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Trust Begins...by Giuditta Tornetta....3

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Music and Healingby Michelle Leclaire O’Neill, PhD., RN......5

New Guidelines for CPRby Richard Pass, RN .....15

Tinsel, Trombones, and Tidepoolsby Dr. JoBea Holt....8

Traveling with Your Newborn and Kids, by Giuditta Tornetta ................4

Breastfeeding Consultant Resource Listings ................................6

Breastfeeding and the Baby Registery, by Lindsey Nelson ......................7

Resources ........................................................................10

Marketplace Ads ................................................................13

Doula Resource Listings ......................................................14

Professional Education and Training........................................15

Breastfeeding: A Review of the Basicsby Rita L. Shertick, RN, BSN, LCCE, CLE......6

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[Don't be frightened or feel guilty for every negative emotion you have experiencedin your pregnancy, none of us can have a perfect and carefree pregnancy and that isnot the ultimate goal. As we mostly teach by example, the best for the unborn child is

to learn how conscious mom is of herstates. What are her coping mechanisms?How self-reflective she is in her life, ver-sus prone to find blame only in others?How committed to her self-love is she? Inthis chapter we specifically focus on thepower of words. The fifth chakra, which isthe throat chakra, relates to the Right ToSpeak and to Hear the Truth. Do you saywhat you mean? Can your baby trust yourwords? Trust begins in the womb if youstrive to be trustworthy to the worldaround you.]

Regardless of what we have beentaught as children, today we have a greaterresponsibility as adults and parents, tolearn to be conscious of our words. Whenwe pass our own words through the sieveof, “Is it true, necessary, and loving?” weteach our children how to use words con-sciously. For instance, we teach our chil-dren that to tell Uncle Charlie, “I don’tlike you,” is true, but it is neither neces-

The connection the mother and child share during pregnancyis so intimate and close that the emotions and thoughts experienced bythe mother are directly felt by the child through hormonal and chem-ical shifts in the body. Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., in an article entitled TheWisdom of Your Cells points out, “Blood contains all of the informa-tion molecules, such as hormones and emotional chemicals. Themother is always adjusting her physiology and her emotions todeal with the contingencies of life. Since her blood via the pla-centa is directed to the fetus, the fetus is experiencing andfeeling what the mother senses. When stress hormones crossthe placenta, they have exactly the same target sites in thefetus as they have in the mother.” When you learn how tocope and learn from everyday challenges, as well as har-ness every day’s beauty, your body’s chemistry will adjustaccordingly and your baby will learn from you. That is theultimate, unconscious teaching from example.

Psychologist Erik Erikson’s stages of psychosocialdevelopment suggest that trust and mistrust are the firstbuilding blocks of personality. According to Erikson,choosing one versus the other, trust or mis-trust, is the result of our first learnedexperiences in the womb.

The development of trust andmistrust continues into thetoddler and childhood years.The level of reliance yourchild will feel in her life, is correlated withyour ability to keep your word and allow herto freely express herself with you. As a moth-er, you represent the safe haven the child canrely on and return to when going out andexploring the world. You are the one per-son she was born to trust uncondition-ally and the one whose job it is toteach her the art of speakingand hearing the truth.

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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.

To read more get the book!Painless Childbirth: An Empowering Journey Through Pregnancy and Birth was created to inspirewomen to remember their innate ability to give birth naturally. Painless Childbirth, byGiuditta Tornetta, promotes self-confidence urging women to take charge of theirwell being as they make informed decision and take a hard look at what may standin the way of their own sacred drug-free childbirth.

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sary, nor loving. To tell Uncle Charlie, “I’d rather not go to the park and play rightnow,” is a loving way to enforce a boundary.

Often clients that enter the hospital during labor want to make sure the nurse willfollow their Birth Plan, and they will either try to explain to her why they chose not tohave an epidural, which often leads to a sparring of opinions, or they get irritated andget into a screaming match with the nurse who does not want to cooperate. Sometimesnurses, in an effort to help you, will insistently offer what they believe is the best rem-edy to a laboring woman: drugs. They mean well and once you are hooked up to allthe gadgets they have to offer, they can perform their jobs better. They can monitoryou from another room or from the nurses’ station and don’t have to work so hard tokeep checking on you. Of course, it is your right not to have pain medication offeredconstantly, and it is the right of a woman to ask not to be given unsolicited advice suchas, “You don’t have to be a hero, sweetheart. Every woman does fine with an epidur-al. Trust me.” Some of us want to scream at the nurse to shut up and leave us alone,but we are teaching our baby how to manage stressful situations, so we still need tolearn how to pass our words through the filter of, “Is it true, necessary, and loving?”Certainly it is true you don’t want an epidural, but it is not necessary to tell the nursewhy, nor is it necessary for her to understand your reasoning. Now all you have to do isfocus on loving. When asked, a simple “No thank you, please don’t ask again,” will do.

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While a family reunion may not sound as exciting as a trip to a theme parkor far away land it provides children with an understanding of their heritage. Familyreunions are an opportunity to teach the kids about family. Who are our ancestors?Where were they born? Were they involved in the making of history? Who will beattending? How is everyone related? Where will they be traveling from? These are buta few of the questions that are likely to spark the interest of the children.

Of course if you have a new baby, even if I encourage you to talk to him about theupcoming trip, your concerns are others—if you must take an airplane to get there andare wondering how you are going to manage bringing all the gadgets your baby needs,there are a few solutions. First get your own pediatrician’s opinion, bring some helpwith you, get a nonstop flight, fly during an off-peak time, and be prepared for every-thing. Best to wait at least six weeks before you fly.

But what about all the gadgets you have been accustomed to?If you can afford it I found this interesting Web site called Traveling Baby Com-

pany here’s their pitch and promise: “[TBC]offers you high quality baby products thatare clean, safe and comfortable. Our network is dedicated to provide outstanding cus-tomer service and making your trip stress free. Experience the ease of traveling withchildren as trusted brand name items are delivered straight to your door. You willnever have to pack extra luggage or carry bulky equipment again. The convenience isamazing!! Relax while you travel and put your mind at ease, we will do the rest.”

A client of mine swears by them. As a bi-coastal (LA – NYC) family they used thisservice to manage the back and forth in the first few months of their baby’s life. Even-tually they bought enough stuff in their second home to live comfortably in both places.The site is called traveling baby co.

If you cannot afford it, don’t worry, you can still make it work. The most impor-tant item in your traveling luggage for a baby (or a toddler) is a car seat. All car rentalcompanies rent car seats too, so it might behoove you to get rent a car so that you areindependent and you have enough car seats for your kids. But you can also only renta car seat, make sure whomever pick you up at the airport has it securely installed intheir car, do not travel at any time with out one.

The most important items to pack for a new born are:• A good sling• A Snuggle Nest (Which is a small comfortable traveling bed 0 to 3 months)• Enough swaddling blankets• A white noise maker. I love the Cloud Sleep Sheep because you can take thelittle noise machine out of the sheep and place it just about anywhere. Babiesdo love noise.

If you got used to breastfeeding with a Boppy you really don’t need one. Before youleave get a lactation consultant, postpartum doula, or lactation peer from La LecheLeague to teach you how to feed your baby just using your arms, and free your self fromthat gadget.

When you travel via airplane make sure you breastfeed your baby on take off andlanding and if you have a toddler it is a good idea to encourage her to eat something(a small piece of her favorite fruit for example) during the same time, this will ease earpressure and make her comfortable. Include a change of clothes for both mom andbaby in your carry-on. It is better to be safe than sorry. (Don’t forget extra diapers!)

When you travel with your newborn try to reserve a bulk seat in the middle of theairplane. Many airlines do carry an infant crib you can hook up in front of you. Espe-cially if mom is flying alone, the portable crib is a great place to safely place your baby

while you eat, rest, or search for that onepacifier that got away. Ask the flightattendant for help if you are flying solo.They are usually happy to assist you orhold your baby if you need to use the rest-room. Utilize a good baby carrier orsling. These keep baby close and safe andyour hands free.

Schedule your air travel during thesleep hours of your baby, if you can. Alsoyou might consider asking your homeo-pathic doctor for an emergency remedykit, check out Dr. Feder’s Family Kit.

Newborns are much more vulnerableto germs than older children, since theirimmune systems are still developing.Maintaining exposure at a minimum isimportant. Avoid having every familymember and friend breathe on or touchthe newborn. Be adamant that only thosewith clean hands and no colds get close.

The power to breastfeed conveniently and safely is best, and it will also help baby sinceshe’ll get your immune system to help fight anything that may come her way.

Make sure you pack different clothing from warm to cold. Temperature varies froman air-conditioned car to the hot sun at grandmother’s house or from the heated carto a house that is a little chilly for your newborn. Be ready for either contingency.

With toddlers remember to bring distractions

Bring toys that travel well and can be used quietly. For young kids books and col-oring books, it is a good idea to get something he/she has never seen before but don’tforget a favorite doll or stuffed animal that will help your child cope with the stress ofbeing in a new environment and new bed. For older children bring activity books, andtravel versions of their favorite games. Again, sometimes a little trip to the 99 cents

store can go a long way in getting something new your children will get excited about.

Stay away from sugar snacks. You don’t want your kids to bounce off the walls.Remember many airlines these days do not provide meals, so pack some food for yourchildren. Here are some yummy ideas:

A Ziploc filled with: carrots, cucumbers, grapes, apple slices, corn chips low insalt, Multigrain Cheerios, peanut butter and bananas sandwiches (cut in small bite sizepieces), string cheese, one avocado (you can bring a spoon and give your toddler half),it also makes great fresh baby food and it is good for six months and up.

Don’t forget to bring either a sippy cup or a bottle (they must be empty for secu-rity reasons) but you can always ask the flight attendant to fill them up with water (noneed to feed soda or juice to your kid, all that sugar can get him/her restless.)

Remember to breathe deeply (from your belly rather than your chest) if youstart feeling tense. Traveling can be stressful not only for parents but for kids too.Make sure you discuss your travel well ahead of time, talk about rules at the airport, onthe train, in the car, and on the plane. When I traveled in the car with my kids we oftenplayed great games like the alphabet game where you need to find each letter of thealphabet on different signs on the road. In fact, on our last trip from LA to San Fran-cisco, we still played the same game and my son is twenty-six and my daughter is twen-ty-four, and you know, it made the time go so much faster and it made us laugh all theway there.

Once you arrive at your destinationMake sure each day contains at least one activity that everyone will enjoy, for example:A tour of the city can end with a visit to the local zoo. A visit with adult relatives

can include games for the kids or a trip to the local park.If you have a baby make sure you spend time alone in a quiet room with him/her.

over-stimulation can cause your baby to be fussier. For small babies a great portable bedis the snuggle nest; it’s small and your baby will enjoy having her own familiar territory.

Don’t always make food a reward. Often parents use it to compromise: “We’ll goaround the city and then we’ll get ice cream;” or “We’ll visit Aunt Maggie and get cakeand pizza.” Food should not be a reward nor should be television. Remember you areraising a human being and working on the foundation of his/her future habits. Engageyour kid. Ask the adult you visit not to offer sugar treats to your child, but ask them totell your kids a story about their past, your relationship when you were kid, etc., (alladults love story telling especially about themselves.)

When you tour a city make sure you engage your child’s imagination. Making thingsfun can change the experience dramatically. If you are going back home to where yougrew up consider driving around and pointing out the school you or your family mem-bers attended, the house you grew up in, the park where you used to play. Tell yourchildren what you know about familymembers. They may be surprised to learnthat chubby Aunt Meggie, the one thatgives slobbery kisses, oncemarched againstthe war in Vietnam.

Make it fun!Take lots of pictures and when you get

back home involve your kids in creating ascrapbook for the trip. Create a healthytravel ritual from the very beginning andyour kids will turn into pro globe trotters.

Giuditta Tornetta310.435.6054

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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.

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The Egyptians felt that music affected humans both by creating a physical sen-sation and by arousing a mental state somewhat similar to enchantment. The Chinesefelt that music had a magical influence and was able to sustain Universal Harmony.They also felt, however, that if used improperly it could influence so greatly that itcould destroy the harmony. Too create harmony of mind, body and spirit, the ancientsused music. Many cultures used music for healing, and the ancient Greeks honoredApollo as both the god of healing and of music. In the Old Testament we learn that itis the playing of musical instruments that heals King Saul’s psychotic depression.

Just as pain requires awareness and attention, so does sound. When we hear asound, it also has a memory component to it. In the background I now hear chirpingbirds, a flute and guitar sonata on my stereo, some vague carpentry sounds, and mydog licking herself constantly. Each of these sounds affects me physically, emotional-ly and spiritually. The birds make me clear-headed and relaxed; the music uplifts meand fulfills some of my spiritual needs; the carpentry, as it is in the distance, arousesa very pleasant and soothing memory of a childhood summer long gone. Molly, thedog, constantly licking herself, is, fortunately, mostly in the background. When Iattend to it and it becomes foreground, I become irritated, and my breathing becomesmore rapid, and I am unable to concentrate.

The purpose of using music during pregnancy and in preparation for labour andbirthing are: Certain kinds of music relax us physiologically and help us to focus on thepresent in a positive way. It is this music that we use during pregnancy – the long, slowmovements of the baroque concertos. When played in conjunction with deep relaxation,the largo movements create a memory pathway that we now automatically associate withphysiological relaxation and positive emotional feelings. This music is aesthetically verypleasing, and it is also spiritually fulfilling. Thus, it enhances the alignment process ofmind, body and spirit, which is essential for a joyous and pain-free birth.

While the body is in a deep state of relaxation, the music enables the mind to con-centrate on the task at hand. The mind/body is thus able to function at maximum effi-ciency, with the brain waves being maintained between 7 and 13 C.P.S. (cycles per sec-ond) (alpha wave).

The combination of this state and the music can facilitate the flow of energythroughout the body, thus eliminating the emotional stress and rear that can cause pain.

Aristotle wrote:“...emotions of any kind are produced by melody and rhythm; therefore by music

a man becomes accustomed to feeling the right emotions; music has thus power toform character, and the various kinds of music based on the various modes may be dis-tinguished by their effects on character – one, for example, working in the directionof melancholy, another of effeminacy; one encouraging abandonment; another selfcontrol, another enthusiasm, and so on through the series.”

If the air vibrations of sound are capable of shattering glass and causing nausea andheadache, it can perhaps also “soothe the savage...” of the unconscious and allow for amore relaxed and peaceful state of being, or as the Chinese stated, music can balance thevital energies. Music is the midwife between the physical body and the spiritual self. There-fore, it is advantageous to listen to music that elevates us to a state in which we want to be.Since childbirth is miraculous and should be joyous, certainly we would not like to beinfluenced by the music of a mechanistic composer. Rather, it would be beneficial to lis-ten to music throughout pregnancy that is uplifting and reaching toward the sublime.

Much of the music of the twentieth century is mechanistic and materialistic. Preg-nancy and birthing have been handled in just such a manner. Perhaps by movingtowards sounds that are spiritual, we can reconnect to that aspect of the self. We mustplace our own value on our experiences in life and not be manipulated by the mech-anistic culture in which we live, just because it is expedient for the technicians whoattend to us. Perhaps to arrive at a resolution within our own self we should use all thetools that we can. As our dreams tell us of our self, our center, our soul, so the musicthat we play can facilitate that journey.

Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony raises the question of worldliness and resolves it intothe selection of that which is spiritual. During the final trimester, why not fill the airwith the five final string quartets of Beethoven? Certainly these quartets can lead us tothe joy and serenity and alignment of mind, body and spirit that is so imperative for

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an easy and joyous birthing.The study of plant growth under certain kinds of music seems to reconcile the

belief that music is objectively good for us or bad for us; that is, if we believe that thegrowth and proliferation of plants under the influence of Back, and the withering andultimate death of plants subjected to rock music, are inherently good and bad effectsof music. A similar study was done with rats that were placed in identical mazes with aconnecting bridge to each. When Back was piped into the right maze and rock musicinto the left, all the rats hovered in the Bach box. The music now reversed, and therats scurried from the right rock box over to the new Back box. No one knows exactlywhat the rats felt, but it seems that they experienced some kind of pain when they heardrock and an absence of pain or perhaps pleasure or comfort when they heard and feltBach. It appears, then, that certain tunes are life enhancing, while certain other tonalcombinations are detrimental to the life force.

A preliminary study has been executed with bacteria, finding that they die undersome musical conditions and multiply under others.

If the joy of life comes with the alignment of mind, body and spirit, certainly musicis the perfect vehicle for arriving at this joy.

Through the recommended music, your mind is engaged, thus concentrationbecomes automatic; the heart rate, regulated by the rhythm, reaches its natural state,and the sweetness of the music fills the heart with the tenderness appropriate for themiracle of birth. The composition of the music also calls forth the spirit, thus bring-ing into play all of the aspects necessary to connect to the joy of life. As Solomon said,there is nothing new under the sun. In each age we rediscover the same truths in a wayin which they will be able to accommodate themselves into our society and our beliefsystems. The ancient cultures felt that all disease was an imbalance and that music, inproper tonal combinations, was capable of healing all ills. Through music one’s entirebeing can be exalted, and therein lies the fulfillment of life.

When a society lives in a certain condition for a long length of time, that conditionbecomes an unconscious way of life. Pain and childbirth and anguish in it have beenimposed upon women of our Western culture for a long, long time. For many women,to have a pain-free childbirth is a dream, a complete unreality. Many women want to getout of that belief system, but are holding on to it in some part of their unconscious.

Disharmony can cause illness and pain, thus it is harmony that provides the cure.Perhaps the saying, “as in music, so in life,” can come to pass. It may be difficult tochange our belief systems overnight, but the peace, serenity and harmony provided by“good” music is automatic.

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

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

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Congratulations, you’re expecting a baby. And of course you only want the bestfor your new son or daughter. Well the best thing for your child is actually notanything you can buy, but rather something you can give for free–breast milk. Howgood is it? Well imagine you can increase your child’s IQ by up to 10%, anddecrease their chances of getting asthma, leukemia, & diabetes, also colic and earinfections by up to 200%. Yes it’s true, research has shown that formula fed babieshave 200% more visits to the pediatrician for health problems.

All the major health organizations recommend breast milk is the ideal nutrition fora newborn. These groups include the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Ameri-can College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the US Dept of Health and Human Servic-es, and the World Health Organization. They recommend all babies should be fed onlybreast milk for their first 6 months of life, (with no formula supplementation) andcontinue to breast feed for at least a year or longer after you introduce table food.

How and when to begin?As soon as possible, preferably before the baby is an hour old.

When you are admitted to the hospital to have your baby,inform your nurse of your intention to breast feed. Inmost cases with an uncomplicated delivery thereshouldn’t be a problem. Never done it before, letthe nurses know so you get assistance.

How often?Watch your baby for feeding cues. Most

babies will nurse at least eight to twelve timesin twenty-four hours and there are no more

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Aronson, Debbie, RN, BSN, IBCLC 310-600-9194310-829-6330928 Stanford Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403-2224Serves LA CountyClasses prenatal, private instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home, office;pump rentals, sales, related sales; pump delivery; available weekends &evenings. Specializes in transitioning premature babies to breast, latch / suckand milk supply problems.Breastfeeding Culture Enterprises, 310–819-0408Yocheved “Hedi” Schoenes, IBCLC1119 Broadway #D, Santa Monica, CA 90405-3030Classes prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home, free weeklysupport group; sale of breast pumps & supplies; very low cost services avail-able; credit cards accepted; available evenings and Sunday.Cedars-Sinai Lactation Education Center310-423-5312, �

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, �

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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.

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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.

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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

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But will it hurt?Correct breast feeding is not painful.

If you are in pain when your baby latcheson, your positioning needs to be correct-ed. Ask your nurse to help you get the babylatched on better. There maybe some dis-comfort initially for a few days as yournipple adjusts to the baby’s mouth. Themost important thing is to have the baby’smouth wide open, like a yawn, beforeyour nipple is put in his or her mouth.That way the baby’s gums do not clampdown on the tip of the nipple, which iswhat causes most painful breastfeeding.

Will I have enough milk?How do I know the baby is getting enough? Mother Nature devised this systemmil-

lions of years ago, so mothers can make enough milk for their babies. Look at yourbaby’s fist, their stomach is no bigger than their fist. At birth, your breasts havecolostrum, the first breast milk, the perfect temperature and quantity for your baby.Most women can express some from their breasts the last month of the pregnancy.When you are home, count the wet diapers. With your baby wetting 6 – 8 diapers, youcan be assured you are making enough milk for your baby. Milk is made by the law ofsupply and demand, the more the baby nurses, the more milk your body will make.When a baby gets formula supplements he nurses less often, so your body makes lessmilk. The AAP does not recommend any formula supplements, but let your baby nurseoften to build up your milk supply. A visit to the pediatrician at 3 – 5 days old to weighthe baby is good reassurance.

Do I have to change my diet and eat special foods?No, just eat normal healthy meals, like you did during your pregnancy. The most

important thing is water; continue to drink 8 glasses daily, so your body has the fuelto make enough milk. Dairy products are also important, you don’t have to drink milkto makemilk, but have cheese, yogurt, and other calcium rich foods up to 3 times daily.

How can I get more information?Attend a breast feeding class before you have your baby. Get videos and or books

from the library. There are lots of great websites with breastfeeding information andsupport. You can also call La Leche League International and attend some meetingsbefore you give birth, and meet other women with breast feeding success stories. If youare WIC eligible, attend their breastfeeding clinics.

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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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Need more covers?

Dy-Dee Diaper Service, Pasadena, California (626) 792-6183

Dy-Dee Diaper Servicehas covers available inClassic WhiteandBlue and Pink(if you like to makediapering fashionable!)

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.

Recently a friend of mine askedme to accompany her as she set up herbaby registry. When we arrived at thenearest baby superstore the clerk at theregistry help desk gave us a hand-heldscanner and a print-out entitled “registrymust-haves”. The list of items that onepresumably must have is a bit on the

overwhelming side and left me to wonderhow human babies survived throughout theages without all of these items that every par-ent must have. These suggestions can beespecially confusing for the mother whoplans to breastfeed. Here is a summary ofbreastfeeding products and accessories

commonly suggested to expectant mothers and some tips on whether a mother maywant to register for them:

Breast pads:These absorbent pads are worn under the bra to soak up leaked milk andare a convenient item for a great number of breastfeeding mothers. Many motherstend to leak breast milk, especially in the earlier stages of establishing a milk supply.Of course, a woman may also experience little to no leakage of breast milk and thisdoes not mean that she is not producing enough milk.

Breast shields and shells: These are items that can help with nipple problems and latchdifficulties. It is recommended that breast shields be used with the guidance of aninternationally boardcertified lactation consultant (IBCLC) who can make sure that amother has a true need for the device, is using the correct size, and that the issues thatcaused the need for the product are improving so that the mother may eventually stopusing it. This is an item to skip when registering.

Breast cream: Breastfeeding is not supposed to be painful, and if it is a mother shouldseek qualified help as soon as possible. Breast cream won’t solve a latch problem, butit can be handy to have a tube around if a mother is experiencing mild irritation as sheadjusts to breastfeeding. Look for creams that contain no artificial ingredients or alco-hol. The most popular brands are 100% lanolin, but a mother who has a wool allergyshould look for an alternative.

Breast pump: Breast pumps are becoming so popular today that many mothers believethey should get one. The reality is that not every mother needs a pump. If a motherhas a healthy, full-term baby and is planning to be home with her child, chances areshe will be fine without a pump or may perhaps want a very simple one. If she findsherself in a situation where she unexpectedly needs a pump (for example, having a pre-term baby) one can be rented from many hospitals or lactation consultants. A moth-er who will be working outside the home or going to school will almost certainly wanta pump. Pumps are a big-ticket item, so it is no wonder that retailers are promotingthem, but it may be wise to purchase a pump from a lactation consultantwho can offerinformation and guidance about the product and how to best use it.

Breast milk storage: This is similar to the situation with the pump. A mother who willbe staying home with her child may find a few bags or containers useful if she decidesto express some milk to have on hand in case of an emergency or for the occasionalfeeding that she might not be home for. A mother who will be going to school or work-ing outside the home will likely find these very important. Don’t forget to follow thecollection and storage guidelines provided with the product.

Nursing pillow: Proper positioning is essential to a successful, painless breastfeedingexperience and a good nursing pillow may help to reduce strain on a mother’s arms,shoulders, back and neck by lifting the baby closer to the breasts. When everyone isrelaxed and comfortable, breastfeeding tends to go easier. A pillow can also reduce thepressure on the abdomen during nursing which will be especially important to a moth-er who has had a caesarean section delivery. Currently, many breastfeeding experts arerecommending “biological nursing” (see the website www.biologicalnurturing.com for

more information on this importanttopic) which focuses on a reclined nurs-ing position rather than an upright seat-ed position. When utilizing thisapproach, regular household pillowswork great. It is also important for amother to learn how to nurse without apillow so she can breastfeed anywhere andanytime with ease. There are quite a fewoptions when it comes to pillows, so anexpectant mother may find it helpful toask her breastfeeding friends or family, aLa Leche League Leader, or a lactationconsultant about what features to look forwhen selecting this item if she decides itwill be useful.

Nursing stool: A nursing stool is a specialfootstool that angles a mother’s feet andelevates them to an ideal height to helpfacilitate good positioning. And theycontinue to be useful even when nursingis done. This is an item that could be veryuseful, but is not a necessity for a nursingmother.

Nursing wraps and covers: A woman’s right

Breastfeeding and the Baby RegistryA guide to breastfeeding products and accessories

to breastfeed in public is protected under California law. A nursing wrap or cover isnot an absolute necessity and if a mother feels comfortable and confident nursingwithout one than she should skip this. A lot of moms, especially in the earlier dayswhen latching on may require a little more effort and exposure, find that having acover, shawl, or even lightweight blanket gives them the coverage they need to feel con-fident nursing their child wherever they are. Many babies, though, do not enjoy beingunder cover, especially when they start to discover the world around them and they willpull off covers. Pacifiers: Pacifiers are a tricky item for the breastfeeding mother andmost experts will suggest avoiding their use. They can cause nipple confusion, espe-cially in very young babies, and can negatively affect a mother’s milk supply becauseshe may not be getting enough suckling stimulation at the breast, which is what trig-gers milk produc-tion. Another signif-icant drawback is thata pacifier may sup-press an infant’sexpression of hungercues, which couldlead to the mothernot feeding fre-quently enough. TheAmerican Academyof Pediatrics recom-mends that pacifiersbe used only afterbreastfeeding is wellestablished which isafter the baby is at least a month old.

Bottles and nipples: If a mother will not be working outside the home or going toschool, she may find that she does not ever need a bottle. There are even moms whoare apart from their babies who choose not to use bottles and use spoon feeding,syringes, and cups to have expressed breast milk to their babies. If you find that youwill need or want to have bottles, it would be wise to consult a lactation consultant orother reliable resource about which bottles are easiest for babies to use without suf-fering from nipple confusion or problems with the speed of the flow of milk. It is alsoa good idea to make sure that all your bottles are free of Bisephenol-A (BPA), a chem-ical used in making many plastics.

Bottle cleaning supplies: This category includes bottle brushes, sterilizers, drying racks,and dishwasher baskets, just to name a few. If you are only going to have one or twobottles around for the rare time you might miss a feeding, you’ll probably be fine withjust a bottle brush. If you’ll be using a pump, bottles and storage containers often thenyou may find the other accessories useful and convenient.

As I walked through the store with my friend, I was clearly reminded of my ownbaby-registry experience about four years ago when I believed that I must have many ofthe items on the list, only to find in the end that the things that were most vital for mychildren to have couldn’t be purchased in a store: a parent’s love and my breast milk.

Breastfeeding Task Force ofGreater Los Angeles(213) 596-5776

www.breastfeedla.org

by Lindsey Nelson,Breastfeeding TaskForce of GreaterLos Angeles

The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater LA offers avariety of opportunities for education and involve-ment for professionals and laypersons alike, throughworkshops, internet links on its website, and joiningforces with others to create the kind of supportive cli-mate we would wish for mothers, babies and familieswho choose breastfeeding. Consider attending aBreastfeeding Task Force Meeting. Meetings are heldquarterly, in Inglewood, from 9am to 12pm, are freeand open to mothers and professionals.

For more information about the Breastfeeding TaskForce of Greater Los Angeles, and links to otherbreastfeeding information and activities, visit theBreastfeeding Task Force on the web atwww.breastfeedla.org.

Babies are born to breastfeed!

Lindsey Nelson serves on the Board of Directors of theBreastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles. Sheis a founding member of FirstRight, an organizationdedicated to advocating for mothers who have expe-rienced discrimination for breastfeeding in public andis mother to breastfeeding two-year-old twins. Shecan be reached at lindseyn@firstright.org

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“Dashing through the snow, in a one horse open sleigh….” Well, maybenot the snow, and maybe in a car instead of a sleigh. But tis the season – maybe forthe first time with your new baby - to celebrate the winter holidays. Christmas andHanukah will be a time of great excitement, colorful holiday lights, and too maypresents. In Los Angeles, we must add New Year’s Day to the string of festivitiessince Pasadena is home of the famous Rose Parade. And winter is the absolute besttime to visit the tide pools because the tides are low and the beaches are quiet.

Houses and streets with the best holiday lights seem to return year after year.Your local newspaper will often publish a list of lights around your area, and,sometimes, local news stations keep a running list on their web sites. Make a pointof stopping and walking along the sidewalk rather than just driving by in your car.It may be brisk, but with a cozy bonnet, your experience will be much more mem-orable. For a more elaborate display, try Griffith Park, Christmas Tree Lane inAltadena, or Christmas Tree Lane in Long Beach.

Should you take your baby to the RoseParade? Yes – but be ready to leave early– and be ready to stay for the wholeparade. You never know. The colorfulfloats, marching bands of trombones,flutes and drums, and dancing horsesdecorated with flowers are mesmerizingto small children. Sit on the side of thestreet facing away from the sun. Findsome friends who are saving a spot allnight and join them in the morning witha blanket and a fresh supply of donutsand coffee. And be prepared to be cold– and hot – and hungry – and thirsty!! Itis Southern California after all!

If you are not ready for the bigparade, try a little one. I do not recom-mend the Doo Dah Parade - it is toobizarre and loud for babies and tod-dlers. But Kidspace’s Rosebud Parade in Pasadena on December 4 might be justright. Come with flowers on your stroller and be part of the action.

In addition to the holiday traditions surrounding the Winter Solstice, the ori-enting of Earth’s axis away from the sun (you will have to explain this to your childin third or fourth grade) also creates the best low tides of the year. If you have a tod-dler – especially a curious one – look for a day when the tides are below sea level andthe sun is up on this website: http://www.protides.com/california/364/2010/12/. Afew key dates are listed in this article. Some of the best locations are Little Coronadel Mar, Cabrillo Beach or Laguna Beach’s Diver’s Cove. The times listed are thosefor the lowest tide, but an hour on either side is fine. You will find starfish,anemones, urchins, hermit crabs, and the ever-slimy sea hares. All can be touched– although please touch carefully.

Finally, if you really want to find that snow, consider visiting Kidspace betweenDecember 26-28th as they will have a giant heap of snow just for children. Don’tforget your mittens!

So deck the halls, hit the beach andcelebrate your new baby.

Happy Trails

JoBea Holt

Tinsel, Trombones,Tide Pools

Dr. JoBea Holtwww.babysdayout.net

Dr. JoBea Holt was a research scientist at NASA’s JetPropulsion Laboratory from 1976 through 1999where she studied climate change in arctic forests usingsatellites and the Space Shuttle. She received herBachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley, and her Ph.D.fromCaltech in Planetary Science. In 1999, JoBea leftJPL to raise her two children. She is an active leader inGirl Scouts andCub Scouts, is on the board of her chil-dren’s Little League organization, and is currently amember of Al Gore’s Climate Project. Her first non-NASA book, Baby’s Day Out in SouthernCalifornia, was released in 2003 and again in2006. Published by Gem Guides Co.) it is a travelguide to help moms and dads find more adventures forbaby.

by JoBea HoltAuthor of “Baby’s Day Out in Southern California- Fun Places to Go With Babies and Toddlers”

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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) 353-7446moreserlactation@yahoo.com

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, CAsales@sharieslactation.com(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 M.C.Breastfeeding infant clinic. Kittie Frantz, RN 213-226-3644

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 HealthProgramBreastfeeding & 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

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) 386-1082www.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 Midwifery714-639-7530www.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, CPM562-272-4541www.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 ObstetricPartnershipLicensed 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 CenterMidwives at UCLA Westwood provide attentive, non-interventive carewithin a hospital setting. Get the best of both worlds: care and com-passion all the time with nationally recognized medical services, ifneeded. Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) supported. Free consulta-tions Los Angeles/Westside 310/794.4434 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 momsclubcanw@aol.com

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 Empire909-427-6379

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 2nd month 909-620-MOME;Parenting & teen parenting program 909-620-6663

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

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

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 photography.Tanya@TanyaYoung.com 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.

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/post- natal 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 mothernaturebirth@yahoo.com

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

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

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

in your home 310.483.3987 mothernaturebirth@yahoo.comThe 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 dccenteno@msn.comBradley® 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 growingblessings@aol.comLamaze Lisa SpiegelLamaze Weekend Course Lisa SpiegelBaby Care Basics Lisa Spiegel

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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 dccenteno@msn.comBradley® 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 klone@socal.rr.comBradley® 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

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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 jbleanse@sbcglobal.netBradley® 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

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

O range / P l a c en t i a

Private Home 714.744.6932The Bradley® Method Sue Coffman

Private Home 714.985.9862 spiritfilled@sbcglobal.netThe 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 dccenteno@msn.comBradley® 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

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Babies & Beyond 661.259.1802 skraye@aol.comBaby Care Alise Hatley, CLE, CEI.C.E.A. Jan SheridanBreastfeeding Jill Spector, CLEC/S Delivery Laurie Sutherland, RDLamaze Laurie Sutherland, RD

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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 jbleanse@sbcglobal.netBradley® 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

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Mommy Zone 818.645.4692 Sacredmotherdoula.comInfant Massage Octavia Lindlahr

Thou sand 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 brittab@charter.netBirthing from Within Britta BushnellBirthing Again Britta BushnellBirth Story Workshop Britta Bushnell

Va l e n c i a

Private Home 661.254.2069 yvonne@doulawithlove.comChildbirth 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

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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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A Mother’s TouchPre & Postnatal massage for mom. In your home. 888-644-9595

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

Touch of Comfort Licensed Massage Therapist LMT Certified Infant Massage InstructorCIMI -- Touch of Comfort Pre & Postnatal massage therapy & infantmassage. 818-776-8626continued from page 14

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

Jill McArthurLicensed Massage Therapist. Pre/postnatal 818-426-1810

Caitlin Philips/Massage ExtensionsLabor consult & prenatal massage 310-239-4023

Wellness Facials by CarolWellness Facialist/Licensed Esthetician, specializing in all naturalfacials and skincare, and pregnancy facials. Skin care boutique inStudio City. House calls for very pregnant and/or busy, high profileclients. 626-818-4753

Wiepcare For WomenHighly Specialized Therapeutic Massage Services for pregnancy &motherhood. Wiep de Vries, RN, Ms.T., massage therapist, midwivesNkem Ndefo and Margo Kennedy. Birthing Women’s Health inPasadena. 818-968-5002 www.musclehealth.us

Postpartum CareAndra Brosh, Ph.D.Clinical Psychologist (PSY 22901); www.motheringminds.com310-922-6969

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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, CLCServes 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; availableevenings & weekends. Certified Lamaze Breastfeeding Support Specialist CourseInstructor.The Pump Station 323-469-5300W. Haldeman, RN, MN, IBCLC, C. Harvey, RN, MS, IBCLC, J. Sacher, RN, MN,IBCLCwww.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.

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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’sHaven” & “CosmiKids”; consults in hospital, pediatric office, client’s home;breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; availableweekends & evenings.“A Mother’s Haven” 818-380-3111, �, L. Podell-Camino, MA, CLE, Leslye Adelman, MS, IBCLC, Terry Gass, RN, IBCLC15928 Ventura Blvd. Suite #116, Encino, CA 91436www.amothers-haven.comClasses prenatal & post partum; consults in location of your preference; breastpump rentals & related sales; New Mother & other classes and support; SFVlargest selection of nursing bras & clothing, slings, baby care & clothing; avail-able weekends & evenings.Breceda, Gina, LVN, CCE, IBCLC, 818-702-8803, Also serves Malibu, Calabasas, Moorpark, Westlake, Agoura, West LA, SantaMonicaPrivate 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, sup-port group; consults in hospital, client’s home; support group; breast pumprentals & 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.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.

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY

Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital 661-253-8238, www.HenryMayo.com23845 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 805-582-2058www.holisticlactation.comDianne E. Oliver, IBCLCServes 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.

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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

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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, CLEwww.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.comAlso 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.comLearn2Breastfeed near Bellflower and WardlowAlso serves WhittierClasses 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 90807Also 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 91792-1210Also 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 & relatedsales.Miles, Lorraine, RN, BA, CLC, IBCLC (RLC) cell: 909-595-9620Baby BeginningsAlso 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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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.

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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.

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Cheri Masek 323-222-8443 aperfect10doula@earthlink.netBirth doula since 2000, 85 births, lactation support, some postpartum, "welcoming life gen-tly"Kimberly Mathews 661-547-0130 mathewseven@msn.comI 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 yvonne@doulawithlove.comHappiest 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 323-419-7949 818-271-9737www.myspace.com/gentlebirthorgI 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 honsucklerose@aol.com"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. bunnythedoula@yahoo.comCarole Thorpe 949-380-1681 carolethorpe@cox.netMother 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 yourbirthyourway@aol.comI 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 anna@annadoula.comBirth and postpartum doula, certified childbirth and lactation educator, Reiki practitioner,diploma in homeopathy with 30 years labor and delivery experience as a Registered Nurse.Carolyn Wolfberg 310-923-8444 carolynla@earthlink.net10 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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Academy of Certified Birth Educators (ACBE)(800) 444-8223.

Association of Labor Assistants and ChildbirthEducators (ALACE)(617) 441-2500. Local:( 626) 388.2191

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

Birth Works www.birthworks.org

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

Childbirth and Professional Postpartum Assoc.(CAPPA)www.cappa.net, 1-888-MY-CAPPA

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

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

The Hypnobirthing Method™ (HCCE) Hypnobirthing Method Cert. Childbirth Educators www.hypnobirthing.ws (310) 454-0920

Informed Homebirth (916) 961-6923 Local: ( 626) 388-2191

Lamaze International (LCCE) (800) 368-4404 www.lamaze.org

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New Guidlines for CPRCompressions most important

by Richard Pass, RN

It’s that time again. The newest CPR guidelines have just been released and at SaveA Little Life, we are very excited to share them with you. As described, these are based oninternational agreement by CPR experts the world over and have been adopted by theAmerican Heart Association and the American Red Cross.

New Focus Applied to Older TechniquesPerhaps the oldest and best known approach to CPR was the reminder to use the “A-

B-C’s” of CPR. Those letters, of course meant “Airway”(checking to see if the person isbreathing), “Breathing” (actually blowing breaths or mouth-to-mouth for the victim) and“Circulation” (or chest compressions). This has officially changed.The most importantof these changes is the order in which we are now asking the public to do them.

Our new approach to life-saving has changed to “C-A-B” (compressions-airway-breathing) - which simply flips around the sequence of actions, with the same intent - toget oxygen to the victim’s brain.

Chest Compressions as a primary life-saving techniqueScientists who have studied these techniques now have a consensus on what works best

when dealing with a dying person. Over the last decade considerable evidence now exists sug-gesting that good quality chest compressions will make the biggest difference in extremeemergencies requiring CPR. These changes were summarized by the American Heart Asso-ciation in a recently released document. The highlights of that document are listed below.

Please keep in mind that providing CPR to a victim is, in itself, not that difficult atask. It is also clear that one does not have to perform CPR perfectly in order to make adifference. Yet we do know that the worst thing you can do, if someone really needs you,is nothing. This may be the most important take-home message of all.

2010 CPR Guidelines for Pediatric CPRInitiation of CPR, starting with chest compressions, rather than rescue breathing, is

recommended and will lead to shorter delays. The emphasis should always be on qualitychest compressions first, then check for breathing and provide rescue breaths. Depth ofchest compressions for pediatric victims should be about 1/3 of the depth of the victim’schest wall. Chest compressions are to be done in the middle of the breast bone at nippleheight. Compression (pumping speed) should be at least 100 X per minute. After 30 chestcompressions, administer 2 “rescue breaths” and then repeat with 30 chest compressions.Continue with this ratio of “30:2” – compressions to breaths until help arrives or the vic-tim has a spontaneous return of breathing. Breaths provided should be just enough to geta normal rise in the victim’s chest wall. If spontaneous breathing or moving returns dur-ing CPR, stop immediately and observe the victim until help arrives.

CPR for drowning victims is the same as described above.

If alone with a pediatric victim, do up to 2 minutes of CPRbefore you call 9-1-1. THIS IS NON-NEGOTIABLE! Most emer-gency health experts agree that during pediatric emergencies theCPR that is provided at the scene BEFORE PARAMEDICSARRIVE gives the victim the best chance of survival. Thus, it isimperative that all parents, close family members or anyone elsewith primary care responsibilities for infants and/or children betrained and re-trained in current CPR skills.

The newest guidelines for adult CPR now include a similar approach. However, sever-al things should be mentioned. Adult CPR may be provided with chest compressions only.

If alone with an adult who collapses, CALL 9-1-1 first, then resume compressionsuntil paramedics arrive. If an automatic defibrillator is nearby, have someone grab it anduse it as directed prior to the arrival of paramedics.

To check for times and locations of upcoming CPR classes for parents, log on towww.savealittlelife.com or call (818) 344-1442. We hope your holiday season and NewYear are safer than ever!

Regards,Richard Pass, RN,BS, Director, Save A Little Life, inc.

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