The Wet Set Gazette Vol. 3, 2011

The Double WolfDouble wolves seem on the outside in

control of all things. They know what theywant and are outspoken and opinionatedabout it, they follow the old adage “Attack isthe best defense” and when in their presenceyou will have a hard time put a word in edgewise. Some of their familiar patterns are: they believemost other people are incapable of taking care ofthemselves. They attempt to convince others of what they“should” think and how they “truly” feel. They become resent-ful when others will not let me help them; their self-esteem isbolstered when they can resolve your problems, and/or relieveyour pain. They freely offer others advice and directions without being asked.Double wolf can go as far as believing that actions, words, even clothing and the per-sonal appearance of their partners are a reflection of them, positive or negative, and theyfirmly believe it is their job to fix it.

In pregnancy double wolves can either be staunch natural birth advocate who believethere is only one way to give birth, all drugs and doctors and hospital are evil and out toget them. They believe that theirs is the only way a woman should give birth and all otherpossibilities are unacceptable. They will fight with their care provider, maybe even changeprovider often, never even liking their midwife completely they might end up feeling atloss and very angry in case of a hospital transport, probably faulting everyone includingherself for not been able to be powerful enough to take control of the situation.

Even during a seemingly good home birth they will be very self-critical feeling theycould have done better if they just had the right support. On the other side of the scalethe double wolf is also the woman who chooses an elective cesarean because she justthinks that is efficient, expedient and controllable.

Both the double lamb and double wolf are at risk of postpartum depression–onebecause she felt helpless and victimized, the other because she desperately needs helpbut cannot ask for it and is overwhelmed.

Striking a BalanceBoth the double lamb and the double wolf deny a part of themselves, on the one

hand they suppress their basic human rights and are toppled by everyone else’s choic-es or the other by not been able to express their vulnerabilities. Both attitudes are likearmors they have created, usually in early childhood to cope with life, and situations.This armor is made up of immature ways of coping they have created during an imma-ture time of their lives. It was the best they could do and it worked for the time being,but now it no longer serves them. One of our greatest challenges in life is to let downthe walls of self-protection and release the energy that resides deep within. Usuallywhen we are faced with something that is new and challenging or anything that feelsthreatening to us, we unconsciously retreat behind a force field of self-protection.Self-armoring can inflict a tremendous amount of self-suffering. On the surface, itseems like it is there to keep harm out. However it actually cuts us off from our ownlove, our own power and the support of others.

When you become a mother you have become one with the goddess and this newpath takes great strength of character and courage. A goddess is the embodiment of theDivine in a female body. She acts with integrity while loving and nurturing. She letsgo of anger, pain, fear, guilt, and judgment. She has no need to change anybody andshe does not blame others or herself, for she sees the Divine in all beings includingherself. She has learned to love unconditionally, and has no expectations. She encour-ages and allows things to be what they are and welcomes other people’s efforts, as shelooks at everyone the way a mother looks at her child. She knows that life is a mysterythat cannot be conquered or understood. She finds her sense of humor, especiallyabout herself, as she feels compassion for all her little idiosyncrasies and human char-acteristics. She searches for and embraces her Divinity, knowing that change isinevitable and that happiness is found in the journey, not in the end result. Sure ahealthy baby and healthy mommy is the ultimate result we all strive to achieve but wecannot deny the importance of the journey and of the feelings a woman will have aboutherself as the result of the journey of labor and delivery.

When we strike a balance between our wolf and lamb we achieve not only the birthingexperience we deserve and desire but a sense of accomplishment and serenity that will color

our postpartum experience, our life in gen-eral and will positively influence our baby.

For those who say, “that is just who Iam I can’t change” here is something tochew on: Have you ever thought abouthow you’ve been programmed since youwere a kid to accept whatever life handsyou? No offense, but that is the biggestload of horse puckie since Columbus saidthe world was flat! You can truly RE-pro-gram your thinking to attract the mostastounding things into your life. All youhave to do is go the extra step, pick upPainless Childbirth and begin your journeywhether you are pregnant or not you canreprogram yourself and feel strong aboutyour Basic human Rightsand birth a new self.

Oh and of coursethe cabbage is when yougo through life com-pletely unconsciously….:)

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Wolf, Lamb, Cabbage–What’s your nature during pregnancy and birth?by Giuditta Tornetta....3

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Swimming with Your Babyby Joni Eliahou......4

Whooping Cough—Preventableby Richard Pass, RN.....7

25 Things Dad Can Do Before and During Birthby Michelle Leclaire O’Neill, PhD., RN....6

Sleep Tips for Infants by Elissa Gilbertson ........................................4Breastfeeding Consultant Resource Listings ................................6Massage for Your Baby by Chai B. Benson, M.S., MFTI, CIMT ..................8Car Seat Safety by Faith Golden ....................................................8Resources ........................................................................10A Day with an OB Nurse by Rita L. Shertick, RN ..............................14Doula Resource Listings ......................................................14Professional Education and Training........................................15

VBAC–One Woman’s Dream Birthby Lysa Quealy...5

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Giuditta Tornetta is a birth and post-partum doula, alactation educator, and hypnotherapist. She is theauthor of the book Painless Childbirth: AnEmpowering Journey Through Pregnancyand Birth (available at amazon.com). Shehas a private practice in Marina del Rey, California.

Adventures in Storylandby Dr. JoBea Holt.....8

The Double LambLiving only through the inner lamb means being incapable of giving the right

aggressive impulses to defend oneself. Double lambs often feel they are victimized bythe people around them and their altruistic nature is misunderstood, “I am only doingthis for your benefit…” bleats the double lamb. In difficult situations double lambsfind themselves to bear the costs with two “inner lambs.” We see this in people whowould love to have a home birth but decide otherwise due to the pressure they get fromfamily and friends; and vice versa, (I have seen a woman who really wanted a hospitalbirth but was pressured to do it at home) or in those who despite having a care providerthey don’t ultimately like, stick with them because… and you can fill in the blanks.Those who say they want a natural birth but will not say anything to their doctors oncethe sometime inevitable push for a medical induction conversation begins. The innerlamb personality with outer lamb clothing will go to the hospital, say yes to every med-ical intervention offered; “they are nurses/doctors they must know better thanme” andmight end up with one of the many horrible stories they will eventually share with everynewly pregnant women they encounter. They feel victimized by theirprovider/hospital/circumstances etc feel they really could do nothing about it, andwant to share their experience with the world so they may get the sympathy and lovethey ultimately need. Their story telling often starts with, “You might not want to hearthis, but…” Sometimes a person with a double inner lamb is characterized with pas-

sive aggressive traits (the repressed wolf,) they love to gossip and constantly find thingswrong with everyone, and complain a lot about everything.

Here are some of the characteristics of inner and outer lamb[i]: Compliant dou-ble lambs have difficulty identifying feelings, minimize, alter, or deny their feelingsand perceive themselves as unselfish and dedicated to the well being of others. Low-self-esteem double lambs have difficulty making decisions, judge everything they think,say, or do harshly, as never “good enough,” are embarrassed to receive recognition andpraise or gifts, do not ask others to meet their needs or desires, value others approvalof their thinking, feelings, and behaviors over their own, and do not perceive them-selves as lovable or worthwhile people.

If you are familiar with my work on the nine basic human rights the double lambcharacteristics usually stem from unresolved issues or blocked energy in the first threechakras where the right to be here in this world and to have what we want and desireand the right to take action, reside. In my practice I often see the double lambs fall inthe category of those who have never felt it was their right to be here in this world(maybe their parents wanted a boy and not a girl, or they were not ready for the preg-nancy, or they were the ‘unplanned’ child) and/or their right to have and want whatthey desire. When children they were often told what they wanted and what they did-n’t, what they could and couldn’t have or deserve. The double lamb being a peoplepleaser will forgo their wants and desires to do what others want and thus gain otherslove and approval.

The basic human rights embedded in their first three chakras (the right to be here,the right to want and to feel your feelings, and the right to act) have been trampled onand they learned to survive as children by been chameleons capable of becoming whatthe outer world needs them to be. As adults often double lambs compromise their val-ues and integrity to avoid rejection or others’ anger, can be very sensitive to how oth-ers are feeling and feel the same, are extremely loyal, remaining in harmful situationstoo long, value others’ opinions and feelings more than their own and are often afraidto express differing opinions and feelings of their own.

Recently I picked up an old tome out of my bookcase entitled,Meetings with Remarkable Men by G. Gudjieff. In its introduction I found an oldriddle about a man who has a wolf, a lamb and a cabbage he needs to bringacross a river. The boat is tiny and can only carry one passenger at a time.If he leaves the wolf and the lamb alone together, the wolf will eat thelamb. If he leaves the lamb and the cabbage alone together, the lambwill eat the cabbage. How can he bring all three safely across the river?The solution rests in an extra trip to insure the safety of all.

This riddle was used to discuss the nature of man and the inner qual-ity of the self. The wolf represents the raw/animal/aggressive yet cunningnature of man; and the lamb representing feelings/emotional and even therational side of man.

When I read anything on the nature of human kind I try to see a paral-lel between the teachings and the field of fertility, pregnancy and birth. If wewant to attain the pregnancy and birthing experience we deserve and desire,and have the help we seek from everyone, we must balance the ingenuity andthe sometimes aggressive nature of the wolf and the sensitivity of the lamb with-in, and to do so we must go the extra mile.

Balancing different aspects of the self is a life long journey for sure, butsome of us have learned to be either a double lamb or a double wolf from child-hood. Double lambs exhibit victim mannerism, such as denial, low self-esteemor compliance patterns; whereas double wolves feel like they can only survive bycontrolling others, being righteously opinionated, rageaholic and/or compulsiveadvice givers. Obviously these are just some of the many nuances and characteris-tics of either the double lamb or double wolf yet they paint a clear picture of thedysfunction due to the lack of balance of these two aspects of the self.

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Simple Sleep Tips for Infants

As a sleep educator and doula I know the question of sleep comes up quiteoften. However, now-a-days in our “instant magic pill” society, parents want a quickfix. And who can blame sleep deprived parents? The down side–a quick fix can comeat a cost. As a sleep educator I teach parents about sleep and guide them through a planthat not only works for their family, but also works with their child’s development.While I work alongside families with older babies to solve sleep problems, I most enjoyworking with parents proactively to avoid sleep problems all together. When parentsset their expectations for baby’s sleep on facts and information, reality and expecta-tions tend to meet resulting in an all-around more relaxed environment. Let’s reviewsome helpful basic information and some tips for infant sleep.

There are two main stages of sleep: active (rapid eye movement or REM), and inac-tive or slow wave sleep (non-REM). REM and non-REM sleep work together in a cycle.An infant’s sleep cycle can be as little as half an adult’s cycle (45 to 60 minutes com-pared with 90 minutes) and infants spend much more time in REM sleep than anadult. At the end of somewhere between 45 to 60minutes some infants have completeda full sleep cycle and are unable to cycle back into sleep. For proper maturation of thesleep cycle to occur, all infants must stretch their cycle to 90 minutes, spend less timein REM sleep, and enter slow wave sleep before REM sleep. These processes happen atdifferent times and in different ways. These changes take up to 12 months to completeand can occur in as little as 6 to 9 months in a healthy sleeper. Causes of immaturesleep cycles in infants range from prematurity, temperament, and outside interferencewith the maturation process.

Here are some things you can do to allow your baby’s body and mind to mature his sleep:1) Allow healthy babies, who are thriving, to awaken at night and eat when they wantto. Try to avoid imposing a feeding schedule; rather get to know when YOUR babyneeds to eat.

2) When you do know HIS body’s routine well, and after the age of 6 to 8 weeks, offera dream feed a few minutes before he normally awakens to eat.

3) During naps, when your baby is seemingly starting to awaken, step back and see whathe does. My clients are often amazed when they take my advice and allow their babyto “complain” andmove around for as much as 10 minutes before he falls back asleepwith his own skills. Of course if your baby is out right crying - go and comfort him.

Allowing your infant the time to figureout if he is awake or going back to sleephelps mature his sleep by allowing his bodyto figure out how to cycle back to sleep onhis own. Understanding an infant’s basicsleep cycle and taking the time to get toknow your baby are the first steps to help-ing your baby mature his sleep.

Swimming with Your BabySplish Splash Spish Splash! Oh how she loved to splash around in the pool. I

started taking my daughter into the pool when she was six months old. I would holdher securely against my chest and gently go up and down in the water. She would laughand laugh. When I’d stop, she’d wiggle her body as a sign to do it again. Every time wewere in the pool, I would hold her against me and then slowly move her a little fartheraway with my arms stretched out in front of me. This built her confidence and I alsoearned her trust. We made it part of our summer fun. Twice a week we would go intothe pool. At a year old, I bought water wings for my daughter. These are also calledarm floaters. They hold your child up in the water without needing to be held. Shewould follow me all around the pool, kicking her legs and moving her arms aroundthrough the water. At age two, she began jumping into the pool while I stood in frontof her inside the water, while she was wearing her water wings. At age three, she removedthe water wings and began swimming under the water in the low end of the pool. Byage four, she was swimming the entire length of the pool by herself while I stood andwatched. Still today at age 27, she loves the water and has taught her son, who is now 5and swims like a fish to love the water as much as she does.

Swimming is a great activity for babiesbefore they crawl and walk. Swimming helpsthem to move around independently as thewater supports them. There aren’t any formalguidelines on when you can take your baby intothe pool. Some parents take their babies for aswim at two months, while others wait until atleast six months or older. It’s probably a goodidea to wait until your baby can hold her headup without support and when the weather iswarm enough so she won’t be cold. Babies sixweeks and older can be held in the pool or usean inflatable tube special for baby with overhead covering to protect from the sun. Ifyou and your family enjoy swimming, start getting baby use to the water at bath time.Children don’t usually start learning to swim until they are two-three years old. Mostpools start classes at around 12 weeks of age. Moms will need to wait until their six weekcheck up before going into the water. Are you interested to start swimming with yourbaby? For more information you can visit www.waterbabies.net

I started my baby to love water during bath time. When she was only two weeks old,she had her very first bath in a baby bathtub. We had to wait for her umbilical stump tofall off first. I wanted to make sure it would be a beautiful experience for her. I filledher baby bath tub with nice warm water. I held her securely and put her feet in first,swishing them around and saying things like wee wee, swish swish. I then lowered herinto the water and kept my hand around her, so that she would feel secure. Bath timebecame part of our daily routine, before going to sleep each night. Occasionally, I wouldfill my bath tub and take bathes with my baby, holding her, so she would get use to deep-er water, swishing her around. I would blow bubbles in the water. It was fun to watchhow she would try to blow bubbles too. As she got older and started to sit up by herselfat around 6 months, I bought a Bumbo baby seat that I could put in our adult bath tub,which would support her sitting up. I filledthe water to about her waist and gave her afew water toys to play with. She really lovedbath time a lot. I would sometimes put only2 inches of water in the bath tub and let herlay on her tummy. She liked kicking herlegs in the water. This was the beginning ofa great swimmer.

Here is some information to get you started swimming with your baby1. Never leave your baby or child unattended in the bath tub, at the pool or beach.2.Always use a generous amount of sunscreen, while outdoors in the sun. You can buysunscreen for sensitive skin, and there are many natural brands to choose from. Ahat will help keep the sun and heat off of baby’s head.

3.Little Swimmers is a special diaper, made to hold in pee pee or poop while in the water.4. It’s good to use a tee shirt, or bathing suit, while in the water, to protect sensitiveskin from the sun.

5.Use a large towel to wrap around your baby, drying him off completely.6.Keep baby dry when not in the water.7.Make sure water is not too cold. A heated pool is the best for babies under six months8.Remember to offer baby the breast or bottle as not to become dehydrated from the hot sun.9.Try not to let your baby swallow too much water, especially pool water which has chlorine.10.Have fun and enjoy swimming with your baby.

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by Elissa Gilbertson

When I was pregnant with my first child I didn't think aboutmy choices of birth until I was in my 7th month. During this timemy hus-band and I watched the movie “The Business Being Born” and it had changedmy view on birth forever. All I had known at that time about birth washospital birth stories of my family and friends. None of which were nat-ural un-intervened births. With this new knowledge I decided to have a completely natural childbirth and signed usup for the Bradley Method courses.

In my 37th week of pregnancy I found out that my son was breech and that I only had one option for his birth—a cesarean. I was devastated when I heard this news and felt robbed of not having a choice of how to give birth to myson. My doctor wanted to schedule my c-section, but I firmly said no and told her I was going to wait until my babywas ready to be born.

During the last three weeks of pregnancy, I tried all I could do to naturally turn my son’s head down. This includ-ed inversions, moxibustion, chiropractic care, and much more. Unfortunately none of these techniques worked forme. I ended up going into labor at home with my water breaking. My husband had me labor at home for a few hoursbefore we made our way to the hospital. Once we got to the hospital, within a few hours I ended up in the operatingroom with a disgruntled on-call doctor and a birth I didn't want. It was a typical cesarean birth in which I got to seemy son for one minute before he was whisked away to the nursery while I was being stitched up. I didn't get to see myson again until about four hours after the surgery. My recovery was slow and I ended up having a low milk supply, andpostpartum depression, as well as postpartum thyroiditis.

A few weeks after my son was born I realized that my sadness was over the mourning of my birth. With a littleresearch on the internet, I realized I was not alone with this feeling. However, the people closest to me who had cesare-ans themselves did not understand my sadness. It took me having a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) almost threeyears later to completely heal from my first birth experience.

When I found out I was pregnant with my second child I called my doctor’s office right away to ask if she would allow me to have a VBAC. The receptionist said that thedoctor isn’t performing VBACS anymore because the local hospitals have banned them. I started researching on line and found a few hospitals that were pro VBAC, but hap-pened to be more than 30 miles away. I also found the ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) website and realized that a new chapter was starting in my city. Iattended their first meeting and was given great recommendations by the chapter leaders.

For the beginning of my prenatal care I decided to use one of the hospitals that allowed VBAC. This hospital has a midwife group that is willing to allow you to have a naturalchildbirth. At this time I felt like this was the best option for me. As I progressed in my pregnancy I began to have reservations about having a hospital birth. I feared that the samething would happen as my first birth experience in which the hospital did not grant any of my requests on my birth plan. When I was six months pregnant I looked into finding alocal midwife so I could have a home birth. The one midwife that was highly recom-mended had reservations of taking me on as a client because I was a VBAC and the clos-est transfer care physician she had was 30 miles away from my home. She was concernedif I ended up in the hospital he would not allow me to have a VBAC. This turned me offto the idea and I continued using the midwife group through the hospital.

During my 7th month of pregnancy, I contacted a local doula and one of the firstquestions she had for me was, “Have you considered having a home birth?” I explainedto her how I felt it wasn’t an option for me, but she had different contacts and newinformation. It turns out that one of the local hospitals lifted the ban on VBAC andshe knew of a doctor that would be willing to be a transfer care physician, as well as alocal certified nurse midwife. Everything came into play beautifully. I was able to hirethe midwife, the doctor was willing to take me on as a patient, and my insurance wouldcover the home birth as an out of network provider.

The birth of my second son was peaceful and magical. My husband and I got toexperience a natural childbirth with no interventions. My doula and midwife did anamazing job allowing me to work with my body and to allow this baby to come as natureintended. This experience has changed my view on childbirth forever. I am blessed thatI was able to have this experience and hope that there are more women out there whowill fight for the birth that they want and deserve.

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Having a Vaginal Birth After CesareanOne mother’s story of how she had the birth experience of her dreams

by Lysa Quealy

When I first met my client, Carol, her dream was to have her babyin her living room in the early morning hours before her son awoke forbreakfast. As a birth doula I listen to my clients and strive to help themachieve the birth experience they imagine.

Carol and Bob felt the birth of their first child was not as they hadintended. Although their first birth was a cesarean, they felt blessedbecause mom and baby were healthy. Carol would have preferred anon-medical, intervention free experience. When I provided her withinformation she was very pleased to find she could achieve her heartsdesire…a homebirth.

Being a VBACmommyself I was able to help her feel confident andsafe. My hope was to empower Carol, encouraging her to continuallyshare her birth dreams with me. She was challenged with the same ques-tions most moms have such as am I doing the right thing? is this reallysafe? will we all be ok? After talking things through and continuing toprovide her with resources, she felt sure it would all be amazing.

Sam was born “without a hitch,” just as she desired…at home, inwater, with Bob, her mom, the midwife, and me. It was also just beforebig brother John woke to have breakfast. I am always blessed to bepresent with families at this incredible time in their lives. Seeing awoman fulfill her heart’s desire is just incredible.

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Car safety seats only have one use, don’t they? I thought they were only meantto secure children in cars so that they were safe in the car and especially in an accident.But I have seen car safety seats used for so many more things, such as child carriers,cribs, swings, high chairs, things that do not involve a car.

I recently installed an infant safety seat in the back seat of my car for my grand-daughter. It wasn’t an easy job. I now understand why people pay a professional. Therewere a lot of instructions; including making sure that the seat was level. The last thingI did was to make sure that the seat was tight and didn’t move. I bought the model thatcame with the stroller so I could take my granddaughter on walks.

When I researched car seat safety, (I wanted to do everything right) I found outthat car seats are only safe in the car or in a stroller that is made for them. Car seatsaren’t safe for any other use because they aren’t engineered for any other use. When acar seat is left on the ground for baby to sleep in, on a restaurant bench, in a crib, oranywhere else, the center of gravity shifts, raising the car seat and making the baby topheavy. This shift and the movement of the baby can cause the seat to tip over and theharness system can exert enough pressure on the infant’s neck to cause asphyxiation.

I’m not an alarmist, but I want you to know that in my research, I found that therehave been isolated incidents in Canada where the straps of the infant safety seats haveaccidentally strangled infants who had been left unattended in their infant safety seatsoutside of the vehicle. Two of the deaths occurred when the infant safety seat was usedin the crib and another when the seat was modified for use as a swing. These deathsoccurred by the baby’s head shifting forward in the seat causing asphyxiation, in themanner stated above.

Another recent study I found attributed 17 cases of sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS) to the prolonged sitting or lying position of infants in an infant safety seat. Inthis study, when researchers reviewed more than 500 SIDS deaths, they found that 17of these deaths occurred while the infant was in a device such as a child safety seat. Sixof the 17 SIDS deaths in this study occurred in the first month of life.

Carrying your infant in an infant safety seat is awkward for the parents and bad foryour back especially as the baby grows. Instead of hurting yourself and potentiallyharming your baby why not carry your baby in a sling or baby carrier. There are somany slings and carriers to choose from. I’m sure you can find one to suit you andyour lifestyle and that is comfortable to wear for you and your baby. Your baby will geta sense of attachment from being close to you and vice versa. Parents also becomemoreattuned to the baby and their needs with the added advantage of the baby being able tonurse on demand if you are breastfeeding. When you wear your baby your baby willspend less time with their heads on a flat surface, which will help the baby have a morerounded head.

A child safety seat is for use in the caror stroller it was designed for. To be safe,child safety seats should not be used forany other purpose. When baby is out ofthe car, it is easy to carry baby in a babysling or carrier that leave your hands freeto do other things. Baby can be held closewith the added advantage of no backachefor the caregiver and a safe snuggly placefor baby.



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8700 Beverly Blvd., Suite 3202, Los Angeles, CA 90048Linda Kingsley, IBCLCPrenatal classes; consults in hospital; breast pump rentals & related sales;credit cards accepted; medical translators for most languages; information line800-972-6003.Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Sat 9 AM-2:30 PMEpps, Cynthia, MS, IBCLC 310-458-6430www.Motherwork.com457 25th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90402-3033Also serves Hollywood, Silverlake, Glendale, Culver CityBreastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum, private instruction; post natal nutri-tion, transition to solids & gentle weaning; consults in hospital, client’s home; avail-able weekends.Kramer, Rachel, MD, CLE, Melissa Tatum, MA, CLE310-273-9533, �

250 North Robertson Blvd., Suite 404, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-1788Also serves West Hollywood, Miracle Mile, HollywoodConsultations in hospital and Pediatric office; physical assessment of infant andwell child follow-up. Credit cards accepted.MCH Services Inc 800-822-6688Rona Cohen, RN, BS, MN, IBCLCwww.mchservicesinc.com

P.O. Box 6241 Beverly Hills, CA 90212-1241Multi Site Turnkey National Corporate Lactation ProgramsPrenatal education through corporate lactation programs only. Breast pumpsales. Credit cards accepted.Saint John’s Health Center/Lactation Station 310-829-89441328 22nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2091Elaine Robertson, IBCLC, Teresa Sakamoto, BA, IBCLC, available daily 9AM - 5PM.Consults in hospital & by appointment; breast pump rentals & sales; credit cardsaccepted; support groups Wed. & Fri. at noon; weekend phone consults.Slavick, Suzy, RN, CLE 310-871-3554, www.bhlactationcenter.com145 S. La Peer Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2601Also serves San Fernando Valley, Culver City, Mid-WilshireConsults in hospital, office, client’s home; credit cards accepted; available week-ends & evenings. Experienced in hospital setting. Warm and supportive approach.Tellalian, Louise Arce, RN, LCCE, CLC 310-274-2272, 1911 San Ysidro Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-1520Serves Greater Los AngelesPrenatal breastfeeding classes; small group in home setting on Saturday AMwith phone follow-up, private instruction available; phone counseling.The Pump Station 310-998 1981W. Haldeman, RN, MN, CLC, C. Harvey, RN, MS, CLC, J Sacher, RN, MN, CLCwww.Pumpstation.com2415 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403Breastfeeding classes; consults in office & home visits; breast pump rentals &related sales; credit cards accepted; support groups; bras & nursing wear,baby care products, baby & preemie clothes.

MIRACLE MILE/HOLLYWOOD/SILVERLAKE/DOWNTOWN

Hamilton, Maureen 323-228-4855, 2963 4th Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90018-2933Also serves Beverly Hills, West LAPrivate breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, clinic. Provides post partumcare for mother and newborn up to one year; available weekends and evenings.Lee, Carole F. , OTR/L, MA, MS, CLE 323-528-1406Also serves Los Feliz, Echo Park. Mt. WashingtonPrivate instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; experienced in med-ically fragile, high risk infants with special needs; available weekends & evenings.McClain, Dionne, DC, CLE 323-653-1014McClain Sports and Wellness

6360 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 410, Los Angeles, CA 90048-5601Also serves, Beverly Hills, Ladera Heights, View Park, Culver CityPrivate instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; credit cardsaccepted; low or no cost consults for teens; available Saturdays, evenings.The Pump Station 323-469-5300W. Haldeman, RN, MN, CLC, C. Harvey, RN, MS, CLC, J Sacher, RN, MN, CLCwww.Pumpstation.com1248 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90038Breastfeeding classes; consults in office & home visits; breast pump rentals &related sales; credit cards accepted; support groups; bras & nursing wear,baby care products, baby & preemie clothes.

CULVER CITY/SOUTH LOS ANGELES

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center 323-857-4121, Also serves West Los Angeles, Baldwin Hills6041 Cadillac Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034-1702Gwen Brown, RN, BSN, CLC, Alexanne Soltwedel, RN, BSN, CLEBreastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinic; breastpump sales & related sales; credit cards accepted; support group, teen services.Lactation Education Center Mon.-Fri. 9 AM-5 PMBUR-BANK/PASADENA/GLENDALEBaghdassarian, Roza, BA, CLE 818-353-7446, �

www.moreser.comAlso serves San Fernando Valley and Greater LABreastfeeding classes prenatal, private instruction; consults in hospital, office,client’s home, at Glendale Memorial Hospital; breast pump rentals, sales; Baby-Weigh scales, nursing wear; available Saturday & evenings; credit cards accepted.Bell, Cynthia, RNC, BSN 213-703-64002324 Janet Lee Drive, La Crescenta, CA 91214-2208Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home, pediatricoffice, hospital clinic; available weekends and evenings.Bellies, Babies and Bosoms 818-541-1200;818-247-0200, � � �

H. Schroeder MPH, RD, IBCLC, MJ Haddad, IBCLC, M. Limbach, CLEwww.bellies.biz3461 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale, CA 91208Also serves San Gabriel Valley, Eagle Rock / Los AngelesPrenatal & post partum classes, private instruction; consults in hospital, office,client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales, nursing wear; baby scales;availableweekends & eves.

Bridwell, Margaret, OTR/L, CLE 626-372-0929Altadena, CA 91001-3746Also serves San Gabriel ValleyPrivate breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home;pediatric office; hospital clinic; also available weekends and evenings.Dawson, Diane LM, CPM 818-913-0448West Home Birthwww.westhomebirth.com380 S. Euclid Avenue, #301, Pasadena, CA 91101-3104Also serves Studio City, SilverlakeBreastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults inhospital, client’s home; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings.Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center818-507-4191, �

1420 S. Central Ave., Breastfeeding Resource Center 5th Fl., Glendale, CA91204Serves San Gabriel/San Fernando Valleys and Greater Los Angeles areaBreastfeeding classes prenatal; consults in hospital, clinic; support groups;phone consultations and referrals to community resources; childbirth classseries; MediCal reimbursable.M - F 9 AM - 5 PMGlendale Pediatrics 818-246-7260 �

1530 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Suite #101, Glendale, CA 91206Cindy Ames, LVN, **CLCBreastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults inpediatric office; pump rentals & related sales, Baby Weigh Scales rented, cred-it cards accepted.Mon-Fri. 9 AM-5:30 PMHuntington Hospital 626-397-3172, Outpatient Center - 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105-7103Also serves Greater San Gabriel ValleyAnn Meier RN, BSN, CLC; Maggie Byrne BA, CLCFive Certified Lactation Consultants are available. Breastfeeding classes, prenatal;consults in hospital, clinic; breast pump rentals & sales, bra fittings and sales,scale rentals; nursing wear and pillows; credit cards accepted; free supportgroup.Mon-Fri 9 AM-4 PM

The following list of breastfeeding resources has been graciously provided by the Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles. For more information on breast-feeding, credentials explanations, tips for pumping, breastfeeding books, and local resources, or to make a donation, visit

http://www.breastfeedingtaskforla.org.

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The Use and Misuseof Car Safety Seats

by Faith Golden

Faith Golden818 222-2606

www.itsaparentparenting.com

The founder of It's Aparent, Faith Golden, has over 15years experience as an infant and preschool specialeducation teacher. It's Aparent provides in-home par-ent training specializing in training parents to be effec-tive parents with the tools that they will use to parentfor a lifetime.

Baby MassageGreat for your babyand simple to learnby Chai Benson

Infant massage is a perfect harmo-ny between western and eastern healing philosophiesand spirituality. Scientists are just beginning to understandwhat spiritual gurus of the east have known for centuries. Numerous research studieshave shown that infants are physiologically born to be dependent on their caregiver forfeeding, comforting, regulation of emotion and skin to skin contact. The musclemovement associated with certain strokes increases circulation and strengthens theimmune system. Many infants have difficulty with digestion in the form of colic, gasand constipation and certain strokes to the stomach and abdomen encourage the nat-ural process of the self-sufficient human body. Infant massage could be considered anatural healing method as well as a powerful preventive activity similar to eating healthyand exercising for adults.

What science can not explain is the intense and potent communication that occurswhen energy is passed from one spiritual vessel to the other through touch. Just 15minutes of eye contact a few times a week during an infant massage session allows ashared experience of support, love and compassion. Both entities become empoweredas they become more in sync and grow in a deeper understanding of each other. Whenmassaging your infant, you are telling them "I believe in you and your abilities, youare secure and safe with me, and you can be confident in our relationship and otherrelationships in the future." What anabundantly healthy and spiritually gratify-ing experience and at the same time sosimple to learn!

The best way to learn how to massageyour infant is in your home, one-on-onewith a Certified Infant Massage Teacher.This allows yourself and your baby to bemost comfortable and to see how infantmassage can be uniquely right for you. To learnmore about infant massage and infant men-tal health, go to www.BabyAwareness.com or contact Chai Benson.

Chai B. Benson, M.S., MFTI, CIMTwww.BabyAwareness.com562.506.6103

Chai Benson, M.S. in Child Development and FamilyStudies, Certified Infant Massage Instructor, isreceiving her infant mental health specialist endorse-ment. She believes that a parent is a baby’s best teacherand providing information in a family’s home is ideal.

Looking for help through your birthand/or postpartum days?

DASC (Doula Association of Southern California) offersa FREE doula referral program to expectant parents.

Go to www.DASCdoulas.orgor call

(877) 4-A-DOULA (toll free)for referral to certified and/or trained birth

and postpartum doulas in your area.



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The symptoms can be overwhelming and can be frightening to witness, muchless experience for one’s self. Imagine coughing for so long and so violently that onebecomes completely exhausted. These severe and disabling bouts of coughing may beaccompanied by drooling, tearing and vomiting - rendering the person unable to ade-quately oxygenate their bodies.

As a former E.R. nurse for many years, there was rarely a more frightening illnessthan advanced whooping cough. We were always advised to have a “tracheostomy tube”in waiting in the event someone stopped breathing when their upper airways is tooswollen due to infection & inflammation.

Signs & SymptomsAs infection sets in, a severe, violent and rapid cough is the most common symp-

tom of whooping cough. These coughing spells are a common way for the disease tospread to other vulnerable individuals. As the coughing worsens, the ill person canbecome very short of breath. It is during these episodes when the victim struggles forbreath that the telltale whooping sounds are often heard. During these spells one canwitness a bluish color in the lips and or fingertips of the victim as vital oxygen levelsdrop dangerously low.

Thosemost vulnerable of these victims tend to be the youngest who often are strick-en in the first 6 months of life. The disease is pertussis, most commonly known aswhooping cough and is caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria. As with other bac-terial diseases, the incubation period may be 7-10 days (prior to symptoms develop-ing) and has been known to be as long as 21 days. In the early course of the disease,patients are often treated with antibiotic therapy which can reduce the transmission toothers, particularly family members.

The clinical picture for a very ill infant can include “secondary infections” of whichpneumonia is most common. If oxygen levels fall to dangerous levels, brain damagecan then follow. These cases of pneumonia can be either viral or bacterial (the kindwe treat with ‘antibiotics’) and can have just as lethal a set of consequences as the dis-ease itself.

When infection starts to take hold things can go from bad to worse in a hurry. Thebacteria affects the lining of the breathing passages causing swelling and narrowing inthese most vulnerable infants. Infants, however, aren’t the only ones who suffer fromthe disease. Cases of pertussis have been diagnosed in both teenagers and adults andcan have potentially lethal consequences in all infected age groups.

Treatment for Whooping CoughIf diagnosed and treated in a timely manner, antibiotic therapy can reduce the

severity of whooping cough. There is also evidence that the infected person, treated withantibiotics, may be less likely to transmit the disease to others. It is all to common, how-ever, that persons are not treated early enough develop the most disabling symptoms .

As previously noted, pneumonia is a common enoughby-product of pertussis and can occur in 1 of 20 infectedinfants.

This history is similar to other preventable bacterialdiseases. The data regarding the incidence of whoopingcough is there for all to read, see and acknowledge. In thepre-immunization years (the 1930’s – ‘40’s), the averagenumber of whooping cough cases was 250,000 withannual deaths hovering at ~ 9,000. With the advent ofproper immunizations those numbers were turned com-pletely around. By 1976, the rate of infection had been

reduced by 99%.Discussions regarding when, how and even if to immunize need to be made by par-

ents in conjunction with their pediatrician. This should include access to as much rel-evant scientific information available from reputable sources.

The Vaccine Issue TodayThere are four vaccine combinations to prevent pertussis, diphtheria & tetanus.

These include: DTaP, Tdap, DT, and Td. The two given to children under seven areDTaP and DT, while the other two are given to older children and adults. Childrenshould get 5 doses of DTaP, one dose at each of the following ages: 2, 4, 6 and onebetween 15-18 months and between 4-6 years. Your doctor’s office will remind you ofwhen these are due.

These day’s it seems as though one is forced to either be “pro” or “con” towardimmunizations in any form. It is often tempting to get pulled to one side or the otherand be swayed by these arguments. As parents of infants and children we have the ulti-mate responsibility to be as informed as we possibly can and to do our homework onthis issue. Remember, an honest and open dialog with your pediatrician is the firstand best place to start. The sources for this information are many and the obligationto our children remains paramount.

WhoopingCough

(Pertussis)A disease mostpreventable

Dad’s Role Before andDuring Birth of Baby

How to be a good support personby Michelle Leclaire O’Neill, Ph.D., R.N.

1. Stay in touch with your feminine side. This is accomplished by being completelypresent and in the room. “I am here 100% for you” is the agreement you need tomake in your head and heart.

2. Listen to the mother, observe her, take gentle charge. If you make a mistake and shewants you to do something differently – do it.

3. Acknowledge her, encourage her.

4. Be silent, be present, speak softly when it is necessary to speak. Smile.

5. Provide a sacred atmosphere, low lights, encouraging staff to whisper.

6. Encourage mother to change positions and empty her bladder.

7. Encourage shower, bath.

8. Positions – encourage squatting, all fours, toilet sitting, child position (yoga pos-ture), lying on left side. Walking in early stages.

9. Techniques – count back 10 to 1 gently and firmly.

10. So – Hum – observation of breaths.

11. Relax your hands, relax your jaw, breathe naturally and send the breaths out throughyour cervix and vagina.

12. Chant vowel sounds aloud together. If one sound is better during transition thananother, use the sound that resonates most with the mother.

13. Transition ankle technique – explained on Labor and Birthing from the Inside Out CD.

14. Gentle firm touch. Hand placed where mother likes it and hold still.

15. Anchor – circle on chest.

16. Play Gregorian Chant CD throughout entire labor, lowering volume as rhythmicrisings become more intense.

17. Gentle Birth Place imagery through the 5 senses.

18. Do “so” “hum” breath awareness foryourself.

19. Nourish yourself. Take frequent blad-der breaks. Rest in between rhythmicrisings along with mother.

20. Look at mother with love.

21. Bring CD player even if hospital saysthey have one– no earphones for CD.

22. Make sure mother is hydrated. Dehy-dration can halt labor. In between eachrhythmic rising offer mother a drink ofwater (straw makes it easier).

23. For aroma therapy and nausea bringfresh ginger sliced so mother can sniffit if she feels nauseated. Any other aro-matherapy during labor can causeheadache, nausea.

24. To maintain electrolyte balance – a natural electrolyte drink such as Recharge orPedialyte may be used. Plain, fresh light white Miso soup in early labor is very bal-ancing.

25. Bring birthing ball, Gregorian Chant and CD player, children’s bubbles to blow,they help keep breathing relaxed and prevent hyperventilation. Bring 2 bottles ofbubbles, one for each of you. Bring ginger.

26. Turn off all overhead lights – the light of the fetal monitor is sufficient. Do notturn on TV even with sound off. Ask all staff and visitors to whisper and maintaina sacred silence.

27. Labor is intense and requires peace, serenity, low lights, patience, relaxationmindfulness and much silence except for sounding, encouraging words and Gre-gorian Chant to be played throughout entire labor.

Michelle Leclaire O’Neill,Ph.D., R.N. 310.454.0920

[email protected]

Michelle Leclaire O'Neill Ph.D., R.N., the director ofthe Mind Body Center in Pacific Palisades, developedhypnobirthing, the hypnosis for natural childbirthmethod. She is a pioneer in the study of mind-body inte-gration for treating infertility, pregnancy, pre-termlabor, and postpartum depression. She is the author ofCreative Childbirth, The Complete LeclaireMethod, The Pregnancy Diary, Meditationsfor Pregnancy, and many other books.

by Richard Pass, RNDirector, Save A Little Life, inc.



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Adventures in StorylandAdventures in StorylandOz, the Hundred Aker Woods, Neverland and the Smiling

Pool. You will never find these places on a map, but you will travelthrough them all before your children leave for college–in books.When your baby was born you probably received a good supply

of picture books as shower presents. Some of you may have received12 copies of Good Night Moon like I did! But now that you have readthese books to your baby over and over again, it is time to ventureout and get some new ones.The first place to find new books, at least new to you, is the

library. Every library has a children’s section stock full of wonder-ful picture books. Most libraries let you check out about ten booksper child, which is easy to do when your toddler is helping youchoose. Even without your child’s help, choosing only ten books foryour baby from the vast collections can be challenging.Although the children’s section is definitely the best place to

look, think about the sections in the regular part of the library onflowers, if your child likes flowers, or trains, if your child likestrains, or cars or dinosaurs. There are endless beautiful “coffee-table” books, some of which your toddler can actually carry, thathave bright colorful pictures of your child’s latest fascination.Most libraries have a children’s story time–a time when the

librarian reads a story or two to children who have come that day.Often these story times include a craft or special visitor–perhapseven one of the ‘Barks and Books’ dogs from the Pasadena HumaneSociety. Your baby can watch an older child read a story to one ofthese friendly dogs.If there are a few libraries close to your house, try them all to see

which one is most comfortable for you. Keep a list of library storyhours handy in your car in case you are desperate for somethingpeaceful to do one day.There are a few very special libraries in Southern California.

The first is the Richard J. Riordan Central Library in downtownLos Angeles - the third largest central library in the nation. Themurals throughout are beautiful. The children’sarea is in a restored 1930s-era room and

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by JoBea Holt

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Dr. JoBea Holt was a research scientist at NASA’s JetPropulsion Laboratory from 1976 through 1999 whereshe studied climate change in arctic forests using satellitesand the Space Shuttle. She received her Bachelor’sdegree from UC Berkeley, and her Ph.D. from Caltechin Planetary Science. In 1999, JoBea left JPL to raiseher two children. She is an active leader in Girl Scoutsand Cub Scouts, is on the board of her children’s LittleLeague organization, and is currently a member of AlGore’s Climate Project. Her first non-NASA book,Baby’s Day Out in Southern California, wasreleased in 2003 and again in 2006. Published byGem Guides Co.) it is a travel guide to help moms anddads find more adventures for baby.

there is a separate young children’slibrary with baskets of books next tocozy chairs. Be sure to note the chande-lier representing the solar system. Puppet shows and story times occur fre-quently.

The second is the Cerritos Library,which has made the world’s first “Experi-ence Library.” The Children’s Libraryincludes a 15,000-gallon saltwateraquarium, a full-size model of a Tyran-nosaurus Rex, a touchable globe ofEarth, a model Space Shuttle, a rain for-est tree, a lighthouse, and many cozycouches for reading. The ceiling is paint-ed with titanium and changes colors withatmospheric conditions. The Little The-ater offers a space for story times.

As with the Richard J. Riordan Cen-tral Library, unless you live close-by, itmay not be reasonable to check outbooks. Focus on spending some timereading in the library, and visit your locallibrary to check out books for home.

The other great place to get somenew books is the bookstore. SouthernCalifornia is full of unique and very

special children’s bookstores, and everyBarnes & Noble and Borders has anextensive children’s section. Most alsohave story times, some even with a craft!

The question of what to buy andwhat to save for the library is always achallenging one. It is easy to choose

books by their cover or their pictures,but try to spend the time to read theones you plan to buy to find out if youwill be able to read them a hundredtimes, because you know you will! If youare stumped, always go for the Calde-cott Medal Winner and Honor books.The Caldecott Medal was named inhonor of nineteenth-century Englishillustrator, Randolph Caldecott. Theaward is given every year by the Associ-ation for Library Service to Children tothe illustrator with the most distin-guished American picture book forchildren. Although the focus is on theartist, the writing is always wonderfuland durable!

So happy summer readying andhappy trails!

JoBea Holtand Spot, Paddington, the Ugly Duckling, Carl, Madeline, Peter Rabbit, Olivia, Toto and Harold



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Birth/Breastfeeding Stores & Services

Babies AdvantagePlease call to schedule appointments: (888) 909-BABY or (310) 850-8880www.BabiesAdvantage.com

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

Birth & BeyondChildbirth classes, Labor/postpartum, Baby Basics, LactationServices, Grandparenting, Infant CPR, Bradley Method ICEA DONABirthandBeyond.net 310-458-7678

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

Bright Beginnings & Beyond229 Avenue I, Redondo Beach, CA 90277www.BrightBeginningsBeyond.com(310) 316-1528

Mission Hospital27700 Medical Center Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92691www.mission4health.com/services/offerings_solutions.htm(949) 364-4284

A Mother’s HavenInfant care class, breastfeeding, infant massage & sign language forbabies, Hypnobirthing Classes. Open Mon–Sat. 10 AM–5 PM, Sun. Open for Monthly Workshops15928 Ventura Blvd., Suite 116, Encino, CA 91436www.amothershaven.com(818) 380.3111

Mother’s GuildLearn from experienced Lactation Consultants! Get breastfeeding offto a great start with affordable mom and baby friendly classes. Newclasses each month, call for schedule. Ventura County‚s largestselection of nursing bras and supplies. Extensive selection of naturalproducts for both mom and baby, including belly cast kits, cloth dia-pers and covers, maternity and nursing bras, baby slings and carri-ers, natural body care products, books, and more! New classesadded regularly. 3130 Loma Vista, Ventura, CA(805) 667-2115

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

Moreser Lactation ResourcesBreastfeeding classes prenatal, postpartum, consults in hospital, alsoat Glendale Memorial Hospital, office, client’s home, breast pumprental and sales, pump delivery, baby weigh scales, nursing bras andnursing wear, available weekends and evenings, credit cards accepted.Tujunga, CA 91042Please call to schedule appointments: (818) [email protected]

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

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

Pampered PregnancyA maternity center that caters to the needs of pregnant women.Childbirth classes, maternity fashion, diaper bags, slings, baby wear,breast pump prental and sales, lactation consultation, Pregnancymassage center, pregnancy photography, and more! New classesadded regularly.239 N. Euclid Aveue, Upland, CAwww.pamperedpregnancy.net909-932-1144

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

The Pump Station2415 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403www.pumpstation.com(310) 826-5774

The Sanctuary Birth & Family Wellness CenterThe Sanctuary offers comprehensive, holistic and compassionatewellness and maternity care, doula services, birth and parenting edu-cation and lactation support. Lactation consulting, breastfeedingclasses and support groups.www.birthsanctuary.com(310) 566-7690

Sharies Lactation Station20 years of experience as lactation educator providing consultationsand selling and renting breast pumps, breastfeeding supplies andnursing bras.Santa Clarita, [email protected](661)-296-1280

Breastfeeding ResourcesBirthing Project, Healthy Babies AllianceBreastfeeding support group 626-296-1000

Breastfeeding Support CenterIBLC run clinic, drop in & private consults, pump rentals & breast-feeding classes 310-374-3426 xt 183

LA LECHE LEAGUEMonthly meetings for pregnant & breastfeeding women. Babies wel-come. Call 800-LA-LECHE for a local leader or www. laleche-league.org. SEE PAGE 7 IN THIS WET SET GAZETTE FOR THEPHONE NUMBER OF A LA LECHE GROUP IN YOUR AREA.

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

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

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

Hoag HospitalBabyline is manned by an IBCLC certified RN available to answerquestions M-F, Sa, Su,except holidays. We also have a breastfeedingclinic M-F 11:00-3:00. 949-764-2229

Medical Center of North HollywoodBreastfeeding classes 818-753-2468

Woodland Hills Kaiser Lactation consultant 818-719-4305

Women’s Pavilion & Resource Ctr800-779-6636 at Encino-Tarzana Regional MC

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

Pasadena Public Health Dept. Black Infant Health ProgramBreastfeeding & Childbirth & parenting education classes. Free forMedi-Cal eligible 626-744-6093

Whittier Regional Medical Center Free breastfeeding classes by CLE, MPH 562-947-1451 x 2932

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

Pomona ValleyInfant CPR & Safety, 909-620-MOME

Save a Little LifeCPR & First Aid Richard Pass, 818-344-1442

LA County USC MCLA County USC MC Free Car Seat Class-Eng/Span 323-409-4580

Total Care 2000 CPR Eng/Span 818-508-6825

White MemorialInfant CPR Eng 323-265-5050 Span 323-267-4352

Hoag Hospital Infant CPR & Safety 949-764-BABY

South Coast MC Baby Safe 949-499-7514

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

Glendale Advent. Infant/Toddler Safety 818-409-8100

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

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

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

Clarence Calhoun Infant CPR 626-357-3100

Natural Birth & Woman’s CenterCPR, Parenting, Sibling, Breastfeeding, and Childbirth classes.(818) 386-1082 www.gr8birth.com

Huntington MemorialInfant/Child CPR & Safety 626-397-8768

Safety In Motion Car Seat Education. At-home car seat installation & educationday/evening/weekend appts available 714 264-2924www.safetyinmotion.org

Dr. Lois Schunk, MFT, LCCE, CLELamaze, Breastfeeding & CPR 310-643-5117

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

MidwivesTonya Brooks, LM, MS(818) 386-1082 www.gr8birth.comHolistic Nutrition-based prenatal care, Natural Family Planning, VBAC,Homebirths, Birth Center, Water Labor, Water Birth, Hospital Birth.Classes - ACHI Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Sibling, Parenting, MidwiferyAssistant and Doula Training.

Blessed Beginnings Midwifery714-639-7530 www.BlessedBeginnings.netSusan Scott Gill, LM, CPM; Lori Luyten, LM, CPM; and Karen Pecora,LM, CPM. Home Birth, water labor and/or birth, supportive environ-ment, support of birth choices and plans, no separation of mother andbaby, immediate care of the newborn including full pediatric exam.Dedicated to supporting women through childbearing years includingprenatal, labor & birth, postpartum, and well-woman support.

Candace Leach, LM, CPM562-272-4541 www.birthgoddess.comPre-conception, prenatal, homebirth, waterbirth, postpartum, well-woman & well-baby care. Free consultations.

Tender Loving Childbirth310-278-6333 www.tenderlovingchildbirth.comGive birth to your baby in the warmth, love and comfort of your ownhome. Homebirth is safe, natural and empowering. Call today toschedule a FREE homebirth consultation.

UCLA Maternity Associates, A Midwifery and Obstetric

PartnershipLicensed midwives offer both home and birth center birth optionsand specialize in waterbirth and VBAC. Work with backup physiciansat Cedars Sinai and can bill insurance. 310-566-7690

The Sanctuary Birth & Family Wellness CenterComprehensive, holistic and compassionate midwifery services tofamilies in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Home birth, waterbirth, prenatal care, postpartum care, lactation support and well-woman gynecological care. The only Birth Suite in Los Angelesproper. 310-566-7690 www.birthsanctuary.com

South Coast Midwifery and Women’s Health CareOrange County’s oldest and most established birth center. A warm,nurturing place. Birthing options include home, birth center andwater birth. Free consultations. 4650 Barranca Parkway, Irvine(949)-654-2727 www.southcoastmidwifery.com

Mommy & Me Classes/PlaygroupsParenting ExperienceMommy, Me and More; Conejo Valley 805-383-0133

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

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

Upland Moms ClubFriendship and support for mom Debbie 909-981-5660

Mommy & Me on-the-lap timeGrand Terrace Library Mondays 10am 909-783-0147

MOMS ClubSupport group for stay-at-home moms. Outings, playgroups,activites and more. This is a non-profit orginization that has manychapters in the Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside and SanBernadino Counties. To find out more about the orginization pleasevisit www.momsclub.org. To find out the contact person in your localarea, please send an e-mail to [email protected]

F.E.M.A.L.E.For moms setting aside careers to care for child. Evenings withoutchild. Los Angeles, Leslie 310-827-3779

Mommy & Me and Daddy & MeLos Angeles, support groups 310-205-8400

Mothers & More Pasadena ChapterFocus is on the mother. Our meetings alternate between intellectual-ly stimulating topical meetings and social "moms night out" get-togethers. www.mothersandmorepas.org

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

Michelle Barone, MA, MFCCMothers Support Group, children ok, San Fernando Valley 818-951-7744

St Joseph’s Medical Center“Mommywise” San Fernando Valley 818-841-BABY

Mothers of Multiples ClubSan Fernando Valley, Lynda Jacobs 818-713-8747 & Eve Sullivan818-890-3491

Valley Presbyterian Hospital“New Moms in Touch” support group for moms with infants 0-6months; Parenting series for 2-6 year olds 818-902-2977.

Linda Rose, Honeysucklerose & Yoga Birth - Playgroups8 weeks-1 year & Babycare & Conscious Parenting classes 818-994-7809 honsucklerose @aol.com

A Mother’s Gathering (0-12 months) Kindermusic, San Fernando Valley 818-380-3111

Citrus Valley M.C. QoV CampusBaby & Me, play group for teen parents 626-813-2844

Foothill Presbyterian HospitalBabies welcome 818-963-8411 ext 3399

Huntington Memorial Baby & Me 626-397-8768

Babydays Mom & Baby GroupSanta Monica 310-869-7297

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

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

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

Moms Helping MomsMeetings, playgroups, newsletters 562-933-1670

Parenting Support ClassesDr. Christine AndersonBoard Cert. in Chiropractic Pediatrics. Free classes to help raisehealthy children 323-436-2735

Attachment Parenting Int. of HollywoodSupport group, call Tiffany 818-557-6395

CALFAMAdvanced parenting support group. 818-907-9980The Early Childhood Parenting CenterParent and me education and support groups for infant to three yearolds. New groups beginning in September ‘09. www.parentingtots.org

Creative Parenting ClassesThe Parenting Experience, Santa Clarita, 805-383-0133

Vonda DennisThe Baby Guru, 310-226-7097

East San Gabriel Valley Mothers of Twins Club626-335-9817

Family Resource Counseling CenterIndividual psychotherapy, assessment and wide variety of group ther-apeutic services including infant/ child development and parenting.310-479-9798

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

Lisa FuquayParent Ed. 0-3 years 213-251-7794 ext 205

Julie Johnson CD DONAEarly Parent workshops & ongoing support for new & expect. momsBirth Rights 310-289-9255

KaiserNICU Parent Network, peer counseling through “Veteran Parent” pro-gram. Last Wed of month, Inland Empire 909-427-6379

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

Mindful ParentingInfant/Toddler group 310-271-9999

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

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

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

Parenting Plus Ruth J. Gruen 310-287-1920

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

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

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

RIE Parent/Infant Guidance Classes - e-mail [email protected], Resources for Infant Educators 323-663-5330

San Antonio Community HospitalNICU, support group 909-985-2811 ext 3676 Parenting classes, 909-980-BABY (2229)

The Sanctuary Birth & Family Wellness CenterNew Mom Groups, Breastfeeding Support, New Dad Support Groups,Sibling Preparation Class, Infant Massage, Family Therapy, HospitalBirth Preparation, Home Birth Preparation. 310-566-7690www.birthsanctuary.com

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

Verdugo Hills HospitalNew Mother’s Forum Free discussion group 818-952-3532

Westside Crisis Pregnancy Center Free preg. test kits. Maternity & baby clothing. 24hr hotline 310-581-1140

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

PhotographyAnamaria Brandt Fine Art PhotographyPrenatal, infants, children and family photos.www.photodiversions.com, 714-730-5050

Baby’s First Impression4d ultrasound images. www.babysfirstimpression.com, 909-946-5410

Big Belly PhotographySpecialize in pregnancy photography. www.ALaModePhoto.com310-770-2676

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

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

First Look Sonogram4d Sonogram and newborn imaging. www.firstlooksonogram.com310-543-5152

Janell Mithani PhotographyMaternity portraits, newborn/infants, children, cards. www.jmphotostudio.com, 626-798-4167

La Neve StudioPregnancy, infant and children and family portraits. Monthly specials.www.lanevephoto.com, Downtow Brea. 714.529.3686

Linnea Lenkus Fine Art Portrait StudiosFine art pregnancy and baby portraits, cards, albums, boxes. LongBeach (562) 981-8900; Pasadena (626) 744-9104; Irvine, OrangeCounty (949) 753-1600. By appointment only. www.linnealenkus.com

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

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

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

Milk and Cookies PhotographySpecializing in unique maternity and child portraits, from the tummyto six years old. www.milkandcookiesphotography.com 323.533.4268

Peek-a-Boo Ultrasound Non-Diagnostic for family, fun, & entertainment. 909-579-8229

Pregnancy PortraitsSpecialize in pregnancy photos and newborn sessions.www.pregnancyportraits.net, 818-905-3213

Prenatal PeekNewborn imaging. 23161 Ventura Boulevard Suite #207, WoodlandHills, CA. 91367. (818)390-1141 www.prenatalpeek.com/sfvalley

Marlo Yoshimoto PhotographyPregnancy, baby and child photography. www.msyoshphoto.com760.679.6136

Tanya Young PhotographyArtistic pregnancy, baby and child [email protected] 310.939.1155

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Leslye Adelman-MA, IBCLC, LCCE, UCLAtrained; Providing more than 20 years of individ-ualized, nurturing education to promote studentsoptimal preparation for childbirth, breastfeedingand newborn care.

Heather Archer-CIMI, CMT - Certified MassageTherapist

Kathryn Auger,-DONA, R.N., Believes child-birth should be a joyful experience. Preparationgives a woman confidence in the ability to givebirth in a relaxed and peaceful state of mind andbody.

Ida Bird,-RN, MN,-Lamaze Certified ChildbirthEducator, Assistant Clinical Professor UCLASchool of Nursing, teaching evidence based con-tent.

Tonya Brooks-founded (Association forChildbirth at Home International) as an interna-tional research association; a licensed midwife andchildbirth educator. She believes in empoweringthe mother with knowledge so she creates the birthshe envisions and makes the best choices for herbaby and her birth.

Britta Bushnell-Certified Birthing From Withinmentor; prenatal yoga instructor and mother.Britta’s classes help parents build a pain-copingmindset so they may fully participate in births riteof passage.

Judy Chapman-RN, certified nurse-midwife anda certified Lamaze instructor trained throughUCLA in 1972. Certified (DONA) doula anddoula trainer and have birth and postpartumdoula registries.

Ron Coffman-I enjoy birth and starting newfamilies off right like teaching the man’s point ofview for helping his partner.

Sue Coffman-Certified labor doula since 1998through DONA: Wanted to reach more parents,like Bradley’s non-intervention point of view.

Shelia Felman-AAHCC Certified Bradley®Method® Educator and Labor Support Doula.Shelia has a passion for helping couples preparefor birth with education, relaxation practice, andlearning to release fear of birth. 87% of her stu-dents have had drug free natural births.

Andrea Gamble-Bradley® Childbirth Instructorin Long Beach.

Terry Gass-RN,IBCLC, With more than 20 yearsin the field of maternal and child health, Terry iscommitted to offering nurturing and patient edu-cation and support to ensure successful breast-feeding.

Melanie Gersten-Melanie teaches parents, babies,and Early Childhood Educators about the benefitsof and steps for success to signing with babies andtoddlers. (310) 529-7094 or (714) 816-0814www.BabySignsWithMelanie.com

Nancy Griffin-MA, 20 years affiliated MasterBradley® Instructor/ Lactation Consultant/ ChildDevelopment Expert/ Pregnancy-RecoveryExercise Specialist/ Professional Writer forMothering Magazine/ Owner of Mommy CareMothering Center

Robin Gruver-AAHCC, ICEA I have been work-ing with couples who would like to have anunmedicated birth for 30 years. I have beenteaching Prenatal Yoga for 23 years.

Alise Hatley -certified lactation educator,certifieddoula, Lamaze certified, in last year of nursingschool. Amazing qualifications and very person-able.

Hoag Hospital-All of our instructors are regis-tered nurses, certified in childbirth and IBCLC(International Board Certified LactationConsultants).

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

Candace Leach-Licensed Midwife, CertifiedDoula, & Certified Childbirth Educator with over11 years experience attending 400+births and teaching thousands of families.

Jodi Leanse-Instructor for 7 years; Have givenbirth 4 times; All natural, unmedicated; “Ourbodies are strong are strong and we have to con-nect deep inside to feel the miracle of birth.”

Randi Levinson-Kuzmin-Teaching since 1987 asLCCE. Received FACCE status from LamazeInternational in 2001. CLE status; Giving familiesenough makes all the difference.

Carol Levey-C.L.E. 10 years as a lactation profes-sional; -The birth of a child is a miracle.We offer“ hands on “ lactation support so that both babyand mom thrive in their new roles.

Octavia Lindlahr-Octavia Lindlahr is a CertifiedInfant Massage Instructor, trained through theInternational Association of Infant Massage. She isa certified labor doula and hypnotherapist workingwith pregnant women during labor and delivery.

Christine Low-Labor doula for 12 years, Bradeyinstructor for 10 years; Each labor is unique andthat is how I look upon each birthing couple.

Katie Mc Call-AAHCC,ALACE, Certified byBradley (AAHCC) and ALACE, Katie is a child-birth educator and birth doula. Katie is also inmidwifery school and owner of The Sanctuary.

Madalyn Morris-ICCE, CLEC, ICEA & UCSDCertified Instructor. Experienced, personable, andreliable. I believe the best way to birth is your way.

Rebecca Noel-I am a CAPPA certified childbirtheducator and a DONA trained birth doula. I offerprivate sessions so that my clients are being taughtin a more relaxing atmosphere.

Michelle Leclaire O’Neill- PhD,R.N Createdthe Leclaire Hypnobirthing Method. DoctorO’Neil has also trained physicians, nurses, andother health care professionals in mind/ bodymedicine. She is the author of CreativeChildbirth, Meditations From Pregnancy andother works.

Diane Peterson-ICEA certified childbirth educa-tor; DONA certified doula ;lead Mommy and Megroups and couples relationship workshop;Breastfeeding educator philosophy -supportinginformed choices for expectant and new mothers.

Richard Pass-With decades of emergency roomand health education experience, Richard is anexpert in the knowledge and delivery of this lifesaving information.

Laine Podell-MA, CLE, Laine’s 10+ years work-ing in the fields of parent education and childdevelopment has made her passionate about pro-viding quality and nurturing prenatal and parent-ing education.

Linda Rose-is a certified DONA doula infantexpert and a calming presence. Offering graciousassistance to parents, certified as a Kundalani yogateacher at Golden Bridge Spiritual Village.

Leslie Sandoval-CD (DONA) Providing caring,knowlegeable support and guidance to new moth-ers, their partners and families, throughout preg-nancy, birth and the postpartum period.

Pauline Scharf, CBE-Teaching for 12 years.Bradley Method classes.

Ellie Shea-I believe a well-prepared and support-ed woman will use her own power in birth to makedecisions from an intuitive level instead of fromfear.

Jan Sheridan-ICEA, Focused on individual needsand concerns, very experienced

Lisa Spiegel-ICEA, LCCE, Lisa is a LamazeCertified Childbirth Educator with 12 years expe-rience supporting Informed Choices for theexpectant family. Classes are nurturing and indi-vidualized to promote a positive birth experiencefor the couple.

Laurie Sutherland-RN Lamaze certified, medicaltraining, very caring, realistic approach to labor,meeting personal preferences.

Alicia Tamburri-CCHT, 25 years experience.Alisha’s passion is helping pregnant couples have afearless, often pain free birth usingHypnnobirthing Childbirth Education.

Pre/Postnatal ExerciseContact your local hospital for available exercise classes.

AMKR Dance ProductionsPrenatal & postpartum classes Inland Empire 909-860-1063

Angel City YogaPre/ postnatal classes Mommy&Me/Children’s yoga 800-500-9642

Blessings CenterPre & postnatal Yoga classes, Gurutej Kaur 323-930-2803

Camarillo Yoga CenterPrenatal Yoga Classes. Tara Stivers Instructor 805.504.3920

Chapman Family CenterLCCE Pre/postnatal exercise, infant massage 310-453-5144

Denise See, LMT, MAPreg massage & Water therapy sessions 818-948-4788

Equilibrium Fitness PilatesPre/postnatal exercise, Phyllis Douglas 909-593-1717

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

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

HoneysuckleroseLinda Rose, Kundalini Pre-natal Yoga, Baby & Me, ConsciousParenting, private/group classes 818-994-7809

Karuna YogaPrenatal class 323-665-6242

Khalsa Way Pre-Natal yogaRomy Rapoport, 310-483-3987, Malibu [email protected]

LeClaire Childbirth & Mind/Body Cntr Mommy & Me, Meditate class 310-454-0920

Long Beach Parks, Recreation and MarineStroller Roller Exercise Class; Pregnancy Fitness Class310-454-0920 http://www.longbeach.gov/park/

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

Rose Mary Mosher, RN, CNPPre/postnatal exercise & prenatal yoga 310-375-1145 or 310-374-3426 ext 126

Mommy CareThe official workout program for St. John’s Hosp. Group/personaltraining. Baby massage, Nancy Griffin 310-394-6711

Mommy & Me Dance ClassesParents and/or caregivers learn to dance with infants/toddlers.Venice 310-358-6769

Childbirth ClassesAgou ra H i l l s / Ma l i b u

in your home 310.483.3987 [email protected] Bradley® Method Romy Rapoport

App l e Va l l e y

in your home 760.486.4298 www.wombtowalk.com Childbirth Education Rebecca Noel

Bev e r l y H i l l s

Maba Beyond Breastfeeding 310.271.2589 atmaba.comBreastfeeding Carol Levey, C.L.E.Newborn Preparation Kathryn Auger DONA R.N.Labor & Delivery PrepInfant Massage Heather Archer CIMI, C.L.E.CPR and Safety Barbara Wogh, R.N. BSN

B re a

Natural Life Chiropractic 714.290.3174 [email protected]® Natural Danielle CentenoChildbirth Classes

Downe y

Downey Regional Medical Center 562.904.5580Lamaze Alma Aragon

Ca l a b a s a s

Growing Blessings 818.317.3264 [email protected] Lisa SpiegelLamaze Weekend Course Lisa SpiegelBaby Care Basics Lisa Spiegel

Enc i n o

A Mother’s Haven 818-380-3111 amothers-haven.comPrepared Childbirth Leslie AdelmanPrepared Childbirth IntensiveCaring For Your Newborn Leslie Adelman/Terry GaffBreastfeeding 101CPR and First Aid Richard PassHypnobirthing Alisha Tamburri

Fu l l e r t o n

Belly Sprout 714.290.3174 [email protected]® Natural Danielle CentenoChildbirth Classes

G l e nda l e

Glendale Adventist Med Center 818.409.8325 Childbirth Preparation

G ranada H i l l s

Private Home 818.368.8428 [email protected]® Christine LowBreastfeeding Class Christine LowBirthday/Follow-Up Christine Low

H i gh De s e r t

Private Homes 760.486.4298 wombtowalk.comIntro to Hypbirth Rebecca NoelInfant Massage Rebecca Noel

L a k ewood

in your home 562-272-4541 www.birthgoddess.comPrepared Childbirth Candace Leach, LM, CPM, CCEHomebirthEarly PregnancyBaby Care

L ong Beach

562-208-4383 www.BradleyBirth.comBradley® Andrea Gamble

L o s A nge l e s

Los Angeles Cedars-Sinai 310-453-5144Lamaze-Bradley® Judith Chapman

Pump Station/Private Home 323-244-3912 www.OneWithChild.comLamaze- Bradley® Madalyn Morris, ICCE, CLEC

Private Home 323-931-8521 [email protected]® Jodi Leanse

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

ACHI Childbirth Class, VBAC (1 day crash course); Newborn Pediatrics;Breastfeeding; Sibling; Parenting; CPR; Postpartum Support; Midwifery Assistant and Doula Training: Tonya Brooks

The Sanctuary Birth & Family Wellness Center 310.566.7690 www.birthsanctuary.com

Childbirth, Parenting and Breastfeeding classes

I r v i n e

Hoag Hospital 949.764.2229 hoaghospital.orgCesarean Class Gabriella Shaughnessy, RNC, IBCLC, LCCEBaby Care BasicsBaby Saver Breastfeeding

South Coast Midwifery 949.235.9834 wwwblessedbabydoula.comGentle Birth Leslie Sandoval CD (DONA)Baby Care BasicsHappiest Baby

O range / P l a c en t i a

Private Home 714.744.6932The Bradley® Method Sue Coffman

Private Home 714.985.9862 [email protected] Bradley® Method Pauline Scharf

Pac i f i c Pa l i s a d e s

Native Indian Birthing Grove 310.454.0920 leclairemethod.comHypnobirthing-Leclaire Method Michelle Leclaire O’Neill Ph.DThe Magic of Multiples Michelle Leclaire O’Neill Ph.DHypnobirthing Multiples Michelle Leclaire O’Neill Ph.D

Pasadena / A l t a d ena / L o s Ange l e s

in your home or mine 626.388.2191 www.support4birth.comChildbirth Preparation Cordelia Sattefield HannaBirth Options Consults Cordelia Sattefield HannaBreastfeeding Education Cordelia Sattefield Hanna

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

Understanding Birth TBACoping with Labor TBAOptions for Childbirth TBA

Pomona

Private Home 714.290.3174 [email protected]® Natural Danielle CentenoChildbirth Classes

Redondo Beach

Parent Education Center 310.326.2764 doulabirthpartners.comHypnobirthing Ellie Shea

Beach Cities Babies 310.372-5511 www.beachcitiesbabies.comChildbirth Preparation Susanna LuttonCesarean PreparationNewborn CareInfant Safety/CPRBreastfeeding Basics

San t a C l a r i t a

Babies & Beyond 661.259.1802 [email protected] Care Alise Hatley, CLE, CEI.C.E.A. Jan SheridanBreastfeeding Jill Spector, CLEC/S Delivery Laurie Sutherland, RDLamaze Laurie Sutherland, RD

San t a Mon i c a

Pump Station 310.374.4546 pumpstation.comLamaze Ida BirdLamaze-Bradley® Judith Chapman

Private Location 310.394.6711Bradley® Childbirth Nancy Griffin

Birth & Beyond 323-931-8521 [email protected]® Jodi Leanse

She rman Oak s

Natural Birth & Women’s Center 818.386.1082 Gr8birth.comBirthing, Midwifery Assistant Tonya Brooks

S i l v e r l a k e

Silverlake Yoga 323-397-1274Bradley® Liuba Randolph

S im i Va l l e y

Natural Birthing Center 818.645.4692 Sacredmotherdoula.comInfant Massage Octavia Lindlahr

Ta rz a n a

Mommy Zone 818.645.4692 Sacredmotherdoula.comInfant Massage Octavia Lindlahr

Thou s and Oak s

Los Robles Hospital 818-707-0894Couples Childbirth Class Robin Gruver, AAHCC, ICEAPrenatal Yoga Robin Gruver, AAHCC, ICEA

Topanga

Private Home 310.455.2652 [email protected] from Within Britta BushnellBirthing Again Britta BushnellBirth Story Workshop Britta Bushnell

Va l e n c i a

Private Home 661.254.2069 [email protected] Prep Yvonne Novak

Van Nu y s

The Childbirth Connection 818.734.0723Breastfeeding Education Randi Levinson-KuzminChildbirth Educ for Women with DisabilitiesParent Training

Ven i c e

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

Birthing from Within Yana Katzap-Nackman, CDBreastfeeding Yana Katzap-Nackman, CDCesarean Birth Preparation Yana Katzap-Nackman, CDHappiest Baby on the Block Yana Katzap-Nackman, CDNewborn Care Yana Katzap-Nackman, CD

Wood l a nd H i l l s

Private Location 818.346.2467 lotusmoonbirth.comBradley® Shelia C. Feldman

Instructors

A Mother’s Haven Pre-post Yoga Classes 818-380-3111

Prenatal Belly Dance Classes with Merika. Hollywood Area 323-878-0431

Prenatal YogaRobin Gruver 818-707-0894 Yoga Works Westlake Village 805-371-3030; True Yoga Westlake Village - 805-449-4225

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

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

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

True Yoga Westlake VillagePrenatal Yoga 805-449-4225

Verdugo Exercise & GymYMCA (in the pool) 818-790-0123

Westlake YogaPrenatal Yoga 805-496-5780 ext 2

Yoga at the VillagePrenatal / postnatal classes MOMMY & ME, Yoga for kids Family Yoga; Glendale818-265-9833 http://www.yogaatthevillage.com

Yoga Body Toluca Lake Sat 12-1:30pm Pre/ postnatal yoga - kundaliniteacher/doula Linda Rose 818-566-1166

Yoga Kingdom SanctuaryPrenatal Yoga. Pasadena. www.yogakingdom.com 626-792-7871

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

YWCA of Santa Monica/Westside“Mommy & Me, Pilates & More”, Infants & Me(age 0-1)/Toddler &Me(age 0-3), Pre & Post Natal Yoga classes. 310.452.3881

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Mommy MassageMonica Lundrey pre/postnatal massage 818-589-1017

StressBusters Body Therapy CenterThe spa has specialized in prenatal, post-partum, Labor, and Infant Massage Training for the past ten years. Experience better pain man-agement without medical interventions, less interventions, shorterbirth time. 949-831-1988 www.stressbustersspa.com

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Karen Axelrod, BA, LMTPre/postnatal massage + craniosacral therapy for adults & kids. Mysite or your home. 310-376-0113

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Mommy Care Nutrition for pregnancy & breastfeeding, taking care of yourself afterbirth. Infant brain development. Nancy Griffin 310-394-6711

New Moms ConnectSupport for Postpartum depression. Jewish Family Service Hotline:323-761-8800 ext. 1028

Dr. Elena RiedoIndiv and group counseling for pregnancy and postpartumstress/depression/anxiety 310-479-9798 x4

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Johnson-Haddad, Miranda, CLE, IBCLC 818-621-54774735 Alta Canyada Road, La Cañada, CA 91011- 2035Also serves Burbank, N. HollywoodBreastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults inhospital, client’s home, also at Bellies, Babies & Bosoms; support groups; avail-able weekends and evenings.Pasadena Rosey Babys 626-432-6730Chetti, Carolyn, RN, CLC Serves Greater San Gabriel ValleyPrivate breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home;available Saturday and evenings.San Marino B.A.B.I.E.S. 626-285-1473Gail Katz, RN, MSN, CNS, IBCLC, FACCEPMB 430, 2275 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; breast pump rentals &related sales; specializes in NICU babies; available evenings & weekends. Certified LamazeBreastfeeding Support Specialist Course Instructor.The Pump Station 323-469-5300W. Haldeman, RN, MN, IBCLC, C. Harvey, RN, MS, IBCLC, J. Sacher, RN, MN, IBCLCwww.Pumpstation.com 1248 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90038Breastfeeding classes; consults in office & home visits; breast pump rentals &related sales; credit cards accepted; support groups; bras & nursing wear,baby care products, baby & preemie clothes.

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

A Bundle of Joy 818-345-4439; 818-929-7584, 4431 Callada Place, Tarzana, CA 91356Serving San Fernando Valley and surrounding areasBreastfeeding consultations in hospital, Tarzana office, or client’s home; breastpump deliveries - rentals and sales; baby scales, nursing bras. Phone supportand mail order service.Adelman, Leslye, MS, IBCLC, LCCE; Jaffe, Fran, MPH, RD,IBCLC “Gentle Nurturing” 818-789-6718; 818-929-7481www.gentlenurturing.comAlso serve West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Santa MonicaBreastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction at “A Mother’s Haven” &“CosmiKids”; consults in hospital, pediatric office, client’s home; breast pump rentals &sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings.“A Mother’s Haven” 818-380-3111, �, L. Podell-Camino, MA, CLE, Leslye Adelman, MS, IBCLC, Terry Gass, RN, IBCLCwww.amothers-haven.com 15928 Ventura Blvd. Suite #116, Encino, CA 91436Classes prenatal & post partum; consults in location of your preference; breast pump rentals& related sales; New Mother & other classes and support; SFV largest selection of nursingbras & clothing, slings, baby care & clothing; available weekends & evenings.Breceda, Gina, LVN, CCE, IBCLC, 818-702-8803, Also serves Malibu, Calabasas, Moorpark, Westlake, Agoura, West LA, Santa MonicaPrivate breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home; availableweekends and evenings.Providence Holy Cross Medical Center 818-847-4142, 15031 Rinaldi St., Misson Hills, CA 91345-1207Also serving Burbank, Santa Clarita ValleyTerry Gass, RN, IBCLC, RLC, Carol Chacón, CCCE, IBCLC, RLCA Baby Friendly Hospital; Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, support group; consultsin hospital, client’s home; support group; breast pump rentals & sales, credit cards accepted. 8 AM-5 PMRivas, Margie, RN, CPNP, CLEC 818-831-8982, 11001 Nestle Avenue, Northridge, CA 91326-2850Prenatal classes; consults in hospital, clients home; breast pump rentals, sales,and related sales; available weekends & evenings.Steinberg, Ellen, RN, LCCE, IBCLC 818-345-4439, Serving San Fernando Valley & surrounding areasConsults in hospital, Tarzana office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales,baby scale rentals; specializes in milk supply concerns, sucking difficulties,sore nipples; craniosacral therapy for mother and baby.9 AM - 9 PM seven days a week, by appointment only.

The Pump Connection 818-225-8822, �

www.thepumpconnection.com"Binky" Petok, BS, IBCLC, L. O’Neil, BS, IBCLC, R. Ross, BS, IBCLC22554 Ventura Blvd. Suite 112, Woodland Hills, CA 91364Also serves Simi Valley and Santa ClaritaBreastfeeding consults in office, client’s home; support groups & classes;breast pump rentals/sales, professionally fitted nursing bras; credit cards &web orders accepted. M-F 10-5 & Sat. 11-4The Pump Station 323-469-5300W. Haldeman, RN, MN, IBCLC, C. Harvey, RN, MS, IBCLC, J. Sacher, RN, MN, IBCLCwww.Pumpstation.com 1248 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90038Breastfeeding classes; consults in office & home visits; breast pump rentals &related sales; credit cards accepted; support groups; bras & nursing wear,baby care products, baby & preemie clothes.

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY

Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital 661-253-8238, www.HenryMayo.com 23845 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355-2083Mary Beth Sweet, IBCLC; Jolli Bernier IBCLC, Lisa Araki, CLEBreastfeeding classes prenatal; consults in hospital, clinic; breast pump rentals& sales; support group Thurs. 9:30 - 11:00 AM; available weekends.Takeda, Cindee Robinson, MS, CLE, IBCLC 661-298-177428468 Alder Peak, Santa Clarita, CA 91387-3109Also serves San Fernando ValleyPrivate instruction; consults in client’s home, pediatric office; experienced withpreterm, multiples & special needs infants; available weekends & evenings.Will, Emily, RN 661-296-1280www.yourlactationstation.comAlso serves San Fernando ValleyPrivate instruction; consults in client’s home; breast pump sales and rental,free delivery within Santa Clarita Valley, breastfeeding supplies; availableevenings and weekends.

SIMI VALLEY/CONEJO VALLEY/VENTURA COUNTY

Collett, Vivienne, RN, CLC 818-879-2005; 818-807-9545Serves Oak Park, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, CamarilloConsults in client’s home; breast pump rentals & related sales; availableSaturdays & evenings.Holistic Lactation 805-582-2058Dianne E. Oliver, IBCLC www.holisticlactation.comServes Ventura County and Greater Los AngelesBreastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults inhospital, client’s home; available weekends and evenings.Rahmat, Mindith, MA, CLEC 805-501-1782www.breastfeedingguru.comBreastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults inhospital, office, client’s home; breastfeeding & yoga classes, special interest inteens, maternity homes.

MONTEBELLO/WHITTIER/DOWNEY/LYNWOOD

Kennedy, Diane R., MS, IBCLC, CLE, LCCE 562-652-040811328 E. Clare Street, Whittier, CA 90601-2574Also serves Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley, Long Beach, Orange CountyPrivate breastfeeding instruction; consults in client’s home; breast pumprentals and related sales; available weekends and evenings.Anastasia Pappas, MD, AAFM, CLE, ABM; Andrea Mason, MD,AAFM, ABM 562-698-0811 Ext. 8516, 9251 Pioneer Blvd. Santa Fe Springs, CA 9067012291 Washington Blvd.. Suite 500, Whittier, CA 90606-2551Prenatal & post partum care; consults in hospital,office, client’s home; creditcards accepted; address medical problems associated with breastfeeding;available weekends & evenings; MediCal provider.

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital 562-698-0811 Ext.765212401 Washington Blvd., Whittier, CA 90602-1099Serves Whittier, San Gabriel Valley & North Orange CountyDominica Castro, RN, CLE, IBCLCPrenatal breastfeeding classes, private instruction; consults in hospital, clinic;support group.Mon. - Fri. 9 AM - 4 PM

WESTCHESTER/SOUTH BAY/SAN PEDRO

Breastfeeding Support Center 310-374-3426, Ext 183, �

www.bchd.orgBeach Cities Health District, 514 N. Prospect Ave., 1st. Fl., Redondo Beach, CA 90277Sharon Watkins, IBCLC; Barbara Zimmerman RN, IBCLC; Miriam Nash, IBCLCPrenatal, post partum classes; consults in hospital, clinic, client’s home; breastpump rentals & sales; low cost drop-in clinic, free weight checks & phonecounseling.Mon. - Thur., 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Sat. 10 AM - noonBerger, Dymphna, MA, IBCLC 310-251-7350 � �

1120-A Vincent Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90277Prenatal and post partum classes, private instruction; consults in client’s home,WIC center; telephone counseling; available Fri., Sat., Sun. and evenings.Bright Beginnings & Beyond Lynette Miya, MN, RNP310-316-1528, www.brightbeginningsbeyond.com229 Ave. I, Suite 101, Redondo Beach, CA 90277-5600Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home;breast pump rentals & sales, nursing wear; credit cards accepted , some reduced rates; support group; available weekends.Education and Consulting Associates 310-541-6580Linda M. Smith, RNC, MS, NP, CLE www.lactationedu.comP.O. Box 905, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274Serves Beach Cities and Palos Verdes Peninsula, Long BeachPrenatal & post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction; consults inhospital, client’s home; sale of breastfeeding supplies available weekends.Goldbach, Victoria, RN, BSN, CLE 310-540-2790; 310-874-2438Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home, phoneconsults; baby-care instruction and in-home help; available evenings & weekends.Lipsey, Gwendolyn, CLE, PCD 310-663-6235www.family-doula.com Also serves West LA, Santa Monica, Culver CityPrivate breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home; availableSaturdays and evenings.The Breastpump Connection 310-212-6461; 310-779-7943Luanne Rosevear, RN, BS, CLE, LCCEBreastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, office,client’s home, pediatric office; breast pump rental & sales, pump delivery;available evenings & weekends.Torrance Memorial Medical Center 310-517-47113330 Lomita Blvd., Health Links, West Tower, Torrance, CA 90505-5073Susan Orr, PT, LCCE, CLC, IBCLC; Nancy Kraus, BA, LCCE, CLEBreastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; $25 consults in clinic Mon. & Sat.310-517-4743, weekends by appt.; breast pump rentals & sales, nursing wear,books, baby items; credit cards accepted.

LONG BEACH/ORANGE COUNTY

Baylis, Cynthia, MPH, RD, IBCLC “Heart & Soul” 562-596-95982561 Gondar Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815-2217Also serves Bellflower, Downey, N. Orange CountyBreastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home;breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; availableweekends & evenings.Gibson, Christine RN, PHN, CLE 949-697-6670www.Learn2breastfeed.com Learn2Breastfeed near Bellflower and WardlowAlso serves Whittier

Classes prenatal, private instruction; consults in client’s home; back to workconsulting; available evenings and weekends.Long Beach Memorial Medical Ctr./ Miller Children’s Hosp. 562-933-2779,

Memorial Care Center for Women - Lactation Support Services2801 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90801-1701www.memorialcare.org/miller/services/center-for-women/breastfeeding_store.cfmPrenatal & post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction; consults inhospital & clinic; breast pump rental & sales.Mon. -Sat. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMOrr, Susan, PT, CLC, IBCLC 562-427-37823757 Falcon Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807 Also serves Torrance, South BayBreastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home,pediatric office; breast pump rentals & related sales; Pediatric Physical Therapy; available some weekends & evenings; $20 consults at ColumbiaPediatric Clinic, Long Beach.

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY/INLAND EMPIRE

“Best Fed Breastfeeding Center” 626-919-6455Harding, Cindy, LVN, **CLC www.breastfeedingcenter.com1300 E. Maplegrove St., W. Covina, CA 91792-1210 Also serves WhittierPrivate breastfeeding classes; consults in office, client’s home; breast pumprentals, sales, specialty feeding devices; credit cards accepted; availableevenings & weekends.Citrus Valley Medical Center, Queen of the ValleyCampus 626-851-2753, Gail Katz, RN, MSN, CNS, IBCLC, Lactation Services Program Coordinator1115 S. Sunset Avenue, West Covina, CA 91790-3940Post partum breastfeeding classes daily; consults in hospital; support group Tuesday 10:00 - 11:30 AMCitrus Valley Medical Center, Queen of the ValleyCampus 626-814-2446, Mother-Baby Specialty ShoppeDawn Cooper, RN, BSN, Director Program Development1115 S. Sunset Ave., West Covina, CA 91790Prenatal breastfeeding classes for $5.00; breast pump rentals, sales & related sales.Miles, Lorraine, RN, BA, CLC, IBCLC (RLC) cell: 909-595-9620Baby Beginnings Also serves Montebello, Whittier, Downey, LynwoodPrivate breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home; breastpump rentals, pump delivery; free teen program, NICU & pre-term babies follow-up; available weekends & evenings.Orellana, Josie, IBCLC 626-484-0964, �

28 Mountain Laurel Way, Azusa, CA 91702-6264Also serves Montebello, Whittier, Downey, Lynwood, Glendale, PasadenaBreastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home;nursing wear; credit cards accepted; available weekends, evenings.Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center 909-623-6455, 1798 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, CA 91767Terry Bretscher, RN, CLC, IBCLCPrenatal classes; consults in hospital, outpatient appointments available; breastpump rentals & sales; Mommy ‘N’ Me Wednesday 10 AM; medical translatorsavailable for other languages.Teachout, Stella, RN, BSN, IBCLC 626-966-2277, �18853 E. Nearfield Street, Azusa, CA 91702Also serves Burbank, Pasadena, GlendalePrivate instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home, pediatric office,WIC Center; experienced in hospital setting, NICU / Preterm babies, multiples;available weekends, evenings.

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B*E*S*T Doula Service 877-I-DOULA-U www.bestdoulas.comB*E*S*T (Birth Empowerment Support Team) Doula Service has supported hundreds of birthing fami-lies through pregnancy, labor, childbirth and postpartum since 1996. A group of experienced, certifieddoulas with a wide variety of credentials, including HypnoBirthing, Reiki, Birthing From Within,Spinning Babies, newborn care and more.

Birth Partners & Birth and Beyond310-837-5686 www.birthandbeyond.netBirth and Beyond is a childbirth education center with experienced instructors in all areas of pre-andpost-natal education. The doulas have attended over 800 births collectively and are the most caringwomen to help with labor and postpartum care.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joy In Birthing 310-435-6054 joyinbirthing.comWe provide birth and postpartum doula services with emphasis on painless childbirth through hypno-sis. We are lactation specialists, massage therapists and gourmet chefs-live in and night.

Moon Cylce Arts323-899-7396 www.mooncyclearts.comI am a massage therapist, placenta encapsulation specialist and aromatherapist in addition to being adoula (DONA cert pending). I teach prenatal massage at IPSB in Culver City. This means that I have avery hands on approach to birth support.

The Sanctuary Birth & Family Wellness Center 310-566-7690 www.birthsanctuary.comProviding birth and postpartum doulas to meet your needs. Our doulas are all well trained and work ina network to offer you a wider support system while you transition into parenting. Please call us toattend one of our free birth choice classes.

Serenity Birth 310-749-2636 www.serenitybirth.comI am a certified birth doula for 3 years and attend hospital and homebirths. I have attended 87 birthsto date. I am trained as a Hypnobirthing doula and Pregnancy Yoga teacher.

Supportive Doula Services 818-994-6800 supportivedoula.comHypnosis, Reiki, and massage are all included in labor support services. Margie has attended over 60births and has been in practice for three years.

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Taffy Allen 562-826-9883 www.cedarbirthservices.comIDONA Certified Birth Doula with Early Childhood Education background. I am also a LaLeche League Member and support women on getting a good start on breastfeeding.Andrea Armstrong 818-880-1504 [email protected] have been practicing for 9 years as a doula. I have attended over 50 births. I specialize inthe whole experience from prenatal all the way until the first birthday.Elizabeth Bachner 310-704-3500 [email protected] am a doula acupuncturist and apprentice midwife. I believe that the intimacy that conceivedthe baby should bring the baby into the world. I view birth to be a team effort including thedoctor and partner. I have a lot of respect for doctors and hospitals and makes sure everychoice during childbirth is an empowered choice. Quincy J Bates 760-228-1011 [email protected] have been a doula for 9+ years. See “Doula Care Services” for more info.Debi Benton 818-850-2478 www.youridealbirth.com10 years experience as a Midwife Assistant and Master Doula. I offer prenatal, labor and post-partum support, childbirth education, and more. I believe in supporting the family to have thebest birth experience possible!Amanda Blake 310-383-9038 [email protected], Certified birth doula, certified lactation educator (UCLA), Certified prenatal yoga instuc-tor (Golden Bridge), Midwife assistant experience in birth in all settings. Calming and gentleguidance to help you tap into your innter well of timeless wisdom. Carmen Bornn-Gilman 818-344-1551 Doula/Massage/Monitrice ServicesI have 17 years experience as a Doula, and have attended hundreds of births. I am a certifiedPregnancy Massage Instructor. Birthing From Within & Hypnosis For Birth ClassesDarla Burns 661-294-5009 www.douladarla.comI have 15 years experience. I am also a postpartum doula, Infant Massage Instructor andHappiest Baby on the Block Instructor. I am passionate about birth and babies!Keri Claussen 323-371-2787 [email protected] have been a DONA trained birth doula for just under a year and have attended 8 births. I amalso a postpartum doula and am honored and proud to be able to provide uninterrupted sup-port to the new families I serve. In addition, I am a massage technician and am also trainedin HypBirth method.Sue Coffman 714-744-6932 [email protected] labor support since 1993, became certified in 1996, became a Bradley instructor(along with my husband Ron) in 2000, and have a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology (Chapman 2007).Tabare Depaep, J.D., Esq. 818-679-0947 www.doulablebirth.comI am a certified labor doula and attorney working on informed consent and refusal issues forpregnant moms. [email protected]. Free consultations.Shelia C. Feldman 818-346-2467 lotusmoonbirth.comI am a DONA Int. certified birth doula. I have had two beautiful birth experiences of my ownand I have been helping families with their births since 2002. I have training in massage,breastfeeding, and hypnosis for childbirth. Laura Fonts 909-717-3879 [email protected] have been a doula for five years. I feel that empowerment is most important. If I can help inanyway I will.

Barbara Joan Grubman 818-884-6236 [email protected] ten years as a doula, I have loved being a constant support for a birthing woman andher family. My business name, CALMING Presence Doula Service says it all. Mireille Halley Ordinary Miracles 562-537-9442 [email protected] Breastfeeding and Childbirth Classes, Birth Doula Services, belly casting andAquadoula birth tub rental in L.A. & Orange Counties.Veronica Hinojosa-Stang 310 365 8042 www.LosangelesDoulaservices.comDONA certified birth Doula, working actively as a postpartum Doula. Willing to extend myservices for $600. Providing information, emotional and physical support, child birth educa-tion, and pre- post natal therapy sessions. Serving as a Birth Doula in Los Angeles area only.Sandra Sohn Jaffe 323-939-0340 Teaching since 1971 (33 years); approx. 100 births; started Lamaze classes program at Cedar-Sinai in 1971; strive to provide most supportive environment for the mother; facilitate with theleast intervention to support a healthy childbirth; proficient and familiar with hospital procedures.Jody Jenson 949-369-7607 www.dreamdeliveries.comI am a (CPSS) Certified Prenatal Support Specialist trained by Birth Wisdom, as well as aChildbirth Educator through the Best Birth Childbirth Educator Program. I’ve been in practicefor five years and have attended 53 births.Beverly Keye 323-630-2911 [email protected] certified. This is a dedication to my mom. I am a doula because I love the female spiritand love to support and help women. I have a holistic loving approachJulie Knaack 818-784-3700 [email protected]’m a UCLA CLE, CD (DONA) & LVN. Have attended more than 50 births and helped morethan 120 new parents transition into parenthood with PP care. I offer experience, maturejudgement and a quirky sense of humor.Rena’ Koerner (Ward) Integrative Childbirth Services 562.925.6948 www.integrativechildbirth.comIBringing Knowledge and Compassion to the Birthing PlaceProviding Childbirth Education, Happiest Baby on the Block Classes, Labor Doula Support forover 8 years and Labor Doula Trainer (www.cappa.net).Candace Leach, LM, CPM 562-272-4541 www.birthgoddess.com [email protected] Licensed Midwife and Certified Doula with over 11 years experience attending 400+ births.Renee Mandala 310-729-4542 fullcirclebirth.comProviding newborn lactation support-trained with UCLA lactation program. Postpartum doulafor 8 years. Also certified as birth doula (currently not accepting births).Ana Markel 818-822-9568 [email protected] am a mother of 4 children, first 2 born by cesarean followed by 2 VBAC’s. I believe in givingparents information to make their own decisions. I provide labor support for the birth thatthey chose. I am also a childbirth educator

Cheri Masek 323-222-8443 [email protected] doula since 2000, 85 births, lactation support, some postpartum, "welcoming life gently"Kimberly Mathews 661-547-0130 [email protected] am a mother of five, a certified doula (DONA)Lindsey Matthews 949-300-0291 www.ocdoulas.comI am a DONA certified doula, a certified childbirth educator and will be an international boardcertified lactation consultant in July. I feel that any woman who is given courage and encour-agement will have a truly satisfying birth experience. Madalyn Morris, ICCE, CLEC 323-244-3912 www.OneWithChild.comLamaze- Bradley. ICEA Certified. Personable, compassionate and reliable service focused onyour individual needs.Yana Katzap-Nackman 323-240-6002 www.headfirst.infoFor the past two years I’ve been very busy with creating my own company Headfirst. I am acertified DONA birth doula and I am in the process of completing my postpartum doula certi-fication. I am SoCal’s State Rep for DONA. I am a midwife assistant and a certified HappiestBaby Instructor.

Rebecca Noel 760-486-4298 www.wombtowalk.comMy goal is to fully support you through pregnancy and childbirth by providing information,physical comfort and encouragement. I have been a Doula for one year. I have attended ten births.I offer belly casting, infant massage and private childbirth education sessions in your home.Yvonne Novak 661-254-2069 [email protected] Baby on the Block instructor. I have been involved in the birthing community sincethe early 80’s. I have lost track over the years as to the number I’ve attended.Aileen Perez 310-547-0989 www.gentlebirthsdoula.comDONA trained Birth Doula, trained Hypnobirthing doula. I offer caring, compassionate and con-tinuous labor support, breastfeeding support, lending library and photography of labor andbirth. Hablo Español.Claudia Perez 213-537-7102 818-271-9737www.enlightenedbirthservices.comI have been attending births since 1994;both as a Doula/Labor Coach/Patient Advocate as aMidwife assistant when needed. Playing an important part of the liaison between doctors andpatients, I believe in natural births.Caitlin Meg Philips 310-838-8399 www.changeworlds.com72 Births. Certified Doula w/Doula Birth Partners of Los Angeles, Certified Hypnotherapist,Certified Hypnobirthing, Childbirth Educator, Certified Massage Therapist. Teach HypnobirthingChildbirth Prep Group Classes-for five weeks, three hours a week. Lysa Quealy 310-831-5700 www.laharborhealthgroup.comI am pending DONA certification for birth doula. I am also a trained massage therapist (since1994), and offer pregnancy massage. My service is focused on support and the individualneeds of each person. At LA Harbor Health Group we also offer chiropractic services.Linda Rose 818-994-7809 [email protected]"The Baby Guru" DONA certified postpartum doula and newborn and infant specialist. BAdegree in Early Childhood Education. Also teach pre and post natal yoga classes.Tara Stivers 805-504-3920 www.intuitiondoula.comI have been a birth doula since 2005 and also teach prenatal yoga classes. I support womenin achieving their definition of a positive birth experience.Bunny Slaughter 714-220-0968 bunnythedoula.comBunny’s Postpartum Doula Care, North Orange County/LongBeach. DONA certified 2000.Specializing newborn care & assisting families during the first weeks home. Providing bothemotional support, practical advice, breastfeeding help. Specialize twins, triplets. Preparingmeals and light household needs. Happiest Baby Educator. [email protected] Thorpe 949-380-1681 [email protected] of 4, Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis instructor, certified hypnotherapist, doula(DONA), lactation educator/counselor(UCSD), CPR-professional rescuer, neonatal resuscita-tion certified, assisted at 350 births-home, birth center and hospitals.Rená Ward 562-925-6948 www.integrativechildbirth.com“Bringing Knowledge and Compassion to the Birthing Place” Providing Childbirth Education,Happiest Baby on the Block Classes, Labor Doula Support for over 8 years and Labor DoulaTrainer (www.cappa.net)Michele Weatherford 661-713-1256 [email protected] have been practicing since 2001. I am a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth andLactation Educator and a teen support specialist.Jerry Whiting 909-553-5344 www.homebirth-only.comSix years as a homebirth midwife, 400 homebirths. I do VBAC,s breeches and twins.Anna Quinn Wilson 310-372-3737 [email protected] and postpartum doula, certified childbirth and lactation educator, Reiki practitioner,diploma in homeopathy with 30 years labor and delivery experience as a Registered Nurse.Carolyn Wolfberg 310-923-8444 [email protected] years experience. Worked 7 years at Cedars-Sinai in the nursery. I am " in love " and pas-sionate about Birth, Babies and Beyond, therefore the name of the business. Births -over 30.Leticia Yuzefpolsky 818.482.0919 www.primadoula.comOffering birth and postpartum support. I am a DONA trained birth doula. A CAPPA certifiedpostpartum doula and have over 15 years of infant/childcare experience. I would be honoredto assist, support, educate, guide and empower you during this most special time in your life.

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I looked at my watch, great 11:30 in the morning and my discharged patientwas being wheeled way–the family was videoing what they had choreographed. Mom wassmiling in the wheelchair holding the newborn, dad was beaming behind the wheel-chair, he wanted to be on screen, and had carefully instructed the family how it shouldgo. Assorted grandparents, aunts uncles etc were jockeying for positions, all under thewatchful eye of the certified volunteer escorting them out. I had already verified theappropriate carseat and reviewed the discharge criteria. First time parents had so manyquestions, and the grandparents were concerned because the teaching wasn’t the samethat they that they learned when they had their babies. Yes, I had reassured them again,research has shown that babies put on their backs to sleep had less crib death. Yes, thebaby will do very well on only breastmilk , and does not need any formula supple-mentation. If they give formula little Jerome won’t suck as strong and frequent onmom’s breast , so she won’t make enough milk for him. They had copies of feedingand diaper changing charts. I could tell grandpa Scott was going to be counting to makesure his first grandson had those 6 soiled diapers daily to prove adequate nutrition onbreastmilk. I reminded them my son was nine pounds seven ounces at birth, 2 poundsmore then Jerome, and he survived quite well on a diet of only breastmilk for the firstfew months. At 22 he was dean’s list in college, and had no health problems nor braindamage. Well except for his selective deafness when piles of dirty laundry were point-ed out to him in his bedroom, and reminders were given his dog was hungry and want-ed to go for a walk.

So 11:30 am, my new diabetic mom, Mrs. Dean needed to have me supervise herdoing her second finger stick for her glucose level before lunch. She did fine at break-fast, but still wasn’t totally proficient. My other parents, Tom and Sally Gomez need-ed more help learning breastfeeding. Yesterday I had explained to them and the grand-parents about the size of the baby’s stomach being no bigger than her fist, and if theyinsisted on formula supplementation give no more than 15 cc, or ½ ounce. Grand-ma insisted what she was taught 30 years ago was good enough for her daughter so itwas good enough for her grand daughter. As I was leaving yesterday Grandma proud-ly showed me she gave her 12 hour old grand baby the whole bottle, 2 ounces, all of 60cc. I cautioned the mom Sally, she would probably be cleaning diarrhea from her babyduring the night, and need to do a lot of rocking to calm the provoked colicky baby.Sure enough Sally greeted me with a tearful good morning, twice her baby explodedinto the diaper and once it even leaked out into the crib sheets and blankets and every-

thing had to be changed. She decided tobe firm with her mom, 30 year old teach-ing was out and from now on Baby Jodywas only getting breastmilk. But jody washaving trouble latching onto her breastproperly because of all the bottles she hadyesterday and we had to work on retrain-ing her sucking to mom’s nipples.

Karina Gomez in room 4812 stillneeded to void since giving birth 3 hoursearlier. It was her fourth baby and she wasa red head. The L & D nurse had

medicated her for Quote: alittle bit of heavy bleeding, mean-ing a little bit of a hemorrhage. I shuttered involuntarily because of the commonknowledge in the OB community that there is some genetic link between redheads andbleeding, and moms with more than three births also had a tendency to bleed, so shealready had 2 strikes against her. You could almost say 3 because breastfeeding momshave the advantage where breastfeeding contracts the uterus, helping prevent hemor-rhage and she totally refused. Her mom and sisters didn’t do it, she didn’t want tobreak the family pattern, inspite of the encouragement of the staff.

My morning coffee was telling my bladder time to hit the restroom when I heardmy name called. I had the first discharge of the day so the next admission was mine.And she was already being wheeled through the door on a gurney, clutching a basin inher hands, assisted by her husband, helping to keep her head turned to one side as shevomited. The recovery room nurse looked at me and apologized, saying she was only atiny bit nauseous and hadn’t shown any signs of vomiting when they left the recoveryroom, and she needed to hurry back because the OR had 2 sick calls and they werewaiting for her return for the next case. I put on my plastic smile and my mind beganto race with the implications. The patient was now my responsibility, I needed her chartto review the doctors orders, double check what if anything was ordered for vomiting,send a copy to the pharmacy and wait for them to deliver it. If the patient had actual-ly vomited before leaving the recovery room, all the nurse had to do was get the med-ication from the pharmacy supply cabinet right there, and remember to fill out thecharge slip. But I know how it goes, when I had my outpatient surgery 2 months ear-lier, I asked for something to prevent vomiting prior to my discharge, and I still vom-ited, from the jostling of the car ride home, before I got into my bed at home. It is a

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Rita L. Shertick, RN, BSN, is a staff nurse at DowneyRegional Medical Center’s Family Birth Center. She isa Lamaze certified childbirth educator and a certifiedlactation educator.

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common reaction most people get from anesthesia. If the veteran nurse Ellie had beenworking, she would have medicated at the slightest symptom of nauseous.

As my eyes scanned the area, Sally’s husband Tom caught my eye to tell me baby Jodywas awake and they were ready for a serious breastfeeding lesson. Karina’s call light cameon at that instant, as she had been instructed to do, to call me for assistance for her firsttime up to the bathroom so I could access her bleeding, and of course Mrs. Alvarez wasstill waiting for me to return at 11:30 for her blood sugar as I had promised.

I took a breathe, sent up a silent prayer & ignored my bladder. Mrs. Pham, the stu-dent nurse instructor came around the corner, well she had asked to find things forthe students, so yes she could get two of them to assist with transferring Mrs. Murphyfrom the gurney to the bed, and one of the students would check on her baby in thenursery. Even with the vomiting she didn’t want her baby to get any formula, and want-ed to begin breastfeeding ASAP.

At that moment Mrs. Pham the student nurse instructor came around the corner.Well she had asked me earlier for tasks to keep the students busy: so yes two of themcould help Mrs. Murphy from the gurney to the bed, and one of them promised tocheck on the baby in the nursery. Mrs. Pham was pleased, another student needed tocomplete a teaching assignment, so the blood sugar could be done by her, with anassessment of teaching skills. I caught Tom’s eye, told him to hold on for 10 more min-utes, as I grabbed Mrs. Murphy’s chart, scanned the doctor’s order sheet, noted theorders, asked the secretary to mark it “stat” for the pharmacy, and fax it down to them.

Next was assisting Mrs. Gomez to the bathroom. While walking into her room,another nurse’s orientee walked by, I grabbed her to assist me, noting she was missingan ammonia ampoule, something we are supposed to have handy in case someone faints.Fortunately, I had mine. Mrs Gomez had filled her kotex pads to overflowing, and was

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lightheaded returning from the toilet withboth of our assistance. Mrs. Pham cameby and her student missing the “give aninjection” requirement, had her oppor-tunity, as Mrs. Gomez was still bleeding abit too heavy, and passed two blood clotsthe size of golf balls, too much for her sta-tus. The student also filled up her waterpitcher again. As I exited her room, Inoted Tom in Sally’s doorway watching forme, so I headed over there. With ten min-utes of review of all the breastfeeding fromyesterday, and with my prompts to Tom,how best to help Sally, baby Jody waslatched well to the breast. When Grandmaasked me why I was making Tom do mostof the helping, my reply that at home hewould be her major assistant, and so thiswas the best place for him to learn how todo that before their discharge seemed toappease her.

Exiting her room, Mrs. Murphy’s calllight was on, I asked the secretary to callthe pharmacy to ask them to put a rush onher orders, and I headed for the restroom.

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