Wet Set Gazette Vol. 4 2014 by jill franks

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What to Do When You’re Expecting

by Michelle Leclaire O’Neill,Ph.D., R.N.............3

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Allergy & Intolerance Symptoms in the Breastfed Baby

by Chantal Jura, RNCP / ROHP............4

Story Massage Brings Peace and Connection to Families

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What To Do When You’re Expecting By Michelle Leclaire O’Neill,Ph.D., R.N.

Suddenly, as if without a reason, Heart, Brain, Body and Inspiration all gather in tumultuous joy together. —Harold Munro—

hat to do when expecting? Actually, you don’t have to do very much. The problem with many pregnancy philosophies today is that they overwhelm the mother with lists and possibilities of all of the horrors. Instead, see your pregnancy as a journey of joyous possibilities. The purpose of your pregnancy is for you to carry your healthy baby, in your healthy body, in a healthy environment to full term. The purpose of your labor and birth is to have it be the easiest, safest birth for you and your baby. For some mothers that means a scheduled or possibly unscheduled C-section in a hospital. For others, it’s an unmedicated at home or hospital vaginal birth. For still others it is a medicated vaginal birth at a hospital birthing center. For one 21 year old mother, it was in a beautiful quiet water filled cove in Hawaii undulating like a dolphin until she easily pushed her baby out. Yet another sat on a toilet meditating until she felt the need to evacuate her bowels when she suddenly realized she was going to give birth. She then called 911, squatted by the toilet and pushed her baby and placenta into her husband’s baby catching hands. After the paramedics arrived, healthy baby, healthy mother and stunned father all went off to the hospital to follow protocol. Many of the easiest births have been in New York taxi cabs with no intervention whatsoever.

Have a cup of Miso soup or low sodium V8 juice Take a nap

Shop – Buy new lingerie for a capitalist reward Drink a glass of water Take a nap

Stop taking and throw away all over -the-counter drugs

Ask your MD or CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife) about any prescription drugs that you may be currently taking Drink a glass of water

Shop – Buy pre-natal vitamins and take them as prescribed Drink a glass of water Take another nap

Clean out the pantry and fridge, tossing all caffeine (tea, coffee, cola, all sodas and artificial sweeteners)

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Drink another glass of water

Watch anything violent or scary on TV or in the movies Watch any TV birth programs Read pregnancy books which tell of pre-natal horrors or potential horrors So these ideas are for you. It’s about what you can be week to week and what you need to know week by week so you can prevent the stress our culture has imposed upon you. You develop your own plan that helps you to begin to float through your 40 weeks as your baby floats through hers in her amniotic fluid. There is no one correct way. You can eat, sleep, play and relax through your pregnancy in the best way for your individual constitution, your socio-economic group and your specific likes and dislikes.

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.

Rejoice – Call everyone you know

Eat 3 meals a day and 2 snacks, an apple and a carrot

Do Keep informed Don’t Watch the news

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

What to do First

To have a calm, centered informed pregnancy and birth, you need to know only the basics, not the knowledge of an O.B., midwife, or perinatologist. You need to know how to care for yourself and when to just be rather than to do. You need to know how to be a human being growing another human being rather than being a human being stressing out your u-born before it is even here. This may be one of the most important concepts for you to understand. So you’ve had a blood and urine test, seen your midwife or doctor and know that you are pregnant. Be gentle with yourself and your embryo!

Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, protein, grains, almond butter

Try gluten free everything for more energy and less unnecessary weight gain Keep rice crackers in the car

Spend time reading the labels in supermarkets; no sugar, no additives; fresh nongenetically altered food only Rest

Drink a glass of water again

Go for a walk outside; breathe deeply; smile Rejoice again

Listen to Beethoven’s Ode to Joy

Close your eyes; observe your own breathing – not altering it in any way, just observing it

Fantasize about a boy or girl; decide which you want; and then decide you don’t really care as long as it’s healthy and a genius Pick out exotic names from every culture Stop, drink a glass of water

Decide you’re exhausted and need to stop thinking and stop fantasizing Touch and hug

Sleep, at last; 9:30 pm ideal nightly bedtime

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Allergy & Intolerance Symptoms in the Breastfed Baby

By Chantal Jura, RNCP / ROHP

econdary food reactions can be due to either an allergy or a food intolerance, and their symptoms can be very similar. A food intolerance can cause some of the same signs and symptoms as a food allergy, so people often confuse the two. A true food allergy causes an immune system reaction that affects numerous organs in the body. It can cause a range of symptoms. In some cases, an allergic food reaction can be severe or life-threatening. In contrast, food intolerance symptoms are generally less serious and are limited to digestive problems. With a food allergy, even a tiny amount of the offending food can cause an immediate, severe reaction. Digestive signs and symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, cramping and diarrhea. Other signs and symptoms can include a tingling mouth, hives, and swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat. A life-threatening allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis can cause breathing trouble and dangerously low blood pressure. Even if previous reactions were not severe, someone with a food allergy is always at risk of the next reaction being life threatening. A food intolerance involves the person’s metabolism, but not the immune system. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea and headaches and can be similar to those of a food allergy, but it is not life threatening. Food intolerance means that the body cannot properly digest the food that is eaten, and that a particular food might irritate the digestive system. A good example is lactose intolerance, in which certain individuals are deficient in lactase, an enzyme that breaks down the sugar in milk. Food Allergy & Intolerance Symptoms in An Infant:

• Cutaneous reactions: eczema, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, erythema perioral, swelling of lips and tongue. • Respiratory reactions: asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, bronchitis, chronic cough. • Digestive reactions: vomiting, frequent and painful regurgitation, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), colic, bloating, abundant gas, chronic diarrhea or constipation, mucous in stools, bloody filaments in stools, intestinal malabsorption, allergic proctocolitis, weight loss, growth retardation, loss of appetite, distaste for food, anemia, protein, vitamin, mineral defi-ciencies. • Systemic reactions: anaphylactic shock (vomiting, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dis-comfort and loss of consciousness), acute or giant urticaria, angioedema • Other various reactions: headaches, ear infections, intense crying, anemia, behavioural problems (nervousness, hyperactivity, insomnia, listlessness, intense needs),psychological disorders (ie. autism). • Often times several symptoms can occur simultaneously. Some symptoms can occur within an hour or two after consumption (such as with an allergic reaction), or can appear much later, as long as 72 hours after the last consumption (food intolerance). Should I Watch What I Eat?

For the most part, breastfed babies have no problems digesting their mother’s milk, no matter what their mother has consumed. It has been recommended that women who are nursing eat well and eat to satisfy their hunger. On average, substances that you eat will get into your breastmilk within 24 hours after consumption. There is no particular list of foods that every breastfeeding mother should avoid, since every child is unique in his or her reactions. What bothers one baby, might not bother the next. It is extremely rare that a baby is allergic to his mother’s milk. He may, however, respond to certain foreign proteins that passed into his mother’s milk. Before the age of six months, baby’s stomach and intestine lining are still immature, so allergens that appear in the breast milk enter the baby’s bloodstream and can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive babies. This is one of the many reasons babies are recommended to be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life.

My Baby Has Colic. Could it be Due To a Food Allergy or Intolerance?

Many mothers experience fussiness in their babies once in a while, and it is usually accepted as part of the trials of motherhood. Yet, some babies have “colic,” which is described as a healthy baby who is gaining weight steadily but crying inconsolably for over 3 hours, for an incidence that happens more than 3 days a week, for over 3 weeks. The crying starts usually at around the same time every day, often in the evenings. It doesn’t matter whether you bottle feed or breast feed your baby – roughly one in every five babies experience colic starting at around 2 weeks and ending at around 4 months. It can usually be identified by baby pulling up his legs up while crying, his hands may be in a fist, he is letting go of a lot of gas and his stomach is harder than normal. The worst part about colic is that there is no proven treatment. Although no one really knows what causes true “colic,” saying that it will just go away on its own can be hard to accept and to deal with in those first few months. Most parents want, and need, a solution. While studies shows that some babies might indeed have an allergic reaction to certain food proteins that resist digestion in the small intestine and will find its way into breast milk (usually typical allergens such as dairy, nuts, soy or gluten), here are some things to consider as other possible causes: • Your baby may not be properly latched on. A good latch is the key to successful breastfeeding! A proper latch is when the baby’s chin is pressed against mom’s breast and her nose is well away from the breast. Baby sucks the areola, not just the nipple. We like to call the shape baby’s lips make a “fish’s tail,” as baby’s lower lip should be turned outward. Baby should also not be making loud sucking noises when she feeds. Contact a lactation consultant, your midwife or doctor if you have any concerns or issues with your baby latching on. • Your baby’s digestive system is still immature, which means they will have uncomfortable gas from time to time. • Your baby received too much milk too quickly. A mother can have an overactive letdown reflex where the milk comes down very forcefully making it hard for the baby to swallow. The baby might even gag or swallow a lot of air along with the milk.

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• Your baby swallowed too much air because he was crying, he drank out of a bottle, or he was not well positioned during the feeding. • Your baby did not burp well between breasts or after feeds.

• A foremilk/hindmilk imbalance (more lactose vs. high-fat milk). This can be caused by several factors, such as an improper latch, an overactive letdown reflex, timed feedings, or not allowing baby to finish one breast at a time. • Thrush can cause gas and discomfort. • Baby has not had a bowel movement for a few days. • If baby is also formula-fed, you might need to change formula. • Your baby might be reacting to vitamins, medications, juices or herbal teas. A Word Of Caution If you suspect that your baby is sensitive to something you’ve eaten, you’ll find other symptoms apart from colic. These symptoms might be (but are not limited to): bloody filaments in their stool, excessive regurgitation, eczema or a constantly runny nose. The Most Common Food Allergies & Intolerances

All foods have the potential to cause an allergic reaction. What may bother one baby won’t necessarily bother another. However, there are some foods that are more likely to cause a reaction than others: • Dairy & Cow’s • Soy • Shellfish Milk Proteins • Wheat • Food additives • Egg • Corn • Peanut • Citrus

I Think My Baby has a Food Intolerance. Now what?

To reduce the risk of developing food allergies and intolerances, the World Health Organization highly recommends exclusively breastfeeding your baby for their first six months of life. If you suspect that your baby is reacting every time you eat a particular food, keep a food diary and write down everything you have eaten every day, and at what time. Also note down the symptoms and reactions in your baby. Be precise and detailed as much as you can in your journal and be aware that some reactions can take up to 72 hours to appear. It’s important to food for a minimum weeks to allow your system eliminate the suspected period of two to three proper elimination time. Eliminating less than the recommended minimum time will prove ineffective. Chantal Jura Cow’s milk protein, for example, can remain in the mother’s system for almost holistic nutritionist two weeks after last consumption. While www.sexyturnip.com on an elimination diet, it is important Chantal Jura, mother of two, is a holistic nufor the mom to continue taking her daily tritionist and breastfeeding peer support counvitamins, including adding a calcium sellor who believes that the foods we consume supplementation (1,200 mg a day divided can be an effective preventive medicine. She into several doses) to make sure she will is passionate about perinatal nutrition since not start a deficiency. Continuing to take nutrition plays a major role in promoting maprobiotics will also help keep the good ternal and infant health. She is committed to bacteria in mom’s gut. the expertise and mastery of nutritional therapy. If you suspect more than one food Chantal has been continuously breastfeedto be the main cause of intolerance, start ing since 2011, and promotes breastfeeding by eliminating one food or food group at locally and regionally and is also working a time, every 2-3 weeks. towards IBCLC certification. She volunteers If you notice your baby’s symptoms at Allaitement Quebec, is a La Leche League start to disappear or to decrease in severleader applicant, and sits on the Board of Diity, you may have found the culprit. Some rectors of Mouvement Allaitement du Québec, infants improve within 5-7 days, but otha non-profit organization in Quebec supers may take much longer before sympporting breastfeeding advocacy. She has been toms disappear. Do not be discouraged. published on prenatal and postnatal websites, A Word Of Caution When elimiand print magazines. She is the co-author of nating a food, the breastfeeding mother the ebook Feeding Yourself Right to Feed Baby: needs to remember to eliminate any other A Complete Holistic Guide for Breastfeedrelated foods that contain this product. ing Nutrition. You can follow her blog and For example, when eliminating cow’s milk recipes at www.sexyturnip.com or on Facebook proteins, eliminate anything made with www.facebook.com/sexyturniphealthnutrition continued on page 6...

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Story Massage Brings Peace and Connection to Families

By Sirpa Kaajakari, CMT, CPMT

Sirpa Kaajakari performs a story massage to her seven year old son, Miio, in Topanga Canyon. Photo: Erin Scabuzzo, Hello Pinecone Photography

any people are familiar with the benefits of infant massage. It can enhance the bond between the baby and the parents, ease digestive issues, improve immune functions, and even improve sleep. When the baby grows, there is no reason to stop the massages. Adding stories and play to the massage routine can become another kind of positive way to connect with the growing child and keep enjoying the health benefits of massage. Story massage combines pediatric massage, storytelling and mindful presence and can be enjoyed by all children from babies to school age kids and even adolescents. In Europe story massage is used in schools in order to bring peace to class rooms and to teach the art of relaxation early on. Children love stories. They also love to be held close, rocked and hugged. Touch is essential for babies and children to thrive. Story massage is a great way to combine nurturing touch with storytelling. It is done through the clothes with simple descriptive strokes on the back. No oil is used. The child can be seated or lying down on their stomach on a comfortable surface. Young babies can be held during story massage. “Drawing” a circle on the back can depict the sun. Rain can be made by tapping gently with the tips of your fingers. You can use special stories designed for story massage, or use familiar stories or songs or come up with stories yourself. Children love to make up stories too. Story massage can teach children and their caretakers how to relax their minds and bodies. In these busy times when our attention is divided between multiple things, and we are often immersed in screens or our thoughts instead of connecting with each other, even a short story massage moment can be valuable time spent together. Being completely present with children (not thinking of even the grocery list!) and drawing a story on their back will give them a message: “You are valuable and important. I care for you and I am here for you.”

Massage can help the whole family sleep better

Massage teaches about healthy touch Massage is not only a great way to connect and bond but it has researched health Massage is never forced on children and permission should be asked before benefits too. Touch lowers stress hormones and increases the so-called “feel good” touching. By asking permission, the adult shows respect and teaches the child that they hormones. Because of this, massage can improve sleep, immune functions and learn- have the right to say “no” if someone wants to touch them. It also teaches the child to ing. Several studies confirm that massaging babies and older children can help them ask permission from others before touching them. fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer and improve sleep patterns. Imagine what this means If the child does not want to receive a massage, it has to be respected. By asking to the parents’ sleep! And because you can’t touch without being touched yourself in the feedback during and after the massage, the child can be taught to communicate about same time, the parent gets the physiological benefits of touch while they massage their their needs and to speak up if something doesn’t feel good. Some children communichild and their stress levels go down as well. cate with their body language and for instance raise their shoulders if the massage feels One of the best times to do story massage is at bedtime to help with sleep and to ticklish. Paying attention to the body language is important, and being fully present connect after a busy day. Story massage can be also used during the day to pause for a helps in noticing subtle signals. moment, to re-connect, rest and relax and even resolve conflicts or process difficult continued on page 8... feelings. Whispering “Would you like a caterpillar massage?” can offer a toddler a way out of a tantrum, and he recuperate while imagining being in a cozy and safe chrysalis and then flying away as a butterfly to explore the world. Stories can help young and active children to stay still long enough to receive a relaxing massage. Some stories have symbolic meanings and messages and they can be a great help in preparing kids for life changes, transitions or new situations. A story massage can be the catalyst that inspires the child to talk to the parent about something that worries them. Being fully present Courtesy of Sanna Tuovinen in the moment assures the child that it is safe http://www.satuhieronta.fi to talk and that they will be heard. Translation by Sirpa Kaajakari A good example of using story massage to process feelings comes from EngThis story is wonderful for sensitive land. Mary Atkinson and Sandra Hooper children or for situations where the child who have taught story massage for years to needs to feel safe and is in need of some exbe used in schools and homes in the United tra support. The messages of this story are: I Kingdom, were part of an impressive projgrow and get stronger every day. Everything I ect where they used story massage to help need will present itself to me at the right mochildren recover from the Japanese tsunament. I am safe and I am being taken care of. mi in 2011. A story about smiling flowers, inspired by the healing power of nature, To start, ask permission for massage comforted children who were coping with and have the child lay on their stomach on the aftermath of the natural disaster. a yoga mat or another comfortable surface. A child receiving story massage at naptime in a Finnish preschool from a preschool teacher. Photo: Mikko Törmänen Sirpa Kaajakari, CMT, CPMT www.kaikulifestyle.com “Once upon a time there was a little squirrel that lived in the “The rain became stronger and stronger. It was pouring rain and the tree could drink as much as it wanted.” forest. It collected berries, nuts and seeds to eat.” Sirpa Kaajakari, originally from Finland, is a (Make stronger rain (avoid the spine) and make (As you are telling the story make soothing movecertified massage therapist and a mom. She was long strokes (over the back and arms) like rain that ments with your fingers along the back, stopping recently certified in pediatric massage by Liddle flushes everything off.) every now and then.) Kidz foundation. She started using stories with the pediatric massage and soon realized that “One of the seeds, the squirrel hid in the ground. It happened “When the tree had gotten enough to drink, it said to the sun: when combining magical stories with positive ‘Please warm me up, I need your light and warmth.’ And the to be a seed from a magic tree!” touch and mindful presence, the experience ofsun came out and started warming up the tree and drying the (Press very gently once in the lower back to plant the fers so much more than just a massage. She has rain drops off the leaves.” seed. Do not put pressure on the spine.) also been trained in Fairytale Touch in Finland (Make circular motions with the palm of the hand “The seed sprouted and the tree started to grow.” and wanted to share this special technique with all over the back.) (Using both hands, glide the palms of your hands other parents in the United States. Sirpa Kaa“A lot of birds came and perched on the branches of the tree towards the head from lower back.) jakari offers private, group, and school classes in the lovely sunshine.” tailored to individual needs in the Los Angeles “The tree just kept growing and growing. There were lots and (Press with the palm of your hand where the birds area. She also teaches weekly Parent and Me lots of branches.” land.) Story Massage classes in La Cañada Flintridge at (Form branches with the palms of your hands from Caterpillar Kids Place. The classes include basic “The tree felt happy listening to the birds sing and the wind the spine to the sides.) information about pediatric massage, stories, rustling its leaves.” music, songs, rhymes, games and creative move“The tree grew so big it soon reached the sky.” (Make whirly windy movements with your fingers on ment meditation. Sirpa Kaajakari grew up in a (Use soothing strokes along the arms if they are the back.) forest and nature is close to her heart. Natural above the head, or massage the head instead.) elements and the magic of nature are recurring “The End.” “The tree could speak. It said to the clouds: ‘I am thirsty. Please themes. She also teaches Story Massage in her (Press lightly on the back with the palms of your give me some water.’ And soon it started to rain.” baby massage classes at Del Mar Birth Center hands.) (Make rain with the tips of your fingers on the back.) in South Pasadena. For more information go to www.kaikulifestyle.com.

Magic Tree

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Allergy & Intolerance Symptoms in the Breastfed Baby (cont..)

The baby’s gut is still immature and it will happen that certain proteins that were consumed by a breastfeeding mother will end up in her milk. A breastfed infant will have an IgE or a non-IgE allergic reaction to this protein. About 5% of infants are intolerant to cow’s milk proteins during their first year of life. Up to 50% of babies who suffer from CMPA also react to soy proteins, and most babies allergic to cow’s milk will also react to goat and sheep’s milk. A mother whose baby is diagnosed with CMPA should continue to breastfeed but adjust her diet accordingly to eliminate all cow’s milk proteins, bovine proteins and soy proteins. This is called an elimination diet. Sources and Hidden Sources of Cow’s Milk & Bovine Proteins to Eliminate: • Butter • Cream (condensed, pow-dered, • Beef • Ice cream lactose-free, evaporated, • Butterfat • Goat milk skim, fat free, etc) • Clarified butter, or ghee • Kefir • Nougat • Buttermilk • Lactalbumin • Sour cream • Casein • Lactoglobin • Sheep’s milk • Sodium caseinate • Lactoferrin • Whey • Cheese • Lactose • Yogurt • Cottage cheese • All forms of milk • Veal

A Word of Caution. Ghee is not recommended for those who are intolerant to cow proteins. It is only safe for those who are lactose intolerant since it contains no lactose.

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cow’s milk: whey, lactoglubin, and casein as well. Reading and understanding ingredient lists and nutrition labels are very important. Consult a nutritionist if you are unsure. A good way to confirm a suspected food intolerance is to very slowly reintroduce the food back into the mother’s diet, one at a time. • If the baby’s reaction is severe, you should eliminate again from the mother’s diet and wait a few months before introducing it into the baby’s diet (if the baby is older than 6 months). • If the baby reacts very severely (anaphylactic shock for example) it could be an allergic reaction and not a food intolerance. The food should never be reintroduced into the child’s diet. • If the baby has no reaction, it is likely that your child is no longer intolerant. Suspected food allergies should always be evaluated and diagnosed by a qualified medical pro-fessional. Do not diagnose a food allergy on your own—this can lead to unnecessary dietary restrictions and inadequate nutrition in children. The most common tests performed to determine true food allergies are RAST blood tests and skin scratch tests. These tests alone do not always provide a clear answer, and it is possible to have a false-negative or a false positive. Also, these tests do not provide an answer to food intolerances at all. What is the Difference Between Lactose Intolerance & Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA)?

We talked briefly about the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance. But it is possible to have a cow’s milk protein allergy and also be lactose intolerant OR intolerance to one or all of the proteins found in milk.

What Is Lactose?

Lactose is a sugar found in all mammalian milks that helps the development of the nervous system and also helps the body absorb calcium. It is a disaccharide consisting of glucose and galacatose. Glucose is needed for brain, muscle, and fat tissues and intestinal cells. Galactose plays an essential role in the development of the brain, the maintenance of stable blood sugar, and the elimination of bilirubin. A premature baby is more likely to be lactose intolerant, mainly because the production of lactase begins in the third trimester of pregnancy. It is pretty rare for a full-term baby who is exclu-sively breastfed to be truly lactose intolerant. Human breast milk itself contains about 60 g/ L of lactose, which represents 85% of the total carbohydrate content. So what exactly is lactose intolerance? This is a reaction that occurs when there is not enough lactase, the enzyme responsible for breaking down the lactose, in our intestines. Undigested lactose remains intact in our digestive system rather than being broken down by the enzymes. Typical symptoms include stomach aches, gas, watery bowel movements and diarrhea. Explosive stools and eczema in infants are also common. There are two types of lactose intolerances: primary lactose intolerance and secondary lactose intolerance.

Primary Lactose Intolerance, Or Congenital Lactase Deficiency

This is the most common form of adult lactose intolerance, but very rare in babies. The body doesn’t produce any or enough lactase enzymes to break down the lactose found in milk. When it happens in newborns, this is called congenital lactase deficiency, which is a rare genetic muta-tion. The baby cannot produce enough lactase to break down even their mother’s breast milk.

Secondary Lactose Intolerance

A temporary intolerance due to the baby having a digestive disease, such as the stomach flu, injury, being born prematurely or being on antibiotics. Once resolved, the intolerance disappears.

Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA)

Cow’s milk protein allergy (also known as an intolerance) is an immune response to the proteins in cow’s milk and is not caused by a deficiency of lactase. It happens often in an infant between the ages of 1 week and 2 months. Luckily, CMPA is usually transient, with most children out growing this intolerance by the age of 4 years. Up to 50% of babies who suffer from CMPA also react to soy proteins. Symptoms: • Rashes • Filaments of blood in • Constipation or diarrhea • Wheezing stools • Projectile vomiting • Respiratory problems • Abdominal pain and • Greenish stools • Poor weight gain cramps

Ingredients That May Contain Milk Proteins: • Chocolate • Sorbets • Natural or artificial • Delicatessen meats flavours • Cereals • Margarine • Calcium enriched juices

• Artificial butter fla-vour • Tofu • Soy cheese • Marshmallows

Foods that Contain Soy Proteins: • Soya, soybean, soy pro• Tofu teins • Tempeh • Miso, edamame • Yuba • Bean sprouts • Textured vegetable

protein • Monodiglyceride • Soy lecithin

Foods That May Contain Soy Protein: • Baked goods • Chewing gum • Cereals • Processed meats • Bread crumbs • Sauces

• Soups • Thickening agents

If you think that your baby is just intolerant to cow’s milk proteins, you can try treating your baby’s symptoms by eliminating the obvious sources of dairy products like milk, cream, yogurt, butter, cheese, and ice creams. If you suspect an allergy, you will need to eliminate all sources that contain the cow’s milk, bovine and perhaps even soy proteins mentioned in the list above. You may want to contact a nutritionist if you are unsure what proteins are safe to eat. Be careful of cross-contamination at the grocery store when purchasing deli meats. Ask your butcher if the meat slicer has been in contact with bovine proteins such as veal or beef. Please note it may take anywhere from 10 days to three weeks since the last consumption to completely remove all cow milk proteins from your body. If you or your baby are experiencing allergies or intolerances to several foods or food groups at a time, the support of a nutritionist is highly recommended to avoid the risk of deficiencies or a unbalanced diet. When Do I Reintroduce Cow’s Milk Protein?

If your baby’s health has improved and symptoms have completely disappeared, you can start to consider reintroducing cow’s milk proteins. Reintroduction should be started by having the breastfeeding mother consume small amounts of dairy products such as yogurt, milk and cheese. If the baby being breastfed has no reaction after being breastfed with these foods in the mother’s diet, has never previously shown any serious IgE-mediated allergic reactions, and is older than 9-12 months old, he or she can be introduced small amounts of cow’s milk protein as well. If symptoms or reactions do occur, then the cow’s milk protein will need to be eliminated again. The majority of children can try again at around 18 months - two years old, but others may be intolerant for the rest of their lives.

Alternative Sources of Calcium and Proteins — What Can You Eat?

For the breastfed baby who shows signs of allergies or intolerance to cow’s milk proteins, their best food is still breast milk, as long as their mother continues an elimination diet of dairy prod-ucts. A breastfeeding woman needs about 71 grams of protein daily. Milk, dairy products and beef are a nutritious source, so it is important to consume other alternatives such as legumes, lamb, chick-en and turkey to make sure to get enough protein. While baby has no risk of calcium deficiency, a nursing mother needs about 1,200 mg of calcium every day.

Alternative Sources of Calcium: • Sesame seeds • Cress • Spinach • Figs • Kale • Dates • Chinese cabbage • Almonds • Broccoli • Algae Other Sources of Proteins: • Chicken • Turkey • Tuna • Salmon • Lamb • Lentils • Quinoa

• Spirulina • Black beans • Buckwheat • Buts • Pea • Peanuts • Chickpeas

• Lentils • Canned sardines with bones

• Amaranth • Oat • Wheat • Rye • Alfalfa Sprouts

Vandenplas Y, Koletzko S, Isolauri E, et al. Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of cow’s milk protein allergy in infants. Arch Dis Child 2007;92:902–908.

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Safety...In The News By Richard Pass, RN, BS

Prescription Drug Poisonings By Young Children

The latest data from U.S. emergency department’s (ED) treating toxic ingestions by young children remains an increasing problem. The focus of this recent study released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) continues to reflect this health crisis. As these cases arrive in local E.D.’s health professionals who treat these children are watching the numbers and they are concerned. One important comment in the research abstract mentioned that “Child-proof” medication bottles are not, alone, the best way to avoid these poisonings. Between 2007 and 2011 the national register tracking these incidents note that an estimated 9,500 hospital admissions occur annually in the U.S. These were defined as drug ingestions for unsupervised (our italics) children at or younger than 6 years of age. A full 75.4% of these involved 1-2 year old children. When the various medications ingested were identified they included: • Opoids (pain killers) @ 17.6% • Benzodiazapine (Valium family) @ 10.1%

If a Poisoning Occurs: Call poison control immediately @ 800 222-1222 and inform the staff

Bring the pill container to the hospital along with any other suspected materials If you are concerned that your child is not breathing well or is too drowsy to awaken, CALL 9-1-1 immediately and provide CPR if needed until paramedics arrive.

Button Battery Injuries seen in the Emergency Room

Between the years 1990-2009 there have been visits to U.S. emergency rooms every 3 hours – every day - 24/7 (according to a journal article in the Emergency Nursing Journal (U.S)). In 2010 alone there were an estimated 4,800 such visits by children under the age of 13 years. Nursing staff in these settings have been told to be on the lookout for these ingestion/injuries as they can be critical. photos: Shutterstock These high powered (coin sized) lithium batteries have a very strong electrical charge, even more so than traditional cylindrical batteries. The primary injuries noted tend to fall into 3 categories: 1. Production of damaging current on bodily tissues 2. Leakage of toxins that alter normal acid-base balance in the body 3. Physical pressure on tissues and or organs. In the most severe cases the button batteries can cause severe burns to tissues of the esophagus, stomach and other structures which can result in fatal hemorrhage. The key symptoms of this type of battery ingestion may include sudden vomiting, excessive drooling, coughing, choking or gagging and possibly vomiting blood. Many of these ingestions occur without immediate symptoms and can, at a later time cause many of the above symptoms. The article stresses both primary and secondary responses. The first being prevention. Parents must keep these batteries well out of the reach of children. Disposal methods should be noted on the package…..please follow them. Wherever you have these batteries, keep them safe and secure. Once an ingestion is discovered immediate medical intervention is necessary. The window for injury-free removal is two hours. Beyond that, outcomes vary considerably.

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A growing trend in the U.S. is that significant numbers of parents are choosing to avoid vaccinations for their infants & children. This trend has been influenced by several factors. More than a decade ago a “study” (which has been firmly rebuked as bogus) suggested an increased risk of autism in vaccinated infants & children. There has also been speculation that some vaccines increase the risk for pediatric seizures. A new research study conducted in the Netherlands and published by the American Academy of Pediatrics found the following results: During the period 1997 thru 2006 medical data indicated that 990 children experienced seizure/s associated with vaccines. The follow-up data looked at these cases which occurred within 24 hrs. of vaccination (inactivated vaccine) and from 5-12 days following a “live” (attenuated) vaccine. Looking with a very detailed set of data the researchers determined that in most cases, a genetic or structural problem (pre-existing) were the actual causes for these seizures. If nothing else, we may see an improving pre-vaccine discussion by physicians & parents should other issues need to be considered before vaccinations are given.

Holiday Safety Tips

“Tis The Season” as they say. A timely reminder by the National Safety Council (NSC) is again focused on prevention of injury during holiday periods. The main categories for extra focus include Decorating Safety, Ladder Safety, Hosting & Food Safety and (regionally speaking) Winter Vehicle Preparation. Each category has many reminders. Just a taste from each area include; • Never use lighted candles near trees, boughs, curtains/drapes, or with any potentially flammable item. • Small children find many holiday plants enticing as they may have attractive leaves, “berries” or other attractive aspects. • Stand your tree well away from fireplaces, radiators and other artificial heat sources. • Use no more than three light sets on any one extension cord. These cords should be placed along the wall to avoid tripping hazards. • When putting up holiday decorations use a stable step stool or ladder. Avoid standing on furniture or desks to reach higher areas. • When climbing a ladder, always face forward and use the available hand grips for extra balance. • During food preparation be cautious and avoid “contamination” with utensils, vegetables, etc. and raw poultry. Wash hands well and remember that a stuffed turkey takes longer to cook.

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• Do not defrost food at room temperature. Do so in the refrigerator or microwave.

Richard Pass, RN,BS is the founder of “Save A Little Life” inc., a local provider of both CPR and First-aid for infants & children. He has been a Registered Nurse & Health Educator for over 30 years. He is on staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and is currently a part-time clinical instructor of nursing at California State University, Northridge. The goal for Save a Little Life is to provide a simpler, more “user friendly” CPR course.

• When re-heating leftovers, do so at a minimum 165 degrees (F) to eliminate bacterial growth. Of great importance is keeping a close eye on toddlers during holiday activities. Whether crawlers or walkers, their access to holiday foods and snacks is much greater. Never let small children run and play while eating as the risk of choking rises.

Now, let’s have a safe and uneventful holiday season!

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The following article summaries are relevant to expectant, new and more experienced parents, families & friends. They are intended to sharpen your understanding of safety risks as they exist or can be anticipated.

Nearly 25% of these poisonings are from two kinds of compounds. Please keep in mind that many other medications can have profound toxic effects on small children. These include drugs like “Beta-Blockers (to lower blood pressure), Diuretic medications, anti-depressants and more. AAP and prevention experts suggest that parents keep these medications well above reach of small children and, if possible, in a second locked container.

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Tinsel, Trombones and Tide Pools By Dr. JoBea Holt, Author of Baby’s Day Out in Southern California – Fun Places to Go With Babies and Toddlers (Gem Guides Co.) – a travel guide to helping you find more adventures for your baby.

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Dashing through the snow, in a one horse open sleigh….” Well, maybe not the snow, and maybe in a car instead of a sleigh. But tis the season – maybe for the first time with your new baby - to celebrate the winter holidays. Christmas and Hanukah will be a time of great excitement, colorful holiday lights, and too may presents. In Los Angeles, we must add New Year’s Day to the string of festivities since Pasadena is home to the famous Rose Parade. And winter is the absolute best time to visit the tide pools because the tides are low and the beaches are quiet. Houses and streets with the best holiday lights seem to return year after year. Your local newspaper will often publish a list of lights around your area, and, sometimes, local news stations keep a running list on their web sites. Make a point of stopping and walking along the sidewalk rather than just driving by in your car. It may be brisk, but with a cozy bonnet, your experience will be much more memorable. For a more elaborate display, try Griffith Park, Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena, or Christmas Tree Lane in Long Beach. Should you take your baby to the Rose Parade? Yes – but be ready to leave early – and be ready to stay for the whole parade. You never know. The colorful floats, marching bands of trombones, flutes and drums, and dancing horses decorated with flowers are mesmerizing to small children. Sit on the side of the street facing away from the sun. Find some friends who are saving a spot all night and join them in the morning with a blanket and a flesh supply of donuts and coffee. And be prepared to be cold – and hot – and hungry – and thirsty!! It is Southern California after all! In addition to the holiday traditions surrounding the Winter Solstice, the orienting of Earth’s axis away from the sun (you will have to explain this to your child in third or fourth grade) also creates the best low tides of the year. If you have a toddler – especially a curious one – look for a day when the tides are below sea level and the sun is up on this website: http://www.protides.com/california/364. A few key dates are listed in this article. Some of the best locations are Little Corona del Mar, Cabrillo Beach or Laguna Beach’s Diver’s Cove. The times listed are those for the lowest tide, but an hour on either side is fine. You will find starfish, anemones, urchins, hermit crabs, and the ever-slimy sea hares. All can be touched – although please touch carefully. Finally, if you really want to find that snow, consider visiting Kidspace between December 26-30th as they will have a giant heap of snow just for children. Don’t forget your mittens! So deck the halls, hit the beach and celebrate your new baby. JoBea Holt

Holiday Lights Griffith Park 5, exit at Los Feliz and go west. Turn right on Crystal Springs Dr. and head for the entrance of the Light Festival. Christmas Tree Lane 210, exit Lake Ave. in Pasadena and go north. Turn left onto Woodbury Rd. and right onto Santa Rosa Ave, which is Christmas Tree Lane.

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Dr. JoBea Holt www.babysdayout.net 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. Her most recent book is Climate Moms, an iBook. Her website is www.climatemoms.com. Lowest Tide Date Day Time Dec. 4 Thurs 2:06 PM Dec. 5 Fri 2:46 PM Dec. 6 Sat 3:24 PM Dec. 7 Sun 4:02 PM Dec. 8 Mon 4:40 PM Dec. 20 Sat 2:26 PM Dec. 21 Sun 3:05 PM Dec. 22 Mon 3:45 PM Dec. 23 Tues 4:27 PM Dec. 24 Wed 5:10 PM

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Story Massage Brings Peace and Connection to Families (cont..) Story massage spreads in schools around Europe

In United States story massage is still a new concept. An American massage therapist, educator and internationally known speaker, Tina Allen, has done groundbreaking work in making pediatric massage known in the United States and worldwide. She trains professionals and parents in pediatric massage and infant massage. She is specialized in pediatric massage for children with special health care needs. Story massage is becoming more and more popular in Scandinavia and the United Kingdom. Some teachers will do story massage on students in schools to help them calm down. Peer massage is used too. In some schools in Scandinavia, children do story massage on each other. “When they massage each other, they don’t hit each other as easily”, a Swedish elementary teacher concludes. Enhancing the connection and facilitating respectful interaction and positive contact between the children can help them feel better, increase their self-esteem and prevent aggressive behaviors and bullying.

In some preschools and daycares in Finland, teachers use story massage at naptime. Some Finnish child care professionals have also reported using story massage as a means to help children process difficult feelings and deal with other challenging situations. Sanna Tuovinen, a Finnish massage therapist and entrepreneur, created a form of pediatric massage and story massage she calls Fairytale touch in order to distinguish her unique technique from other kinds of pediatric massage and story massage. Fairytale touch combines pediatric massage, mindful presence and nurturing touch and has influences from many other forms of therapies like Theraplay, Rosentherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). She emphasizes the importance of the adult’s wellbeing and how it is directly linked to the child’s wellbeing. Sanna Tuovinen and her company have already trained 600 Finnish child care professionals in Fairytale touch. They report it being very helpful in their work and the movement is growing rapidly.

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Every time I put my baby down he wakes right back up and wants to eat again……. By Sandra Davis-Hathaway, IBCLC

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his a very common concern I hear from mothers. When they breastfeed their infant he seems to be done eating and he falls asleep. They burp him and put him down and he wakes right back up and wants to eat again. This can be very frustrating for parents, it makes a mother feel as if she does not have enough milk and it makes it difficult to get rest. I have found in my work with mothers that for an infant breastfeeding can be a lot of work. Therefore it is very common for infants to get tired and take rest breaks during a feed. This can really give the appearance that the baby is done eating on that side, he is sleeping, or he doesn’t want to eat right now, especially if you hold him in your arms. I call it playing Possum. They look sleep but there not! I would recommend that when the baby stops sucking, but is still latched and

Sandra Davis-Hathaway, IBCLC www.breastfeedingspecialist.org 3711 Long Beach Blvd. Suite 708 Long Beach, CA 90807 (562)674-8500 you keep talking to him and trying to get him to eat, let him rest for a moment. You may find a couple of moments later he will start sucking again. If he appears to be done and sleeping lay him down next to you (not in your arms). He will probably rest for a few moments and wake back up. When he does I would put him back to the same breast for a while to make sure he finishes that side before switching. Also when switching breast, I would allow a few moments in between breast so he can wake up and be ready to eat. Otherwise if you switch right from one breast to the other you will get a sleepy baby who latches and stops eating right away. If you let him rest a few minutes and wake he will latch and eat better from the second breast. If you have to hold him to keep him from waking, he is not sleep. If he still seems hungry go ahead and latch him back on. Remember that some days he will eat more than others. The best way to increase your milk supply is to empty the breast. If you feel you are not making enough milk pump to empty after breastfeeding. If you get an ounce or two more out you know the baby could have eaten more. If you do not get more out pump for a few minutes anyway to send a message to your body to increase your supply. And call me!

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Breastfeeding and Childcare: Making it Work

By Gina Marie Buccolo, CLEC

Gina Marie Buccolo is the Chair of the Steering Committee for Breastfeed LA, a Lactation Educator Counselor, and is currently studying to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She also successfully combined working and breastfeeding her three children now ages seven, five, and two (the youngest of which she is happily still nursing).

BreastfeedLA www.breastfeedla.org BreastfeedLA offers a variety of opportunities for education and involvement for professionals and laypersons alike, through community meetings, seminars, and email newsletter to join forces with others to create the kind of supportive climate we would wish for mothers, babies and families who choose breastfeeding. Consider attending the next FREE, BreastfeedLA Community Meeting. Register online at www.breastfeedla.org.

was fortunate to have an easy start to my breastfeeding relationship with my daughter. While on maternity leave I watched her grow into a happy, chubby baby on mother’s milk. I didn’t worry about when to feed her how or much she was eating, until the day I both looked forward to and dreaded was upon me–the end of my maternity leave and my return to work. Like many mothers who want to or need to return to work or school, finding childcare that I was happy with was one of my biggest challenges as a new parent. I interviewed nannies and toured day care centers. I cajoled my unemployed sister into being our nanny one day a week. Although I had planned to breastfeed during my pregnancy and educated myself on pumping at work, I had never really considered how the childcare environment itself would affect my breastfeeding relationship with my daughter. A few weeks before my daughter started in childcare I sat down with her lead teacher to talk about the transition. The teacher asked me what my daughter’s feeding schedule was, how many ounces a day she drank, and how she fell asleep. I didn’t have any good answers for the teacher. My daughter breastfed on demand—there were days she would nurse six times and days she would nurse twelve. I had absolutely no idea how many ounces of milk per feeding or per day she drank— my breasts didn’t have convenient little markers on the side to tell me how much milk she had consumed. Despite having taken a prenatal breastfeeding class, attended breastfeeding support groups, and spent hours researching pumping. I realized that I had almost no information about how a breastfed baby was fed in childcare situation. It is important to realize that being a working mother is the norm for women in the United States. In 2009 half of all mothers with babies under a year old were working and more than two thirds of those mothers worked full-time. The support of childcare providers can go a long way towards helping working mothers to continue their breastfeeding relationship after they return to work. I found through experience and research that there are some steps you can take to make your breastfed baby’s start in childcare and your return to work or school go more smoothly. While You are Pregnant:

Good quality childcare in Los Angeles County is not easy to find. Start looking for childcare while you are pregnant. Think about the options that fit your work or school schedule and your finances: a nanny or babysitter in your home, an in-home daycare, a larger group day care, a family member, or perhaps even a combination. Also consider, how far are your childcare options from your place of work/school and your home? If they are a significant distance you may have to pump more often because you will spend more time away from your baby while you are commuting. For those childcare providers that you like; ask some breastfeeding specific questions: • What is your experience with taking care of breastfed infants? • How familiar and comfortable are you with preparing breast milk? • How do you feed the infants in your care; on demand or on a schedule? Do you hold each infant as they get their bottle?

• How do you feel about my nursing my baby here during drop-off and pick-up? If my work or school schedule allows it can I come and nurse the baby on my lunch or breaks? A childcare provider without much experience with breastfed babies may still be your best choice—provided they are willing to learn. Family can be a great option for someone you trust and know will love your baby, but they may need to be educated about breastfeeding. Think about how your childcare choices might make your experience go more smoothly or be more difficult. Before Your Baby Starts Childcare:

Educate yourself and your childcare provider on what is normal for a breastfeeding mother and baby. Such things might include: • Breastfed babies are used to being held closely and often. Depending on your situation you might suggest or give a baby carrier or sling to your childcare provider to “wear” your baby in. • You will be exclusively breastfeeding your baby for at least six months. No other foods (solids, cereals, etc.) are needed or recommended before then. • After six months you are planning to continue to breastfeed along with introducing solid foods. • Breastfeeding is recommended until at least one or two years of age (American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization). • Breast milk is classified as food. It needs no special handling precautions and does not need a separate or special refrigerator or freezer. • It is normal for expressed breast milk to separate and/or appear white, bluish, or yellowish and appearance of breast milk may change from feeding to feeding or from day to day. • Breast milk is more quickly digested than formula – small, frequent feedings are common. Plan to prepare small bottles and feed only two to four ounces per feeding. • Many breastfed babies are used to being fed on demand and often like to be fed in order to fall asleep. • Some infants prefer to wait for their mother’s return and thus do not eat much in childcare. As long as baby is healthy and happy there is no need for them to consume any specific amount of milk every day. • Babies should always be held during a feeding even if they can hold their own bottle. Ideally “paced bottle feeding” should be used to prevent overfeeding. You can find excellent videos showing paced bottle feeding on Youtube. • Using a slow-flow (“newborn” size 0 or 1) nipple for breastfed babies regardless of the baby’s age. • Breast milk has different storage guidelines as compared to formula. Your childcare provider should keep a copy of the guidelines handy. The specific guidelines can be found on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website. You will also want to sit down with your childcare provider prior to your baby starting child care and come up with a “feeding plan” discussing about how often, how much, and how you want your baby to eat. Part of the feeding plan should include that your child care provider will write down how much and how often your baby eats for you to see at the end of the day—this information can be very helpful to you in planning how much, how often, and when you need to pump. It is important to keep in mind that you and your childcare provider will need to revisit this feeding plan every so often. The feeding plan for a three month old baby will look quite different from the feeding plan for a nine month old baby. It is also important to recognize that every baby’s feeding plan will be different. Don’t compare the amount of milk your baby drinks with any other baby. Every baby is different. For example, at my daughter’s child care center there were babies such as my daughter that consumed very little breast milk (less than eight ounces) a day—preferring to wait for mom. There were also babies who consumed twenty ounces or more of breast milk per day. Both numbers and everything in between are normal! Your feeding plan should detail how you will provide the milk to your childcare provider (fresh, frozen, already made up into bottles). You will want to specifically state what your childcare provider should do with any “leftover” milk, especially if you want it returned to you. Finally you will want to plan what you would like your childcare provider to do in case there is an emergency or the milk that you brought for the day runs out. Many child care providers will store a small stash of your frozen breast milk to use in case of an emergency, unexpected shortage of your baby’s milk, or if your baby is going through a growth spurt. Some mothers prefer to be called if there is not enough breastmilk.

After your Baby Starts Childcare

You will want to find a comfortable place at the childcare site for you to nurse your baby. California has a breastfeeding public accommodation law (Civil Code 43.3) which means that you may nurse your baby anywhere you and your baby are allowed to be, including a child care center, without having to cover up or move to a private room. Remember that your baby is more efficient than a pump—you will want to nurse as much as possible and nursing at drop-off and pick-up times is a great way to ease your baby’s daily transition away and then back to you again. You may even find that these drop-off and pumping nursing sessions allow you to eliminate a pumping session at work. You can ask your childcare provider to try and time your baby’s feedings so that the baby is good and hungry when you pick him or her up. Going back to work or school—regardless of how much you love your job or studies–is never easy. That said, working, school, child care, and breastfeeding are do not have to be opposing forces, but rather part of the same team helping mother and baby. I was incredibly anxious that first day I dropped off my daughter and a dozen ounces of milk at her child care center. Would I be able to pump enough milk for my daughter? Would the day care treat the milk I had worked so hard to pump with care? Would my daughter be hungry or overfed? Would she come to prefer the bottle over me? In the end it all worked out. My childcare provider was excellent about communicating with me. Even though there were days I was away from my daughter for 10 hours at a time, I was deeply comforted knowing that she was, quite literally, still getting a piece of me. All the effort of working with our childcare provider and pumping paid off. Every day when I would arrive to pick up my daughter she would speed-crawl over to me, happy, hungry, and ready to nurse.

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Slavick, Suzy, RN, IBCLC..................................................................................310-871-3554

145 South La Peer Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2601. www.bhpumpcenter.com Also serves Culver City. Private breastfeeding instructions. Consults in hospital, office, client’s home. Breastpump and rental and sales of related supplies. Credit cards accepted. Available weekends and evenings. Hebrew spoken. Experienced in hospital setting, warm and supportive approach.

Tellalian, Louise Arce, RN, CLC, FACCE...........................................................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 Sanctuary Breasfeeding Resource Center.................................................. 877-552-6437

Kimberly Durdin, IBCLC 11965 Venice Blvd. Suite 307, Los Angeles, CA 90066 www.birthsanctuary.com (24 Hours / 7 Days) Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes, support group. Consults in hospital, clinic, client’s home. Breast pump rentals, sales and related sales. Low cost services available.

Miracle Mile / Hollywood / Silverlake / Downtown Wachsmann Melanie, CLE, CD. CPD. Doula Mellie...........................................310-435-6760 Los Angeles, CA 90016 Also serves West LA, Santa Monica www.doulamellie.com Prenatal breastfeeding classes, private instruction; consults in client’s home. Available weekends and evenings.

Culver City / Inglewood / South Los Angeles Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, WLA.........................................................323-857-4121

6041 Cadillac Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90034-1702. Also serves WLA, Baldwin Hills. Gwen Brown, RN, BSN, CLC, Alexanne Soltwedel, RN, BSN, CLE. Lactation Clinc Mon.-Fri. 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM .Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital, clinic. Breast pump sales and related sales. Support group. Special services to NICU graduates and teens. Weekend services for inpatients. Services free to Kaiser patients.

Burbank / Pasadena / Glendale Baghdassarian, Roza, MA, IBCLC.....................................................................818-353-7446 9830 Cabanas Avenue, Tujunga, CA 91042. Also serves Foothills, San Gabriel Valley www.everydaymomstore.com www.binibirth.com Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in hospital, in office, client’s home. Breast pump rentals, nursing bras. Specializes in multiples, transitioning premature babies to breast, milk supply, latch / suck issues. Free support group. Available weekends, evenings. Armenian spoken.

Bellies, Babies and Bosoms...............................................................................818-541-1200

2430 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA 91020 – 1824. www.bellies.biz Also serves San Gabriel Valley, Eagle Rock, Foothills. Five Certified Lactation Educators / Consultants available. Prenatal & post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in hospital, office, client’s home. Breast pump rentals & sales, nursing wear; baby scales. Available weekends & eves. Spanish & Japanese spoken.

Claire, Jessica, IBCLC....................................................................................... 323-206-6557

In-Home Lactation Assistance. Also serves San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys www.lactationconsultantla.com Private breastfeeding instruction. Consults in client’s home. Discounted fee for WIC and Medi-Cal recipients. Credit cards accepted.

Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center................................................... 818-507-4191

1420 S. Central Avenue Glendale, CA 91204. www.glendalememorialhospital.org Also serves San Fernando Valleys, Greater Los Angeles area. Cathy Rgagasa, RN, Director of Women’s Services Prenatal breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital. Breastfeeding support groups, English on Thursday, Spanish on Monday. Call for times. Mon. - Fri. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Free breastfeeding hotline.

Huntington Hospital........................................................................................ 626-397-3172 Ann Meier, RN, BSN, ANLC Mon. - Fri. 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM www.huntingtonhospital.com 100 W. California Avenue, P.O. Box 7013, Pasadena, CA 91105-7103 Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital. Breast pump sales, rentals, related sales.

Johnson-Haddad, Miranda, IBCLC, CLE............................................................818-621-5477 Private breastfeeding instruction. www.glendalepediatrics.net Constults in hospital, client’s home, pediatric office; also at Bellies, Babies & Bosoms www.bellies.biz. Breast pump sales and related sales. Specializes in mulitples and babies with special needs. Available weekends and evenings. Credit cards accepted.

Meier, Ann, RN, BSN, ANLC.......................................................................... 626-390-0139 2261 Sinaloa Ave., Altadena, CA 91001. Breastfeeding consults in clients home. Available weekends

Methodist Hospital of Southern California.........................................................626-574-2415 300 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007. www.methodisthospital.org Serves Greater San Gabriel Valley / Los Angeles. Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Prenatal breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital, clinic. Breast pump rentals and sales. Spanish spoken.

Support groups. Credit cards accepted. Available weekends and evenings

Ognjanovic, Mina J. BA, IBCLC, RLC, Doula(DONA)........................................ 818-915-0190

818-906-2733. 17046 Burbank Blvd., Encino, CA 91316 www.bellybutterfly.com Prenatal, post-partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in office, hospital, client’s home. Specializes in NICU graduates, induced lactation. Credit cards accepted. Available evenings and weeekends; Serbian spoken.

Rosenthal, Chrisie, BS, IBCLC, RLC.................................................................. 818-216-2319 The Land of Milk and Mommy chrisier@yahoo.com Breastfeeding consults in office, client’s home. Phone consults available. Specializes in feeding difficulties, milk supply, multiples. Warm, supportive service. Available 7 days and evenings. Some insurance accepted as payment in full.

Steinberg, Ellen, RN, LCCE, IBCLC............................................818-345-4439; 818-929-7584

4431 Callada Place, Tarzana, CA 91356 www.babyhelp.us Breastfeeding consutations in Tarzana office, client’s home, and via phone. Aetna in-network provider (free consults for most Aetna patients). Works with other insurance as well. Cranio Sacral Therapy for mother and baby. Specializing in feeding difficulties, milk supply and fussy babies. Pump rentals, sales, baby scales. Available weekends, evenings. Spanish spoken, Credit cards accepted.

The Pump Connection, Rebecca Burditt, BS, CLE............................................ 818-225-8822

13940 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91432 Also serves Greater Los Angeles www.thepumpconnection.com Breastfeeding support group and other classes. Consults in office, client’s home. Breast pump rental, sales, related sales, pump delivery. Credit cards accepted. Available weekends, evenings by appointment.

Toussaint, Yvonne, LLL.................................................................................... 323-428-2587

Support group prenatal, post partum, extended breastfeeding and tandem nursing. E-mail support at MYMightyMilk@gmail.com

Wells, Rachelle, CLE......................................................................................... 213-864-4118 11546 Canton Drive, Studio City, CA 91604. Also serves Los Angeles. rachellewells@gmail.com Post partum breastfeeding classes. Consults in office, client’s home. Available weekends and evenings.

Santa Clarita Valley Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital.......................................................... 661-253-8238

Mary Beth Sweet, BS, IBCLC, Jolli Bernier BA, IBCLC, Lisa Araki, IBCLC, Jodi Rosen, RN, CLE 23845 McBean Parkway, Suite 112, Valencia, CA 91355-2083. www.henrymayo.com Mon.–Fri. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital, clinic. Services to NICU and premature babies. Breast pump rentals & sales. Spanish spoken. Credit cards accepted.

Takeda, Cindee Robinson, MS, CLE, IBCLC......................................................661-618-4570

28468 Alder Peak, Santa Clarita, CA 91387-3109 . Also serves San Fernando Valley clrtakeda@ gmail.com Private breastfeeding instruction. Consults in client’s home, pediatric office. Experienced with pre- term, multiples & special needs infants. Available weekends & evenings.

Simi Valley / Conejo Valley / Ventura County Manduke, Lori, NP, RN, IBCLC........................................................................ 818-822-1919 Also serves West San Fernando Valley Lmanduke@sbcglobal.net Group prenatal breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in hospital, client’s home. Phone counseling. Available evenings and weekends

Westchester / South Bay / San Pedro Beach Cities Babies...........................................................................................310-372-5511 Terry Gass RN, IBCLC and Susanna Lutton, MPH, CLE. Redondo Beach, CA 90278 www.beachcitiesbabies.com Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes. Consults in client’s home. Pump rentals and related sales. Weekly support groups. Available weekends.

Rosevear, Luanne, RN, PHN, IBCLC, BS................................... 310-779-7943; 310-212-6461

Breastpump Connection. 3325 Opal Street, Torrance, CA 90503. www.brstempconnection@sbcglobal.net Also serves Long Beach. Breastfeeding consults in office, hospital, client’s home, pediatric office, WIC center. Breast pump purchase, rental, related sales and delievery. Specializes in teens and NICU graduates. Support groups Sat., Sun. @ noon for $25. Available weekends and evenings.

South Bay Baby Beginings.................................................................................310-619-6083

Patty Elder, RNC, IBCLC and Hillary Gray, RNC, IBCLC www.southbaybabybeginnings.com 2200 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Breastfeeding consults in hospital, clinic, client’s home. Low cost support groups Mon. Wed. Fri. 10:00 AM - Noon. Available weekends and evenings.

Torrance Memorial Medical Center................................................... 310-325-9110 Ext. 4225

3330 Lomita Blvd., Health Links, West Tower, Torrance, CA 90505-5073 www.torrancememorial.org Susan Orr, PT, LCCE, CLC, IBCLC; Nancy Kraus, BA, LCCE, CLE; Tricia Suarez, CLE, Catherine Hargrove, RN, CLE. Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes. $30 consults in clinic Mon. & Sat. mornings. Breast pump rentals & sales, nursing wear, books, baby items. Credit cards accepted. Tagalog Spoken.

Long Beach / Orange County Breastfeeding Support Inc.................................................................................562-922-1474

9819 Palm Street, Bellflower, CA 90706 www.breastfeedingsupportinc.com Serves Greater Los Angeles and North Orange County. Private breastfeeding instruction, prenatal and post partum classes. Consults in hospital, office, client’s home. Pump rentals, sales, related sales. Low cost support group. Credit cards accepted. Available weekends and evenings. Spanish Spoken

Orr, Susan, PT, CLC, IBCLC............................................................................ 562-427-3782

Columbia Pediatrics, 2880 Long Beach Blvd., #425, Long Beach, CA 90806 www.columbiapediatrics.com Also serves South Bay. Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in hospital, clinic, office, client’s home, pediatric office. $20 consults at clinic Tuesdays and Thursdays. Breast pump sales and related sales. Available weekends & evenings

San Gabriel Valley / Inland Empire

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center........................................................... 909-623-6455

1798 N. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91767. Terry Bretscher, RN, CLC, IBCLC www.pvhmc.org Mon. - Sat. 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM. Prenatal breastfeeding classes. Free consults in hospital, Lactation Center. Breast pump rentals & sales. Lactation Center Mon., Thu., Fri. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM., Tues., Wed. 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. “Breastmilk Expressions” program for mothers returning to school or work. Medical translators available for many languages. Medi-Cal reimbursable services

San Fernando Valley Gallant, Kathryn, RN, IBCLC “LA Baby Love”.................................................. 818-465-3119 Also serves West Los Angeles / Santa Monica www.lababylove.com Private breastfeeding instruction. Consults in hospital, client’s home. Specializes in NICU graduates, multiples. Credit cards accepted. Avialable weekends and evenings.

Ideal Birth....................................................................................................... 818-859-2478

Dahila Frydman + Malia Aharoni IBCLC and ACHI Master Doulas www.youridealbirth.com 4454 Van Nuys Blvd., #216, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. Also serves West LA, Los Angeles. Available weekends and evenings. We are here to assist you

La Leche League of The Foothills

Kamala Norris MA,LLL, Melissa O’Keefe, CLE,LLL melissaikeefe@ymail.com Serves La Canada, La Crescenta, Montrose, Sunland, Tujunga, Pasadena, Glendale Meet at Crescenta - Canada YMCA 1930 Foothill Blvd., La Canada 91011. 3rd Friday of Month Noon - 1pm. Y membership not required. Babies and children welcome. French Spoken. Experience with twins and tandem nursing. Available weekends, evenings.

My Nursing Coach, A Mobile Lactation Center................................................ 818-431-1118

Linda Hanna, RNC, MSN / Ed, IBCLC www.mynursingcoach.com 7437 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, CA 91303-1212. Serves Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Mobile Lactation Service. Prenatal, post partum breastfeedign classes. Consults in hospital, clinic, client’s home. Pump rentals, sales, related sales. In-home phototherapy.

Key to Credentials ANL: Advanced Nurse Lactation Consultant BA/ BS/ BSN: Bachelor of Arts/Science/Nursing CCE: Certified Childbirth Educator CLE(C): Certified Lactation Educator (Counselor)

Has successfully completed a one week course in basic lactation and its management, and required post seminar homework which may include a clinical component. CLC: Certified Lactation Consultant Has had advanced formal lactation education and supervised clinical training CLC: Certified Lactation Counselor Has taken a one week course in lactation counseling and passed a post test.

CNM / CPM: Certified Nurse Midwife/Certified Professional Midwife CNS: Clinical Nurse Specialist DC : Doctor of Chiropractic FACCE: Fellow of American College of Childbirth Educators IBCLC (RLC): International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Most have had extensive formal lactation education

and clinical training; has passed an international certification exam and has continuing education requirements in lactation. Recertifies

every 5 years. May also use term “Registered” (RLC).

LCCE: Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator LE: Lactation Educator LM: Licensed Midwife LVN: Licensed Vocational Nurse MA/ MS/ MN: Master of Arts /Science /Nursing MD: Medical Doctor MPH: Master of Public Health (R) (CP) NP: (Registered) (Certified Pediatric) Nurse Practitioner OTR/L: Occupational Therapist, Registered/Licensed PCD: Postpartum Certified Doula PHN: Public Health Nurse PT: Physical Therapist RD: Registered Dietitian RN (C): Registered Nurse (Certified) All licensed health practitioners have additional continuing education requirements to remain current in their respective fields.

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Childbirth Classes and Childbirth Educators Beverly Hills

Women’s Physical Therapy...... www.hypnobirthingca.com (818) 775-1868 HypnoBirthing.......................................Alisha Tamburri CCHT, MH

Glendale

Glendale Adventist Medical Center................................... www.glendaleadventist.com.......................(818) 409-8100 One Day Childbirth Prep Childbirth Prep Baby Care Basics Breastfeeding Infant Safety & CPR

Granada Hills

Private Home...................................... klone@socal.rr.com (818) 368-8428 Bradley Method Childbirth Education®.........................Christine Low Infant Massage.............................................................Rebecca Noel

Lake Forest

Backs, Babies & Bellies......... susan@blessedbeginnings.net (714) 222-8759 Bradley..................................................................Tiffany Muscarella

Long Beach

Private Location... www.BradleyBirth.com/AndreaGamble (562) 208-4383 The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth®..............Andrea Gamble

Long Beach Memorial, Torrance Memorial.......................... (562) 933-00627; (310) 517-4702 www.memorialcare.org / suesorr@hotmail.com Prenatal Breastfeeding....................................Susan Orr, PT, IBCLC Baby Care.......................................................Susan Orr, PT, IBCLC Becoming a Parent..........................................Susan Orr, PT, IBCLC Breastfeeding Clinic.........................................Susan Orr, PT, IBCLC

Los Angeles

Private Location.www.wholisticmaternalnewbornhealth.org (626) 388-2191 Natural Childbirth Preparation Class......Cordelia Hanna-Cheruiyot Sibling Preparation..................................Cordelia Hanna-Cheruiyot Private Childbirth Education Classes.......Cordelia Hanna-Cheruiyot Breast is Best...........................................Cordelia Hanna-Cheruiyot

LA Baby Planners...................... www.lababyplanners.com (626) 483-3411 Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis Class........................ Lara Pujdak

Malibu

Private location.............................. www.lovethebirth.com (310) 483-3987 Informed Beginnings.......................................Romy Karz Rapoport PreNatal Yoga.................................................Romy Karz Rapoport Fear to Freedom Empowerment Workshops.....Romy Karz Rapoport

Newport Beach

Hoag Hospital.................. 949.764.2229 hoaghospital.org Prepared Childbirth............................................... Registered nurse Breastfeeding......................................................... Registered nurse Baby Saver............................................................. Registered nurse Breastfeeding......................................................... Registered nurse

Pasadena

Private Location or In Your Home.www.doulawithlove.com 626.390-3555 Birth Preparation...................................................... Yvonne Novak

Roza Baghdassarian, MA, LLLL, IBCLC – I am an experienced mother, La Leche League Leader and Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Roza is an experienced lactation consultant. She teaches classes, offer bra fittings and private consultations in her office, in home anr at bedside in the hospital setting. Debbie Benton – I am a ICEA certified Childbirth Educator, a Midwife Assistant, as well as a birth and postpartum doula. I have been a birth professional for 15 years. My greatest goal is to help expecting families build confidence in preparing for birth and the role as parents. Bini Birth – Bini’s vision is to connect new families to the birth community while honoring each family’s beliefs and backgrounds. Bini is committed to helping new parents, supporting birth professionals, and facilitating dialogue and discussion between birth providers and pregnant women. Birth Partners – Birth Partners is a collective of Childbirth Educators, Lactation Consultants, Yoga Instructors and Doulas. We have a wide range of experience in the field of maternal health and newborn care. We are available to help families prepare for this incredible experience into Parenting. Group and private classes available. Tonya Brooks M.S.,L.M. – I am a research scientist and midwife. I have taught all kinds of pregnancy and birth classes based on a marriage of in depth , evidence based science and alternative wholestic approaches to pregnancy, birth and womens health care. Jennice Burris – Formerly know as Jennice Razza, I have been a Certified Childbirth Educator and Labor Doula for 22 years. I am now also the Educator Coordinator at PVHMC. Students that attend my classes will leave with a wealth of knowledge! Shelia C. Feldman – Shelia has been teaching and attending births as a certified birth doula since 2002. Her experiences using hypnosis, massage techniques, and exercises for healthy pregnancies, are passed on to educate parents and training women who are learning birth doula skills. Andrea Gamble - My husband and I love teaching The Bradley Method - a 12 week natural childbirth preparation class, focusing on staying healthy and low risk, exercise, nutrition and relaxation. Also called HusbandCoached Childbirth. The coach will learn how to help the laboring mother avoid unnecessary pain. Sign up today!

Placentia

Private Location.......................... spiritfilled@sbcglobal.net (714) 985-9862 Bradley Method ®. ........................................................ Pauline Scharf

Pomona

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center............................ jennice.burris@pvhmc.org.......................... (909) 865-9858 Prepared Childbirth.................................................... Jennice Burris Cesrean Birth Class..................................................... Jennice Burris Breastfeeding.............................................................. Jennice Burris Baby Express............................................................... Jennice Burris Friends & Family CPR.................................................. Jennice Burris

San Fernando Valley

Private Location........................ growingblessings@aol.com (818) 317-3264 Lamaze Childbirth Preparation Class.............................. Lisa Spiegel Amazing Newborn......................................................... Lisa Spiegel

Private Location.................................ctakeda@pacbell.net (661) 618-4570 Breastfeeding................ Cindee Robinson Takeda, MS, CLE, IBCLC

Santa Monica

Birth Partners............................ www.birthandbeyond.net (310) 837-5686 Natural Childbirth........................................................ Cheryl Baker Breastfeeding............................................................... Cheryl Baker Newborn Care................................................................Khefri Riley Meet the Doula............................................................ Cheryl Baker Birthing from Within............................................... Deborah Roualt

Mommy Care................................Mommycareofficial.com (310) 394-6711 Bradley Method Childbirth Classes.......Nancy Griffin, MA, AAHCC Breastfeeding Basics..................................... Nancy Griffin, MA, LLL Nutrition for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding............. Nancy Griffin, MA Your Baby’s Brain................................................. Nancy Griffin, MA Early Childhood Nutrition.................................... Nancy Griffin, MA

Sherman Oaks

Valley Birth @ Two Hearts....... www.hypnobirthingca.com (818) 775-1868 HypnoBirthing.......................................Alisha Tamburri CCHT, MH

Bini Birth.............................................www.binibirth.com (818) 286-3944 Childbirth Education Class.................................... Ana Paula Markel Hypnobirthing............................................................. Shelly Slocum Baby Care..................................................................Rachel Meyers Doula Training....................................................... Ana Paula Markel Childbirth Educator Workshop............................ Ana Paula Markel

Bini Birth.......................... rozabaghdassarian@yahoo.com (818) 913-2228 Prenatal Breastfeeding Class............................. Roza Baghdassarian Working and the Breastfeeding Mama............. Roza Baghdassarian

Natural Birth & Women’s Center..................................... gentlebirthcenter@gmail.com.................... (818) 386-1082 Comprehensive Childbirth Classes..............Tonya Brooks M.S.,L.M. ACHI Midwifery Prepartory Program........Tonya Brooks M.S.,L.M. ACHI one day Crash course childbirth class.Tonya Brooks M.S.,L.M. ACHI Doula Training............................................. Karen Hightower Pediatrics for Parents..................................Tonya Brooks M.S.,L.M.

Thousand Oaks

Los Robles Hospital........ www.BirthingWithWisdom.com (818) 707-0894 Natural Childbirth Class Series ........................ Robin Gruver, ICCE

Los Robles Hospital................. Growingblessings@aol.com (818) 317-3264 Lamaze Childbirth Preparation ...................................... Lisa Spiegel Cesarean Preparation Class............................................ Lisa Spiegel Newborn Preparation Class............................................ Lisa Spiegel

Torrance

Private Location............ ellieshea@doulabirthpartners.com (310) 326-2764 HypnoBirthing Childbirth Preparation............ Ellie Shea, RN, HBCE Birth Doula Workshop (DONA).................... Ellie Shea, RN, HBCE HypnoBirthing Practitioner Training............... Ellie Shea, RN, HBCE

Torrance Memorial.......................... suesorr@hotmail.com (310) 517-4702 Prenatal Breastfeeding..................................Susan Orr, PT, IBCLCE Breastfeeding Questions...............................Susan Orr, PT, IBCLCE Breastfeeding Clinic.......................................Susan Orr, PT, IBCLCE

Valencia

Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital........................... www.henrymayo.com................................ (661) 253-8238 Breastfeeding Classes .................................................Lactation Staff Inpatient Consultations . .............................................Lactation Staff Outpatient Consultations ...........................................Lactation Staff Breastfeeding Support Group ....................................Lactation Staff Lactation Center ........................................................Lactation Staff

Van Nuys

Private Location........................ authenticbirth@gmail.com (323) 334-0889 Childbirth Preparation Private or Series................... Debbie Benton Baby Care Basics....................................................... Debbie Benton Dr. Sears L.E.A.N. Expectations Workshops............ Debbie Benton

Venice

Head First Doula Services, Inc..... www.headfirstdoulas.net (323) 240-6002 Birthing from Within..............................Yana Katzap-Nackman, CD Breastfeeding.........................................Yana Katzap-Nackman, CD Cesarean Birth Preparation...................Yana Katzap-Nackman, CD Happiest Baby on the Block...................Yana Katzap-Nackman, CD Newborn Care.......................................Yana Katzap-Nackman, CD

Westlake Village

YogaWorks....www.yogaworks.com........... (805) 371-3030 Prenatal/Postpartum Yoga............................... Robin Gruver, ICCE

Pump Station.www.pumpstation.com........ (805) 777-7179 Prenatal Yoga.................................................... Robin Gruver, ICCE Postpartum Yoga with Babies............................ Robin Gruver, ICCE Couples Prenatal Yoga Workshops.................. Robin Gruver, ICCE

Woodland Hills

Private Location, The Birth Sanctuary............................... www.lotusmoonbirth.com........................ (424) 222-9482 Bradley Method®.................................................... Shelia C. Feldman

Silverlake

Silverlake Yoga......................... www.hypnobirthingca.com (818) 775-1868 HypnoBirthing.......................................Alisha Tamburri CCHT, MH

Nancy Griffin, MA, AAHCC – is a certified Bradley Method childbirth instructor, a breastfeeding educator, a certified pregnancy/recovery fitness instructor and personal trainer, a child development expert and lactation consultant. Robin Gruver, ICCE – I have been teaching Childbirth Classes and Prenatal Yoga Classes for over 30 years. I enjoy guiding Pregnant Moms, Dads and Couples through their journey of Pregnancy and Parenthood, helping them to find their strength and wisdom. Cordelia Hanna-Cheruiyot – Master’s in Public Health, Health Education & Promotion/Maternal Child Health. Certified Health Education Specialist,Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Birth Assistant, Certified Lactation Educator since 1991. Expectant mothers develop trust in birth, cultivate acceptance of unexpected outcomes and make informed choices for giving birth in the hospital, birth center or home. Henry Mayo is a Baby Friendly Hospital offering prenatal breastfeeding classes,weekly support groups, and inpatient/ outpatient consultations. The Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)and educators (CLE) work closely with you and your physician to develop a breastfeeding plan of care. Christine Low - I have been a Bradley Method instructor and labor/ postpartum doula for over 17 years and continue to be passionate about guiding my couples through a comfortable, memorable birthing experience. I keep my classes small, no more than five couples, to provide lots of individualized attention. Tiffany Muscarella - Backs Babies & Bellies is a Midwifery/Chiropractic. We have 4 home birth Licensed Midwives, a Chiropractor that specializes in pregnancy and infants, a massage therapist and a natural parenting store Rosie Posie Baby. We also have a instructors that teach The Bradley Childbirth Method and Hypnobabies. Yvonne Novak – Birth doula, childbirth educator, lactation support for more than 20+ years. Certified with DONA and CAPPA Susan Orr, PT, IBCLC - 26 years of experience working with moms and babies with breastfeeding issues. pedatric physical therapist. I have taught every thing from Lamaze to Returning to work and nursing.

Lara Pujdak – Lara is a certified birth doula (CBI), Hypno-Doula, Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis Instructor, doula trainer, Reiki Master & holds a Master’s degree. It was her own experience with childbirth that gave her an understanding of how crucial attending a “complete” childbirth class, one that is outside of the hospital setting. Romy Karz Rapoport – I became passionate about empowering new families after the birth of my son. I have been teaching classes for 7 years. My classes will prepare you to welcome your baby with confidence and excitement whether you are planning a Hospital or Homebirth. Please call or email me for more information! Pauline Scharf – Teaching for 19 years. Labor assistant attending over 50 births. Have had 5 un-medicated births to VERY large babies. Passionate for mamas and babies. Class covers nutrition, exercises, coaching,labor, pushing, new baby care and breastfeeding. Ellie Shea, RN, HBCE – Ellie has taught birth preparation classes for more than 30 years. She has trained many doulas in the Los Angeles area. She is a faculty member of HypnoBirthing Institute providing training to practitioners and expectant parents. Ellie is the founder of Doulas Association of Southern California (DASC). Lisa Spiegel – I am a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator with 16 years of teaching experience I am also a Lacation Educator and Certified Doula. I have worked with thousands of couples to help them have the best possible birth experience and look forward to helping you create the best birth possible, too. Cindee Robinson Takeda, MS, CLE, IBCLC – Consultant and Certified Lactation Educator for over 15 years and have years of experience in private practice and hospital settings(postpartum and NICU). I am experienced working with the range of situations, from private prenatal instruction to challenging and special needs cases. Alisha Tamburri CCHT, MH is a certified hypnotherapist. She teaches HypnoBirthing, The Method to Ease Fear and Pain in Birthing. Class locations or privates. She also specializes in turning breech babies and lactation.

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Birth Doulas and Postpartum Doulas GROUPS The Association for Wholistic Maternal and Newborn Health...........................626-388-2191 www.wholisticmaternalnewbornhealth.org support@wholisticmaternalnewbornhealth.org We are a non-profit organization offering childbirth, lactation and postpartum support throughout all of Los Angeles County. Mother- and Baby-Friendly approach. Childbirth education classes, labor and postpartum doula support, breastfeeding education and consultation, and referrals to holistic perinatal health practitioners.

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

www.bestdoulas.com 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.

Rená Koerner................................................................................................ (562) 9256948 doularena@integrativechildbirth.com www.integrativechildbirth.net Integrative Childbirth Services and The Lullaby Lounge has a certified Doula, Educator and Doula Trainer with over 10 years experience at a location for local families to come and get the support that they need throughout pregnancy, labor/birth and their postpartum period.

Cheri Masek.................................................................................................. (323) 7175464 aperfect10doula@earthlink.net Lactation support. Welcoming life gently. “

“Serving women and families since 2000. 300+ births.

Moon Cylce Arts.............................................................................................. 323-899-7396

www.binibirth.com

Sabrina Roberson www.mooncyclearts.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.

Birth Partners & Birth and Beyond

Yvonne Novak............................................................................................... (626) 3903555

Bini Birth......................................................................................................... 818-286-3944 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

Leslie Sandoval 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.

Gentle Choice Birth & Parenthood Support..................................................... 949-300-0291

Lindsey Meehleis-Matthews, Sheill Sedillo, Nancy Palmer, Angelique Vink, Courtney Ellis, Chelle Goodfriend 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.

GraceFull Birthing INC.................................................................................... 323-379-4614 Elizabeth Bachner, California Licensed Midwife www.gracefull.com

Head First Doula Services ............................................................................... 323-240-6002

Yana Katzap-Nackman, Aimee Oswald, Alison Lerher, Aria Mayland, Gloria Hennessee, Janna Slack, Joan Durham, Lorin Hart, Mandy Schutt, Ruth Olafsdottir, Vera McCaughan 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.

Joy In Birthing.................................................................................................. 310-435-6054

Individual Doulas Gail Barela..................................................................................................... (310) 3088947

yvonne@doulawithlove.com I have been in the birthing business since 1979, after becoming a La Leche League leader and Bradley teacher, I moved on to doula-ing full time. I have attended births for single moms, teens, same sex couples, surrogates, multiples births.

Melissa Parker............................................................................................... (949) 3514236 melskater@yahoo.com melissasbirthservices.com 22 plus years of experience in childbirth education, doula work and assisting with breastfeeding issues and solving them. Lactation assistance available 24/7.

Lysa Quealy Beach City Doula........................................................................(310) 831-5700

frontdesk643@yahoo.com www.beachcitydoula.com State certified massage therapist, DONA certified birth doula. Trained as hypnobabies-doula. Individualize each clients birth to make their birthing day ideal for their family. I have attended over 75 births and truly love my job. Serving the South Bay community from Manhattan Beach to Long Beach.

Romy Karz Rapoport.....................................................................................(310) 483-3987

mothernaturebirth@yahoo.com lovethebirth.com Romy has Worked with over 50 couples helping to empower parents to Love the Birth! Birth is sacred and should be celebrated, not feared! Call or email me to set up an interview!

Janine Sabin, CPD .........................................................................................(818) 468-8389 www.nurturedmamadoula.com Janine specializes in nurturing new parents or empowering growing families with tools & support of a rhythm to thrive in postpartum.

Serenity Birth...................................................................................................310-749-2636

Patricia Grube www.serenitybirth.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. I have published articles about yoga, childbirth and pregnancy and am currently working on a childbirth book.

Mary C. Stelter..............................................................................................(310) 462-5218

marystelter@hotmail.com www.oceanbirth.weebly.com A positive birth experience for you is my goal! I’m a DONA trained doula, an ICEA trained educator, with a B.A. in Theatre and 10 years of additional experience as a labor companion and a mother, with 5 kiddos myself. Multiples are my specialty and compassion is my philosophy!

birthoptionservices@yahoo.com www.birthoptionservices.com We have five children, all born natural and breastfeed. I became a childbirth educator because I love helping others. I have attended over 100 births. My husband and I have educated over 150 couples in childbirthing. We teach baby wearing and breastfeeding. We sell baby carriers and other related products.

Thirteen Moons Birth Preparation & Support ...............................................(310) 736-8548

Quincy J Bates, LM, CPM...............................................................................(760) 228-1011

momsbundleofjoy5@sbcglobal.net 17 years of nursing then decided to become a postpartum Doula. I am a Mom of 5 and proud Grandmother of 5 little Blessings. I work nights or days and I am an excellent cook.

RevelationMidwife@gmail.com www.RevelationMidwifery.com I am devoted to preserving the art of midwifery. I look forward to serving women and babies for a better future of childbearing. I have a special place in my heart for women seeking VBAC. I am on 200+ babies!

Supportive Doula Services................................................................................ 818-994-6800

Margie Levy www.supportivedoula.com Margie Levy of Supportive Doula Services has supported over 300 families of the greater Los Angeles area 2002.

Debi Benton ....................................................................... (818)-850-2478; (818)-259-8950 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!

Debbie Benton.............................................................................................. (323) 334-0889

Authenticbirth@gmail.com www.birthhappensnaturally.com I am a certified Midwife assistant, Doula, a ICEA childbirth educator, Natural Health consultant, and Certified Dr. Sears L.E.A.N. Expectations coach. I have attended over 200 births-home, hospital and birth centers. I offer support, education and encouragement to empower birthing women and families to have the birth they envision.

Darla Burns.................................................................................................. (661) 645-3726

darla@douladarla.com I am a labor & postpartum doula serving the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys. I am also a Postpartum Doula Trainer and the CAPPA Executive Director of Postpartum Doula Programs.

Sue Coffman...................................................................................................(714) 3374331

doulasue@yahoo.com http://www.doulasuecbe.vpweb.com In addition to my services as a labor support doula (see Resume), my husband and I co-teach our Bradley(r) classes together. We love to help new families navigate the world of pregnancy, babies, breastfeeding, and parenthood with thoughtfulness and insight so that they can make healthy & safe decisions.

Tanya Colligan..................................................................... (818) 939-9754; (818) 539-4401

www.birthingmoon.blogspot.com I’m a birth doula, birth advocate and Intuitive bodyworker whose focus is supporting womyn/mothers and their partners in creating a satisfying experience from conception to birth.

Peggy Wehrle................................................................................................(714) 615-5927

Key to Credentials ANL — Advanced Nurse Lactation Consultant BA/ BS/ BSN — Bachelor of Arts/Science/Nursing CCE — Certified Childbirth Educator CLE(C) — Certified Lactation Educator (Counselor)

Has successfully completed a one week course in basic lactation and its management, and required post seminar homework which may include a clinical component.

CLC — Certified Lactation Consultant

Has had advanced formal lactation education and supervised clinical training

CLC — Certified Lactation Counselor

Has taken a one week course in lactation counseling and passed a post test.

CNM / CPM — Certified Nurse Midwife / Certified Professional Midwife CNS — Clinical Nurse Specialist DC — Doctor of Chiropractic FACCE — Fellow of American College of Childbirth Educators IBCLC (RLC) — International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

LCCE — Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator LE — Lactation Educator LM — Licensed Midwife LVN — Licensed Vocational Nurse MA/ MS/ MN — Master of Arts /Science /Nursing MD — Medical Doctor MPH — Master of Public Health (R) (CP) NP — (Registered) (Certified Pediatric) Nurse Practitioner OTR/L — Occupational Therapist , Registered/ Licensed PCD — Postpartum Certified Doula PHN — Public Health Nurse PT — Physical Therapist RD — Registered Dietitian RN (C) — Registered Nurse (Certified) All licensed health practitioners have additional continuing education requirements to remain current in their respective fields.

Most have had extensive formal lactation education and clinical training; has passed an international certification exam and has continuing education requirements in lactation. Recertifies every 5 years. May also use term “Registered” (RLC).

colligantanya@aol.com I can to Lamaze, Baby Care and Breastfeeding classes and services. I am a certificed Lamaze Childbirth Educator and Internation Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

Vonda Dennis................................................................................................(310) 226-7097

thebabyguru3@aol.com www.thebabyguru.com The Baby Guru provides Certified Newborn Specialist (I trained with “The Baby Whisperer” Tracy Hogg) services during the night. I also provide baby sleep consultations, group & private babycare classes, breastfeeding classes & consultations. I am also a parenting coach and provide this service for families.

Green Belly MaMa........................................................................................ (805) 341-2595 greenbellymama@gmail.com Facebook: Green Belly MaMa I am a 24 year old mother of two, Dona Trained Birth Doula. I am also a pregnancy eco consultant, and offer placenta encapsulation. I have attended one birth and am working towards my certification.

Barbara Joan Grubman ........................................................................ (818-884-6236) 6236 Calming Presence Doula Service bgrubman@sbcglobal.net Have attended and supported about 65 births. Always calm and caring to Mom and others who may be in the room.

Cordelia Hanna-Cheruiyot, MPH, CHES, ICCE, CLE, CBA................................626-388-2191

On Facebook: The Association for Wholistic Maternal and Newborn Health support@wholisticmaternalnewbornhealth.org She has Master’s in Public Health (MPH) in Health Education and Promotion/Maternal Child Health from Loma Linda University, is a Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Birth Assistant and Certified Lactation Educator, Certified Health Education Specialist and Assistant Midwife. Supporting expectant parents planning natural childbirth in the hospital, birth center or home.

Felicia Henry..................................................................................................(805) 218-6156 flhenry@mybirth.net www.mybirth.net “IBCLC One free lactation visit with full Bradley series.”

Miranda Johnson-Haddad...............................................................................(818) 621-5477 mirandajhaddad@earthlink.net International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I’m passionate about helping mothers and babies with breastfeeding!

Postpartum Doula Janine Sabin Certified Postpartum Doula Empowers new parents with prenatal confidence & nurtures mom with rest, meal prep, sibling support & bonding photos. www.nurturedmamadoula.com

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Childbirth & Baby Care Classes Breastfeeding Childbirth Education Preparing for your birth: hospital • birth center • or at home Baby Care classes CPR classes All classes taught by Rita Shertick, Registered Nurse Certified Lactation Educator Lamaze Trained • Bilingual Spanish

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Breastfeeding and Birth Retail Stores

Bellies, Babies & Bosoms..................................................................................818-541-1200

Midwives & Birthing Centers

www.bellies.biz 2430 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA 91020 Lactation center and retail store carrying breastfeeding related items; free 1/2 hour breastfeeding consults with lactation educator.

Beach Cities Midwifery & Women’s Health Care

Bini Birth......................................................................................................... 818-286-3944

Blessed Beginnings Midwifery

www.Binibirth.com 13743 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Green Boutique. Eco-friendly products. Childbirth workshops.

A Mother’s Haven............................................................................................ 818-380-3111

www.shopthehaven.com 15928 Ventura Blvd., Suite 116, Encino, CA 91436 Boutique that carries pregnancy thorough baby items, nursing bras, baby clothing and personalized baby registery. Infant care class, breastfeeding, infant massage & sign language for babies, Hypnobirthing Classes.

The Pump Station & Nurtury™

www.pumpstation.com 2415 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403................................................................................. 310-998-1981 248 Vine St., Hollywood, CA 90038................................................................................................323-469-5300 Village Glen Plaza, 2879 Agoura Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91361.................................................805-777-7179 “The Ultimate Breastfeeding & Baby Care Resource Center and Boutique”

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

At the Eco-Boutique, we offer a complete selection of only the best eco-friendly essentials for mama and baby. Also 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

Free Breastfeeding Resources

Birthing Project, Healthy Babies Alliance......................................................... 626-296-1000 Breastfeeding support group

949-215-7575 www.beachcitiesmidwifery.com B. J. Snell, PhD, CNM, FACNM. 24902 Moulton Parkway, Suite 120 Laguna Hills, CA 92637 714-222-8759 www.BlessedBeginnings.net Susan Scott Gill, 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.

Candace Leach, LM, CPM

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

Tender Loving Childbirth

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.

The Sanctuary Birth & Family Wellness Center

310-566-7690 www.birthsanctuary.com 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.

South Coast Midwifery and Women’s Health Care

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

Natural Birth & Woman’s Center

LA LECHE LEAGUE...................................................................................... 800-LA-LECHE

818-885-1012 www.gr8birth.com Breastfeeding classes and support, parenting classes, doulas, nutritional support, individual birth plans - home, birth center, hospital, water labor, water birth, and VBAC. FREE TOUR. Canoga Park, CA

LA County USC MC........................................................................................ 323-409-2236

UCLA Nurse-Midwifery Associates

Monthly meetings for pregnant & breastfeeding women. Babies welcome. Call 800-LA-LECHE for a local leader or www. lalecheleague.org. Free prenatal Breastfeeding Class-Eng/Span

Glendale Memorial Hospital Brestfeeding Resource Center.............................. 818-502-2378 Free breastfeeding support group and classes; Board Certified Consultants.

Hoag Hospital................................................................................................. 949-764-2229 Babyline is manned by an IBCLC certified RN available to answer questions M-F, 9am - 5:45pm. Free online breastfeeding course. Register online at http://www.hoag.org/Specialty/Womens-Health/Pages/OB-Education/Breast-feeding.aspx

310-794-7274 www.midwife.ucla.edu/ We provide comprehensive pregnancy, birth, and post-partum care within a midwifery model of care. We believe labor and birth are normal physiological processes and technology should be used judiciously. We care for women who desire a VBAC.

Ventura Birth Center

(805) 667-2229 www.Venturabirthcenter.net We offer Birth Center Birth, Homebirth, Waterbirth, Lactation classes, and Well Woman Services

Pasadena Public Health Dept. Black Infant Health Program............................. 626-744-6093 Breastfeeding & Childbirth & parenting education classes. Free for Medi-Cal eligible

Infant/Child CPR, Safety, and Car Seat Safety Classes

Save a Little Life...............................................................................................818-344-1442 Savealittlelife.com 18607 Ventura Blvd., # 207A, Tarzana, CA 91356 CPR & First Aid Richard Pass,

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Anamaria Brandt Photography........................................................................ 714-730-5050

http://www.bellybabylove.com Ana has been specializing in pregnancy and newborn imagery for 14 years. Sessions can be in studio or on location

Baby’s First Impression.................................................................................... 909-946-5410

White Memorial...................................................................... 323-265-5050/ 323-267-4352 http://www.whitememorial.com/medical-services/lamaze-and-other-classes Infant CPR Eng 323-265-5050 Span 323-267-4352

Hoag Hospital............................................................................................... 949-764-BABY http://www.hoag.org/Education/Pages/home.aspx?Specialty=Womens Infant CPR & Safety

CPR & First Aid, English/Spanish..................................................................... 818-345-4439 babyhelp@roadrunner.com CPR, Etc. - Private. Offered at home, church, temple, for groups & individ. In Eng. & Span. Ellen Steinberg RN

Glendale Adventist Medical Center...................................................................818-409-8100 http://www.glendaleadventist.com/childbirth-parent-education-classes Infant CPR & Safety

Training Solutions............................................................................................ 818-789-8907 www.ezcpr.com Infant & Child CPR. Eng & Span. Official American Heart Association Training Center.

Methodist Hosp Arcadia..............................................................................1-800-950-BABY http://www.methodisthospital.org/services/Maternal%20Child%20Health/Pages/Maternity-Classes.aspx Infant CPR. Span & Mandarin.

Clarence Calhoun ................ 626-357-3100 http://safetycpr.com/ Monrovia. Infant CPR

Huntington Memorial............ 626-397-8768

www.babysfirstimpression.com 4d ultrasound images.

A La Mode Photo.............................................................................................310-770-2676 www.ALaModePhoto.com Award winning maternity and newborn photographer, Heather Hart, creates beautiful memories that last a lifetime.

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

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

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

La Neve Studio................................................................................................ 714-529-3686 www.lanevephoto.com Pregnancy, infant and children and family portraits. Monthly specials. Downtown Brea.

Linnea Lenkus Fine Art Portrait Studios

www.linnealenkus.com Long Beach...................................................................................................................................... (562) 981-8900 Pasadena...........................................................................................................................................(626) 744-9104 Fine art pregnancy and baby portraits, cards, albums, boxes. By appointment only.

http://www.huntingtonhospital.com/Main/FamilyCPR.aspx Infant and Child CPR & Safety

Little Darling’s/Precious Memories Portrait Studio........................................... 888-276-2229

Safety In Motion .................. 714 264-2924

www.loridorman.com Pregnancy, baby and family photography.

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

Photography in your home.

Lori Dorman.................................................................................................... 818-247-0200 Margaret Gruesbeck Photography . ................................................................. 626-836-7761 www.margaretgruesbeck.com Fine art photography, birth, pregnancy, infancy and children.

Milk and Cookies Photography........................................................................ 323-533-4268 www.milkandcookiesphotography.com Specializing in unique maternity and child portraits, from the tummy to six years old.

Peek-a-Boo Ultrasound ................................................................................... 909-579-8229 http://www.myfirstpeekaboo.com/ Non-Diagnostic for family, fun, & entertainment

Pregnancy Portraits..........................................................................................818-905-3213 www.pregnancyportraits.net Specialize in pregnancy photos and newborn sessions

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

Marlo Yoshimoto Photography..........................................................................760-679-6136 www.msyoshphoto.com Pregnancy, baby and child photography.

Tanya Young Photography............................................................................... 310-920-9444 www.TanyaYoung.com Artistic pregnancy, baby and child photography.

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MY BAG 1. Comfy maternity top. I am not going to pretend that I will be losing tons of baby weight right after she comes out. 2. Only the sexiest maternity underwear. 3. Leggings. I am not usually a leggings as pants wearer but this day I might make an exception. I might end up in Ryan’s basketball shorts. Who knows. 4. Dermoplast, pain relieving spray. It has been an amazing friend for the last few months and I hear I will only be leaning on it more after the birth. 5. Socks. I am gonna want to be comfy. 6. Nursing bra. 7. Hair ties and a brush. 8. Slippers. I will probably go home in sandals though, but we will see what the feet swelling is like. 9. Nipple cream. I just keep hearing that I will need it and thankfully I have been gifted some, so that is going in the bag. 10. Pads. Lets take it on back to jr. high. 11. Chapstick. Any brand will do but I do love me some Burt’s Bees 12. Make up bag. I am gonna need to freshen up for all of these photos.

Nikol Anderson—Zummallen celebratewewill.weebly.com/blog Nikol is a working, breastfeeding mom, with one daughter, Claire. Check out her blog at www.celebratewewill.weebly.com/blog OUR BAG 1. Camera and charger. We have not decided what kind of photos we will be wanting. Crowning or not. But I know I will want a lot taken. Thanks in advance mom :) 2. iPhone and ear buds. I might also need to buy an iDock if I want everyone in the room to hear my affirmations and my birth play lists [I need to make these by the way] 3. Charger. If my friends are like me they will be blowing up my phone for news, we will need to charge our phones. 4. Bathing suit for Ryan in case he decided to get in the birthing tub with me. 5. Toothbrush and toothpaste. We will be practicing hugs before drugs so I don’t want my breath to scare him away. 6. Traveling cooler. We will need this to bring my placenta home for the encapsulation.

BABY’S BAG 1. Newborn car seat. She should come home with us I think. 2. Boppie or My Breast Friend. I haven’t figured out which one would be better to bring for her. Opinions welcome. 3. Little mittens for her little hands & socks for her little feets. 4. Aden + Anais swaddle blankets. They are so cute and I have heard the best things about these blankets. We have gotten so many adorable ones. I am looking forward to practicing with them. 5. Going home outfit. This will be tough as we have been given the cutest baby clothes I have ever seen. I will take a look at the newborn sizes and see what would be just perfect. 6. Diapers and wipes, for her first little bowel movements.

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