivery Prep Infant Massage CPR and Safety

Carol Levey, C.L.E. Kathryn Auger DONA R.N.

Instructors

Native Indian Birthing Grove 310.454.0920 leclairemethod.com

A g o u ra H i l l s / M a l i b u

Cordelia Sattefield Hanna Cordelia Sattefield Hanna Cordelia Sattefield Hanna

Pasadena Public Health Dept. 626.744.6093 www.support4birth.com (free to Medi- Cal; $75 other)

Understanding Birth Coping with Labor Options for Childbirth

Heather Archer CIMI, C.L.E. Barbara Wogh, R.N. BSN

TBA TBA TBA

Leslye Adelman-MA, IBCLC, LCCE, UCLA trained; Providing more than 20 years of individualized, nurturing education to promote students optimal preparation for childbirth, breastfeeding and newborn care. Heather Archer-CIMI, CMT - Certified Massage Therapist Kathryn Auger,-DONA, R.N., Believes childbirth should be a joyful experience. Preparation gives a woman confidence in the ability to give birth in a relaxed and peaceful state of mind and body.

Pomona B re a

Private Home 714.290.3174 dccenteno@msn.com

Natural Life Chiropractic 714.290.3174 dccenteno@msn.com

Bradley® Natural Childbirth Classes

Danielle Centeno

Ida Bird,-RN, MN,-Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Assistant Clinical Professor UCLA School of Nursing, teaching evidence based content.

Redondo Beach Downey

Parent Education Center 310.326.2764 doulabirthpartners.com

Downey Regional Medical Center 562.904.5580

Lamaze

Alma Aragon

Hypnobirthing Childbirth Preparation Cesarean Preparation Newborn Care Infant Safety/CPR Breastfeeding Basics

Growing Blessings 818.317.3264 growingblessings@aol.com

Lamaze Lamaze Weekend Course Baby Care Basics

Ellie Shea

Beach Cities Babies 310.372-5511 www.beachcitiesbabies.com

Calabasas

Lisa Spiegel Lisa Spiegel Lisa Spiegel

Susanna Lutton

Santa Clarita

Encino

A Mother’s Haven 818-380-3111 amothers-haven.com

Prepared Childbirth Prepared Childbirth Intensive Caring For Your Newborn Breastfeeding 101 CPR and First Aid Hypnobirthing

Babies & Beyond 661.259.1802 skraye@aol.com

Baby Care I.C.E.A. Breastfeeding C/S Delivery Lamaze

Leslie Adelman Leslie Adelman/Terry Gaff Richard Pass Alisha Tamburri

Fullerton

Belly Sprout 714.290.3174 dccenteno@msn.com

Pump Station 310.374.4546 pumpstation.com Ida Bird Lamaze

Lamaze-Bradley®

Judith Chapman

Private Location 310.394.6711

Bradley® Childbirth

Glendale Adventist Med Center 818.409.8325

Nancy Griffin

Birth & Beyond 323-931-8521 jbleanse@sbcglobal.net

Bradley®

Childbirth Preparation

Jodi Leanse

Sherman Oaks

G ra n a d a H i l l s

Private Home 818.368.8428 klone@socal.rr.com

Christine Low Christine Low Christine Low

Natural Birth & Women’s Center 818.386.1082 Gr8birth.com

Birthing, Midwifery Assistant Tonya Brooks Silverlake

Silverlake Yoga 323-397-1274

Bradley®

High Desert

Private Homes 760.486.4298 wombtowalk.com

Intro to Hypbirth Infant Massage

Alise Hatley, CLE, CE Jan Sheridan Jill Spector, CLE Laurie Sutherland, RD Laurie Sutherland, RD

Santa Monica

Danielle Centeno

Glendale

Bradley® Breastfeeding Class Birthday/Follow-Up

Rebecca Noel Rebecca Noel

Liuba Randolph

S i m i Va l l e y

Natural Birthing Center 818.645.4692 Sacredmotherdoula.com

Infant Massage

Octavia Lindlahr

Lakewood

Ta rz a n a

in your home 562-272-4541 www.birthgoddess.com

Mommy Zone 818.645.4692 Sacredmotherdoula.com

Prepared Childbirth Homebirth Early Pregnancy Baby Care

Infant Massage

Candace Leach, LM, CPM, CCE

Los Robles Hospital 818-707-0894

Couples Childbirth Class Prenatal Yoga

562-208-4383 www.BradleyBirth.com

Andrea Gamble

Private Home 310.455.2652 brittab@charter.net

Birthing from Within Birthing Again Birth Story Workshop

Los Angeles Cedars-Sinai 310-453-5144

Judith Chapman

Pump Station/Private Home 323-244-3912 www.OneWithChild.com

Lamaze- Bradley®

Madalyn Morris, ICCE, CLEC Jodi Leanse

Natural Birth & Woman’s Center 818.386.1082 www.gr8birth.com

Private Home 661.254.2069 yvonne@doulawithlove.com

Childbirth Prep

Childbirth, Parenting and Breastfeeding classes Irvine

Hoag Hospital 949.764.2229 hoaghospital.org

Cesarean Class Baby Care Basics Baby Saver Breastfeeding

Gabriella Shaughnessy, RNC, IBCLC, LCCE

Breastfeeding Education Randi Levinson-Kuzmin Childbirth Educ for Women with Disabilities Parent Training

Britta Bushnell-Certified Birthing From Within mentor; prenatal yoga instructor and mother. Britta’s classes help parents build a pain-coping mindset so they may fully participate in births rite of passage. Judy Chapman-RN, certified nurse-midwife and a certified Lamaze instructor trained through UCLA in 1972. Certified (DONA) doula and doula trainer and have birth and postpartum doula registries. Ron Coffman-I enjoy birth and starting new families off right like teaching the man’s point of view for helping his partner. Sue Coffman-Certified labor doula since 1998 through DONA: Wanted to reach more parents, like Bradley’s non-intervention point of view. Shelia Felman-AAHCC Certified Bradley® Method® Educator and Labor Support Doula. Shelia has a passion for helping couples prepare for birth with education, relaxation practice, and learning to release fear of birth. 87% of her students have had drug free natural births. Andrea Gamble-Bradley® Childbirth Instructor in Long Beach. Terry Gass-RN,IBCLC, With more than 20 years in the field of maternal and child health, Terry is committed to offering nurturing and patient education and support to ensure successful breastfeeding. Melanie Gersten-Melanie teaches parents, babies, and Early Childhood Educators about the benefits of and steps for success to signing with babies and toddlers. (310) 529-7094 or (714) 816-0814 www.BabySignsWithMelanie.com Nancy Griffin-MA, 20 years affiliated Master Bradley® Instructor/ Lactation Consultant/ Child Development Expert/ Pregnancy-Recovery Exercise Specialist/ Professional Writer for Mothering Magazine/ Owner of Mommy Care Mothering Center

Head First Doula Services, Inc. 323.240.6002 www.headfirstdoulas.net

Birthing from Within Breastfeeding Cesarean Birth Preparation Happiest Baby on the Block Newborn Care

Yana Katzap-Nackman, CD Yana Katzap-Nackman, CD Yana Katzap-Nackman, CD Yana Katzap-Nackman, CD Yana Katzap-Nackman, CD

Private Location 818.346.2467 lotusmoonbirth.com

Bradley®

Shelia C. Feldman

Randi Levinson-Kuzmin-Teaching since 1987 as LCCE. Received FACCE status from Lamaze International in 2001. CLE status; Giving families enough makes all the difference. Carol Levey-C.L.E. 10 years as a lactation professional; -The birth of a child is a miracle.We offer “ hands on “ lactation support so that both baby and mom thrive in their new roles. Octavia Lindlahr-Octavia Lindlahr is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, trained through the International Association of Infant Massage. She is a certified labor doula and hypnotherapist working with pregnant women during labor and delivery. Christine Low-Labor doula for 12 years, Bradey instructor for 10 years; Each labor is unique and that is how I look upon each birthing couple. Katie Mc Call-AAHCC,ALACE, Certified by Bradley (AAHCC) and ALACE, Katie is a childbirth educator and birth doula. Katie is also in midwifery school and owner of The Sanctuary. Madalyn Morris-ICCE, CLEC, ICEA & UCSD Certified Instructor. Experienced, personable, and reliable. I believe the best way to birth is your way. Rebecca Noel-I am a CAPPA certified childbirth educator and a DONA trained birth doula. I offer private sessions so that my clients are being taught in a more relaxing atmosphere. Michelle Leclaire O’Neill- PhD,R.N Created the Leclaire Hypnobirthing Method. Doctor O’Neil has also trained physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals in mind/ body medicine. She is the author of Creative Childbirth, Meditations From Pregnancy and other works. Diane Peterson-ICEA certified childbirth educator; DONA certified doula ;lead Mommy and Me groups and couples relationship workshop; Breastfeeding educator philosophy -supporting informed choices for expectant and new mothers. Richard Pass-With decades of emergency room and health education experience, Richard is an expert in the knowledge and delivery of this life saving information. Laine Podell-MA, CLE, Laine’s 10+ years working in the fields of parent education and child development has made her passionate about providing quality and nurturing prenatal and parenting education. Linda Rose-is a certified DONA doula infant expert and a calming presence. Offering gracious assistance to parents, certified as a Kundalani yoga teacher at Golden Bridge Spiritual Village. Leslie Sandoval-CD (DONA) Providing caring, knowlegeable support and guidance to new mothers, their partners and families, throughout pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Pauline Scharf, CBE-Teaching for 12 years. Bradley Method classes. Ellie Shea-I believe a well-prepared and supported woman will use her own power in birth to make decisions from an intuitive level instead of from fear. Jan Sheridan-ICEA, Focused on individual needs and concerns, very experienced

Alise Hatley -certified lactation educator,certified doula, Lamaze certified, in last year of nursing school. Amazing qualifications and very personable.

Lisa Spiegel-ICEA, LCCE, Lisa is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator with 12 years experience supporting Informed Choices for the expectant family. Classes are nurturing and individualized to promote a positive birth experience for the couple.

Hoag Hospital-All of our instructors are registered nurses, certified in childbirth and IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants).

Leslie Sandoval CD (DONA)

Yana Katzap-Nackman-CD(DONA), PCD(DONA), CLE. President, Head First Doula Services, Inc.

Sue Coffman

Candace Leach-Licensed Midwife, Certified Doula, & Certified Childbirth Educator with over 11 years experience attending 400+births and teaching thousands of families.

Private Home 714.744.6932

Jodi Leanse-Instructor for 7 years; Have given birth 4 times; All natural, unmedicated; “Our bodies are strong are strong and we have to connect deep inside to feel the miracle of birth.”

Robin Gruver-AAHCC, ICEA I have been working with couples who would like to have an unmedicated birth for 30 years. I have been teaching Prenatal Yoga for 23 years.

Ve n i c e

O ra n g e / P l a c e n t i a

The Bradley® Method

Tonya Brooks-founded (Association for Childbirth at Home International) as an international research association; a licensed midwife and childbirth educator. She believes in empowering the mother with knowledge so she creates the birth she envisions and makes the best choices for her baby and her birth.

The Childbirth Connection 818.734.0723

Wo o d l a n d H i l l s

South Coast Midwifery 949.235.9834 wwwblessedbabydoula.com

Gentle Birth Baby Care Basics Happiest Baby

Yvonne Novak

Va n N u y s

ACHI Childbirth Class, VBAC (1 day crash course); Newborn Pediatrics; Breastfeeding; Sibling; Parenting; CPR; Postpartum Support; Midwifery Assistant and Doula Training: Tonya Brooks The Sanctuary Birth & Family Wellness Center 310.566.7690 www.birthsanctuary.com

Britta Bushnell Britta Bushnell Britta Bushnell

Va l e n c i a

Private Home 323-931-8521 jbleanse@sbcglobal.net

Bradley®

Robin Gruver, AAHCC, ICEA Robin Gruver, AAHCC, ICEA

To p a n g a

Los Angeles

Lamaze-Bradley®

Octavia Lindlahr

Thousand Oaks

Long Beach

Bradley®

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(800) 80-dydee

Childbirth Classes

Bradley® Natural Childbirth Classes

Laurie Sutherland-RN Lamaze certified, medical training, very caring, realistic approach to labor, meeting personal preferences. Alicia Tamburri-CCHT, 25 years experience. Alisha’s passion is helping pregnant couples have a fearless, often pain free birth using Hypnnobirthing Childbirth Education.

Private Home 714.985.9862 spiritfilled@sbcglobal.net

The Bradley® Method

Pauline Scharf

Honeysucklerose

Mommy & Me Dance Classes

Yoga at the Village

Linda Rose, Kundalini Pre-natal Yoga, Baby & Me, Conscious Parenting, private/group classes 818-994-7809

Parents and/or caregivers learn to dance with infants/toddlers. Venice 310-358-6769

Contact your local hospital for available exercise classes.

Karuna Yoga

AMKR Dance Productions

Prenatal class 323-665-6242

A Mother’s Haven

Prenatal / postnatal classes MOMMY & ME, Yoga for kids Family Yoga; Glendale 818-265-9833 http://www.yogaatthevillage.com

Prenatal & postpartum classes Inland Empire 909-860-1063

Khalsa Way Pre-Natal yoga

Angel City Yoga

Romy Rapoport, 310-483-3987, Malibu mothernaturebirth@yahoo.com

Pre/ postnatal classes Mommy&Me/Children’s yoga 800-500-9642

Blessings Center

Pre/Postnatal Exercise

Pre & postnatal Yoga classes, Gurutej Kaur 323-930-2803

Pre-post Yoga Classes 818-380-3111

Yoga Body

Prenatal Belly Dance Classes

with Merika. Hollywood Area 323-878-0431

Toluca Lake Sat 12-1:30pm Pre/ postnatal yoga - kundalini teacher/doula Linda Rose 818-566-1166

LeClaire Childbirth & Mind/Body Cntr

Prenatal Yoga

Yoga Kingdom Sanctuary

Mommy & Me, Meditate class 310-454-0920

Robin Gruver 818-707-0894 Yoga Works Westlake Village 805-3713030; True Yoga Westlake Village - 805-449-4225

Prenatal Yoga. Pasadena. www.yogakingdom.com 626-792-7871

Yoga Works

Prenatal Yoga with Juanita

Prenatal yoga / mommy & me yoga 805-371-3030

Prenatal Yoga, Lotus of Light, 526 E Route 66, Glendora, 626-202-9594 www.lotusoflight.com

YWCA of Santa Monica/Westside

Live Arts Los Angeles

Camarillo Yoga Center

Prenatal Yoga with Jenn Nelson, 323-594-0089

Prenatal Yoga Classes. Tara Stivers Instructor 805.504.3920

Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine

Chapman Family Center

Stroller Roller Exercise Class; Pregnancy Fitness Class 310-454-0920 http://www.longbeach.gov/park/

LCCE Pre/postnatal exercise, infant massage 310-453-5144

Denise See, LMT, MA

Natasha Maidoff

Preg massage & Water therapy sessions 818-948-4788

Dance class for moms & babies at Electric Lodge 310-358-6769

Equilibrium Fitness Pilates

Rose Mary Mosher, RN, CNP

Pre/postnatal exercise, Phyllis Douglas 909-593-1717

Exercise for Two Private training & consult. Lauri Reimer Mihailov 310-453-2380

Fortanasce & Assisted Phys. Therapy/ Sports Med Ctr. Aqua Fit For Motherhood class Tue/Thurs 5:30 pm 626-446-7027

Prenatal Yoga in Pasadena Lettie Watkins, Gurmukh cert. Free parking 626-441-3572

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Santa Monica Family YMCA Aqua prenatal & land postpartum classes 310-393-2721

Pre/postnatal exercise & prenatal yoga 310-375-1145 or 310-374-3426 ext 126

True Yoga Westlake Village

Mommy Care

Verdugo Exercise & Gym

The official workout program for St. John’s Hosp. Group/personal training. Baby massage, Nancy Griffin 310-394-6711

Westlake Yoga

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Eating for a Healthy Mom and Baby by Michelle Leclaire O’Neill, Ph.D., R.N. World Health Organization Recommendations Healthy Food To Build Healthy Babies

Everything that you take in can contribute to the nourishment of your body, psyche, and spirit, as well as to those of your uborn. Food for a Healthy Pregnancy

Although vitamins are important, they will not take the place of a healthy variety of foods – especially fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Choose foods that provide nutrients and that you enjoy eating. Cooked foods are often easier to digest during pregnancy; eliminate or avoid canned and processed foods. Along with being nourishing and comforting for you and your uborn, food should be delicious, and eating it should be a pleasant experience. Always eat in a serene environment. Even at breakfast, a candle on the table adds a nice touch. It helps to calm and center the nervous system. Your digestion works at its best when you do not have any distractions while eating. Don’t read, watch television, or work on the computer. Good and pleasant conversation is okay, and if you are eating alone, you can use the time for a form of meditation by focusing on the color, flavors, texture, and comfort of your meal. The development of your uborn and her physical and mental well-being depend on the quality of your food intake. Just as the school you send your child to is not half as important as the environment of your uterus, so the growth your child receives after birth is less significant than the formation and growth and development that take place in your uterus.

Although I believe that the ayurvedic or macrobiotic diet offers the best approach to a lifetime of health for mother and child, keep in mind that opinions about what is best for mother and uborn vary. No one can change everything overnight. Your goal should be to establish healthy habits slowly and to incorporate as many of the foods as you can in your diet. If the macrobiotic or ayurvedic approach seems too extreme for you, try the following diet recommended for mothers-to-be by the World Health Organization (WHO), the global organization that monitors health. This diet includes the following daily (each serving is one-half cup): • Three servings from the milk, yogurt, and cheese group • Three to five servings from the vegetable group • Two to three servings of meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, or nuts • Two to four servings from the fruit group • Six to eleven servings of bread, cereal, pasta, rice or other grains Recipe for Energizing Breakfast and to Enhance the Quality and Quantity of Breast Milk:

1 cup of whole milk, 8 or so raw unsalted cashews, 3 medjool dates (pits removed). Blend in a blender, adding ice if you choose. You may add a tablespoon of ground flaxseed and oat bran if you choose for mother and/or infant flatulence, 1 teaspooon fennel seed. Boil in 1 cup water – cool to taste and mother can drink as often as needed.

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My experience with pregnant women and in health care over the past thirty years has led me to recommend to pregnant women a diet that combines principles of macrobiotics and ayurvedic eating theories. The purpose of a macrobiotic diet is “to create balance within ourselves and with our environment by adjusting our daily food and activity to harmonize with changing circumstances,” according to Michio Kushi and Aveline Kushi, the founders of macrobiotics (Michio Kushi and Aveline Kushi, Macrobiotic Pregnancy and Care of the Newborn (Tokyo: Japan Publications, 1983), p. 71.) Ayurveda means simply “the science of life.” This is a science of health and preventive medicine that has been practiced in India for the past five thousand years and continues to be used today. Ayurvedic nutrition is based on each individual’s body type and includes dairy products, vegetables, fruits, lentils, grains, animal foods, condiments, seeds, and oils. It avoids fried foods and very salty or very hot and spicy foods and does not include refined sugar. I have observed that these nutritional programs have the best long-term effect for a healthy and satisfied mother and a healthy baby. The choices I suggest are based on a diet designed for optimal health for the human body, the macrobiotic diet.

Always eat sitting down, with soft lighting, phone, computer and tv off. Use this as a time for mindfulness meditation (see "Meditations for Pregnancy: 36 Weekly Practices for Bonding with your Unborn Baby, including Meditations for Pregnancy” CD). Healthy eating is just one aspect of the Leclaire Method. For more information on the Leclaire Hypnobirthing Method check out the website at www.leclairemethod.com.

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Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home, also at Bellies, Babies & Bosoms; support groups; available weekends and evenings. Pasadena Rosey Babys 626-432-6730 Chetti, Carolyn, RN, CLC Serves Greater San Gabriel Valley Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; available Saturday and evenings. San Marino B.A.B.I.E.S. 626-285-1473 Gail Katz, RN, MSN, CNS, IBCLC, FACCE PMB 430, 2275 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108 Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & related sales; specializes in NICU babies; available evenings & weekends. Certified Lamaze Breastfeeding Support Specialist Course Instructor. The Pump Station 323-469-5300 W. Haldeman, RN, MN, IBCLC, C. Harvey, RN, MS, IBCLC, J. Sacher, RN, MN, IBCLC www.Pumpstation.com 1248 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90038 Breastfeeding classes; consults in office & home visits; breast pump rentals & related sales; credit cards accepted; support groups; bras & nursing wear, baby care products, baby & preemie clothes. SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

A Bundle of Joy 818-345-4439; 818-929-7584, ■ 4431 Callada Place, Tarzana, CA 91356 Serving San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas

Breastfeeding consultations in hospital, Tarzana office, or client’s home; breast pump deliveries - rentals and sales; baby scales, nursing bras. Phone support and mail order service. Adelman, Leslye, MS, IBCLC, LCCE; Jaffe, Fran, MPH, RD, IBCLC “Gentle Nurturing” 818-789-6718; 818-929-7481 www.gentlenurturing.com Also serve West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Santa Monica

Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction at “A Mother’s Haven” & “CosmiKids”; consults in hospital, pediatric office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings. “A Mother’s Haven” 818-380-3111, ✖, ■ L. Podell-Camino, MA, CLE, Leslye Adelman, MS, IBCLC, Terry Gass, RN, IBCLC www.amothers-haven.com 15928 Ventura Blvd. Suite #116, Encino, CA 91436 Classes prenatal & post partum; consults in location of your preference; breast pump rentals & related sales; New Mother & other classes and support; SFV largest selection of nursing bras & clothing, slings, baby care & clothing; available weekends & evenings. Breceda, Gina, LVN, CCE, IBCLC, 818-702-8803, ■ Also serves Malibu, Calabasas, Moorpark, Westlake, Agoura, West LA, Santa Monica

Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home; available weekends and evenings. Providence Holy Cross Medical Center 818-847-4142, ■ 15031 Rinaldi St., Misson Hills, CA 91345-1207 Also serving Burbank, Santa Clarita Valley

Terry Gass, RN, IBCLC, RLC, Carol Chacón, CCCE, IBCLC, RLC A Baby Friendly Hospital; Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, support group; consults in hospital, client’s home; support group; breast pump rentals & sales, credit cards accepted. 8 AM-5 PM Rivas, Margie, RN, CPNP, CLEC 818-831-8982, ■ 11001 Nestle Avenue, Northridge, CA 91326-2850 Prenatal classes; consults in hospital, clients home; breast pump rentals, sales, and related sales; available weekends & evenings. Steinberg, Ellen, RN, LCCE, IBCLC 818-345-4439, ■ Serving San Fernando Valley & surrounding areas

Consults in hospital, Tarzana office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales, baby scale rentals; specializes in milk supply concerns, sucking difficulties, sore nipples; craniosacral therapy for mother and baby. 9 AM - 9 PM seven days a week, by appointment only.

Michelle Leclaire O'Neill Ph.D., R.N., the director of the Mind Body Center in Pacific Palisades, developed hypnobirthing, the hypnosis for natural childbirth method. She is a pioneer in the study of mind-body integration for treating infertility, pregnancy, pre-term labor, and postpartum depression. She is the author of Creative Childbirth, The Complete Leclaire Method, The Pregnancy Diary, Meditations for Pregnancy, and many other books.

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Breastfeeding resources continued from page 6... Johnson-Haddad, Miranda, CLE, IBCLC 818-621-5477 4735 Alta Canyada Road, La Cañada, CA 91011- 2035

Michelle Leclaire O’Neill, Ph.D., R.N. 310.454.0920 birthing1@verizon.net www.leclairemethod.com

The Pump Connection 818-225-8822, ✖ ■ www.thepumpconnection.com "Binky" Petok, BS, IBCLC, L. O’Neil, BS, IBCLC, R. Ross, BS, IBCLC 22554 Ventura Blvd. Suite 112, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 Also serves Simi Valley and Santa Clarita

Breastfeeding consults in office, client’s home; support groups & classes; breast pump rentals/sales, professionally fitted nursing bras; credit cards & web orders accepted. M-F 10-5 & Sat. 11-4 The Pump Station 323-469-5300 W. Haldeman, RN, MN, IBCLC, C. Harvey, RN, MS, IBCLC, J. Sacher, RN, MN, IBCLC 1248 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90038 www.Pumpstation.com Breastfeeding classes; consults in office & home visits; breast pump rentals & related sales; credit cards accepted; support groups; bras & nursing wear, baby care products, baby & preemie clothes. SANTA CLARITA VALLEY

Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital 661-253-8238, ■ www.HenryMayo.com 23845 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355-2083 Mary Beth Sweet, IBCLC; Jolli Bernier IBCLC, Lisa Araki, CLE Breastfeeding classes prenatal; consults in hospital, clinic; breast pump rentals & sales; support group Thurs. 9:30 - 11:00 AM; available weekends. Takeda, Cindee Robinson, MS, CLE, IBCLC 661-298-1774 28468 Alder Peak, Santa Clarita, CA 91387-3109 Also serves San Fernando Valley

Private instruction; consults in client’s home, pediatric office; experienced with preterm, multiples & special needs infants; available weekends & evenings. Will, Emily, RN 661-296-1280 www.yourlactationstation.com Also serves San Fernando Valley

Private instruction; consults in client’s home; breast pump sales and rental, free delivery within Santa Clarita Valley, breastfeeding supplies; available evenings and weekends. SIMI VALLEY/CONEJO VALLEY/VENTURA COUNTY

Collett, Vivienne, RN, CLC 818-879-2005; 818-807-9545 Serves Oak Park, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo

Consults in client’s home; breast pump rentals & related sales; available Saturdays & evenings. Holistic Lactation 805-582-2058 Dianne E. Oliver, IBCLC www.holisticlactation.com Serves Ventura County and Greater Los Angeles

Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home; available weekends and evenings. Rahmat, Mindith, MA, CLEC 805-501-1782 www.breastfeedingguru.com

Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; breastfeeding & yoga classes, special interest in teens, maternity homes. MONTEBELLO/WHITTIER/DOWNEY/LYNWOOD

Kennedy, Diane R., MS, IBCLC, CLE, LCCE 562-652-0408 11328 E. Clare Street, Whittier, CA 90601-2574 Also serves Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley, Long Beach, Orange County

Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in client’s home; breast pump rentals and related sales; available weekends and evenings. Anastasia Pappas, MD, AAFM, CLE, ABM; Andrea Mason, MD, AAFM, ABM 562-698-0811 Ext. 8516, ■ 9251 Pioneer Blvd. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 12291 Washington Blvd.. Suite 500, Whittier, CA 90606-2551 Prenatal & post partum care; consults in hospital,office, client’s home; credit cards accepted; address medical problems associated with breastfeeding; available weekends & evenings; MediCal provider.

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital 562-698-0811 Ext.7652 12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier, CA 90602-1099 Serves Whittier, San Gabriel Valley & North Orange County

Dominica Castro, RN, CLE, IBCLC Prenatal breastfeeding classes, private instruction; consults in hospital, clinic; support group. Mon. - Fri. 9 AM - 4 PM WESTCHESTER/SOUTH BAY/SAN PEDRO

Breastfeeding Support Center 310-374-3426, Ext 183, ♣ ■ www.bchd.org Beach Cities Health District, 514 N. Prospect Ave., 1st. Fl., Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Sharon Watkins, IBCLC; Barbara Zimmerman RN, IBCLC; Miriam Nash, IBCLC Prenatal, post partum classes; consults in hospital, clinic, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales; low cost drop-in clinic, free weight checks & phone counseling. Mon. - Thur., 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Sat. 10 AM - noon Berger, Dymphna, MA, IBCLC 310-251-7350 ● ✦ 1120-A Vincent Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Prenatal and post partum classes, private instruction; consults in client’s home, WIC center; telephone counseling; available Fri., Sat., Sun. and evenings. Bright Beginnings & Beyond Lynette Miya, MN, RNP 310-316-1528, ■ www.brightbeginningsbeyond.com 229 Ave. I, Suite 101, Redondo Beach, CA 90277-5600 Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales, nursing wear; credit cards accepted , some reduced rates; support group; available weekends. Education and Consulting Associates 310-541-6580 Linda M. Smith, RNC, MS, NP, CLE www.lactationedu.com P.O. Box 905, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 Serves Beach Cities and Palos Verdes Peninsula, Long Beach

Prenatal & post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home; sale of breastfeeding supplies available weekends. Goldbach, Victoria, RN, BSN, CLE 310-540-2790; 310-874-2438 Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home, phone consults; baby-care instruction and in-home help; available evenings & weekends. Lipsey, Gwendolyn, CLE, PCD 310-663-6235 www.family-doula.com Also serves West LA, Santa Monica, Culver City Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home; available Saturdays and evenings. The Breastpump Connection 310-212-6461; 310-779-7943 Luanne Rosevear, RN, BS, CLE, LCCE Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, office, client’s home, pediatric office; breast pump rental & sales, pump delivery; available evenings & weekends. Torrance Memorial Medical Center 310-517-4711 3330 Lomita Blvd., Health Links, West Tower, Torrance, CA 90505-5073 Susan Orr, PT, LCCE, CLC, IBCLC; Nancy Kraus, BA, LCCE, CLE Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; $25 consults in clinic Mon. & Sat. 310-517-4743, weekends by appt.; breast pump rentals & sales, nursing wear, books, baby items; credit cards accepted. LONG BEACH/ORANGE COUNTY

Baylis, Cynthia, MPH, RD, IBCLC “Heart & Soul” 562-596-9598 2561 Gondar Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815-2217 Also serves Bellflower, Downey, N. Orange County

Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings. Gibson, Christine RN, PHN, CLE 949-697-6670 www.Learn2breastfeed.com Learn2Breastfeed near Bellflower and Wardlow Also serves Whittier

Classes prenatal, private instruction; consults in client’s home; back to work consulting; available evenings and weekends. Long Beach Memorial Medical Ctr./ Miller Children’s Hosp. 562-933-2779, ■ Memorial Care Center for Women - Lactation Support Services 2801 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90801-1701 www.memorialcare.org/miller/services/center-for-women/breastfeeding_store.cfm Prenatal & post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction; consults in hospital & clinic; breast pump rental & sales. Mon. -Sat. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Orr, Susan, PT, CLC, IBCLC 562-427-3782 3757 Falcon Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807 Also serves Torrance, South Bay Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home, pediatric office; breast pump rentals & related sales; Pediatric Physical Therapy; available some weekends & evenings; $20 consults at Columbia Pediatric Clinic, Long Beach. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY/INLAND EMPIRE

“Best Fed Breastfeeding Center” 626-919-6455 Harding, Cindy, LVN, **CLC www.breastfeedingcenter.com 1300 E. Maplegrove St., W. Covina, CA 91792-1210 Also serves Whittier Private breastfeeding classes; consults in office, client’s home; breast pump rentals, sales, specialty feeding devices; credit cards accepted; available evenings & weekends. Citrus Valley Medical Center, Queen of the Valley Campus 626-851-2753, ■ Gail Katz, RN, MSN, CNS, IBCLC, Lactation Services Program Coordinator 1115 S. Sunset Avenue, West Covina, CA 91790-3940 Post partum breastfeeding classes daily; consults in hospital; support group Tuesday 10:00 - 11:30 AM Citrus Valley Medical Center, Queen of the Valley Campus 626-814-2446, ■ Mother-Baby Specialty Shoppe Dawn Cooper, RN, BSN, Director Program Development 1115 S. Sunset Ave., West Covina, CA 91790 Prenatal breastfeeding classes for $5.00; breast pump rentals, sales & related sales. Miles, Lorraine, RN, BA, CLC, IBCLC (RLC) cell: 909-595-9620 Baby Beginnings Also serves Montebello, Whittier, Downey, Lynwood Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home; breast pump rentals, pump delivery; free teen program, NICU & pre-term babies follow-up; available weekends & evenings. Orellana, Josie, IBCLC 626-484-0964, ✖ ■ 28 Mountain Laurel Way, Azusa, CA 91702-6264 Also serves Montebello, Whittier, Downey, Lynwood, Glendale, Pasadena

Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home; nursing wear; credit cards accepted; available weekends, evenings. Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center 909-623-6455, ■ 1798 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, CA 91767 Terry Bretscher, RN, CLC, IBCLC Prenatal classes; consults in hospital, outpatient appointments available; breast pump rentals & sales; Mommy ‘N’ Me Wednesday 10 AM; medical translators available for other languages. Teachout, Stella, RN, BSN, IBCLC 626-966-2277, ❃ 18853 E. Nearfield Street, Azusa, CA 91702 Also serves Burbank, Pasadena, Glendale

Private instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home, pediatric office, WIC Center; experienced in hospital setting, NICU / Preterm babies, multiples; available weekends, evenings.

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8th Annual Doula Association of Southern California Awards by Rita L. Shertick RN, BSN, LCCE, CLE

oula Association of Southern California(DASC) held their eighth annual awards banquet Sunday November 6 at The Grand in Long Beach. 156 members, family and friends joined together for the evening to socialize and celebrate the achievements of colleagues. The Grand was used because of it’s central location for doulas traveling from the southern areas of the OC and the San Diego area, from the east of inland empire and north from Canyon Country and the Antelope Valley region. Their current active membership is 280, and it grows weekly as participants finish their training. Nominations are accepted from the membership, for those they consider to have truly helped women before during and after their birth. Nurses, doctors and doulas are included in this scope of practice. If you want to work with someone DASC considers the best of the best, pay attention to this list: The awards went to:

Volunteer Doula of the Year Doris Kitchin Educator of the Year Ellie Shea Postpartum Doula of the Year Gloria Hennessee Obstetrician of the Year Dr. Jessica Schneider Most Inspiring Doula of the Year Tammy Leeper Nurse of the Year- Monica Lundry Cedars Hospital Doula Mentor of the Year Ana Paula Markel Pediatric Care Provider Dr. Deborah Gleisner

Looking for help through your birth and/or postpartum days? DASC (Doula Association of Southern California) offers a FREE doula referral program to expectant parents. Go to www.DASCdoulas.org or call (877) 4-A-DOULA (toll free) for referral to certified and/or trained birth and postpartum doulas in your area.

Birth Doula of the Year Margie Levy Outstanding Service Award Dr. Elliot Berlin Midwife of the Year Jake Sifford – accepted in her memory by Juli Anderson Lifetime Achievement Award Davi Kaur Khalsa A word about Davi Kaur Khalsa, a LA area midwife, her website is TLC, Tender Loving Childbirth. She tells how 90% of all pregnant women meet the criteria for a non-hospital birth with all of its uncomfortable interventions. Can you imagine not having to be hooked up continuously to an IV nor a fetal monitor, and being allowed to walk and eat when you so desire while in labor? But still be monitored by other means to ensure the safety of you and your baby. Birthing Centers, homebirths, and water births are some of your options. The chosen MC this year was Dr William Sears. He was honored for his dedication to aiding families and their newborns. Who doesn’t have one of the over thirty parenting books he has authored. The companies that believe in the work of doulas and were sponsors of the banquet are DaddyScrubs; LifeSpan Medicine; Berlin Wellness; CAPPA; Colic Calm; Dy-Dee Diaper Service; Shoots and Giggles Photography; Art of Nursing Care. Please support our sponsors. For DaddyScrubs get 10% off with the Promo Code: DOULA. The LA area doula community educates and begins the training of about 200 women a year on the road to be certified as a doula. Some work as birth doulas, as a coach to the woman and her partner durRita L. Shertick, RN, BSN ing her birth, whether they chose a hospital or home birth. Others chose to be a RitaDoulaRN post-partum doula, going to the family Certified Lactation Educator home those first few days or weeks after Lamaze Trained birth helping with breastfeeding, and Bilingual Spanish organizing the home to assimilate the newborn. Participants come to LA for training 562-299-2022 cell from as far away as Boston and others have Rita L. Shertick, RN, BSN, is a staff nurse at Downey come from Central and South America. Regional Medical Center’s Family Birth Center. She is For further information on doulas a Lamaze certified childbirth educator and a certified and/or training visit the DASC website. lactation educator.

Doulas and Birth Assistants GROUPS AND SERVICES

Serenity Birth 310-749-2636 www.serenitybirth.com

B*E*S*T Doula Service 877-I-DOULA-U www.bestdoulas.com

I am a certified birth doula for 3 years and attend hospital and homebirths. I have attended 87 births to date. I am trained as a Hypnobirthing doula and Pregnancy Yoga teacher.

B*E*S*T (Birth Empowerment Support Team) Doula Service has supported hundreds of birthing families through pregnancy, labor, childbirth and postpartum since 1996. A group of experienced, certified doulas with a wide variety of credentials, including HypnoBirthing, Reiki, Birthing From Within, Spinning Babies, newborn care and more.

Supportive Doula Services 818-994-6800 supportivedoula.com

Birth Partners & Birth and Beyond 310-837-5686 www.birthandbeyond.net Birth and Beyond is a childbirth education center with experienced instructors in all areas of pre-and post-natal education. The doulas have attended over 800 births collectively and are the most caring women to help with labor and postpartum care.

Blessed Baby Doula Services 949-235-9834 www.blessedbabydoula.com Birth is a beautiful and life changing event in a woman's life, and should be treated with joyful respect. Allow me to help you celebrate the arrival of your blessed baby! I also offer Childbirth Education Classes, focusing on relaxation, meditation and visualization methods for a Calm & Gentle Birth.

Chapman Family Center 310-453-5144 Chapman doulas undergo rigorous training at our center for 27 hours before earning certification as a birth or postpartum doula. Unlike sole practitioners, our doulas attend monthly educational meetings to continuously learn, exchange information and offer one another support. There is a wide range of fees.

Doula Care 760-228-1011 I have been a doula for 9+ years, attended more than 30 births. I am the mother of six children: 1 vaginal birth, 2 cesarean sections and 3 VBAC’s. I am also CA State Coordinator for Operation Special Delivery.

Full Moon Childbirth Education and Support Services 626-388-2191 http://www.support4birth.com Cordelia Satterfield Hanna, BA, CCE, CBA. Certified Childbirth Educator. Certified Birth Assistant

Gentle Choice Birth & Parenthood Support 949-300-0291 www.ocdoulas.com Gentle Choices Childbirth and Parenthood Support is operated by a group of passionate women who are committed to providing you with the best service you can find including birth and postpartum doula services, childbirth education, lactation education and infant massage instruction.

Head First-Doula Services 323-240-6002 www.headfirstdoulas.net A West Los Angeles based company, offering a birth and postpartum doula registry. Classes (Child birth prep, Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Happiest Baby and C-birth Prep) and Support group. Been in business since 2003 and growing.

Hypnosis, Reiki, and massage are all included in labor support services. Margie has attended over 60 births and has been in practice for three years.

INDIVIDUALS

Taffy Allen 562-826-9883 www.cedarbirthservices.com IDONA Certified Birth Doula with Early Childhood Education background. I am also a La Leche League Member and support women on getting a good start on breastfeeding.

Andrea Armstrong 818-880-1504 Sacrafmly@aol.com I have been practicing for 9 years as a doula. I have attended over 50 births. I specialize in the whole experience from prenatal all the way until the first birthday.

Elizabeth Bachner 310-704-3500 livinglarge10@hotmail.com

Yvonne Novak 661-254-2069 yvonne@doulawithlove.com

Offering Breastfeeding and Childbirth Classes, Birth Doula Services, belly casting and Aquadoula birth tub rental in L.A. & Orange Counties.

Happiest Baby on the Block instructor. I have been involved in the birthing community since the early 80’s. I have lost track over the years as to the number I’ve attended.

Veronica Hinojosa-Stang 310 365 8042 www.LosangelesDoulaservices.com

Aileen Perez 310-547-0989

www.gentlebirthsdoula.com

DONA certified birth Doula, working actively as a postpartum Doula. Willing to extend my services for $600. Providing information, emotional and physical support, child birth education, and pre- post natal therapy sessions. Serving as a Birth Doula in Los Angeles area only.

DONA trained Birth Doula, trained Hypnobirthing doula. I offer caring, compassionate and continuous labor support, breastfeeding support, lending library and photography of labor and birth. Hablo Español.

Sandra Sohn Jaffe 323-939-0340

Claudia Perez 213-537-7102 818-271-9737 www.enlightenedbirthservices.com

Teaching since 1971 (33 years); approx. 100 births; started Lamaze classes program at CedarSinai in 1971; strive to provide most supportive environment for the mother; facilitate with the least intervention to support a healthy childbirth; proficient and familiar with hospital procedures.

Jody Jenson 949-369-7607 www.dreamdeliveries.com I am a (CPSS) Certified Prenatal Support Specialist trained by Birth Wisdom, as well as a Childbirth Educator through the Best Birth Childbirth Educator Program. I’ve been in practice for five years and have attended 53 births.

ACHI Certified Advanced Doula & Midwifery Assistant & Student Midwife. I have been attending births since 1994, both as a Doula/Labor Coach/Patient Advocate as a Midwife assistant when needed. Playing an important part of the liaison between doctors and patients, I believe in natural births.

Caitlin Meg Philips 310-838-8399 www.changeworlds.com 72 Births. Certified Doula w/Doula Birth Partners of Los Angeles, Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnobirthing, Childbirth Educator, Certified Massage Therapist. Teach Hypnobirthing Childbirth Prep Group Classes-for five weeks, three hours a week.

Julie Knaack 818-784-3700 jknaack@earthlink.net

I have been a doula for 9+ years. See “Doula Care Services” for more info.

I’m a UCLA CLE, CD (DONA) & LVN. Have attended more than 50 births and helped more than 120 new parents transition into parenthood with PP care. I offer experience, mature judgement and a quirky sense of humor.

Linda Rose 818-994-7809 honsucklerose@aol.com

Rena’ Koerner (Ward) Integrative Childbirth Services 562.925.6948 www.integrativechildbirth.com

Tara Stivers 805-504-3920 www.intuitiondoula.com

IBringing Knowledge and Compassion to the Birthing Place Providing Childbirth Education, Happiest Baby on the Block Classes, Labor Doula Support for over 8 years and Labor Doula Trainer (www.cappa.net).

Bunny Slaughter 714-220-0968 bunnythedoula.com

Debi Benton 818-850-2478 www.youridealbirth.com 10 years experience as a Midwife Assistant and Master Doula. I offer prenatal, labor and postpartum support, childbirth education, and more. I believe in supporting the family to have the best birth experience possible!

Amanda Blake 310-383-9038 amanda@greenark.org BFA, Certified birth doula, certified lactation educator (UCLA), Certified prenatal yoga instuctor (Golden Bridge), Midwife assistant experience in birth in all settings. Calming and gentle guidance to help you tap into your innter well of timeless wisdom. Carmen Bornn-Gilman 818-344-1551 Doula/Massage/Monitrice Services I have 17 years experience as a Doula, and have attended hundreds of births. I am a certified Pregnancy Massage Instructor. Birthing From Within & Hypnosis For Birth Classes

DONA certified. This is a dedication to my mom. I am a doula because I love the female spirit and love to support and help women. I have a holistic loving approach

Candace Leach, LM, CPM 562-272-4541 www.birthgoddess.com jknaack@earthlink.net A Licensed Midwife and Certified Doula with over 11 years experience attending 400+ births.

Renee Mandala 310-729-4542 fullcirclebirth.com

Darla Burns 661-294-5009 www.douladarla.com

Providing newborn lactation support-trained with UCLA lactation program. Postpartum doula for 8 years. Also certified as birth doula (currently not accepting births).

I have 15 years experience. I am also a postpartum doula, Infant Massage Instructor and Happiest Baby on the Block Instructor. I am passionate about birth and babies!

Ana Markel 818-822-9568 apmarkel@aol.com

Keri Claussen 323-371-2787 keri_claussen@sbcglobal.net

Sue Coffman 714-744-6932 doulasue@yahoo.com

Providing birth and postpartum doulas to meet your needs. Our doulas are all well trained and work in a network to offer you a wider support system while you transition into parenting. Please call us to attend one of our free birth choice classes.

Mireille Halley Ordinary Miracles 562-537-9442 birth@ordinary-miracles.com

Quincy J Bates 760-228-1011 DoulaCareQ@aol.com

We provide birth and postpartum doula services with emphasis on painless childbirth through hypnosis. We are lactation specialists, massage therapists and gourmet chefs-live in and night.

The Sanctuary Birth & Family Wellness Center 310-566-7690 www.birthsanctuary.com

My goal is to fully support you through pregnancy and childbirth by providing information, physical comfort and encouragement. I have been a Doula for one year. I have attended ten births. I offer belly casting, infant massage and private childbirth education sessions in your home.

Beverly Keye 323-630-2911 compassionatesoul@gmail.com

Joy In Birthing 310-435-6054 joyinbirthing.com

I am a massage therapist, placenta encapsulation specialist and aromatherapist in addition to being a doula (DONA cert pending). I teach prenatal massage at IPSB in Culver City. This means that I have a very hands on approach to birth support.

Rebecca Noel 760-486-4298 www.wombtowalk.com

During ten years as a doula, I have loved being a constant support for a birthing woman and her family. My business name, CALMING Presence Doula Service says it all.

I am a doula acupuncturist and apprentice midwife. I believe that the intimacy that conceived the baby should bring the baby into the world. I view birth to be a team effort including the doctor and partner. I have a lot of respect for doctors and hospitals and makes sure every choice during childbirth is an empowered choice.

I have been a DONA trained birth doula for just under a year and have attended 8 births. I am also a postpartum doula and am honored and proud to be able to provide uninterrupted support to the new families I serve. In addition, I am a massage technician and am also trained in HypBirth method.

Moon Cylce Arts 323-899-7396 www.mooncyclearts.com

Barbara Joan Grubman 818-884-6236 bgrubman@sbcglobal.net

Providing labor support since 1993, became certified in 1996, became a Bradley instructor (along with my husband Ron) in 2000, and have a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology (Chapman 2007).

Tabare Depaep, J.D., Esq. 818-679-0947 www.doulablebirth.com I am a certified labor doula and attorney working on informed consent and refusal issues for pregnant moms. doulablebirth@gmail.com. Free consultations.

Shelia C. Feldman 818-346-2467 lotusmoonbirth.com I am a DONA Int. certified birth doula. I have had two beautiful birth experiences of my own and I have been helping families with their births since 2002. I have training in massage, breastfeeding, and hypnosis for childbirth.

Laura Fonts 909-717-3879 lfdoula@aol.com I have been a doula for five years. I feel that empowerment is most important. If I can help in anyway I will.

I am a mother of 4 children, first 2 born by cesarean followed by 2 VBAC’s. I believe in giving parents information to make their own decisions. I provide labor support for the birth that they chose. I am also a childbirth educator

Cheri Masek 323-222-8443 aperfect10doula@earthlink.net Birth doula since 2000, 85 births, lactation support, some postpartum, "welcoming life gently"

Kimberly Mathews 661-547-0130 mathewseven@msn.com

Lysa Quealy 310-831-5700 www.laharborhealthgroup.com I am pending DONA certification for birth doula. I am also a trained massage therapist (since 1994), and offer pregnancy massage. My service is focused on support and the individual needs of each person. At LA Harbor Health Group we also offer chiropractic services. "The Baby Guru" DONA certified postpartum doula and newborn and infant specialist. BA degree in Early Childhood Education. Also teach pre and post natal yoga classes. I have been a birth doula since 2005 and also teach prenatal yoga classes. I support women in achieving their definition of a positive birth experience. Bunny’s Postpartum Doula Care, North Orange County/LongBeach. DONA certified 2000. Specializing newborn care & assisting families during the first weeks home. Providing both emotional support, practical advice, breastfeeding help. Specialize twins, triplets. Preparing meals and light household needs. Happiest Baby Educator. bunnythedoula@yahoo.com

Carole Thorpe 949-380-1681 carolethorpe@cox.net Mother of 4, Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis instructor, certified hypnotherapist, doula (DONA), lactation educator/counselor(UCSD), CPR-professional rescuer, neonatal resuscitation certified, assisted at 350 births-home, birth center and hospitals.

Rená Ward 562-925-6948

www.integrativechildbirth.com

“Bringing Knowledge and Compassion to the Birthing Place” Providing Childbirth Education, Happiest Baby on the Block Classes, Labor Doula Support for over 8 years and Labor Doula Trainer (www.cappa.net)

Michele Weatherford 661-713-1256 yourbirthyourway@aol.com

I am a mother of five, a certified doula (DONA)

I have been practicing since 2001. I am a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth and Lactation Educator and a teen support specialist.

Lindsey Matthews 949-300-0291 www.ocdoulas.com

Jerry Whiting 909-553-5344

I am a DONA certified doula, a certified childbirth educator and will be an international board certified lactation consultant in July. I feel that any woman who is given courage and encouragement will have a truly satisfying birth experience.

Madalyn Morris, ICCE, CLEC 323-244-3912 www.OneWithChild.com Lamaze- Bradley. ICEA Certified. Personable, compassionate and reliable service focused on your individual needs.

Yana Katzap-Nackman 323-240-6002 www.headfirst.info For the past two years I’ve been very busy with creating my own company Headfirst. I am a certified DONA birth doula and I am in the process of completing my postpartum doula certification. I am SoCal’s State Rep for DONA. I am a midwife assistant and a certified Happiest Baby Instructor.

www.homebirth-only.com

Six years as a homebirth midwife, 400 homebirths. I do VBAC,s breeches and twins.

Anna Quinn Wilson 310-372-3737

anna@annadoula.com

Birth and postpartum doula, certified childbirth and lactation educator, Reiki practitioner, diploma in homeopathy with 30 years labor and delivery experience as a Registered Nurse.

Carolyn Wolfberg 310-923-8444

carolynla@earthlink.net

10 years experience. Worked 7 years at Cedars-Sinai in the nursery. I am " in love " and passionate about Birth, Babies and Beyond, therefore the name of the business. Births -over 30.

Leticia Yuzefpolsky 818.482.0919 www.primadoula.com Offering birth and postpartum support. I am a DONA trained birth doula. A CAPPA certified postpartum doula and have over 15 years of infant/childcare experience. I would be honored to assist, support, educate, guide and empower you during this most special time in your life.

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Doulas–Share Your “Best Practices” and “Lessons Learned” with Doula Community DONA Hospital-based or Community Doula Program Survey DONA International is collaborating with DONA International member Ann Fulcher, program manager for Hearts and Hands Volunteer Doula Program at the University of California–San Diego, in her effort to gather information on hospitalbased and community doula programs. DONA International is posting this questionnaire on our website and providing a response link to Ann. When you submit your questionnaire, it will go to Ann who is assembling a list of doula programs that will be made available to the public. Once completed, DONA International members will have access to the list through our website.

Help us by downloading and completing this survey

http://www.dona.org/resources/research.php If you are involved in a hospital-based or community doula program, and would like to share information with other doula programs, this questionnaire is for YOU. There are now many doula programs across the country doing similar work, or trying to develop something new. We can share "best practices" and "lessons learned" by speaking up about our own work. If you're interested in sharing what you're doing, and learning about other programs, please go to http://www.dona.org/resources/research.php to download the questionaire. The data will be compiled into a database available to all.

Motherhood Consortium

Breastfeeding Task Force of Southern California 2012 Meetings & Seminars www.BreastfeedLA.org

Cultural Challenges, Creative Solutions Asians, Latinas, Blacks and Teens Wednesday, January 11, 2012 9:00am to 4:00pm The California Endowment 1000 N. Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Task Force General Meeting SLAHP WIC 2930 W Imperial Hwy, 6th floor Inglewood, CA 90303 Wednesday, February 8 & 22, 2012 Train the Trainer: Birth & Beyond Los Angeles Speakers: TBA SLAHP-WIC 2930 W Imperial Hwy, 6th floor Inglewood, CA 90303 Wednesday, March 7 & 28, 2012 Train the Trainer: Birth & Beyond Los Angeles Speakers: TBA SLAHP-WIC 2930 W Imperial Hwy, 6th floor Inglewood, CA 90303 Info on upcoming workshops and brochure and registration forms available online: www.BreastfeedLA.org click on Events 310.792.0990

f you haven’t had a chance to The Motherhood Consortium attend a Motherhood Consortium pres- www.themotherhoodconsortium.com entation then 2012 is the year to try one. The Motherhood Consortium is a South- (818) 887-1312 ern California-based professional net- cdore@postpartumhealth.com working group offering premiere service providers for presentations on the field of January 13, 2012 mothers, babies, and families, as well as Braemar Country Club the highest quality business-to-business The Importance of Play: resources and referrals throughout the region. Using Multi-Sensory Learning for The Motherhood Consortium was Brain Development conceived from some very fundamental with ideas: Octavia Lindlahr. • The need for professional connection and camaraderie • The need for continuing educational enrichment and professional support • The need to expand knowledge, standard of care and resources • The need for everyone to grow and be nurtured The Motherhood Consortium is an inclusive community of individuals who provide care and nurturing for mothers, families and their babies either through education, enrichment or social/emotional support. Anyone offering professional services to this population is encouraged to attend — from "Mommy & Me" to preschool teachers to music or sign language educators, from lactation specialists to postpartum Doulas and midwives, from physical therapists and speech therapists to parenting experts. All are welcome to this forum intended to offer a collaborative way to address potential issues arising in the field and devise ways to help inform and energize the profession in order to better serve our clientele.

CPR-First-Aid Training for Parents & Care Providers In-Home Instruction by Experienced R.N.-Educator

(818) 344-1442 Courses in Spanish Offered on the web @ Savealittlelife.com

Childbirth Educator Certification Training Organizations: Academy of Certified Birth Educators (ACBE) http://www.acbe.com/ (800) 444-8223.

Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators (ALACE) www.alace.org/ (617) 441-2500. Local:(626) 388.2191

Birth Educators Special Training (BEST) (800) 292-CARE.

Doula Association of Southern California (DASC) Connected with other members in your area. To find out when the Circle Meeting is in your area go to www.dascdoulas.org DASC offers doulas companionship, education, networking, and professional affiliation. for membership info go to www.dascdoulas.org or call 877-4-A-DOULA

Birthing From Within Learn more about BIRTHING FROM WITHIN workshops for birth-related professionals at: www.birthingfromwithin.com

Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) 2012 Childbirth Education and Labor Doula Trainer Certification Courses Antepartum Doula Training Childbirth Educator Training Postpartum Doula Training For more details visit www.cappa.net or call 909-980-8062 www.cappa.net Make a difference in someone’s birth experience. UCLA Extension Lactation Educator/Consultant Training Courses in 2012 UCLA Lactation Educator Training Program For additional information and registration, contact Linda Polin at 310.825.7093 or visit www.uclaextension.edu/healthsci Richard Pass, RN, “Save A Little Life” classes on Infant and Toddler CPR & First Aid: Monthly evening classes follow the guidelines of the American Heart Association. “hands on” training $60 per person; Visa & M/C accepted; Space limited; For more info please call (562) 981-8900 www.BabyCPRSoCal.com The Stork Stops Here offers Professional Childcare Classes: *Newborn Specialist (Level 1) *Newborn Specialist (Level 2) *Postpartum Doula Training *Professional Nanny Training For more information contact: STORKSTOPS@AOL.COM 323-294-8467

Birthing from Within www.birthingfromwithin.com (805) 964-6611

Birth Works www.birthworks.org 1.888.862.4784

Bradley Method (AAHCC)

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Orange County Breastfeeding Coalition The Orange County Breastfeeding Coalition’s goal is to educate, advocate, and facilitate families, health care providers, government, businesses, employers, educational institutions, and the public-at-large in the support and promotion of breastfeeding. Join today! Email: OCBreastfeeding@yahoo.com www.ocbreastfeedingcoalition.org For additional info call: 714.242.1633

American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth, www.bradleybirth.com (818) 788-6662, (800) 42-BIRTH.

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Certified Perinatal Educators Association (CPEA) (415) 893-0439

Childbirth Education Association of Orange County (CEA-OC) www.ceaorangecounty.com

The Hypnobirthing Method™ (HCCE) Hypnobirthing Method Cert. Childbirth Educators http://www.leclairemethod.com/wellness.html (310) 454-0920

Informed Homebirth http://www.socalbirth.com/childbirth-education/breastfeeding-peer-counselor-training-and-certification/ (916) 961-6923 Local: (626) 388-2191

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