Wet Set Gazette Vol.2 2014

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The Wet Set Gazette will publish from time to time, articles with less common approaches and viewpoints on parenting, nutrition and other relat-ed topics. These articles do not necessarily express the views and opinions of Dy-Dee Diaper Service, the Wet Set Gazette newspaper, or staff. We welcome rebuttals for any article we publish.

Birding with Baby, by Dr. JoBea Holt .............................................................8

Nursing Bras, by Laura Agakanian ................................................................9

Breastfeeding Consultant Resource Listings .............................................. 10

Childbirth Educators and Childbirth Classes ............................................. 11

Marketplace ......................................................................................12

Birth and Postpartum Doula Listings .......................................................13

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

Pregnancy and Body Imageby Ilissa-Banhazl............3

The Nursing Listby Ana Brandt..........4

A Mindful Pregnancyby Michelle Leclaire O’Neill,Ph.D., R.N...........6

Safety in the Newsby Richard Pass, RN, BS..........7

Embracing Pregnancy with Prenatal Yogaby Tara Stivers..........5

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Pregnancy and Body ImageThe connection between body image and eating disorders during pregnancy

by Ilissa-Banhazl

The topic of body image and eating disorders is far from new. It continues to be prevalent in today’s society as about 65 percent of women have a nega-tive view of their body and some form of eating disorder. One area often

overlooked is the connection between body image and eating disorders during pregnancy.Whether women are celebrating their first pregnancy or their fourth, a healthy

body image begins before pregnancy. It’s important to help women build strong self-esteem through a healthy sense of self and body. This includes working on healthy eating, sleeping, and exercise habits in addition to encouraging women to surround themselves with healthy relationships that reinforce positive feelings of self-worth.

As women become pregnant, any existing eating disorder can be amplified and create high-risk situations. In some cases, hospitalization is required. When high risk

cases are identified, it’s important to bring a team together to help from all sides of the situation, including mental and physical health. This may include a psychotherapist, medical doctor, dietitian specializing in eating disorders, and in some cases a psychiatrist.

That’s why we must come alongside women early on to lay the foundation for a sense of self-esteem through healthy habits. Even women who appear to be secure in their body image may experience significant insecurities during pregnancy. It’s a scary and uncertain time. The body goes through many changes, and most women don’t initially understand the effect this can have on not only their body, but how they view themselves as well as their feelings of self worth. Society places pressure on women regarding pregnancy and the growing baby: It’s supposed to be a wonderful time, filled with anticipation and excitement for the new life that is forming.

Yet as women experience changes in their body and weight, they begin to ques-tion their appearance and image. How much will I gain? Will I lose the weight quickly? Will my body be the same after pregnancy? Will I fit back into my jeans? They worry about pregnancy weight appearing in places other than the stomach, breasts dropping, flabby stomach, and varicose veins, wondering if they will ever return to “normal” or have time to “get back in shape” after pregnancy.

It’s important to help women understand that these questions are normal. Through therapy, whether one-on-one or in a group, women can discuss these issues together and learn that they are not alone in these concerns, and that these changes are normal. By educating and helping women understand early on in a pregnancy what to expect, they can approach coping with these changes from a healthier stance. This needs to occur not only during pregnancy, but after.

There are several ways to walk with women through this experience and provide encouragement. It begins by giving them hope; let women know they can handle these

changes, and it begins with awareness of what the body will go through during and after pregnancy. Additionally, this is a time to focus on the baby and the importance of health for both the woman and the baby. Through imagery techniques, you can help women visualize their baby growing through the different stages, and then being born. Encourage them to focus on the positive outcome—a healthy, happy baby.

It’s also important to encourage women to be proud of their new body. En-courage them to show off “the bump” through fashion, select pregnancy clothes that are both comfortable and cute, and get their hair and makeup done so they feel good about their appearance. Most importantly, encourage healthy self-care habits, from continuing existing exercise habits in lighter form or beginning moderate activities like walking, to doing yoga or getting a pregnancy massage. Even simple luxuries like bubble baths, taking a nap, getting a mani-pedi will help women feel relaxed and refreshed

throughout their pregnancy, all of which can also contribute to positive self esteem.Encourage women to avoid situations and stories that reinforce negative images,

such as magazine stories about celebrities quickly getting back into shape after giv-ing birth. Remember, those images are usually Photoshopped. Celebrities have access to trainers, chefs, hair stylists, nannies, and others, creating additional help that many women don’t have during or follow-ing pregnancy. The goal is to build body confidence; help women develop an au-thentic sense of self.

After giving birth, it’s important to continue to reinforce body acceptance. Particularly since women who are de-pressed or have an existing eating disorder may put them at greater risk for postpar-tum depression. Going through a preg-nancy is tough on the body, and it takes time to readjust. In addition, hormones remain high after giving birth, and having a new baby can be overwhelming. That’s why having a care plan in place in advance can help. As they adjust to continued changes, women need to be encouraged to

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encourage them to show off “the bump” through fashion, select pregnancy clothes

that are both comfortable and cute, and get their hair and makeup done so they feel good

about their appearance.it’s also important to encourage

women to be proud of their new body.

Ilissa Banhazl, M.S., MFT Marriage and Family Therapist 626.335.0903 www.ilissabanhazlmft.com

Ilissa Banhazl is a licensed marriage and family psychotherapist in private practice in Glendora, CA. She specializes in adult, adolescent, indi-vidual, couple, and family relationship coun-seling as well as eating disorder treatment and recovery. Ilissa facilitates a Women’s Support Group in Glendora as well as a Women’s Disor-dered Eating & Body Image Group. In addition to private practice, she authors three therapy blogs, Marriage and Family, Eating Disorders and Group Therapy.You can follow her on Facebook and Twitter. www.ilissabanhazlmft.com and www.eatingdisordersgroup.com

This article was the basis for a talk given by Ilissa-Banhazl to the The Motherhood Consortium in February of this year. For more information on the Motherhood Consortium see page 9.

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The List {a suggested food list for Moms to aid in colicky babies}

by Ana Brandt

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I will never forget 14 years ago leaving the hospital with my newborn baby and wonder-

ing what on earth I was going to eat! I was so hungry!! After having an emergency C-section and 23 hours of labor, learn-ing how to nurse a newborn and having a 4 day hospital stay, it was time for some real serious food! All I could think about was greasy food and fries! I remember having this amazing cheesesteak sandwich, not once or twice, but several times over the next two weeks. I also remember – very well – sitting up all night wondering why my baby wasn’t nursing, or latching on and when he did finally nurse – why was he then gassy all night long! This is MOTHERHOOD? Wow. Not quite what I had expected.

And so I found myself two weeks later sobbing at the office of my Pedia-trician. I couldn’t carry the baby, I was far too sore. I could barely nurse and I hadn’t slept in 500 years it seemed. I also remember the best words I ever heard someone say and they were “Are you ok?“. She – the pediatrician – who was to care for my new baby – asked if I, was ok. No, I was not ok. I told her about the gassiness, the fussiness and why on earth is my baby not eating and sleeping so soundly.

She did the best thing that has not only happened for me as a mother, but as a newborn photographer 14 years later. She gave me the list. The nursing list of foods to avoid. Not only did this list work, it really worked! I followed it line by line and when I strayed, we were up all night – it was just that simple.

The only thing I could stray from was chocolate from time to time. Toma-toes? Forget it! It just wasn’t worth staying up all night. Pizza is quick to eat, but then when your baby is gassy all night long, somehow that pizza didn’t look too good. Soda – forget it! Dairy – no way!

What did work? Yummy pasta with

oil, wheat bread and light butter, mashed potatoes and amazing steak! All of these things kept me healthy, fed and my baby not only nursing but sleeping better then any baby we had ever met. All of our friends used to comment on how well our babies slept and they still joke that our kids didn’t see the moon for years – be-cause they slept so well!

I tested the list of course. I had to know if it was the food or luck of the day. I was quite convinced as some days my son was perfect – all was well – and other days when I tried to eat berries or gassy vegeta-bles things were a hot mess! So the good news is, we had an easy remedy! It was only about 3 months on this adjusted diet until things were smooth sailing. Little by little I introduced new foods and nursed along the way.

Now 14 years later I pass this list on to every one we meet. This list has made it around the world and goes to every single newborn client before they come to our studio! We ask them to skip the berries, hold the tomatoes and please pass on the Mexican 48 hours before their session!

Does it work? 99% of the time and I have the clients to prove it! Now, every baby is different, yes. In my own experi-ence this list was gold for all 3 of my kids, and when all else failed we loved Gripe Water. My clients tell me over and over it saved them too and they slept much better. Are babies fussy? Of course. Gassy, sure? Will this list work for every baby – no. But it works for some and to me, that’s worth passing it on.

Some people will say they ate any-thing and everything and it didn’t affect their babies. That’s super awesome. It wasn’t the case for me and many times its not the case for many other Mamas. Food has changed over the years and much of it affects us as grownups – now imagine a teeny tiny new digestive system. If nothing else, I ask my clients to eat healthy, take

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Ana Brandt is a photographer in Orange County California. A happy Mama of three children, now 8, 10 and 13 her kids can now eat every-thing on this list!

care of themselves and know their bodies and their babies cues. If you have a grunty, gassy baby, find out why.

For photographers, when I teach them, I encourage them to educate their clients – talk to them and help pass it on.

So…if you are a photographer, pass it on to your clients.

Citrus ACidiC Foods And drinks suCh As:CranberriesPineappleGrapefruitOrangesLemonsStrawberriesAll berriesTomatoes or tomato productsChocolate (rarely affects babies)Peanuts – nuts in generalPizzaSpaghettiChiliTacos/Spicy/Mexican Food/SalsaKetchup

GAssy VeGetAbles suCh As:AsparagusOnionsCucumbers/picklesBroccoliCauliflowerBrussels SproutsCabbage

restriCt Foods suCh As:SodaCoffeeTeaWine & Beer

Check with your Doctor to see if Dairy is an issue.

Breastfeeding Food Guide

This list is a helpful guide of common foods to avoid while nursing.These foods typically affect babies under 6 weeks. As they get older, intro-duce foods one at a time to see how they are affected. Every baby is different, so be sure to consult with your Pediatrician.

guide by Dr. O’Connell, Newport Beach, California

Photograph by Ana Brandt: www.bellybabylove.com

Photos with BabyIn our studio we suggest Moms feed

babies at our studio before a session. Whether you are a nursing Mama or formula feeding, we do everything we can to make your baby comfortable; such as swaddling, sushing, white noise and heaters!

We always recommend consulting with your Pediatrician or your Lactician.

We highly suggest if your baby is gassy, to avoid the foods mentioned 48 hours before your session.

If you are a mom – try it, you just might get a good nights sleep!

Oh and the list!…here it is. Pssssssst... pass it on.

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Being a mother means being a nurturer. Pre-natal yoga provides a set-ting for mothers-to-be to develop nurturing skills by practicing on ourselves, caring for our own physical and emotional health, and for

one another as we prepare for this life-changing experience. Just as we must put on our own oxygen mask in an airplane before helping our children, so can we as mothers practice the loving kindness and empathy required for parenting by developing a lov-ing, patient and flexible attitude toward the myriad of changes that pregnancy brings in our lives.

In our Pre-Natal class at Camarillo Yoga Center, women in various stages of pregnancy arrive and settle in, some attending their very first yoga class (for many, yoga practice begins during pregnancy.) The first part of class is set aside for sharing and support. Some women share feelings of awe in growing another person; others lament their physical challenges and changing emotions. Most feel relief in knowing they aren’t alone in their experiences.

Mothers are then guided into the physical yoga practice, ending with an extended period of relaxation. Throughout the class, the teacher encourages mothers’ connec-tion with their babies and mindfulness of the amazing transformation taking place within their bodies. Among various forms of exercise, physical yoga practice is uniquely suited to pregnancy precisely because of the aspect of mindfulness that includes the baby, instead of exercising despite the fact of pregnancy.

Benefits of Yoga Practice During Pregnancy Include: Strength. Pregnancy brings hormone changes that relax the joints and smooth

muscle. Yoga helps maintain muscle strength to protect the joints and promote good posture, supporting your changing pregnant body. Pregnancy-friendly poses help de-velop strong muscles that are helpful during labor and birth.

Comfort and flexibility. Sharing your body is a new experience! Poses adapted to pregnancy are designed to help alleviate common physical challenges, such as hip and low back discomfort, sciatic nerve pain, difficulty breathing, heartburn, swelling and carpal tunnel symptoms. Safe slow stretching helps alleviate tension that may contribute to discomfort.

Relaxation and coping skills. A key part of any prenatal yoga practice is breath awareness. Many women claim this to be their greatest resource during labor. Breathing practice nourishes your baby and activates the parasympathetic nervous system, thereby reducing fear and tension, which can make for an easier labor. In prenatal yoga, more time is usually spent in savasana – or relaxation at the end of class – than in a traditional yoga class. Guided relaxation and positive affirmations are used as mental preparation for labor.

Body awareness. Women have birthed babies since the beginning of time by listen-ing to their bodies. Through yoga practice, you will identify and respond to discomfort – which becomes helpful during labor, where following your instincts to move becomes a powerful coping mechanism. Prenatal yoga can help you embrace your changing body, trust your ability to birth, and surrender to the process that is, for the most part, beyond your control (another great skill to have dur-ing motherhood!)

A safe form of exercise. Some tradi-tional yoga poses are contraindicated during pregnancy, and a more gentle yoga practice may be best for you and your baby. Experi-enced yogis will learn which poses should be avoided during pregnancy, as well as alternative poses should they continue to partici-pate in a regular yoga class. (Be sure to let any yoga teacher know that you are pregnant!)

Time to connect with your baby. Studies show that stress can negatively impact pregnancy and affect birth outcomes. Taking time each day to focus on simply spend-ing time and relaxing with your baby, while leaving the events of the day aside, can be a wonderful gift for both of your physical and emotional health. Prenatal yoga sets aside time for just this – bringing awareness to the miracle of growing a little person who is very lucky to have you!

Sisterhood. Prenatal yoga classes provide a place to lend and receive support from other women making the same journey. This is a place where slowing down and taking it easy on a more challenging day is comfortable and accepted, and where processing emotions is welcome. Pre-natal yoga is often a place where friendships are formed which continue through birth and into raising children together.

Yoga practice during pregnancy helps you tap into the innate strength and wis-dom your body possesses to grow and bring your baby into the world, regardless of how your birth unfolds. Pre-natal yoga provides a safe place to practice, where slowing down and adapting to your physical changes is part of the process.

In a world where the pregnancy and birth experience can be overwhelmed by technology, interventions and an abundance of information, prenatal yoga offers the opportunity to reconnect with your body and your baby, and to find respite from anxiety or fear. Pre-natal yoga supports you to enjoy a positive pregnancy and birth experience!

Embracing Pregnancy with Prenatal YogaBy Tara Stivers

Tara Stivers Camarillo Yoga Center (805) 484-8810 www.camarilloyoga.com

Tara Stivers, Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Certified Childbirth Educator, leads the Prenatal Yoga, Infant Massage and Breastfeeding Support Classes at the Camarillo Yoga Center. She stepped into her first yoga class while pregnant 12 years ago, and contin-ues to enjoy the friendship of her fellow “Yoga Moms.” Pre-Natal Yoga with Tara is offered at Camarillo Yoga Center at 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

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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 study of mind-body integration for treat-ing infertility, pregnancy, pre-term labor, and postpartum depression. She is the author of Creative Childbirth, The Complete Leclaire Method, The Pregnancy Di-ary, Meditations for Pregnancy, and many other books.

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H ow can mindfulness training help you as an individual?

Here’s an exercise to try: While driving this week try to become aware of what is going on around you without judgments or other thoughts – no texting, music or cell phone on.

Mindfulness is the process of giving close non-judgmental attention to our experience as it unfolds.

Meditation is a stilling and quieting of the mind – allow-ing one to shape the mind in ways conducive to happiness and well being. There is nothing extraordinary or strange about it.

Mindfulness is not about having unusual or transcendent experiences even though they may occur. Any kind of experi-ence imaginable is possible and they are neither the goal nor your business (like gossip in either side of the brain – ignore it). Mindfulness and meditation can teach us to be patient but we have to be willing to show up day after day during our impatience in order to become patient.

Being alone with your thoughts is frightening for many people.

Meditation helps us to develop genuine compassion and wisdom. Wisdom is seeing things clearly and recognizing our life with the lives of others and seeing our interdependence with others evokes compassion.

Many people judge their meditation as a failure. You can neither fail nor succeed. All you can do is do it.

What preconceptions do you bring to the practice of meditation? Maybe is something like meditation encouraged in your philosophy or faith or religion?

In mindfulness as in meditation you will learn to train your mind to focus on an object, your breath, a mantra an activ-ity. It is all about awareness and focus and ultimately the stillness.

After practicing mindfulness and then meditation you will learn to relinquish your cravings and need for constant stimula-tion. You will be able to simply pay attention to what is with no judgment. You can always turn your attention to your breath.

Success in both mindfulness and meditation is persis-tence. The definition of success in this area is showing up for 20 minutes 2 x daily and focusing on your breath and eventually on your mantra.

In mindfulness our intention is to look, notice, be aware of whatever muddies the waters of our mind. You will then learn to transfer this ability to your life. Oftentimes when problems arise all we have to do is to observe, and learn.

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BeliefMy mind is too busy. I have

a constant “Monkey Mind” There is no way I can succeed at mindful-ness or meditation.

Healthy BeliefAll humans have busy

minds. The only definition of success in mindfulness and/or meditation is to show up and prac-tice the techniques you will have learned. At some point, perhaps immediately, perhaps in 10 years or more, you will still your mind using the techniques you have been practicing. Just the prac-tice of “sitting” for 20 minutes 2 x daily will be healing for your mind, body and spirit and for those around you.

AffirmationAt some point in my life

there were many things I could not do. I could not read, I could not write, I could not speak, I could not ride a bike.

With practice I learned how to do all of this. Mindfulness and meditation are no different. All I have to do is be willing to begin the practice.

Plan of ActionSince I don’t want to set

myself up for failure I will begin by brushing my teeth mindfully once a week. I will gradually Increase this to once daily. At some point while sitting still I will focus on my breathing for 5 minutes once a week. Eventually I will do this dai-ly. When I feel ready I will begin my mantra meditation schedule. I will meditate 20 minutes once a week until I am meditating 2 x daily at least 5 days a week. I will write out a weekly schedule for myself surrounding mindfulness and meditation.

Plan of Action(Continued)I will be gentle with myself.

I will give myself the gift of being mindful and meditating. I will make my weekly goals easier to meet than not to meet. If I for-get to do what I have scheduled, I will not chastise myself. I will just return mindfully to my goals.

“Bringing Peace to the World one Mind at a Time.”

A Mindful PregnancyGiving close non-judgemental attention to our experience as it unfolds.

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

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Safety...In The NewsBy Richard Pass, RN, BS

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

Save A Little Life is now 15 years old! With all of the changes and modifications in CPR education, we remain steadfast in our promise that all parents, family friends and employees will learn these skills with us. Our programs are located in a wide area across the L.A. and S.F. Valley area.

All the best,Richard Pass, RN,BSDirector, Save A Little Life, inc.

Richard Pass, RN, BS Save a Little Life, inc. 818.344.1442 Savealittlelife.com

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

Orange County has been hit with an outbreak in measles and according to the L.A. Time article on 4-5-14 this is the largest in the state. There were 22 new measles cases reported which doubled over the previous two weeks.

Orange County (O.C.) parents tend to opt-out at about the same rate as other California counties when it comes to vaccinations for infants & children. What remains puzzling is the fact that these parents come from more affluent communities in the county.

Dr. Matt Zahn, director of epidemiology for the O.C. Health Care Agency had this to say about the rise in measles cases: “We know that there is a vigorous anti-vaccine movement in this country. So events like this are difficult, but they’re important to highlight because we want to make sure people realize that there is a reason that you need to get your child vaccinated.”

Measles is a highly contagious disease and can be prevented with the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine. Dr. Zahn emphasized “ the outbreak that is going on in our community is weighted toward kids who have not been immunized.”

Swaddling Risks for infants ?

Swaddling of in-fants has a long history and is multi-culturally popular worldwide. Many professionals the field of newborn and infant health endorse swaddling as a means of settling and soothing ir-ritable infants. Many feel

that it helps infants sleep longer with fewer awakenings.A current Medscape article reviewed a retrospective study of swaddling incidents

which were voluntarily reported to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (cpsc.gov) from 2004 to 2011. This information looked at demographic issues on infant positioning, type and mechanism of injury or potential injury, cause of death when applicable, and presence of known SIDS risk factors.

The information made available to the CPSC includes incidents involving 36 infants ranging in age from 3 days to 15 months including:

• 5 cases involving wearable blankets (1 death, 2 injuries, 2 potential injuries).

• 18 cases involving swaddle wraps (8 deaths and 10 potential injuries)

• 1 death involving an unspecified product (either swaddle wrap or wearable blanket)

• 12 deaths involving swaddling in ordinary blanketsIn cases where infant deaths were reported, 7 out of 10 were swaddled in wearable

swaddles (our emphasis) and placed in a routing supine (back sleeping) position. How-ever, these infants managed to roll over into a prone (face down) position and one did so as early as 5 weeks of age. The death was reported as “positional asphyxia.” The other 6 fatalities were swaddled in non-wearable blankets and died in a similar fashion.

Other factors mentioned in the reports were:

• Hyperthermia from over-bundling in an already warm atmosphere

• The use of soft bedding not suitable for infant safety

• Extra blankets, bumper pads, comforters, stuffed animals in the immediate area of the infant’s face and bed sharing with adults.

• Second hand smoke was also mentioned as a risk factor - something well known as a SIDS contributor.Another issue arising from this study was the increased health risk when infants

are swaddled in wearable items designed for this purpose. These types are sold in stores and use glove-like openings for arms and/or legs.

Save A Little Life strongly encourages parents to discuss swaddling with their pediatric M.D.’s to assure that any risks, however small, are fully understood.

Article appears on Medscape: Death from Swaddling: A retrospective Study of Swaddling Deaths and injuries.

Unsettling Measles Outbreak

Sends Clear Message

E-Cigarette-Related Poison Center Calls SurgeA recent and disturbing report form the Centers for Disease Control and Pre-

vention (CDC) reveal a surge in calls to local and national poison control centers from nicotine toxicity in pediatric victims.

“This report raises another red flag about e-cigarettes - the liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes can be hazardous” states CDC Director Tom Frieden, MD. In a CDC press release he noted: “E-cigarette liquid as currently sold are a threat to small children because they are not required to be childproof and they come in candy and fruit fla-vors that are appealing to children.” Just over half (51.1%) of these e-cigarette calls involve children 5 years and younger, this report stated. Toxic ingestion can come from oral ingestion, inhalation or absorption through the skin or eyes. Nearly 70% of these poisonings were from oral ingestion.

Dr. Tim McAfee (MD,MPH), director of the CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health noted a distinct increase in e-cigarette poisonings as the use of this product has continued to grow.

Steady Increase in Home Births Reported NationallyThe U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has noted a size-

able increase in home birthing decisions by new parents. In 2004, the rate of home births was 0.87 %. By the end of 2012, this percentage rose to 1.36 %. T.J. Mathews, a demographer for the CDC stated…. “That’s a pretty good jump and has been trending upward since 2004.”

Midwife Lynn Johnson, midwife and administrator of Women’s and Children’s Services at Huntington Hospital in New York, told Medline Plus… “more people are talking about midwifery birth and having their experience as they would like to have it.” She added, “some women worry about losing their autonomy and having a doctor call the shots during delivery.”

The CDC study also reported that births outside the hospital carried a lower “risk profile” in 2012. This includes a smaller proportion of preterm and low birth weight babies than in hospital delivery rooms.

Other findings conflict with this CDC statement. A recent Cornell University study found the risk of a baby dying is nearly four times higher when delivered by a midwife at home than by a midwife at a hospital.

Dr. James Byrne, Chair of OB/Gyn for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and clinical professor at Stanford University strongly agrees with the need for parents to discuss delivery options with both your M.D. and midwife as there are known risk factors that make a home birth more statistically troubling. The categories referred to include teen births as well as multiple births.

For further information on this subject you can logon to: U.S. Home Births Continued Steady Increase in 2012: CDC MedlinePlus.

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Descanso Gardenswww.descansogardens.org

South Coast Botanical Gardenswww.southcoastbotanicgarden.org

Pudingstone Lake at Frank G. Bonelli Regional Parkwww.bonellipark.org/

Lake Balboawww.laparks.org/dos/aquatic/facility/lakeBalboa.htm

Santa Fe Reservoirhttp://parks.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpr/Parks/Santa_Fe_Dam_Recreational_Area

Bolsa Chica Wetlandswww.bolsachica.org

Audubon Center at Debs Parkhttp://ca.audubon.org/audubon-center-debs-park

Los Angeles Zoowww.lazoo.org

Dr. JoBea Holt www.babysdayout.net

Dr. JoBea Holt was a research scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 1976 through 1999 where she studied climate change in arctic forests using satellites and the Space Shuttle. She received her Bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley, and her Ph.D. from Caltech in Planetary Science. In 1999, JoBea left JPL to raise her two children. She is an active leader in Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts, is on the board of her children’s Little League organization, and is currently a member of Al Gore’s Climate Project. Her first non-NASA book, Baby’s Day Out in Southern California, was released in 2003 and again in 2006. (Published by Gem Guides Co.) It is a travel guide to help moms and dads find more adventures for baby. Her most recent book is Climate Moms, an iBook. Her website is www.climatemoms.com.

W hen my children were babies, people kept suggesting we visit the Los Angeles Arboretum. I smiled and thanked them for their advice, and then filed that idea under “adventures for older children”. Babies surely do not care much about trees. Then one day we went to the arboretum, and guess what. It isn’t about the trees. It’s about the ducks.

The arboretum is one of several ponds and lakes in Southern California that are home to immense populations of mallard ducks – the same ones that waddle through Make Way for Ducklings. And the ducks are definitely friendly – especially if you happen to drop a few Cheerios in their path. After a nice visit with the ducks, it is time for lunch. The Peacock Café offers two important items that make lunch with baby delightful – grilled cheese sandwiches and peacocks. The peacocks and peahens love to hang around the outdoor tables hoping for a scrap of food, so you get an up-close-and-personal experience.

Baldwin Pond at the Los Angeles Arboretum is definitely one of the most pleasant and accessible duck hangouts in Southern California, but there are others. Descanso Gardens, the South Coast Botanical Gardens, Puddingstone Lake, Lake Balboa and the Santa Fe Reservoir all have friendly populations of our feathered friends. It doesn’t take long to figure out that where there are mallards, there are likely to be Canada Geese, and perhaps a few coots. It also doesn’t take long to figure out that among the great numbers of ducks and geese, there are the occasional odd birds, the kind with names you can never remember. These include the Great Heron, the Kingfisher and the Snowy Egret, among others. You might think about getting a bird book like Birds of Los Angeles or Audubon First Field Guide: Birds. Or better yet, a bird guide like Mac’s Field Guide to California Coastal Birds that can live in your diaper bag.

If your baby enjoys the sand, it is easy to attract sea gulls at any beach. In the distance, you may also notice a graceful Brown Pelican diving for fish. These pelicans were once endangered due to DDT in the ocean being absorbed by fish that were then eaten by the pelicans. The ingested DDT resulted in eggs with very thin shells. Fortunately, the pelicans are making a comeback and are regular visitors along the shore.

If you want to find more birds that enjoy the seashore, take a stroll (with your stroller) along the paths in the Bolsa Chica Wetlands. Bolsa Chica is a protected salt marsh, or estuary, where the river meets the ocean, and is home to a great variety of birds. The wetlands are what are left of a much larger area that has shrunk over time – notice the oil pumps around the reserve. Nearly half of the birds found in the U.S. have been seen in the Bolsa Chica area. You may spot a Black Necked Stilt, a Western Snowy Plover, or

a Common Loon, which, in toddler terms, are a black and white bird, a fat little bird, and a brown, white and black bird.

You might also visit the Audubon Center at Debs Park where you will find family nature hikes and a nature center where you can check out a little back-pack with a magnifying glass, an insect net and water color paints. There are a variety of paths through na-tive California woodland where you might see mead-owlarks, sparrows, hawks or kingbirds. Look for the new Hummingbird Garden - my daughter planted it for her Gold Girl Scout Project. You can get a list of the plants that attract hummingbirds in the office and encourage these hungry birds to visit your home!

And if you happen to be at the Los Angeles Zoo, don’t miss the World of Birds Show where birds of prey and exotic birds perform on stage and in the air for you. It will surely make you laugh, shriek and clap – sometimes all at the same time.

Finally there are the neighborhood birds. If you hear a tap tap tap, look for a woodpecker – especially silhouetted on a palm tree trunk. If you hear a scolding caaw, look for the crows that travel in ‘murders’ (flocks), or a scrub jay that seems to always be upset with something. And if you hear a loud ruckus, it is probably the parrots. No one seems to know exactly where these noisy birds came from, but one idea is they were released from a plant nursery when it burned down in 1959. And at night, if you hear a quiet hoo hoo hoo, you have a great horned owl living hear you. Grab your copy of Owl Moon and enjoy.

With so many birds in Los Angeles, it is great time to make a bird feeder. My favorite is a toilet paper roll covered in peanut butter and coated in birdseed – a perfect project for a toddler. And while you are saving toilet paper rolls, you can make a nice set of birding binoculars by stapling two rolls together, and adding a little string and a few stickers for fun. Although these do not really magnify, they focus your child’s attention and are fun to make.

Happy Trails and Happy Bird Watching!

JoBea Holt

Birding with Baby

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

BooksMake Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey

Birds of Los Angeles by Chris C. Fisher and Herbert Clarke

Birds (National Audubon Society First Field Guides) by Scott Weidensaul

California Coastal Birds (Mac’s Guides) by Craig MacGowan

Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

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Of all the breastfeeding gad-gets and products on the market, one fundamental,

useful invention is the nursing bra. The first patent dates back to 1943 and was called a “nursing brassiere.” After World War II, the post-war baby boom triggered a growing market for nursing bras but most were designed by lingerie compa-nies who simply added a clip. Since then, times have changed and a wide variety of nursing bras exist both for functional, fit, and fashion.

Today, nursing bras offer differ-ent features including clips that snap, zip, hook, or magnetize to provide a discreet, easy access, pull-down method to nurse. There are also many fabrics and designs on the market. Many brands offer styles including underwire, soft-cup, seamless, molded, wire-free, lounge, and sleep

bras. Whichever moms do decide to buy, the most important factor is proper fit.

How do moms get a perfect fit? The best way is to get professionally fit-ted. At Bellies, Babies & Bosoms, we staff certified bra experts who take extra care in fitting moms properly. We explain to moms that every pregnancy and nursing experience differs, but it is very common to change sizes throughout this time. Proper fit is not only important for look and support, but is crucial to permit air-flow so milk ducts do not clog or become infected. We recommend buying bras with plenty of adjustment hooks in the back, or use a bra extender while sizes fluctuate. At Bellies, we also advise moms to buy high-quality bras, from leading brands like Bravado, Bella Materna, Anita, and many others. Depending on mom’s budget, it’s better to buy one good nursing bra then a

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be kind and compassionate to their body, and to themselves. We need to encourage women to talk through this new adjustment, to ask for help, and to share how they are feeling. Having a safe place to talk, whether with a therapist or in group therapy, is essential. Model trust and compassionate, empathetic listening skills and try not to “fix” the situation, but point them toward resources when needed. Some women just need to feel heard and validated.

By creating a safe place focused on trust and listening, we can help women navi-gate the challenges of pregnancy and body image, and ultimately, help them own their new identities as mothers. In loving and caring for themselves, they will also help create a loving and caring space for their children.

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few poor quality ones. The best fit offers comfort with good support.

Besides a good nursing bra, moms may need to wear nursing pads between their breast and bra. Some moms leak in-between feedings, yet others do not. Nursing pads absorb the leakage, so that mom stays comfortable and her bra does not wet. There are many types of pads on the market, including disposable, wash-able, cotton, bamboo, and mesh lining, amongst some. But trying a few to see what suits a mom’s contentment is best. It is also important to wear clean, dry pads often to allow for adequate airflow.

Whether mom is looking for a plain sleep bra, a fashionable molded cup, or a sexy, lace underwire, Bellies is your one-stop shop for getting profession-ally fitted. With over 40 styles to choose, our bra experts will guide moms to find their match. Bellies also offers a free pre-natal breastfeeding class designed to coach moms in learning everything they need to know about nursing with confidence and knowledge. For any questions or support, please call 818-541-1200, or visit www.bellies.biz.

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The following information is provided courtesy of the Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles. For more information go to: www.breastfeedla.org

Beverly Hills / West Los Angeles / Santa MonicaCedars-Sinai Lactation Education Center .........................................................310-423-53128700 Beverly Blvd., Suite 3202, Los Angeles, CA 90048. www.cedars-sinai.edu Also serves Greater Los Angeles Area. Linda Kingsley, B.A., IBCLC, RLC Program Coordinator. Mon - Sat 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Prenatal breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital. NICU Lactation Program. Breast pump rentals & related sales. Medical translators for most languages, serve hearing impaired.

Epps, Cynthia, MS, IBCLC .........................................................310-458-6430; 310-968-0387457 25th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90402 - 3033 www.cynthiaepps.com Also serves Los Angeles , South Bay, San Fernando Valley Prenatal breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in hospital, client’s home. Credit cards accepted. Available weekends by appointment only.

Katznap-Yackman, Yana, BA, IBCLC, RLC ...................................................... 323-240-6002Serves Marina Del Rey and West Los Angeles. www.headfirstdoulas.net Private breastfeeding instruction. Consults in client’s home. Available weekends and evenings.

MCH Services Inc., Rona Cohen, RN, MN, IBCLC ........................................... 800-822-6688P.O. Box 6241, Beverly Hills, CA 90212-1241. www.mchservicesinc.com National & International Corporate Lactation Program. Prenatal education through corporate lactation programs only. Breast pump sales. Credit cards accepted.

Slavick, Suzy, RN, IBCLC .................................................................................310-871-3554145 South La Peer Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2601. www.bhpumpcenter.com Also serves Culver City. Private breastfeeding instructions. Consults in hospital, office, client’s home. Breastpump and rental and sales of related supplies. Credit cards accepted. Available weekends and evenings. Hebrew spoken. Experienced in hospital setting, warm and supportive approach.

Tellalian, Louise Arce, RN, CLC, FACCE ..........................................................310-274-2272 1911 San Ysidro Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-1520. Serves Greater Los Angeles. Prenatal breastfeeding classes; small group in home setting on Saturday AM with phone follow-up. Private instruc-tion available. Phone counseling.

The Sanctuary Breasfeeding Resource Center ................................................. 877-552-6437Kimberly Durdin, IBCLC 11965 Venice Blvd. Suite 307, Los Angeles, CA 90066 www.birthsanctuary.com (24 Hours / 7 Days) Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes, support group. Consults in hospital, clinic, client’s home. Breast pump rentals, sales and related sales. Low cost services available.

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

Culver City / Inglewood / South Los AngelesKaiser Permanente Medical Center, WLA ........................................................323-857-4121 6041 Cadillac Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90034-1702. Also serves WLA, Baldwin Hills. Gwen Brown, RN, BSN, CLC, Alexanne Soltwedel, RN, BSN, CLE. Lactation Clinc Mon.-Fri. 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM .Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital, clinic. Breast pump sales and related sales. Support group. Special services to NICU graduates and teens. Weekend services for inpatients. Services free to Kaiser patients.

Burbank / Pasadena / GlendaleBaghdassarian, Roza, MA, IBCLC ....................................................................818-353-74469830 Cabanas Avenue, Tujunga, CA 91042. Also serves Foothills, San Gabriel Valley www.everydaymomstore.com www.binibirth.com Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in hospital, in office, client’s home. Breast pump rentals, nursing bras. Specializes in mul-tiples, transitioning premature babies to breast, milk supply, latch / suck issues. Free support group. Available weekends, evenings. Armenian spoken.

Bellies, Babies and Bosoms ..............................................................................818-541-1200 2430 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA 91020 – 1824. www.bellies.biz Also serves San Gabriel Valley, Eagle Rock, Foothills. Five Certified Lactation Educators / Consultants available. Prenatal & post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in hospital, office, client’s home. Breast pump rentals & sales, nursing wear; baby scales. Available weekends & eves. Spanish & Japanese spoken.

Claire, Jessica, IBCLC ...................................................................................... 323-206-6557In-Home Lactation Assistance. Also serves San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys www.lactationconsultantla.com Private breastfeeding instruction. Consults in client’s home. Discounted fee for WIC and Medi-Cal recipients. Credit cards accepted.

Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center ..................................................818-507-4191 1420 S. Central Avenue Glendale, CA 91204. www.glendalememorialhospital.org Also serves San Fernando Valleys, Greater Los Angeles area. Cathy Rgagasa, RN, Director of Women’s Services Prenatal breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital. Breastfeeding support groups, English on Thursday, Spanish on Monday. Call for times. Mon. - Fri. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Free breastfeeding hotline.

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

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

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

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

Sainato, Christina, MPH, IBCLC, RD ............................................................... 626-993-7361Pasadena, CA. Also serves Greater San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles. www.TheNourishingMother.com Breastfeeding consults in client’s home. Credit Cards accepted. Available weekends and evenings.

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

Ideal Birth ...................................................................................................... 818-859-2478Dahila Frydman + Malia Aharoni IBCLC and ACHI Master Doulas www.youridealbirth.com 4454 Van Nuys Blvd., #216, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. Also serves West LA, Los Angeles. Available weekends and evenings. We are here to assist you

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

My Nursing Coach, A Mobile Lactation Center ............................................... 818-431-1118Linda Hanna, RNC, MSN / Ed, IBCLC www.mynursingcoach.com 7437 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, CA 91303-1212. Serves Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Mobile Lactation Service. Prenatal, post partum breast-feedign classes. Consults in hospital, clinic, client’s home. Pump rentals, sales, related sales. In-home phototherapy. Support groups. Credit cards accepted. Available weekends and evenings

Ognjanovic, Mina J. BA, IBCLC, RLC, Doula(DONA) ....................................... 818-915-0190818-906-2733. 17046 Burbank Blvd., Encino, CA 91316 www.bellybutterfly.com Prenatal, post-partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in office, hospital, client’s home. Specializes in NICU graduates, induced lactation. Credit cards accepted. Available evenings and weeekends; Serbian spoken.

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

Steinberg, Ellen, RN, LCCE, IBCLC ...........................................818-345-4439; 818-929-75844431 Callada Place, Tarzana, CA 91356 www.babyhelp.us Breastfeeding consutations in Tarzana office, client’s home, and via phone. Aetna in-network provider (free consults for most Aetna patients). Works with other insurance as well. Cranio Sacral Therapy for mother and baby. Specializing in feeding difficulties, milk supply and fussy babies. Pump rentals, sales, baby scales. Available weekends, evenings. Spanish spoken, Credit cards accepted.

The Pump Connection, Rebecca Burditt, BS, CLE ........................................... 818-225-882213940 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91432 Also serves Greater Los Angeles www.thepumpconnection.com Breastfeeding support group and other classes. Consults in office, client’s home. Breast pump rental, sales, related sales, pump delivery. Credit cards accepted. Available weekends, evenings by appointment.

Toussaint, Yvonne, LLL ................................................................................... 323-428-2587Support group prenatal, post partum, extended breastfeeding and tandem nursing. E-mail support at [email protected]

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

Santa Clarita ValleyHenry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital ......................................................... 661-253-8238Mary Beth Sweet, BS, IBCLC, Jolli Bernier BA, IBCLC, Lisa Araki, IBCLC, Jodi Rosen, RN, CLE 23845 McBean Parkway, Suite 112, Valencia, CA 91355-2083. www.henrymayo.com Mon.–Fri. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital, clinic. Services to NICU and premature babies. Breast pump rentals & sales. Spanish spoken. Credit cards accepted.

Takeda, Cindee Robinson, MS, CLE, IBCLC .....................................................661-618-457028468 Alder Peak, Santa Clarita, CA 91387-3109 . Also serves San Fernando Valley clrtakeda@ gmail.com Private breastfeeding instruction. Consults in client’s home, pediatric office. Experienced with pre- term, multiples & special needs infants. Available weekends & evenings.

Simi Valley / Conejo Valley / Ventura CountyManduke, Lori, NP, RN, IBCLC .......................................................................818-822-1919Also serves West San Fernando Valley [email protected] Group prenatal breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in hospital, client’s home. Phone counseling. Available evenings and weekends

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

Rosevear, Luanne, RN, PHN, IBCLC, BS .................................. 310-779-7943; 310-212-6461Breastpump Connection. 3325 Opal Street, Torrance, CA 90503. [email protected] Also serves Long Beach. Breastfeeding consults in office, hospital, client’s home, pediatric office, WIC center. Breast pump purchase, rental, related sales and delievery. Specializes in teens and NICU graduates. Support groups Sat., Sun. @ noon for $25. Available weekends and evenings.

South Bay Baby Beginings ................................................................................310-619-6083Patty Elder, RNC, IBCLC and Hillary Gray, RNC, IBCLC www.southbaybabybeginnings.com 2200 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Breastfeeding consults in hospital, clinic, client’s home. Low cost support groups Mon. Wed. Fri. 10:00 AM - Noon. Available weekends and evenings.

Torrance Memorial Medical Center .................................................. 310-325-9110 Ext. 4225 3330 Lomita Blvd., Health Links, West Tower, Torrance, CA 90505-5073 www.torrancememorial.org Susan Orr, PT, LCCE, CLC, IBCLC; Nancy Kraus, BA, LCCE, CLE; Tricia Suarez, CLE, Catherine Hargrove, RN, CLE. Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes. $30 consults in clinic Mon. & Sat. mornings. Breast pump rentals & sales, nursing wear, books, baby items. Credit cards accepted. Tagalog Spoken.

Long Beach / Orange CountyBreastfeeding Support Inc. ...............................................................................562-922-14749819 Palm Street, Bellflower, CA 90706 www.breastfeedingsupportinc.com Serves Greater Los Angeles and North Orange County. Private breastfeeding instruction, prenatal and post partum classes. Consults in hospital, office, client’s home. Pump rentals, sales, related sales. Low cost support group. Credit cards accepted. Available weekends and evenings. Spanish Spoken

Orr, Susan, PT, CLC, IBCLC ........................................................................... 562-427-3782 Columbia Pediatrics, 2880 Long Beach Blvd., #425, Long Beach, CA 90806 www.columbiapediatrics.com Also serves South Bay. Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in hospital, clinic, office, client’s home, pediatric office. $20 consults at clinic Tuesdays and Thursdays. Breast pump sales and related sales. Available weekends & evenings

San Gabriel Valley / Inland EmpirePomona Valley Hospital Medical Center .......................................................... 909-623-64551798 N. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91767. Terry Bretscher, RN, CLC, IBCLC www.pvhmc.org Mon. - Sat. 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM. Prenatal breastfeeding classes. Free consults in hospital, Lactation Center. Breast pump rentals & sales. Lactation Center Mon., Thu., Fri. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM., Tues., Wed. 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. “Breastmilk Expressions” program for mothers returning to school or work. Medical translators available for many languages. Medi-Cal reimbursable services

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

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

CLC: Certified Lactation Consultant Has had advanced formal lactation education and supervised clinical trainingCLC: Certified Lactation Counselor Has taken a one week course in lactation counseling and passed a post test.CNM / CPM: Certified Nurse Midwife/Certified Professional Midwife CNS: Clinical Nurse Specialist DC : Doctor of Chiropractic FACCE: Fellow of American College of Childbirth EducatorsIBCLC (RLC): International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Most have had extensive formal lactation education and clinical training; has passed an international certification exam and has continuing education requirements in lactation. Recertifies

every 5 years. May also use term “Registered” (RLC).LCCE: Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator LE: Lactation Educator LM: Licensed Midwife LVN: Licensed Vocational Nurse MA/ MS/ MN: Master of Arts /Science /Nursing MD: Medical Doctor MPH: Master of Public Health (R) (CP) NP: (Registered) (Certified Pediatric) Nurse Practitioner OTR/L: Occupational Therapist, Registered/Licensed PCD: Postpartum Certified Doula PHN: Public Health Nurse PT: Physical Therapist RD: Registered Dietitian RN (C): Registered Nurse (Certified)All licensed health practitioners have additional continuing education requirements to remain current in their respec-tive fields.

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Hoag Hospital ................. 949.764.2229 hoaghospital.orgPrepared Childbirth .............................................. Registered nurseBreastfeeding ........................................................ Registered nurseBaby Saver ............................................................ Registered nurseBreastfeeding ........................................................ Registered nurse

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Private Location or In Your Home www.doulawithlove.com 626.390-3555

Birth Preparation ..................................................... Yvonne Novak

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Private Location ......................... [email protected] (714) 985-9862

Bradley Method ® .........................................................Pauline Scharf

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Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center ........................... [email protected] ......................... (909) 865-9858

Prepared Childbirth ................................................... Jennice BurrisCesrean Birth Class .................................................... Jennice BurrisBreastfeeding ............................................................. Jennice BurrisBaby Express .............................................................. Jennice BurrisFriends & Family CPR ................................................. Jennice Burris

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Private Location [email protected] (818) 317-3264

Lamaze Childbirth Preparation Class ............................. Lisa SpiegelAmazing Newborn ........................................................ Lisa Spiegel

Private Location [email protected] (661) 618-4570

Breastfeeding ............... Cindee Robinson Takeda, MS, CLE, IBCLC

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Birth Partners ........................... www.birthandbeyond.net (310) 837-5686

Natural Childbirth .......................................................Cheryl BakerBreastfeeding ..............................................................Cheryl BakerNewborn Care ...............................................................Khefri RileyMeet the Doula ...........................................................Cheryl BakerBirthing from Within .............................................. Deborah Roualt

Mommy Care ...............................Mommycareofficial.com (310) 394-6711

Bradley Method Childbirth Classes ......Nancy Griffin, MA, AAHCCBreastfeeding Basics .................................... Nancy Griffin, MA, LLLNutrition for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding ............ Nancy Griffin, MAYour Baby’s Brain ................................................ Nancy Griffin, MAEarly Childhood Nutrition ................................... Nancy Griffin, MA

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Valley Birth @ Two Hearts ...... www.hypnobirthingca.com (818) 775-1868

HypnoBirthing ......................................Alisha Tamburri CCHT, MHBini Birth ............................................www.binibirth.com (818) 286-3944

Childbirth Education Class ................................... Ana Paula MarkelHypnobirthing ............................................................ Shelly SlocumBaby Care..................................................................Rachel MeyersDoula Training ...................................................... Ana Paula MarkelChildbirth Educator Workshop ........................... Ana Paula Markel

Bini Birth ......................... [email protected] (818) 913-2228

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class ............................ Roza BaghdassarianWorking and the Breastfeeding Mama ............ Roza Baghdassarian

Natural Birth & Women’s Center .................................... [email protected] ................... (818) 386-1082

Comprehensive Childbirth Classes .............Tonya Brooks M.S.,L.M.ACHI Midwifery Prepartory Program .......Tonya Brooks M.S.,L.M.ACHI one day Crash course childbirth class Tonya Brooks M.S.,L.M.ACHI Doula Training ............................................ Karen HightowerPediatrics for Parents .................................Tonya Brooks M.S.,L.M.

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Silverlake Yoga ........................ www.hypnobirthingca.com (818) 775-1868

HypnoBirthing ......................................Alisha Tamburri CCHT, MH

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Los Robles Hospital ....... www.BirthingWithWisdom.com (818) 707-0894

Natural Childbirth Class Series ........................ Robin Gruver, ICCELos Robles Hospital ................ [email protected] (818) 317-3264

Lamaze Childbirth Preparation ..................................... Lisa SpiegelCesarean Preparation Class ........................................... Lisa SpiegelNewborn Preparation Class ........................................... Lisa Spiegel

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Private Location ........... [email protected] (310) 326-2764

HypnoBirthing Childbirth Preparation ........... Ellie Shea, RN, HBCEBirth Doula Workshop (DONA) ................... Ellie Shea, RN, HBCEHypnoBirthing Practitioner Training .............. Ellie Shea, RN, HBCE

Torrance Memorial ......................... [email protected] (310) 517-4702

Prenatal Breastfeeding .................................Susan Orr, PT, IBCLCEBreastfeeding Questions ..............................Susan Orr, PT, IBCLCEBreastfeeding Clinic ......................................Susan Orr, PT, IBCLCE

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Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital .......................... www.henrymayo.com ............................... (661) 253-8238

Breastfeeding Classes ................................................Lactation StaffInpatient Consultations ..............................................Lactation StaffOutpatient Consultations ..........................................Lactation StaffBreastfeeding Support Group ...................................Lactation StaffLactation Center ........................................................Lactation Staff

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Private Location ....................... [email protected] (323) 334-0889

Childbirth Preparation Private or Series .................. Debbie BentonBaby Care Basics ...................................................... Debbie BentonDr. Sears L.E.A.N. Expectations Workshops ........... Debbie Benton

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Head First Doula Services, Inc. ... www.headfirstdoulas.net (323) 240-6002

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

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

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Private Location, The Birth Sanctuary .............................. www.lotusmoonbirth.com ....................... (424) 222-9482

Bradley Method® .................................................... Shelia C. Feldman

Roza Baghdassarian MA LLLL IBCLC – I am an experienced mother, La Leche League Leader and Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Roza is an experienced lactation consultant. She teaches classes, offer bra fittings and private consultations in her office, in home anr at bedside in the hospital setting.

Debbie Benton – I am a ICEA certified Childbirth Educator, a Midwife Assistant, as well as a birth and postpartum doula. I have been a birth professional for 15 years. My greatest goal is to help expecting families build confidence in preparing for birth and the role as parents.

Bini Birth – Bini’s vision is to connect new families to the birth community while honoring each family’s beliefs and backgrounds. Bini is committed to helping new parents, supporting birth professionals, and facilitating dialogue and discussion between birth providers and pregnant women.

Birth Partners – Birth Partners is a collective of Childbirth Educators, Lactation Consultants, Yoga Instructors and Doulas. We have a wide range of experience in the field of maternal health and newborn care. We are available to help families prepare for this incredible experience into Parent-ing. Group and private classes available.

Tonya Brooks M.S.,L.M. – I am a research scientist and midwife. I have taught all kinds of pregnancy and birth classes based on a marriage of in depth , evidence based science and alternative wholestic approaches to pregnancy, birth and womens health care.

Jennice Burris – Formerly know as Jennice Razza, I have been a Certified Childbirth Educator and Labor Doula for 22 years. I am now also the Educator Coordinator at PVHMC. Students that attend my classes will leave with a wealth of knowledge!

Shelia C. Feldman – Shelia has been teaching and attending births as a certified birth doula since 2002. Her experiences using hypnosis, massage techniques, and exercises for healthy pregnancies, are passed on to educate parents and training women who are learning birth doula skills.

Andrea Gamble - My husband and I love teaching The Bradley Method - a 12 week natural childbirth preparation class, focusing on staying healthy and low risk, exercise, nutrition and relaxation. Also called Husband-Coached Childbirth. The coach will learn how to help the laboring mother avoid unnecessary pain. Sign up today!

Nancy Griffin, MA, AAHCC – is a certified Bradley Method childbirth instructor, a breastfeeding educator, a certified pregnancy/recovery fitness instructor and personal trainer, a child development expert and lactation consultant.

Robin Gruver, ICCE – I have been teaching Childbirth Classes and Prenatal Yoga Classes for over 30 years. I enjoy guiding Pregnant Moms, Dads and Couples through their journey of Pregnancy and Parenthood, helping them to find their strength and wisdom.

Cordelia Hanna-Cheruiyot – Master’s in Public Health, Health Educa-tion & Promotion/Maternal Child Health. Certified Health Education Specialist,Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Birth Assistant, Certified Lactation Educator since 1991. Expectant mothers develop trust in birth, cultivate acceptance of unexpected outcomes and make informed choices for giving birth in the hospital, birth center or home.

Henry Mayo is a Baby Friendly Hospital offering prenatal breastfeeding classes,weekly support groups, and inpatient/ outpatient consultations. The Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)and educators (CLE) work closely with you and your physician to develop a breastfeeding plan of care.

Christine Low - I have been a Bradley Method instructor and labor/postpartum doula for over 17 years and continue to be passionate about guiding my couples through a comfortable, memorable birthing experi-ence. I keep my classes small, no more than five couples, to provide lots of individualized attention.

Tiffany Muscarella - Backs Babies & Bellies is a Midwifery/Chiropractic. We have 4 home birth Licensed Midwives, a Chiropractor that specializes in pregnancy and infants, a massage therapist and a natural parenting store Rosie Posie Baby. We also have a instructors that teach The Bradley Childbirth Method and Hypnobabies.

Yvonne Novak – Birth doula, childbirth educator, lactation support for more than 20+ years. Certified with DONA and CAPPA

Susan Orr, PT, IBCLC - 26 years of experience working with moms and babies with breastfeeding issues. pedatric physical therapist. I have taught every thing from Lamaze to Returning to work and nursing.

Lara Pujdak – Lara is a certified birth doula (CBI), Hypno-Doula, Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis Instructor, doula trainer, Reiki Master & holds a Master’s degree. It was her own experience with childbirth that gave her an understanding of how crucial attending a “complete” childbirth class, one that is outside of the hospital setting.

Romy Karz Rapoport – I became passionate about empowering new families after the birth of my son. I have been teaching classes for 7 years. My classes will prepare you to welcome your baby with confidence and excitement whether you are planning a Hospital or Homebirth. Please call or email me for more information!

Pauline Scharf – Teaching for 19 years. Labor assistant attending over 50 births. Have had 5 un-medicated births to VERY large babies. Passionate for mamas and babies. Class covers nutrition, exercises, coaching,labor, pushing, new baby care and breastfeeding.

Ellie Shea, RN, HBCE – Ellie has taught birth preparation classes for more than 30 years. She has trained many doulas in the Los Angeles area. She is a faculty member of HypnoBirthing Institute providing training to practitioners and expectant parents. Ellie is the founder of Doulas Associa-tion of Southern California (DASC).

Lisa Spiegel – I am a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator with 16 years of teaching experience I am also a Lacation Educator and Certified Doula. I have worked with thousands of couples to help them have the best possible birth experience and look forward to helping you create the best birth possible, too.

Cindee Robinson Takeda, MS, CLE, IBCLC – Consultant and Certified Lactation Educator for over 15 years and have years of experience in private practice and hospital settings(postpartum and NICU). I am experienced working with the range of situations, from private prenatal instruction to challenging and special needs cases.

Alisha Tamburri CCHT, MH is a certified hypnotherapist. She teaches HypnoBirthing, The Method to Ease Fear and Pain in Birthing. Class loca-tions or privates. She also specializes in turning breech babies and lactation.

Childbirth Classes and Childbirth Educators

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2. Prorap in Blue and Pink (make diapering fashionable!)

$8.40 ea., 3 for $23.50, 6 for $43.65 • Same basic design as our prorap(x-sm., sm., med., lg., x-lg.)• Med, lg & x-lrg with tyke-proof buckle

3. Swimsuit Diaper (take your baby swimming - but don’t forget the swimsuit diaper!)

$11.25 ea.• Lightweight and soft (x-sm., sm., med., lg., x-lg., xx-lg.)• Prevents embarrassing pool accidents• Available in adorable print designs

4. Diaper Duffel Bags (for moms on the go!)

$7.00 ea.• Snow White, machine-washable nylon bag (15”x18”)• Holds between 10 to 15 of our diapers• Waterproof with drawstring and lock closure• Has deodorizer pouch inside

5. Gerber Pull-on Vinyl Pants (Available in Snow White)

2 pairs per pack, $4.25 per pack• Comfy, lightweight, water proof vinyl (x-sm., sm., med., lg., x-lg.)• Nonbinding leg and waist elastic• Reliable –no more messy leaks

Dy-Dee Diaper Baby SuppliesOrder these products at (800) 80-DyDee or online at www.dy-dee.com

and have them delivered to your door with your next diaper delivery.

Classic Prorap

Pink and blue with tyke-proofbuckle (these are great

for the summer months.)

12wet set gazette |vol. 2 2012

www.dy-dee.com (800) 80-dydee

r e os u r ec s

Pampering (cont. from p.11)

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.com310-922-6969Cathy Doré, M.A., LMFT A psychotherapy practice specializingin the assessment and treatment of women's mental health.Perinatal, postpartum and multiple birth expertise. Individuals, cou-ples, families, groups. [email protected] 818.207.0426

Margaret Heikes Postpartum care 310-390-9450

Hoag HospitalFree Postpartum Adjustment Support Group every Friday from 2:30-3:30; babies are welcomed; call our Babyline for more information949.764.2229

Trina Hetherington Postpartum care & healing 818-951-7122

Veronica Hinojosa-StangCertified P Services, Newborn Care Specialist, experienced withPreemies, Infants and Twins. Night shifts: Sleep training. LactationEducator. Postpartum recovery massage therapy sessions and infantmassage lessons www.babynurselosangeles.com 310-365-8042LeClaire Childbirth & Mind/Body Center Postpartum depression, Ind. or Group home visit, PhD & RN 310-454-0920

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

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

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

Linda Rose Postpartum care 818-994-7809

Peggy Wehrle, LVN, PPDPostpartum care, experienced with the care of multiples, postpartumdepression, gourmet meal preparation, laundry. Days or nights 24/7714.615.5927

Leticia YuzefpolskyCertified Postpartum Care 818.482.0919

If you know of a Southern CaliforniaChildbirth or parenting resource that youwould like to share with Wet Set Gazettereaders please contact the Wet SetGazette office at [email protected].

CPR-First-Aid

on the web @Savealittlelife.com

Training forParents & Care Providers

In-Home Instructionby Experienced R.N.-Educator

(818) 344-1442Courses in Spanish Offered

New Moms Connectsponsored by Jewish Family Service of L.A.

Help with Post Partum DisordersIf you need help or know someone who is

suffering silently, please reach out.Call JFS/New Moms Connect

323-761-8800 x1028all calls are confidential

classic symptoms can include sleep problems, difficulty bonding with the baby, feelings of

hopelessness, anxiety, irritability, guilt, sadness,sense of overwhelm

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1. Classic White Prorap(pinless diaper covers makes cotton diapering easy!)

$7.75 ea., 3 for $21.50, 6 for $40.00• Improved lightweight design

(x-sm., sm., med., lg., x-lg.)• Adjustable velcro fasteners• Soft, comfortable, water proof cover• Double leg gussets help prevent leakage

2. Prorap in Blue and Pink (make diapering fashionable!)

$8.40 ea., 3 for $23.50, 6 for $43.65 • Same basic design as our prorap(x-sm., sm., med., lg., x-lg.)• Med, lg & x-lrg with tyke-proof buckle

3. Swimsuit Diaper (take your baby swimming - but don’t forget the swimsuit diaper!)

$11.25 ea.• Lightweight and soft (x-sm., sm., med., lg., x-lg., xx-lg.)• Prevents embarrassing pool accidents• Available in adorable print designs

4. Diaper Duffel Bags (for moms on the go!)

$7.00 ea.• Snow White, machine-washable nylon bag (15”x18”)• Holds between 10 to 15 of our diapers• Waterproof with drawstring and lock closure• Has deodorizer pouch inside

5. Gerber Pull-on Vinyl Pants (Available in Snow White)

2 pairs per pack, $4.25 per pack• Comfy, lightweight, water proof vinyl (x-sm., sm., med., lg., x-lg.)• Nonbinding leg and waist elastic• Reliable –no more messy leaks

Dy-Dee Diaper Baby SuppliesOrder these products at (800) 80-DyDee or online at www.dy-dee.com

and have them delivered to your door with your next diaper delivery.

Classic Prorap

Pink and blue with tyke-proofbuckle (these are great

for the summer months.)

12wet set gazette |vol. 2 2012

www.dy-dee.com (800) 80-dydee

r e os u r ec s

Pampering (cont. from p.11)

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.com310-922-6969Cathy Doré, M.A., LMFT A psychotherapy practice specializingin the assessment and treatment of women's mental health.Perinatal, postpartum and multiple birth expertise. Individuals, cou-ples, families, groups. [email protected] 818.207.0426

Margaret Heikes Postpartum care 310-390-9450

Hoag HospitalFree Postpartum Adjustment Support Group every Friday from 2:30-3:30; babies are welcomed; call our Babyline for more information949.764.2229

Trina Hetherington Postpartum care & healing 818-951-7122

Veronica Hinojosa-StangCertified P Services, Newborn Care Specialist, experienced withPreemies, Infants and Twins. Night shifts: Sleep training. LactationEducator. Postpartum recovery massage therapy sessions and infantmassage lessons www.babynurselosangeles.com 310-365-8042LeClaire Childbirth & Mind/Body Center Postpartum depression, Ind. or Group home visit, PhD & RN 310-454-0920

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

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

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

Linda Rose Postpartum care 818-994-7809

Peggy Wehrle, LVN, PPDPostpartum care, experienced with the care of multiples, postpartumdepression, gourmet meal preparation, laundry. Days or nights 24/7714.615.5927

Leticia YuzefpolskyCertified Postpartum Care 818.482.0919

If you know of a Southern CaliforniaChildbirth or parenting resource that youwould like to share with Wet Set Gazettereaders please contact the Wet SetGazette office at [email protected].

CPR-First-Aid

on the web @Savealittlelife.com

Training forParents & Care Providers

In-Home Instructionby Experienced R.N.-Educator

(818) 344-1442Courses in Spanish Offered

New Moms Connectsponsored by Jewish Family Service of L.A.

Help with Post Partum DisordersIf you need help or know someone who is

suffering silently, please reach out.Call JFS/New Moms Connect

323-761-8800 x1028all calls are confidential

classic symptoms can include sleep problems, difficulty bonding with the baby, feelings of

hopelessness, anxiety, irritability, guilt, sadness,sense of overwhelm

Rates 1 issue 3 issues 6 issues1-30 words $31 $62 $94*31-50 words $48 $96 $144*

Place a Marketplace Ad in the Wet Set Gazette

* Best deal for long-term advertising

30 words or 50 words (Website addresses count as two words. Phone number counts as one word.)

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

name/company name: ________________________________________________

address: ________________________________________________________

city: ____________________________________________zip______________

phone: __________________________________________________________

signature: ________________________________________________________

visa/mastercard #: __________________________________________________

exp. date: ____________ Total $:_________

category: ______________________________________________# of issues:___

PLEASE CALL OR SEND VIA MAIL or E-MAIL with payment orcredit card number/expiration date to: The Wet Set Gazette40 E. California Blvd.Pasadena, CA 91105. To submit using an on-line form please go to: http://dy-dee.com/html/advertise.html

For other questions please contact [email protected] or call (626) 240.0121

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1. Classic White Prorap(pinless diaper covers makes cotton diapering easy!)

$7.75 ea., 3 for $21.50, 6 for $40.00• Improved lightweight design

(x-sm., sm., med., lg., x-lg.)• Adjustable velcro fasteners• Soft, comfortable, water proof cover• Double leg gussets help prevent leakage

2. Prorap in Blue and Pink (make diapering fashionable!)

$8.40 ea., 3 for $23.50, 6 for $43.65 • Same basic design as our prorap(x-sm., sm., med., lg., x-lg.)• Med, lg & x-lrg with tyke-proof buckle

3. Swimsuit Diaper (take your baby swimming - but don’t forget the swimsuit diaper!)

$11.25 ea.• Lightweight and soft (x-sm., sm., med., lg., x-lg., xx-lg.)• Prevents embarrassing pool accidents• Available in adorable print designs

4. Diaper Duffel Bags (for moms on the go!)

$7.00 ea.• Snow White, machine-washable nylon bag (15”x18”)• Holds between 10 to 15 of our diapers• Waterproof with drawstring and lock closure• Has deodorizer pouch inside

5. Gerber Pull-on Vinyl Pants (Available in Snow White)

2 pairs per pack, $4.25 per pack• Comfy, lightweight, water proof vinyl (x-sm., sm., med., lg., x-lg.)• Nonbinding leg and waist elastic• Reliable –no more messy leaks

Dy-Dee Diaper Baby SuppliesOrder these products at (800) 80-DyDee or online at www.dy-dee.com

and have them delivered to your door with your next diaper delivery.

Classic Prorap

Pink and blue with tyke-proofbuckle (these are great

for the summer months.)

12wet set gazette |vol. 2 2012

www.dy-dee.com (800) 80-dydee

r e os u r ec s

Pampering (cont. from p.11)

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.com310-922-6969Cathy Doré, M.A., LMFT A psychotherapy practice specializingin the assessment and treatment of women's mental health.Perinatal, postpartum and multiple birth expertise. Individuals, cou-ples, families, groups. [email protected] 818.207.0426

Margaret Heikes Postpartum care 310-390-9450

Hoag HospitalFree Postpartum Adjustment Support Group every Friday from 2:30-3:30; babies are welcomed; call our Babyline for more information949.764.2229

Trina Hetherington Postpartum care & healing 818-951-7122

Veronica Hinojosa-StangCertified P Services, Newborn Care Specialist, experienced withPreemies, Infants and Twins. Night shifts: Sleep training. LactationEducator. Postpartum recovery massage therapy sessions and infantmassage lessons www.babynurselosangeles.com 310-365-8042LeClaire Childbirth & Mind/Body Center Postpartum depression, Ind. or Group home visit, PhD & RN 310-454-0920

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

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

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

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Greater accessibility for working parents is the goal. The nursery school/kindergarten which has been serving families of the

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Children from the age of 2 years through Kindergarten will be able to ex-perience the developmental, child-centered program in a licensed and accred-ited facility. The experienced and qualified staff of professional Teachers and Assistant Teachers will guide those parents who elect to serve in the classes.

The campus of SMCNS is rich in natural beauty, providing an inspiring setting for each child to grow and develop at his or her own pace. There are towering oaks, expansive mulberry trees, and a sizeable garden area featur-ing stone fruit trees, a citrus grove, and a section for vegetables and flowers. Children have opportunities to participate in the garden experience.

Play for a child is exploring, experimenting, discovering, inventing, creat-ing, and learning. Because we see play as an essential medium for learning, because we recognize that it contributes to all types of learning - physical, social, emotional, and intellectual - we create an environment where children learn through hands-on experiences.

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

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

Bini Birth ........................................................................................................ 818-286-3944www.binibirth.com

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

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

Gentle Choice Birth & Parenthood Support .................................................... 949-300-0291Lindsey Meehleis-Matthews, Sheill Sedillo, Nancy Palmer, Angelique Vink, Courtney Ellis, Chelle Goodfriendwww.ocdoulas.comGentle Choices Childbirth and Parenthood Support is operated by a group of passionate women who are com-mitted to providing you with the best service you can find including birth and postpartum doula services, childbirth education, lactation education and infant massage instruction.

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

Head First Doula Services .............................................................................. 323-240-6002Yana Katzap-Nackman, Aimee Oswald, Alison Lerher, Aria Mayland, Gloria Hennessee, Janna Slack, Joan Durham, Lorin Hart, Mandy Schutt, Ruth Olafsdottir, Vera McCaughan www.headfirstdoulas.netA West Los Angeles based company, offering a birth and postpartum doula registry. Classes (Child birth prep, Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Happiest Baby and C-birth Prep) and Support group. Been in business since 2003 and growing.

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

Birth Doulas and Postpartum Doulas

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

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

CLC — Certified Lactation Consultant Has had advanced formal lactation education and supervised clinical training

CLC — Certified Lactation Counselor Has taken a one week course in lactation counseling and passed a post test.

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

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

LCCE — Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator LE — Lactation Educator LM — Licensed Midwife LVN — Licensed Vocational Nurse MA/ MS/ MN — Master of Arts /Science /Nursing MD — Medical Doctor MPH — Master of Public Health (R) (CP) NP — (Registered) (Certified Pediatric) Nurse Practitioner OTR/L — Occupational Therapist , Registered/Licensed PCD — Postpartum Certified Doula PHN — Public Health Nurse PT — Physical Therapist RD — Registered Dietitian RN (C) — Registered Nurse (Certified)

All licensed health practitioners have additional continuing education requirements to remain current in their respec-tive fields.

Individual DoulasGail Barela .................................................................................................... (310) [email protected] www.birthoptionservices.com We have five children, all born natural and breastfeed. I became a childbirth educator because I love helping others. I have attended over 100 births. My husband and I have educated over 150 couples in childbirthing. We teach baby wearing and breastfeeding. We sell baby carriers and other related products.

Quincy J Bates, LM, CPM ..............................................................................(760) [email protected] www.RevelationMidwifery.com I am devoted to preserving the art of midwifery. I look forward to serving women and babies for a better future of childbearing. I have a special place in my heart for women seeking VBAC. I am on 200+ babies!

Supportive Doula Services ............................................................................... 818-994-6800Margie Levy www.supportivedoula.comMargie Levy of Supportive Doula Services has supported over 300 families of the greater Los Angeles area 2002.

Debi Benton ...................................................................... (818)-850-2478; (818)-259-8950www.youridealbirth.com 10 years experience as a Midwife Assistant and Master Doula. I offer prenatal, labor and postpartum support, childbirth education, and more. I believe in supporting the family to have the best birth experience possible!

Debbie Benton ............................................................................................. (323) [email protected] www.birthhappensnaturally.comI am a certified Midwife assistant, Doula, a ICEA childbirth educator, Natural Health consultant, and Certified Dr. Sears L.E.A.N. Expectations coach. I have attended over 200 births-home, hospital and birth centers. I offer support, education and encouragement to empower birthing women and families to have the birth they envision.

Darla Burns ................................................................................................. (661) [email protected] I am a labor & postpartum doula serving the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys. I am also a Postpartum Doula Trainer and the CAPPA Executive Director of Postpartum Doula Programs.

Sue Coffman .................................................................................................. (714) [email protected] http://www.doulasuecbe.vpweb.com In addition to my services as a labor support doula (see Resume), my husband and I co-teach our Bradley(r) classes together. We love to help new families navigate the world of pregnancy, babies, breastfeeding, and parenthood with thoughtfulness and insight so that they can make healthy & safe decisions.

Tanya Colligan .................................................................... (818) 939-9754; (818) [email protected] I can to Lamaze, Baby Care and Breastfeeding classes and services. I am a certificed Lamaze Childbirth Educator and Internation Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

Vonda Dennis ...............................................................................................(310) [email protected] www.thebabyguru.com The Baby Guru provides Certified Newborn Specialist (I trained with “The Baby Whisperer” Tracy Hogg) services during the night. I also provide baby sleep consultations, group & private babycare classes, breastfeeding classes & consultations. I am also a parenting coach and provide this service for families.

Green Belly MaMa ....................................................................................... (805) [email protected] Facebook: Green Belly MaMaI am a 24 year old mother of two, Dona Trained Birth Doula. I am also a pregnancy eco consultant, and offer placenta encapsulation. I have attended one birth and am working towards my certification.

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

Cordelia Hanna-Cheruiyot, MPH, CHES, ICCE, CLE, CBA ...............................626-388-2191On Facebook: The Association for Wholistic Maternal and Newborn Health [email protected] has Master’s in Public Health (MPH) in Health Education and Promotion/Maternal Child Health from Loma Linda University, is a Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Birth Assistant and Certified Lactation Educator, Certi-fied Health Education Specialist and Assistant Midwife. Supporting expectant parents planning natural childbirth in the hospital, birth center or home.

Felicia Henry .................................................................................................(805) [email protected] www.mybirth.net “IBCLCOne free lactation visit with full Bradley series.”

Miranda Johnson-Haddad ..............................................................................(818) [email protected] International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I’m passionate about helping mothers and babies with breastfeeding!

Rená Koerner ............................................................................................... (562) [email protected] www.integrativechildbirth.netIntegrative Childbirth Services and The Lullaby Lounge has a certified Doula, Educator and Doula Trainer with over 10 years experience at a location for local families to come and get the support that they need throughout

pregnancy, labor/birth and their postpartum period.

Cheri Masek ................................................................................................. (323) [email protected] “Serving women and families since 2000. 300+ births. Lactation support. Welcoming life gently. “

Moon Cylce Arts ............................................................................................. 323-899-7396Sabrina Roberson www.mooncyclearts.comI am a massage therapist, placenta encapsulation specialist and aromatherapist in addition to being a doula (DONA cert pending). I teach prenatal massage at IPSB in Culver City. This means that I have a very hands on approach to birth support.

Yvonne Novak .............................................................................................. (626) [email protected] I have been in the birthing business since 1979, after becoming a La Leche League leader and Bradley teacher, I moved on to doula-ing full time. I have attended births for single moms, teens, same sex couples, surrogates, multiples births.

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

Lysa Quealy Beach City Doula .......................................................................(310) [email protected] www.beachcitydoula.com State certified massage therapist, DONA certified birth doula. Trained as hypnobabies-doula. Individualize each clients birth to make their birthing day ideal for their family. I have attended over 75 births and truly love my job. Serving the South Bay community from Manhattan Beach to Long Beach.

Romy Karz Rapoport ....................................................................................(310) [email protected] lovethebirth.com Romy has Worked with over 50 couples helping to empower parents to Love the Birth! Birth is sacred and should be celebrated, not feared! Call or email me to set up an interview!

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

Serenity Birth ..................................................................................................310-749-2636Patricia Grube www.serenitybirth.comI am a certified birth doula for 3 years and attend hospital and homebirths. I have attended 87 births to date. I am trained as a Hypnobirthing doula and Pregnancy Yoga teacher. I have published articles about yoga, childbirth and pregnancy and am currently working on a childbirth book.

Bunny Slaughter............................................................................................ (714) [email protected] www.bunnythedoula.com I am a POSTPARTUM DOULA. I go into the home and help families in the 6 weeks after the baby arrives home. I have worked with over 200 families. I am a Happiest Baby on the Block Educator.I love helping new families adjust and seeing how they find their confidence.

Mary C. Stelter .............................................................................................(310) [email protected] www.oceanbirth.weebly.com A positive birth experience for you is my goal! I’m a DONA trained doula, an ICEA trained educator, with a B.A. in Theatre and 10 years of additional experience as a labor companion and a mother, with 5 kiddos myself. Multiples are my specialty and compassion is my philosophy!

Thirteen Moons Birth Preparation & Support ..............................................(310) 736-8548www.birthingmoon.blogspot.com I’m a birth doula, birth advocate and Intuitive bodyworker whose focus is supporting womyn/mothers and their partners in creating a satisfying experience from conception to birth.

Peggy Wehrle ...............................................................................................(714) [email protected] 17 years of nursing then decided to become a postpartum Doula. I am a Mom of 5 and proud Grandmother of 5 little Blessings. I work nights or days and I am an excellent cook.

For the most up-to-date listings of Southern California Doulas, please see the Pre/Postnatal Resources button on the Dy-Dee Diaper Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DyDeeDiaper/app_128953167177144

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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) 541-1200www.bellies.biz

Belly Sprout Santa Ana125-C North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701(714) 879-1303 bellysprout.com

Bini Birth13743 Riverside Drive,�Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Green Boutique.Eco-friendly products. Childbirth workshops. www.Binibirth.com 818-286-3944

Birth & BeyondChildbirth classes, Labor/postpartum, Baby Basics, LactationServices, Grandparenting, Infant CPR, Bradley Method ICEA DONAwww.BirthandBeyond.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) 316-1528Mission 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. 4243 Telegraph Road, Ventura, 93003(805) 667-2115

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Pump Station & Nurtury™“The Ultimate Breastfeeding & Baby Care Resource Center and Boutique”2415 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403 (310) 998-1981248 Vine St., Hollywood, CA 90038 (323) 469-5300Village Glen Plaza, 2879 Agoura Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91361(805) 777-7179www.pumpstation.com

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

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

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

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

LA LECHE LEAGUEMonthly meetings for pregnant & breastfeeding women. Babies wel-come. Call 800-LA-LECHE for a local leader or www.lalecheleague.org.

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

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

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

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

Medical Center of North HollywoodBreastfeeding classes 818-753-2468

Woodland Hills Kaiser Lactation consultant 818-719-4305

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

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

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

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

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

Pomona ValleyInfant CPR & Safety, 909-620-MOME

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

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

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

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

Hoag Hospital Infant CPR & Safety 949-764-BABY

South Coast MC Baby Safe 949-499-7514

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

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

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

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

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

Clarence Calhoun Infant CPR 626-357-3100

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

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

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

Midwives & Birthing CentersBeach Cities Midwifery & Women's Health Care949-215-7575 www.beachcitiesmidwifery.comB. J. Snell, PhD, CNM, FACNM. 24902 Moulton Parkway, Suite 120Laguna Hills, CA 92637

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

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

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

The Sanctuary Birth & Family Wellness Center310-566-7690 www.birthsanctuary.comComprehensive, holistic and compassionate midwifery services tofamilies in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Home birth, waterbirth, prenatal care, postpartum care, lactation support and well-womangynecological care. The only Birth Suite in Los Angeles proper.

South Coast Midwifery and Women’s Health Care(949)-654-2727 www.southcoastmidwifery.comOrange 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

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

UCLA Maternity Associates, A Midwifery and ObstetricPartnership310-794-4434 www.midwife.ucla.edu/Licensed midwives offer both home and birth center birth optionsand specialize in waterbirth and VBAC. Work with backup physiciansat Cedars Sinai and can bill insurance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Foothill Presbyterian HospitalBabies welcome 818-963-8411 ext 3399

Huntington Memorial Baby & Me 626-397-8768

Babydays Mom & Baby GroupSanta Monica 310-869-7297

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vonda DennisThe Baby Guru, 310-226-7097

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mindful ParentingInfant/Toddler group 310-271-9999

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

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

Parenting Ed Catherine DeMonte M.A., M.F.C.C. Therapy/Support/Education 818-880-6559 Calabasas, 310-295-2130 Beverly Hills www.catherinedemonte.com

Parenting Plus Ruth J. Gruen 310-287-1920

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

La Neve StudioPregnancy, infant and children and family portraits. Monthly specials.www.lanevephoto.com, Downtown 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.pregnan-cyportraits.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

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Breastfeeding Task Force of Southern California

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