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Inductions of Labor, by Tonya Brooks, M.S. L.M. ............................................... 5Driving with Baby, by Dr. JoBea Holt .............................................................8Importance of Vaccinating on Time, by CDC ...............................................13Multi-Sensory Play, by Octavia Lindlahr ........................................................13Resources ........................................................................................ 10Doula Resource Listings .......................................................................12Breastfeeding Consultant Resource Listings ...............................................14Professional Education and Training .......................................................15

The Magic of Soundby Michelle Leclaire O’Neill, Ph.D., R.N..........3

Ten Reasons to Hire a Doula for Your Homebirthby Renee Moilanen..........4

T.V. Exposure in Infants & Children: by Richard Pass, R.N...........9

The Power of Parental Example: The Mommy Mind-Meld by Marcy Axness, PhD..........7

Breastfeeding: Back to Basicsby Kimberly Nelson ..........6

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In the midst of our global human, economic and environmental crises, we have been overlooking a powerful—perhaps the most powerful—means of fostering peace and prosperity: the consciousness with which we bring our children to life and shepherd them into adulthood. If we really want to change the world, we need to raise a generation “built for peace” from their earliest beginnings. Parenting for Peace is a scientific roadmap for how to hardwire kids with the brain circuitry for such essential peacemaker capacities as empathy, trust, self-regulation and imagination. The win-win is that a child wired in this vibrantly healthy way is a joy to parent, and later he or she will go out into our world equipped to creatively and confidently innovate solu-tions, and take pleasure in doing so!

Parenting for Peace offers readers a user-friendly shortcut around today’s information overload, because it gives them the most important research from dozens of leading experts woven together with its own empowering perspectives on bringing more joy into family life.

Parenting for Peaceby Marcy Axness, PhD

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T he life of your baby depends on the proper rhythmical functioning of your body and your baby’s body and the synchronicity of the two.

Both bodies are pulled along at your pace, breathing and receiv-ing nourishment and resting when you do those things. They become a part and are influenced by each of your body’s motions and functions. Your uborn becomes entrained to your rhythm, no matter what it is.

All of life is a swell of rhythms and the vibrations accom-panying those rhythms. Health is the perfect balance of all inter-nal rhythms and can be enhanced by the proper external ones.

Sound, both audible and inaudible, surrounds and con-stitutes all of life. Each sound has a pitch that resonates either beneficially or restrictively to the human organism. Certain sounds are exalting. It is those sounds that we are interested in for the proper growth and development of the uborn and the developing mind/body of the child.

While you are carrying your uborn in utero, she absorbs all of your experiences. While growing inside of you, your uborn experiences the vibrations and music of your body: the air mov-ing through your lungs; the digestive rumblings in your intes-tines; the rhythmic and beautiful beating of your heart; the fluids released through your bladder; your swallowing, humming, gargling, singing, laughing, and talking. Each of these sounds becomes the music of the uborn’s life. One of the most powerful and beneficial impressions that you can use to uplift your uborn in the healthy development of her mind, body, spirit, and intui-tive faculties is the realm and wonder and splendor of music.

Scientists now know that a drug is most effective when a specific receptor exists for the drug. The receptor is a mol-ecule outside the cell that initiates a cellular response from that drug. No drug can initiate a cellular response more readily than the harmony of music. It seems that our en-tire being, all the pathways in our bodies, are activated when exposed to music. In research monitoring the uborn’s movements in response to various stimulants, including sound, touch, and pressure, the response to vibrations was the most powerful.

How Sound Affects UsStop for a moment and listen to the most distant

sounds you can hear, then to the closer ones. Is there exaltation of birds anywhere, or a brushing of branches, a flowing of waters? Move in a bit closer to the sounds of your own heart. How do each of these sounds make you feel? Your baby is the expression of your genes, his father’s genes, and your internal music. Your entire body is charged with sounds that either attract or repel your baby. Many researchers

believe that the intrauterine environment affects how genes are expressed.1 In other words, the old puzzle about nature versus nurture is difficult to solve, even before the baby is born. Can music enhance the channel communications between cells? If so, would this influence the stabilization and proper functioning of the genes? Can certain musical rhythms protect the proper functioning of our cells?

Music is merely rhythmic pulses of different wavelenths. Some rhythms have been found to be more healing to the cells; others have proven to be harmful. The enjoyment of music does not necessarily mean that it is beneficial to the cells. Teenagers who enjoy listening endlessly to rock music can still lose their hearing, and that hearing loss is related to the vibrational fre-quency of the music that creates the volume.

According to quantum mechanics, the body is basically made up of wave vibrations. Music consists of wave vibrations of sound and therefore has varied effects on the body. Music can change blood pressure and pulse rate, for example. It can alter metabolism and the rates of heartbeat and respiration. Research has shown that music affects gastric motility, dilation of the pupils, muscle contraction (and the uterus is a muscle), and the electri-cal conductivity of the skin. At the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, music there has routinely decreased the need for anesthesia and shortened the period of labor.

Alessandre Piontelli, From Getus to Child (London: Routledge, 1992), and Thomas Verny, The Secret Life of the Unborn Child (New York: Dell Publishing, 1981).

Michelle Leclaire O’Neill, Ph.D., R.N. 310.454.0920 [email protected] www.leclairemethod.com

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.

The Magic of Sound

The following article is Part I of a 4 part series.

A Musical Feast

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

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Ten Reasons to Hire a Doula for Your Homebirth(or Birth Center or Hospital Birth, for that matter)

I f you’re having a home birth, you may not think you need a doula. After all,

when you’re laboring at home, you won’t be fretting over epidurals or arguing with nurses over your kooky HypnoBirthing birth plan. But in some ways, doulas are even more important during a home-birth. And because I didn’t have a doula for my homebirth, I learned this lesson the hard way.

Here are 10 reasons to hire a

doula for your homebirth.

1. Doulas understand the birth process. A certified doula receives formal training in childbirth and hands-on experience as a labor assistant. They learn ways to sup-port natural birth–everything from calm-ing affirmations to different positions to enhance your comfort. Your well-meaning friends can boil you some tea during labor and offer reassuring words, but they likely won’t understand the birth process the way your doula will. And hav-ing that professional experience–espe-cially if this is your first experience with natural childbirth (see #7)–is invaluable. 2. They’ll be there whenever you need them.

Most of us aren’t lucky enough to go into labor at 9 o’clock in the morn-ing and have it all wrapped up by lunch. On the contrary, labor can be awfully inconvenient, and when you’re laboring at home, you don’t have the luxury of a 24-7 nursing staff. Friends and family who volunteer for labor support are great, but they may not be thrilled about having to drag themselves out of bed at 2 o’clock in the morning. Your doula, on the other hand, will show up whenever you need her, even if it’s at the crack of dawn, in the middle of the night, on Christmas Eve or during her cousin’s wedding. She’s paid to be on call, and that’s good to know.

3. They’re in it for the long haul. There was a moment during my 27-hour labor when I looked around the room and realized I was alone. My mother was sleep-ing. My husband had crashed. And there I was, breathing through each contraction, desperately craving a glass of water and won-dering whether someone–anyone–could please, please, please turn down the heat. With a doula, someone will always be there with you. If your doula can’t swing a 30-hour all-nighter, she’ll at least help man-age the shifts so your partner can get some rest while she’s on watch and vice-versa. 4. They take the pressure off your birth partner.

This one goes along with #3, but I’ll take it even further. Aside from be-ing there to physically relieve your part-ner, the doula is an emotional relief. Just knowing someone else is there–and someone with far more experience–is reassuring to others in the room. Your doula can answer questions, offer advice, and make suggestions, empowering your partner to be the best support he can be. 5. Your midwife will appreciate it. Your midwife is the medical authority during labor. Her job is to focus on your health and the baby’s health, which means she’ll be checking your vital signs, giving

you pelvic exams, and monitoring the baby’s heartbeat. Although your midwife is likely to be nurturing and supportive, that’s not her primary responsibility. She’s not going to sit at your side for 15 hours as you limp along toward 10 centimeters; she’s there to deliver your baby. So your midwife will probably appreciate that you have someone knowledgeable about the birth process to be at your side for com-fort and support. It takes the pressure off of her to fulfill that role and enables her to concentrate on what she does best: de-livering healthy babies to healthy moms. 6. They’ve been there, done that. By the time your doula attends your birth, she’s probably seen a lot of other labors. Which means you don’t have to worry about your labor being weird or unusual–your doula can reassure you that every-thing’s normal or suggest you call your midwife if something warrants attention. 7. First-time mothers need more support. First-time mothers are overwhelmingly more likely to transfer to a hospital dur-ing a home birth–up to 40% of first-time moms compared to 10% for those who’ve previously had children, according to some studies. At least one midwife I know requires first-time mothers to have a doula in attendance. Bottom line, doulas provide outstanding birth support. The 2006 Listening to Mothers II survey found that 88% of women ranked their doula support as “excellent” compared to their

partner/husband at 72%. So if this is your first time around, a doula can be a wise bet for you and your first-time partner. 8. Doulas won’t take it personally. You may not know how you’re going to react during labor. You might make weird noises. You might scream or moan. You might snap at your well-meaning birth partner when he tries to massage your back or sponge sweat off your forehead. But while your husband might get of-fended, your doula won’t take your emotional outbursts personally. And she can help put your crabbiness in perspec-tive for your bent-out-of-shape hubby. 9. Doulas are a great resource for other assistance you might need. Many doulas are also lactation special-ists, childbirth educators, or prenatal yoga teachers. But even if they don’t have specific outside expertise, most doulas at least know where to find it. Since doulas are well tapped into the natural child-birth community, they can refer you to breastfeeding specialists, babywearing experts, like-minded pediatricians, natu-ral parenting stores, and anything else you might need. They’re a good source of advice and can also put you in touch with other homebirthing mommies. 10. You might have a better outcome. This is probably the best reason to hire a doula. Numerous studies show that a doula’s continuous presence, hands-on

support, and encouragement can improve your labor and increase your success at breastfeeding. One study found that women who received doula support in a hospital were more likely to have a shorter labor and fewer interventions, and my favorite study (which was randomized and controlled – basically the gold standard of research) showed that women with a doula were much less likely to end up with a caesarean section–13.4% versus 25%–and less likely to get an epidural–64.7% versus 76%. Although these studies took place in a hospital, I have to imagine the results would hold for a homebirth. Bottom line: I’ve never met a woman who regretted getting a doula. To find out more, visit the websites of DONA Inter-national, CAPPA, or ICEA.

Renee Moilanen [email protected]

Renee Moilanen writes a column about parent-ing and family life for the Los Angeles Newspaper Group and is the author of the homebirth prepa-ration guide How Big is a Placenta Bowl? And Other Weird Questions You’ll Ask When Planning a Home Birth. For more information or to contact her, go to www.howbigisaplacentabowl.com.

By Renee Moilanen

“How Big is a Placenta Bowl? And Other Weird Questions You’ll Ask When Planning a Home Birth” tackles your most outrageous and irreverent home birth questions and delivers practical advice for couples preparing to give birth at home. From cord blood banking and circum-cision to newborn immunizations and insurance coverage, “How Big is a Pla-centa Bowl?” answers all your home birth questions, including: •How messy is home birth? •How much will it cost? •How do I get the gunk out of the birth tub? •How do I choose a midwife? •How can I con-vince others I’m not crazy? •What should I wear? •Why the heck do I need olive oil? •Should I have my other kids at the birth? One of the only guides to home birth written specifically for a United States audience, the book also includes a special section for husbands and partners on what they need to know, and it contains detailed state-by-state information about midwifery regulations, insurance cover-age, and newborn testing procedures. Also included is a birth kit checklist and a sample birth plan for home birthers.

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Tonya Brooks M.S. L.M. [email protected] 818.386.1082

Tonya Brooks M.S. L.M. has been in clinical practice as a midwife for 39 years operating the Natural Birth and Womens Center for 28 years. She has delivered over 5000 babies at home, in birth centers and hospitals. She is a research scientist and has ongoing research to prevent brain injury, obstetric hemorrhage, and gestational diabetes. She is Founder of the As-sociation for Childbirth at Home International (ACHI).

I nductions of labor have risen every year from the 1980’s until mid-2010 when a land mark study was released by the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) and the March of Dimes. This study fu-

eled an already brewing storm over rising maternal death rates from a doubling of our cesarean rates now as of 2012 up to 40.1%. But the new study released new biological studies on fetal brain growth between 35and 39 weeks gestation. Prior to 2010 women with normal babies and healthy pregnancies were told it was safer for their babies and themselves to be induced early. By 2010 it was found that 50%of cortical volume of the baby’s brain grows between 34 and 40 weeks gestation. At 37 weeks the fetal brain weighs only 80%of the weight at 40 weeks. Gray matter increases at a rate of 1.4% per week. There is rapid growth of the cerebellum. 25% of its volume develops after the 36th week.

Surprisingly the children who had the highest test scores (in later studies) were born at 41 weeks gestation. But the group who went slightly overdue also had higher rates of fetal distress in labor. This finding seems to indicate management must be individualized to the patient.

But many women with variations of normal conditions of pregnancy were in-duced after being frightened into inductions by their provider. without any real data on what inductions do to women and babies without medical indications for induction of labor. Among the non-medical reasons women were induced were macrosomia (big baby), slight postdates or no known due date, maternal age, providers availability, or family schedules.

The CMQCC study showed the outcomes of thousands of induced labors across the United States in several institutions. Induced labors were complicated in first births by very long traumatic labors if the cervix was “unripe” which means not soft and compliant this requires a cervical “ripening agent before Pitocin will dilate the cervix to accomplish birth. Doctors were increasingly worried about the use of prostigladins (Cervidil, Prepidil or Misiprostal) to softer the cervix before giving Pitocin so that it would work. These drugs called prostins sometimes worked, sometimes did nothing and in the case of misoprostol did work but could cause fetal distress. (Misoprostol remains as the only agent that will soften a long closed cervix with a premature rupture of membranes) but is no longer used for inductions. These drugs are given before Pi-tocin is started. Some hospitals require waiting 6 hours after multiple doses of prostins before Pitocin is started. This confines women to bed for monitoring for sometimes days. All this makes for brutal labors for many if not most first time mothers. But does work much better on women who have already given birth vaginally at least once. For that group of women pitocin will usually work alone.

For all women who were induced whether medically indicated of not induction doubles their risk for cesarean section for fetal distress, maternal infection (Cho-rioamnitis) , Maternal bleeding, and difficult recovery. It contributes to the rising cesarean rate and maternal mortality.

For babies who are healthy, biologically normal and slightly early 35 to 38 weeks gestation induction does the following,

• Increases fetal distress/Emergency delivery.

• Increases NICU admissions

• Increases respiratory distress

• Increases use of ventilator Increases o

• proves sepsis (infection, also the number one killer of newborns)

• Increases newborn feeding problems

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This lead the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative study to conclude “For healthy women with a normal healthy fetus non-medically indicated elective de-liveries before 39 weeks carry significant risk for the baby with no known benefit to the mother”.

Then how does lay person sort out the need for induction if her doctor is telling her to do it? So this leads to the question who should be induced? When would getting a woman’s labor accomplished give her and her baby a better outcome than simply waiting and using “expectant management” which means weekly sonograms and twice weekly non stress test.

ACOG and many other groups have worked to define mothers and babies with conditions that are dangerous to continue pregnancy. For the mother the most com-mon reasons to induce before the 39th completed week of gestation would be rupture of membranes, Women with preexisting medical conditions, heart disease, diabetes, asthma (acute), serious infections, hypertension, autoimmune disorders, clotting dis-eases, serious injuries.

Pregnancy related conditions, Rupture of the membranes before labor, Preeclampsia, pregnancy induced hyper-tension infections, diseases of the liver-choleostasis. These diseases carry high fetal, infant, and maternal mortality and morbidity. All of these conditions would justify some medical intervention.

Inductions of LaborBy Tonya Brooks M.S. L.M.

Common Fetal Reason for Induction• Intrauterine Growth Retardation (IUGR)

• Oligo Hydramnios (Too little amniotic fluid)

• Fetal Distress

• Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate

• Fetal Malformations

• Suspected Fetal Injury

• Some of these are so serious they may in fact require planned cesarian births.

• But there are a few other reasons inductions are done that we may have more control over and in fact improve the labors and outcomes. These are:

• Rupture of the membranes prior to labor-(PROM) this may be reduced with careful diet, less vaginal exams, sex and perineal massage.

• Gestational diabetes-greatly influenced by early detection, attention to diet and strict control of weight and sugar intake

• Postdates-there are many ways decrease postdates (once one is certain of conception, fetal age) with natural remedies.

Postdates babies are more associated with fetal distress in labors and fetal demise, But with a healthy diet, exercise, fetal surveillance and with close observation of hormone levels this should be a rare prob-lem.

• Unstable fetal lies (labor can be initiated to avoid cord accidents as soon as the maternal cervix is ripe)

The newest biology studies would also suggest a big fetal factor and initiating labor. And there may be an undiagnosed metabolic disorder in the babies of women who don’t go into spontaneous labor. The statement of ACOG’s Dr. Michel Negeotte is “There is a relationship of increasing risk of perinatal death and morbidity with increasing gestational age” (beyond 41 weeks for most babies) “Routine induction of labor at 41 completed weeks of gestation….. Is associated with fewer prenatal deaths and fewer cases meconium aspiration syndrome”

The answer to good outcomes lies in these simple facts.• Get good confirmation of your due date by ultrasound before 20

weeks gestation.

• Get at least one level II ultrasound showing fetal wellbeing and a normal placenta.

• If there are no medical reasons to induce wait for labor to start on its own until 41 weeks.

• Decrease the risk of postdates by careful attention to diet (supports maternal hormones) specifically limiting sugar and fat content.

• Walk in late pregnancy until the baby is deep in the pelvis as you can (unless fetus is posterior)

• Have your provider explain to you how long or short and soft your cervix is at term. It needs to be short, soft, pliable – If not consider homeopathics and evening primrose oil.

• Nipple stimulation replaces your own Pitocin and can stimulate contractions that soften the cervix.

• Homeopathics and evening primrose oil capsules along with stretching the cervix can be used together by your provider to initiate labor in some women when indicated.

These simple solutions should give most healthy women and babies much bet-ter labors and births it should also improve long term outcomes for babies.


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Oh the Milky Way!

By Kimberly Nelson

Kim Nelson www.SprinklesofMagic.com

Kim Nelson is a free-lance writer of essays and articles and has been featured in magazines across the United States. Her unique style inspires people to look at the simple and magical times in life and make the most of them. She is the mother of four wonder-ful children and the founder of Sprinkles of Magic, a unique gift company specializing in the magic world of children seen through their parents eyes. Visit the website: www.SprinklesofMagic.com

I still have the denim top that I wore for nursing…with a safety pin that I would switch from side to side… to designate which breast to start the next feeding …I now wear that worn out top with love… pride… with respect and appreciation for the mothers who find the determination to make the effort to give the best they can to their baby.…

Breastfeeding is a personal decision that can become a difficult commit-ment if a mother finds complications with nursing. Some important informa-tion to keep in mind when struggling with the ups and downs of nursing:

Each drop of breastmilk contains 1 million white blood cells -cells that fight infection. The antibodies from breast milk bind to microorganisms and keep them away from the body’s tissues. That’s leads to less meningitis, stomach viruses, ear infections, asthma, juvenile diabetes, sud-den infant death syndrome and even childhood leukemia.

The action of a baby suckling actually changes how the mother’s brain behaves. This results in a mas-sive rush of the ‘love hormone’ oxytocin in women’s brains. The release of the chemical in massive surges enhances a mother’s feelings of trust, love and affection, scientists say.

It provide a mother a moment to silence and ground themselves…re-fuel and relax…cherish the special bond that only mother and child can experience.

In 2010 a cost analysis was published in Pediatrics that the US government would save $13 billion per year if 90% of U.S. women breast-fed their babies for the first six months of life.

Mother’s milk is considered miraculous…it is often described as liquid gold. It is said that there at least 400 nutrients in breast milk that processed milk cannot duplicate. These nutrients collectively work to maximize their nutritional effectiveness. In mythology, breastfeeding was a way to absorb wisdom and moral virtue.

A mother knows that nursing is elemental…in mind, body and spirit. Nursing should be natural…contingent with our family, community and now it seems…finally… our government.

With the Affordable Care Act that took effect in August 2012, breastfeed-ing has become easier. Insurers are required to reimburse for lactation support and counseling for new mother’s without co-payments says Jennifer Ritchie, an Internationally Certified Lactation Consultant and owner of Milkalicious in Aliso Viejo. In addition, under the new act, rental of breast pumps and other lactation equipment are available, plus the law requires employers to provide nursing mothers adequate private break time for expressing milk in the year following birth.

Under the Affordable Care Act many women’s preventative health care ser-vices are covered with no cost sharing. Some other services that are covered:

• Annual well-women visits• Screening for gestational diabetes in pregnant women between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation

• Human papillomavirus testing (HPV)• Contraception methods and counseling

For more comprehensive information visit www.healthcare.gov and look for Women’s Prevention or www.hrsa.gov/womensguidelines/

The trends of breastfeeding in the United States has not been alluring. In recent times, the legacy that infant formula was equivalent or superior to breast milk was creative propaganda. The irony is that not so very long ago, it was uncon-scionable, un-thinkable not to give a baby breast milk…your’s or someone else’s. Breastmilk was the only baby food.

I remember my mother telling me that she had grown up believing that breastfeeding was what poor women did…that baby formula provided the “liber-ated” women freedom. Manufacturers promoted baby formula as the modern way to feed babies. I thank God, my mom was a liberated and modern thinker and supported my choice to breastfeed.

The trend has swung back. Women feel the need and desire need to go back to

the basics: to a more natural way. The baby formula dilemma is obsolete… breast milk is best.

And now the pendulum swings full force in a new direction…support from our community, government and health

providers.Jennifer was able to help Jaymie Gomez

in so many ways and on so many levels. The two now share in their affection for new moms.

Through their interaction a friendship and busi-ness relationship emerged.

When Jaymie had difficulty nursing her first son because she was over pro-

ducing. “It was painful and I suffered from several plugged ducts” says Jay-

mie. “If I didn’t treat them right, I could have gotten an infection”.

With the support of Jennifer, Jay-mie was able to survive the first

two weeks when breastfeeding was the hardest. “After leav-

ing the hospital, it was good to know I had a resource

in Jennifer and Milka-licious, who I could call on to help me get

through the problem” remembers Jaymie.

When Jennifer was a new mom, she was able to

have a lactation consultant assist her the first six weeks, but be-

cause of hospital policy, she had to do her own research and find an independent

lactation consultant after the first six weeks. “With breastfeeding, issues

can happen at anytime, not just when they are newborns,

so long term support is necessary” The new Affordable Care Act can be the answer for many moms in distress with more help for breast-feeding moms.

Discuss with your physician and/or your health insurance provider the details of the Affordable Care Act and what benefits are available. Jennifer Ritchie also suggests 2 websites:

www.kellymom.com for breastfeeding concerns and the website of Jack New-man, MD. www.breastfeedingonline.com/newman.shtml Dr. Newman is a breast-feeding friendly doctor that gives treatment options for breastfeeding problems.

I wish I had met Jennifer and Jaymie when I was nursing! There was no one to help me when Their passion and determination inspired the birth of a new business for Jaymie…thru their wonderful friendship…thru breastfeeding, moth-erhood and mutual respect. Jaymie, a stylish and elegant icon designed comfortable and fashionable attire for moms to take them from the first months of pregnancy-to full term and beyond…the nursing mom. Her M2 Clothing line never stretches out and hugs your curves. The fabric is the ultimate in softness and the style impeccable.

Together, the two hope to bring breastfeeding into the same level of awareness as organics and natural health. Their vibrant enthusiasm is inspiring.

It is comforting to know that our government has given us a little bit more support, that the confusion and argu-ment surrounding breastfeeding vs. formula and the nutritional values are diminishing, that open conversation and support to the breastfeeding com-munity moving in a positive direction…the pendulum indeed is swinging.

You can contact Jennifer Ritchie at Milkalicious, 27111 Aliso Creek Road #195 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (949) 831-6455 or visit her website at www.milkalicious.com. Jaymie Gomez’s stylish design is featured at this lacta-tion boutique.


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Nourish Infant Brain Development with The Mommy Mind-Meld!The Power of Parental Example

By Marcy Axness, PhD

This article was first published at mothering.com[Even though I refer to the “mommy” mind meld, these principles apply to

whomever are the two or three connected, nurturing adults in an infant’s life—father, grandmother, consistent (not rotating) caregiver.]

Imitation is the young child’s primary form of learning, which is why one of my first bits of guidance to parents coming to me for counseling is to cut down by at least 50% the sheer number of words they say to their young child. Children learn from who we are and what we do far more than from what we say. And credible leaders don’t yammer on and on.

(Because example is indeed the most powerful mode of teaching and learning —not just for children but for humans in general—it is Principle #3 of the seven prin-ciples on which my book Parenting for Peace is based.)

But I digress. Let’s get to this exciting topic of…

The Mommy Mind Meld One of the most powerful ways in which this parent-as-model process shapes

your child’s optimal wellbeing is in the realm of actual brain development: the relatively new field of attachment neurobiology has revealed that our babies and children actually piggyback on the self-regulation capacities of the limbic systems in our own brain! When you hold a distressed infant in your arms, the soothing she experiences doesn’t just come from your secure embrace, but also from the actual regulation and modulation of her aroused nervous system that happens when her immature social-emotional brain actually links up with your more mature one!

While the researchers use such terms as “biological synchronicity”[1] and “lim-bic resonance,”[2] the sci-fi image of “mind-melding” captures it well. Writes one researcher, in evident awe, “It is a biologically based communication system that in-volves individual organisms directly with one another: the individuals in spontaneous communication constitute literally a biological unit.”[3]

But it gets even wilder than that, and has more far-reaching implications for your child’s lifelong wellbeing and success: over the days and months and years of such attuned, connected encounters, the circuitry of your baby’s social brain wires up to emulate yours! Attachment neurobiology pioneer Allan Schore puts it bluntly: “The mother is downloading emotion programs into the infant’s right brain. The child is using the output of the mother’s right hemisphere as a template for the imprinting, the hard wiring, of circuits in his own right hemisphere that will come to mediate his expanding affective capacities, an essential element of his emerging personality.”[4]

What that means in plain English is that engaged, attuned, playful interactions with us are a basic and essential form of nourishment for our babies. Bruce Perry points out that developing brains require human interaction as fervently as caloric nutrition for their healthy growth!

What is NOT nourishing to the developing brain is “electronic engagement” — which is largely an oxymoron, as far as the social brain is concerned. I’m referring to Baby Einstein and other info-tainment, as well as data on the screens of iPhones, iPads, and lapware computers designed for babies. The Baby Einstein juggernaut bears commenting on, just in case you feel like the mom who said, “You want to make sure you’re doing everything you can for your child, and you know everyone else uses Baby Einstein, so you feel guilty if you don’t.” In case you missed it, in 2007 Baby Einstein, along with all other so-called educational screened programming, was found to be as-sociated with delayed language development; television or video watching at this age, said an American Academy of Pediatrics spokesperson, “probably interferes with the crucial wiring being laid down in their brains during early development.”[5]

The take-away is, our children wire up to be us ourselves, from the very beginning; this foundation then serves as their launching pad, at the most basic level of brain

structure, for surpassing us into higher realms of accomplishment, social intelligence, and joyous self-mastery.

The Power of Example (With a Miraculous Twist)For this and many other reasons related to the potent teaching power of models,

a fruitful question to ask yourself, ideally beginning even before you have a child, is “Am I worthy of my child’s unquestioning imitation?” Daunting, yes. But it’s best to realize early on that whether or not you can answer “Yes” to this question, what you see in the mirror is to a great extent what you will see in your child. And, most likely in your child as an adult.

But don’t despair: Nature seems to have built in a special mechanism that allows us to give our children a fighting chance to surpass us. If our children’s potential was constrained by the limitations of our own accomplishment, we’d be doomed! We’d have to wait until our sixties, seventies, eighties — or maybe never — before we’d feel prepared to be parents. Nature has brilliantly built into the system that our children most powerfully respond to our inner life; thus, it is the ideals, aspirations and earnest striving we engage in that greatly shapes them — our upward striving that helps Life, in theologian John Cobb’s words, to “exert its gentle pressure everywhere, encouraging each thing to become more than it is.”[6]

Indeed, as I look back into my own history as a new mother, I recognize it quite starkly: if this mommy mind meld deal were merely a copy-and-paste situation, my son and my daughter wouldn’t have had much hope. Motherhood brought me to my knees, and it was many years before I recognized that I had suffered from what I’ve come to call CCPD — Chronic Covert Postpartum Depression. I had grief and rage bubbling up all over. It was really hard for me to be present.

But I never stopped striving — for insight, for healing, for wholeness. And that changed everything. I believe it is why my son and daughter have both flourished into their early adulthood So what does this miraculous striving look like day to day? Presence. Mindfulness. Renouncing multi-tasking in favor of uni-tasking. Being fully engaged with all of you in whatever you’re doing. UCLA psychiatrist and Buddhist medita-tor Jeffrey Schwartz discovered that mindfulness (the willful mastering of the flow of thoughts and feelings) could successfully treat serious OCD (obsessive-compulsive dis-order) and writes in his amazing book “The Mind and the Brain,” “…the exertion of willful effort generates a physical force that has the power to change how the brain works and even its physical structure. The result is neuroplasticity.”

This mental force that can change the brain, can certainly change the download of the mommy mind meld. What we hand down to our children as we parent is not simply a linear, one-for-one duplicate of ourselves, and that is where the stunning possibilities of parenting for peace lie: through refining our own consciousness we throw the door open on our children’s potential.

Where’s Your Head At?All this fascinating neurobiology of attachment, including the Mommy Mind

Meld, is why the “biggest bang” intervention you can make in your parenting skill set (i.e., one thing you can do that yields maximum benefit across multiple dimensions of your and your child’s wellbeing) is to begin cultivating your inner life, and mastery over the flow of your own thoughts. Meditation, yoga, mindfulness, contemplative prayer, journaling — these are all avenues by which to do this.

Engaging in a practice of gratitude is also a big-bang parenting tool, beginning as early as possible. Why? The fields of positive psychology and psychoneuroimmunol-ogy (mind-body science) have revealed gratitude as one of the most surefire ways to amp up your physical and emotional wellbeing. And epigenetics (which refers to the potent influence we have on whether certain genes we carry continued on page 9...

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Driving with Baby

I f you are a new mom or dad, you almost certainly have a curious baby or a busy toddler. You have been to the park, you have been to the zoo, and you are a regular at your library story hour. Now what?

How about a road trip? The amount of work it takes for a parent to get a baby into a car and ready for an outing can be overwhelming. But the payoff of a new adven-ture for both of you is worth the effort. Here are a few ideas for adventures. At least one is sure to get you out of town.

One of our favorites places to visit is Oak Glen Apple Farms in the fall to pick apples. Go early in the season to get the low hanging fruit that a young child can reach, and watch for the petting farm along the route!

If the LA Zoo is one of your favorite places, you might also consider having lunch with the lazy elephants at the Santa Barbara Zoo. This is one of the most delightful zoo experiences we have found in Southern California. Visit the friendly lemurs, the silly penguins or ride an adorable Dentzel carousel. If a bigger zoo is what you have in mind, head south to the famous San Diego Zoo. Here you could easily spend all day in the Children’s Zoo, but don’t forget about the Polar Bear Plunge and the smelly camels.

If we have an early winter, play in a patch of snow along the Angeles Crest High-way, or explore the tide pools at Little Corona del Mar, or Cabrillo Beach where all the sea creatures can be gently petted. In both cases, remember to bring your sand toys and at least one change of clothes.

Books about your adventures will make the trips much more interesting. If you are picking fruit, try Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey. If you visit the snow, read Snow by Uri Shulevitz, or take a look at Flotsam by David Wiesner, Swimmy by Leo Lionni, or McElligot’s Pool by Dr. Seuss after your trip to the tide pools.

More and more parents are investing in DVD players for their cars to make their trips more “bearable” with children. Without going into a long speech about the wastefulness of TV to your child’s brain, think about the world out the car window that children will miss if they are glued to the tube. On your next trip on a freeway, see how many interesting things you can discover along and on the road. Here is our list from a recent trip: school bus, cement truck, garbage truck, freight train, the Matterhorn, six yellow cars, one orange car, a Hummer limousine, a car with a flat tire, two hawks, eight seagulls, a thousand crows, an adorable dog in the back of a pickup truck, clouds that looked like a sea serpent and a hippopotamus, power lines (where are they going and where did they come from?), the Goodyear blimp, and another child in a car who waved at us. I believe the more children become familiar with the real world, the greater their interest will be in reading and learning. And then there are the car alphabet and number games that work for so many ages, and the Bingo song that works especially well for babies and toddlers:

There was a girl who saw a school bus and yellow was its color-o.Y-E-L-L-OW Y-E-L-L-OW Y-E-L-L-OW

And yellow was its color-o

There was a boy who saw a train and chuga chuga was its sound-o.C-H-U-G-A C-H-U-G-A C-H-U-G-A

And chuga chuga was its sound-o

Well, you get the idea, and it doesn’t have to rhyme! So load up the stroller, pack the sunbonnet, and hit the road.

Happy trails!

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T.V. Exposure in Infants & Children: Timing is Everything

By Richard Pass, RN

I recently visited the home of a family of four. Two parents a three year old and an 8 month old infant. The place was abuzz with activity, sound and what seemed like a very loving & caring environment.

After several minutes of getting ac-quainted, I began looking and listening a bit closer. Of particular notice were several monitor screens, flashing simultaneously in adjacent rooms including a large screen T.V. with what looked like the well known “Baby Einstein” series, a smaller “personal” video screen flashing a numbers and letters game and, finally, a soundless T.V. monitor in the kitchen with a popular daytime program for an adult audience.

Soon, I was having some difficulty sorting out what sounds were coming from which direction and who was actually watch-ing or interacting with these electronic devices.

In order to conduct my educational program it was necessary to turn off the excess stimuli in order to focus on the task at hand. Once the devices were off and a very efficient nanny whisked the little ones away I had a sense of personal relief. The lack of sound and visual activity was palpable.

Coincidently, I had come across several research articles on the issue of “T.V. Time” in homes with infants and children and thought it time to take a further look.

A New York Times article from 1999 caught my attention when I read a rather stern message from The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) dealing with TV exposure (for infants & children) in the home. I was reminded of their suggestion to parents “to all but ban television watching for children less than 2 years of age.” It also suggested that parents fill out a “media history” which would be reviewed by the pediatrician at the next well baby/child visit. At first look, I thought this to be rather harsh and, perhaps, unrealistic. Then I read on.

Given that this article in the AAP’s journal Pediatrics is now 13 years old it seemed obvious that some follow-up research would be available to the public. There certainly has been. The Center on Media and Child Health at The Harvard University Education Department reviewed a journal article from the American Behavioral Scientist which reviewed the very issue of TV exposure on infants and children (birth -12 yrs.) with the endpoint being TV exposure’s influence on developmental outcomes. Survey participants were contacted, randomly, by phone and asked a series of questions regarding TV exposure in the home during an average day/evening.

The study included households with a total of 756 infants, toddlers and children up to 12 years of age. When asked more specifically what the reasons for the amount of TV viewing, answers included: (0-2yrs): heavy TV exposure was significantly related to the belief that educational TV is important. In addition, for those children 3-4 years and 5-6 years, respectively, parents were honest in stating that TV was a good form of babysitting, relieving them of having to constantly interact with their child.

With completion of this 2005 study, the conclusion revealed: “Parental attitude towards TV viewing and household TV availability were common determinates of heavy TV exposure among young children.” Finally, the researchers determined that “chil-dren in heavy-TV viewing households spent less time reading and were more likely to be unable to read.”

To add to this, the AAP published in this month’s journal, Pediatrics, a new wrinkle to the issue. The article, entitled “Background Television in the Homes of US Children.” This very current and well designed study looks specifically at times when the TV is on but the child is attending to another activity (my italics). Based on previous research, this background TV exposure is negatively associated with children’s cognitive functioning and social play.

The study states that U.S. children (8 mo. To 8 yrs) are exposed to nearly 4 hours of background TV on a typical day. Younger children and African American children are exposed to more background TV. Again, this study was conducted by phone inter-views with parents who were able to give a fairly accurate number of background TV hour exposures. It revealed that the average U.S. child was exposed to 232.2 minutes of background TV on a typical day.

The final conclusion of the study? Quoting the journal Pediatrics: “Although re-cent research has shown the negative consequences associated with background televi-sion, this study provides the first nationally representative estimates of that exposure. The amount of exposure for the average child is startling. This study offers practitio-ners potential pathways to reduce exposure.”

Citations: “When the television is always on; heavy television exposure and young children’s develop-ment.” American Behavioral Scientist, vol.48, pages 562-577, 2005

“Background Television in the Homes of US Children.” Pediatrics, originally published online October 1, 2012; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2011-2581

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The Mommy Mind-Meldare expressed or not) shows us that we have far more power over our cells, our selves and our destinies than we ever before imagined. And a good deal of that power comes through the influence of our attitudes, our feelings and our perceptions.

Nature’s Own Head Start ProgramThe reflection of our own inner lives in our children doesn’t wait till the mom-

my mind meld in infancy to begin. Pregnancy is Nature’s Head Start Program, when a baby’s organs and tissues, including the lifelong foundations of basic brain infrastruc-ture, develop in direct response to lessons they receive about the world — lessons that come from Mom’s diet, her behavior and her state of mind.

It is Nature’s job to create organisms as well-suited as possible to their environ-ment, so the unceasing question asked by the baby in the womb — which is answered chemically and energetically via the mother’s thoughts, feelings, behaviors (and of course nutrition) — is, What kind of world am I coming into, Mommy, through your eyes? Chronic, unremitting stress teaches the baby via Mom’s biochemistry that it’s a dangerous world out there, and foundational brain circuitry wires up to thrive in a dangerous world. (So if you had undue stress during pregnancy, and your infant startles easily, seems hyperreactive, cries a lot — or the converse, seems “zoned out” — is hard to soothe and settle, this can help you understand why. Bruce Perry explains this so well here.[7] This isn’t about blame or guilt, but about the empowerment that comes with understanding. It’s never too late to harness neuroplasticity!)

I’m not suggesting anyone become a blandly response-free Stepford Mom — either before or after birth. Normal, occasional stresses are part of life and part of normal development, but I’m inviting pregnant moms to orient themselves toward a posture of holding a protective, buffering space of appreciation — one of my clients used an image of a crystalline, pink bubble for her baby when she was having a stressful day — so that your baby can flourish as robustly as possible.

And always keep in mind that during pregnancy and beyond, you are your child’s living example: your child’s biological mandate is to shape himself — including the intricate circuitry of his brain — to match the promise of the world you portray.

Notes: [1] Schore, A. N. “Attachment and the Regulation of the Right Brain.” Attachment and Human Development 2, no. 1 (2000): 23-47. [2] Lewis, Thomas et al. A General Theory of Love. New York: Random House, 2000. [3] Buck, R. “The Neuropsychol-ogy of Communication: Spontaneous and Symbolic Aspects.” Journal of Pragmatics 22 (1994): 265-78, quoted in Schore, Allan N. “The Neurobiology of Attachment and Early Personality Organization.” Journal of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health 16, no. 3 (2002): 249-63; italics added for emphasis. [4] Schore, Allan N. “The Neurobiology of Attachment and Early Personality Organization.” Journal of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health 16, no. 3 (2002), pg. 258. [5] Christakis, Dominic A. “The Effects of Infant Media Usage: What Do We Know and What Should We Learn?” Acta Paediactrica 98 (2009): 8-16. The researchers put so fine a point on the infant media debacle as to declare, “Parents hoping to raise baby Einsteins by using infant educational videos are actually creating baby Homer Simpsons.” My contempt knows no bounds for an enterprise that leverages parents’ insecurities and fears (Will my child have what it takes to succeed in this ever more complicated world?) into a frantic market for baby-improvement “infotainment” that flies in the face of everything science knows about what infants and young children need for healthy development. They even thumbed their nose at the American Pediatric Association’s guideline that children under two shouldn’t watch any television. [6] Quoted in Cobb, J.J. Cybergrace: The Search for God in the Digital World. New York: Crown, 1998, pg. 56. [7] Philanthro Films. “Trauma, Brain & Relationship: Helping Children Heal.” 24:00, 2004.

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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

Mothers of Multiples ClubSan Fernando Valley, Lynda Jacobs 818-713-8747 & Eve Sullivan

818-890-3491

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

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

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

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

Foothill Presbyterian HospitalBabies welcome 818-963-8411 ext 3399

Huntington Memorial Baby & Me 626-397-8768

Babydays Mom & Baby GroupSanta Monica 310-869-7297

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vonda DennisThe Baby Guru, 310-226-7097

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mindful ParentingInfant/Toddler group 310-271-9999

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

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

Parenting Ed Catherine DeMonte M.A., M.F.C.C. Therapy/Support/Education 818-880-6559 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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Heather Archer-CIMI, CMT - Certified MassageTherapist

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shelia Felman-AAHCC Certified Bradley®

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

Andrea Gamble-Bradley® Childbirth Instructorin Long Beach.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

760.679.6136

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

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

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

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

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

Camarillo Yoga CenterPrenatal Yoga Classes. Tara Stivers Instructor 805.504.3920

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

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

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

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

Fit4BabyA 60 minute workout. Available for every stage of pregnancy. Stacy Hinkel (562) 879-4214 or www.strollerstrides.com

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

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

Karuna YogaPrenatal class 323-665-6242

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

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

Live Arts Los Angeles Prenatal Yoga with Jenn Nelson, 323-594-0089www.rockscissorsyoga.com

Long Beach Parks, Recreation and MarineStroller Roller Exercise Class; Pregnancy Fitness Class

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

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

App l e Va l l e y

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

Be v e r l y H i l l s

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

B re a

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

Downe y

Downey Regional Medical Center 562.904.5580Lamaze Alma Aragon

Ca l a b a s a s

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

Enc i n o

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

Fu l l e r t o n

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

G l e nda l e

Glendale Adventist Med Center 818.409.8325 Childbirth Preparation

G ranada H i l l s

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

H i gh De s e r t

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

L a k ewood

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

L ong Beach

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

L o s A nge l e s

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

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

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

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

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

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

Childbirth, Parenting and Breastfeeding classes

I r v i n e

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

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

O range / P l a c en t i a

Private Home 714.337.4331The Bradley® Method Sue Coffman

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

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

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

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

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

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

Understanding Birth TBACoping with Labor TBAOptions for Childbirth TBA

Pomona

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

R edondo Beach

Parent Education Center 310.326.2764 doulabirthpartners.comHypnobirthing Ellie Shea

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

San t a C l a r i t a

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

San t a Mon i c a

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

Private Location 310.394.6711Bradley® Childbirth Nancy Griffin

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

She rman Oak s

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

S i l v e r l a k e

Silverlake Yoga 323-397-1274Bradley® Liuba Randolph

S im i Va l l e y

Natural Birthing Center 818.645.4692 Sacredmotherdoula.comInfant Massage Octavia Lindlahr

Ta rz a n a

Mommy Zone 818.645.4692 Sacredmotherdoula.comInfant Massage Octavia Lindlahr

Thou s and Oak s

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

Topanga

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

Va l e n c i a

Private Home 661.254.2069 [email protected] Prep Yvonne Novak

Van Nu y s

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

Ven i c e

Head First Doula Services, Inc. 323.240.6002 www.headfirst-doulas.net

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

Wood l a nd H i l l s

Private Location 818.346.2467 lotusmoonbirth.comBradley® Shelia C. Feldman

Instructors

310-454-0920 http://www.longbeach.gov/park/

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prenatal YogaRobin Gruver 818-707-0894 Yoga Works Westlake Village 805-371-3030; The Pump Station, Westlake Village 805-777-7179www.BirthingWithWisdom.com

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

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

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

Stroller Strides: For Mom and BabyStacy Hinkel 562-879-4214 or www.strollerstrides.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Serenity Birth 310-749-2636 www.serenitybirth.comI am a certified birth doula for 3 years and attend hospital and homebirths. Ihave attended 87 births to date. I am trained as a Hypnobirthing doula and Preg-nancy Yoga teacher.

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

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Taffy Allen 562-826-9883 www.cedarbirthservices.comIDONA Certified Birth Doula with Early Childhood Education background. I amalso a La Leche League Member and support women on getting a good start onbreastfeeding.Andrea Armstrong 818-880-1504 [email protected] have been practicing for 9 years as a doula. I have attended over 50 births. Ispecialize in the whole experience from prenatal all the way until the first birth-day.Elizabeth Bachner 310-704-3500 [email protected] am a doula acupuncturist and apprentice midwife. I believe that the intimacythat conceived the baby should bring the baby into the world. I view birth to be ateam effort including the doctor and partner. I have a lot of respect for doctorsand hospitals and makes sure every choice during childbirth is an empoweredchoice. Quincy J Bates 760-228-1011 [email protected] have been a doula for 9+ years. See “Doula Care Services” for more info.Debi Benton 818-850-2478 www.youridealbirth.com10 years experience as a Midwife Assistant and Master Doula. I offer prenatal, labor and post-partum support, childbirth education, and more. I believe in supporting the family to have thebest birth experience possible!

Amanda Blake 310-383-9038 [email protected], Certified birth doula, certified lactation educator (UCLA), Certified prenatal yoga instuctor(Golden Bridge), Midwife assistant experience in birth in all settings. Calming and gentle guid-ance to help you tap into your innter well of timeless wisdom.

Carmen Bornn-Gilman 818-344-1551 Doula/Massage/Monitrice ServicesI have 17 years experience as a Doula, and have attended hundreds of births. Iam a certified Pregnancy Massage Instructor. Birthing From Within & HypnosisFor Birth ClassesDarla Burns 661-294-5009 www.douladarla.comI have 15 years experience. I am also a postpartum doula, Infant Massage In-structor and Happiest Baby on the Block Instructor. I am passionate about birthand babies!Keri Claussen 323-371-2787 [email protected] have been a DONA trained birth doula for just under a year and have attended 8births. I am also a postpartum doula and am honored and proud to be able toprovide uninterrupted support to the new families I serve. In addition, I am amassage technician and am also trained in HypBirth method.Sue Coffman 714-337-4331 [email protected] (DONA), AAHCC. Empowered Woman Support Services, Certified Birth Doula,Childbirth Educator of The Bradley Method®, Membership Director of CEAOC. Pro-viding labor support since 1993, certified in 1996, became a Bradley instructor(along with my husband Ron) in 2000, and have a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology(Chapman 2007).Tabare Depaep, J.D., Esq. 818-679-0947 www.doulablebirth.comI am a certified labor doula and attorney working on informed consent and re-fusal issues for pregnant moms. [email protected]. Free consultations.Shelia C. Feldman 818-346-2467 lotusmoonbirth.comI am a DONA Int. certified birth doula. I have had two beautiful birth experiencesof my own and I have been helping families with their births since 2002. I havetraining in massage, breastfeeding, and hypnosis for childbirth. Laura Fonts 909-717-3879 [email protected] have been a doula for five years. I feel that empowerment is most important. If Ican help in anyway I will. Barbara Joan Grubman 818-884-6236 [email protected] ten years as a doula, I have loved being a constant support for a birthingwoman and her family. My business name, CALMING Presence Doula Servicesays it all. Mireille Halley Ordinary Miracles 562-537-9442 [email protected] Breastfeeding and Childbirth Classes, Birth Doula Services, belly castingand Aquadoula birth tub rental in L.A. & Orange Counties.

Veronica Hinojosa-Stang 310 365 8042 www.LosangelesDoulaservices.comDONA certified birth Doula, working actively as a postpartum Doula. Willing toextend my services for $600. Providing information, emotional and physical sup-port, child birth education, and pre- post natal therapy sessions. Serving as aBirth Doula in Los Angeles area only.Terri-Leigh Huleis 818.519.5064 www.doulala.orgBirth Doula and Postpartum Aide. She is the founder of Better Off Read - A vir-tual book club for doulas. Originally from South Africa, Terri-Leigh is very excitedto be apart of the "better birth movement" here in the United States.Sandra Sohn Jaffe 323-939-0340 Teaching since 1971 (33 years); approx. 100 births; started Lamaze classes pro-gram at Cedar-Sinai in 1971; strive to provide most supportive environment forthe mother; facilitate with the least intervention to support a healthy childbirth;proficient and familiar with hospital procedures.Jody Jenson 949-369-7607 www.dreamdeliveries.comI am a (CPSS) Certified Prenatal Support Specialist trained by Birth Wisdom, aswell as a Childbirth Educator through the Best Birth Childbirth Educator Program.I’ve been in practice for five years and have attended 53 births.Helga Kaltenbrunner 805-217-1127 www.softouchdoula.comDONA certified birth doula in Thousand Oaks. She has been a doula for 3 years,and has experience with high risk pregnancy, VBAC, Hypnobabies, Spinning Ba-bies, infertility, homebirth and twins. [email protected] Keye 323-630-2911 [email protected] certified. This is a dedication to my mom. I am a doula because I love thefemale spirit and love to support and help women. I have a holistic loving ap-proachJulie Knaack 818-784-3700 [email protected]’m a UCLA CLE, CD (DONA) & LVN. Have attended more than 50 births andhelped more than 120 new parents transition into parenthood with PP care. Ioffer experience, mature judgement and a quirky sense of humor.Rena’ Koerner (Ward) Integrative Childbirth Services 562.925.6948 www.integrativechildbirth.comIBringing Knowledge and Compassion to the Birthing PlaceProviding Childbirth Education, Happiest Baby on the Block Classes, Labor DoulaSupport for over 8 years and Labor Doula Trainer (www.cappa.net).Candace Leach, LM, CPM 562-272-4541 www.birthgoddess.com [email protected] Licensed Midwife and Certified Doula with over 11 years experience attending400+ births.Renee Mandala 310-729-4542 fullcirclebirth.comProviding newborn lactation support-trained with UCLA lactation program. Post-partum doula for 8 years. Also certified as birth doula (currently not acceptingbirths).Ana Markel 818-822-9568 [email protected] am a mother of 4 children, first 2 born by cesarean followed by 2 VBAC’s. I be-lieve in giving parents information to make their own decisions. I provide laborsupport for the birth that they chose. I am also a childbirth educator

Cheri Masek, CD (DONA) 818-273-9156 [email protected] doula since 2000, 300+ births, lactation support, "welcoming life gently"Kimberly Mathews 661-547-0130 [email protected] am a mother of five, a certified doula (DONA)Lindsey Matthews 949-300-0291 www.ocdoulas.comI am a DONA certified doula, a certified childbirth educator and will be an inter-national board certified lactation consultant in July. I feel that any woman who isgiven courage and encouragement will have a truly satisfying birth experience. Madalyn Morris, ICCE, CLEC 323-244-3912 www.OneWithChild.comLamaze- Bradley. ICEA Certified. Personable, compassionate and reliable servicefocused on your individual needs.Yana Katzap-Nackman 323-240-6002 www.headfirst.infoFor the past two years I’ve been very busy with creating my own company Head-first. I am a certified DONA birth doula and I am in the process of completing mypostpartum doula certification. I am SoCal’s State Rep for DONA. I am a midwifeassistant and a certified Happiest Baby Instructor.Rebecca Noel 760-486-4298 www.wombtowalk.comMy goal is to fully support you through pregnancy and childbirth by providing in-formation, physical comfort and encouragement. I have been a Doula for one year. Ihave attended ten births. I offer belly casting, infant massage and private childbirtheducation sessions in your home.

Yvonne Novak 626-768-0704 www,doulawithlove.comCD, CCCE Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, Lactation support, Happiest Baby onthe Block instructor. I have been involved in the birthing community since theearly 80’s.Aileen Perez 310-547-0989 www.gentlebirthsdoula.comDONA trained Birth Doula, trained Hypnobirthing doula. I offer caring, compas-sionate and continuous labor support, breastfeeding support, lending library andphotography of labor and birth. Hablo Español.Claudia Perez 213-537-7102 818-271-9737www.enlightenedbirthservices.comACHI Certified Advanced Doula & Midwifery Assistant & Student Midwife. I have been at-tending births since 1994, both as a Doula/Labor Coach/Patient Advocate as a Midwifeassistant when needed. Playing an important part of the liaison between doctors and pa-tients, I believe in natural births.Caitlin Meg Philips 310-838-8399 www.changeworlds.com72 Births. Certified Doula w/Doula Birth Partners of Los Angeles, Certified Hyp-notherapist, Certified Hypnobirthing, Childbirth Educator, Certified Massage Ther-apist. Teach Hypnobirthing Childbirth Prep Group Classes-for five weeks, threehours a week. Lysa Quealy 310-831-5700 www.Beachcitydoula.comCD (DONA), MT, HCHD I am a trained massage therapist (since 1994), and offerpregnancy massage. My service is focused on support and the individual needs ofeach person. At LA Harbor Health Group we also offer chiropractic services.www.LaHarborHealthGroup.comLinda Rose 818-994-7809 [email protected]"The Baby Guru" DONA certified postpartum doula and newborn and infant spe-cialist. BA degree in Early Childhood Education. Also teach pre and post natalyoga classes.Rita L. Shertick, RN, BSN 562-299-2022 [email protected] L. Shertick, RN, BSN, A staff nurse at Downey Regional Medical Center’s FamilyBirth Center. Lamaze certified childbirth educator and a certified lactation educator.Bilingual SpanishBunny Slaughter 714-220-0968 bunnythedoula.comBunny’s Postpartum Doula Care, North Orange County/LongBeach. DONA certi-fied 2000. Specializing newborn care & assisting families during the first weekshome. Providing both emotional support, practical advice, breastfeeding help.Specialize twins, triplets. Preparing meals and light household needs. HappiestBaby Educator. [email protected] Stivers 805-504-3920 www.intuitiondoula.comI have been a birth doula since 2005 and also teach prenatal yoga classes. I sup-port women in achieving their definition of a positive birth experience.Carole Thorpe 949-380-1681 [email protected] of 4, Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis instructor, certified hypnotherapist,doula (DONA), lactation educator/counselor(UCSD), CPR-professional rescuer,neonatal resuscitation certified, assisted at 350 births-home, birth center andhospitals.Rená Ward 562-925-6948 www.integrativechildbirth.com“Bringing Knowledge and Compassion to the Birthing Place” Providing ChildbirthEducation, Happiest Baby on the Block Classes, Labor Doula Support for over 8years and Labor Doula Trainer (www.cappa.net)Michele Weatherford 661-713-1256 [email protected] have been practicing since 2001. I am a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula,Childbirth and Lactation Educator and a teen support specialist.Jerry Whiting 909-553-5344 www.homebirth-only.comSix years as a homebirth midwife, 400 homebirths. I do VBAC,s breeches andtwins.Anna Quinn Wilson 310-372-3737 [email protected] and postpartum doula, certified childbirth and lactation educator, Reikipractitioner, diploma in homeopathy with 30 years labor and delivery experienceas a Registered Nurse.Carolyn Wolfberg 310-923-8444 [email protected] years experience. Worked 7 years at Cedars-Sinai in the nursery. I am " inlove " and passionate about Birth, Babies and Beyond, therefore the name of thebusiness. Births -over 30.Leticia Yuzefpolsky 818.482.0919 www.primadoula.comOffering birth and postpartum support. I am a DONA trained birth doula. ACAPPA certified postpartum doula and have over 15 years of infant/childcare ex-perience. I would be honored to assist, support, educate, guide and empower youduring this most special time in your life.

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Parents agree that feeding and sleep schedules are impor-tant to help keep their chil-

dren healthy. The same goes for childhood immunizations. Vaccinating children on time is the best way to protect them against 14 serious and potentially deadly diseases before their second birthday.

“The recommended immunization schedule is designed to offer protection early in life,” said Dr. Anne Schuchat, Assistant Surgeon General and Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, “when babies are vulnerable and before it’s likely they will be exposed to diseases.”

Public health and medical experts base their vaccine recommendations on many factors. They study information about diseases and vaccines very carefully to decide which vaccines kids should get and when they should get them for best protection.

Although the number of vaccines a child needs in the first two years may seem like a lot, doctors know a great deal about the human immune system, and they know that a healthy baby’s immune system can handle getting all vaccines when they are rec-ommended. Dr. Schuchat cautions against parents delaying vaccination: “There is no known benefit to delaying vaccination. In fact, it puts babies at risk of getting sick because they are left vulnerable to catch serious diseases during the time they are not protected by vaccines.”

When parents choose not to vaccinate or to follow a delayed schedule, children are left unprotected against diseases that still circulate in this country, like measles and whooping cough. In 2010, more than 27,000 cases of whooping cough were reported nationally with 27 deaths – 25 of which were infants.

In 2011, 222 people were reported to have measles in the United States—that’s more than any year since 1996. Staying on track with the immunization schedule en-sures that children have the best protection against diseases like these by age two.

Parents who are concerned about the number of shots given at one time can reduce the number given at a visit by using the flexibility built into the recommended immunization schedule. For example, the third dose of hepatitis B vaccine can be given at 6 through 18 months of age. Parents can work with their child’s health care profes-sional to have their child get this dose at any time during that age range.

“I make sure my kids are vaccinated on time,” said Dr. Yabo Beysolow of CDC, mother of three. “Getting children all the vaccines they need by age two is one of the best things parents can do to help keep their children safe and healthy.”

If you have questions about the childhood immunization schedule, talk with your child’s doctor or nurse. For more information about vaccines, go to www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents.

She needs the safe, proven protection of vaccines. Giving her the recommended immunizations by age two is the best way to protect her from 14 serious childhood diseases, like whooping cough and measles. For more reasons to vaccinate, talk to your child’s doctor or go to http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.

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Benefits of Stimulation to the Infant Brain and

Learning Through Multi-Sensory PlayBy Octavia Lindlahr

W e live in a culture where “stimulation” clearly receives a negative re-

sponse. Many pediatricians and experts will often label a baby who cries often or for pro-longed periods of time “over stimulated”. However, we often give the brain little credit in this regard, and it should be acknowl-edged that stimulation and multi sensory play offer undeniable value to the overall development to the infant brain. The brain, being the amazing and miraculous “super computer” that it is, will inevitable process the stimulation it receives and regulate it ac-cordingly. This important transmission of data and information of external cues serves as a conditioning of sorts as the infant enters into their new environment and the outside world.

Historically, scientists have believed that the brain’s wiring was complete at birth, however, new research now suggests that the brains of these young infants is efficiently and effectively accommodating and nurturing some 10 billion active nerve cells. We are clearly brilliant at birth! These nerve cells are busy connecting with each other to create neural synapse activity to promote thought, emotion and physical movement. Scientists now say that the capability of those neural connections depends on whether the infant receives proper stimulation. It is a scientific confirmation of what seems like common sense, however, it is not well known or understood by everyone. It is important to remember that what a baby sees, what a baby hears, even what a baby feels, is most useful when fully “experienced”. We effectively accomplish this through “play” and multi-sensory interaction.

When infants are introduced to the specialized learning technique of “sensory stimulation”, the brain archives the data and stores the details of that experience. This offers the infant brain a “library” of thoughts, reference, learning, and even emotion. Some infants are not wired to be sensory oriented, and this combined use of senses offers a head start in a long road of sensory integration. Because we live in a “sensory” world, this helps the infant to adapt to his or her surroundings.

An effective way to teach infants incorporating multi-sensory play is through a three-tier learning sequence (Three Tiers of Learning). The first tier shows the infant how something is done. The second tier shows the infant that they can do it themselves, and the third tier allows the infant the freedom to participate in the activity indepen-dently. For example, one may engage in the following sensory activity:

Colored Streamers:• Tier One: Parents would move the colored ribbon streamers

over the infants head in a movement from left to right

• Tier Two: Parents would place the streamers in the infant’s hands, holding them if need be to assist

• Tier Three: Parents would let go of the streamers and allow the infant to hold/move them independently

Streamers are moving to the sound of the music to promote internal rhythm setting. As well this activity is beneficial for visual tracking and development of the grasping reflex.

In tier one, parents are demon-strating the action, allowing the infant to later learn and mirror them. In tier two, parents are showing the infant that they can mimic the actions they just witnessed and observed. In tier three, infants are encouraged to explore on their own, and are offered the freedom to learn inde-pendently.

This model for learning is appeal-ing to the brain because it captures all the facets of how human beings learn best. In our fast-paced world it is good to re-member that not only is your infant wired and ready to learn, but they thrive on personal experience especially when that interaction involves loving, hands-on parents. Remember...you truly are your baby’s first and most effective teacher!

Octavia Lindlahr Outside the Box Woodland Hills 818.348.7529 www.otbee.com

Octavia Lindlahr owns and operates a Child Development Center in Wood-land Hills called “Outside the Box”. OTB is an educational and develop-mental program for infants 8 weeks to 5 years old. Her program focuses on multi-sensory learning techniques and promotes interactive learning for parents and their children. For more information, see www.otbee.com.

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BEVERLY HILLS/WEST LOS ANGELES/SANTA MONICA

Aronson, Debbie, RN, BSN, IBCLC 310-600-9194310-829-6330928 Stanford Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403-2224 Serves LA CountyClasses prenatal, private instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home, office;pump rentals, sales, related sales; pump delivery; available weekends &evenings. Specializes in transitioning premature babies to breast, latch / suckand milk supply problems.Breastfeeding Culture Enterprises, 310–819-0408Yocheved “Hedi” Schoenes, IBCLC1119 Broadway #D, Santa Monica, CA 90405-3030Classes prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home, free weeklysupport group; sale of breast pumps & supplies; very low cost services avail-able; credit cards accepted; available evenings and Sunday.Cedars-Sinai Lactation Education Center 310-423-5312, � � �8700 Beverly Blvd., Suite 3202, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Linda Kingsley, IBCLCPrenatal classes; consults in hospital; breast pump rentals & related sales;credit cards accepted; medical translators for most languages; information line800-972-6003.Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Sat 9 AM-2:30 PMEpps, Cynthia, MS, IBCLC 310-458-6430www.Motherwork.com 457 25th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90402-3033Also serves Hollywood, Silverlake, Glendale, Culver CityBreastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum, private instruction; post natal nutri-tion, transition to solids & gentle weaning; consults in hospital, client’s home; avail-able weekends.Kramer, Rachel, MD, CLE, Melissa Tatum, MA, CLE310-273-9533, � �250 North Robertson Blvd., Suite 404, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-1788Also serves West Hollywood, Miracle Mile, HollywoodConsultations in hospital and Pediatric office; physical assessment of infant andwell child follow-up. Credit cards accepted.MCH Services Inc 800-822-6688Rona Cohen, RN, BS, MN, IBCLCwww.mchservicesinc.comP.O. Box 6241 Beverly Hills, CA 90212-1241Multi Site Turnkey National Corporate Lactation ProgramsPrenatal education through corporate lactation programs only. Breast pumpsales. Credit cards accepted.Saint John’s Health Center/Lactation Station 310-829-89441328 22nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2091Elaine Robertson, IBCLC, Teresa Sakamoto, BA, IBCLC, available daily 9AM - 5PM.Consults in hospital & by appointment; breast pump rentals & sales; credit cards ac-cepted; support groups Wed. & Fri. at noon; weekend phone consults.Slavick, Suzy, RN, CLE 310-871-3554, �www.bhlactationcenter.com145 S. La Peer Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2601Also serves San Fernando Valley, Culver City, Mid-WilshireConsults in hospital, office, client’s home; credit cards accepted; available week-ends & evenings. Experienced in hospital setting. Warm and supportive approach.Tellalian, Louise Arce, RN, LCCE, CLC 310-274-2272, �1911 San Ysidro Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-1520Serves Greater Los AngelesPrenatal breastfeeding classes; small group in home setting on Saturday AMwith phone follow-up, private instruction available; phone counseling.The Pump Station 310-998 1981W. Haldeman, RN, MN, CLC, C. Harvey, RN, MS, CLC, J Sacher, RN, MN, CLCwww.Pumpstation.com2415 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403Breastfeeding classes; consults in office & home visits; breast pump rentals &related sales; credit cards accepted; support groups; bras & nursing wear, babycare products, baby & preemie clothes.

MIRACLE MILE/HOLLYWOOD/SILVERLAKE/DOWNTOWN

Hamilton, Maureen 323-228-4855, �2963 4th Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90018-2933Also serves Beverly Hills, West LAPrivate breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, clinic. Provides post partumcare for mother and newborn up to one year; available weekends and evenings.Lee, Carole F. , OTR/L, MA, MS, CLE 323-528-1406Also serves Los Feliz, Echo Park. Mt. WashingtonPrivate instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; experienced in med-ically fragile, high risk infants with special needs; available weekends & evenings.McClain, Dionne, DC, CLE 323-653-1014McClain Sports and Wellness6360 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 410, Los Angeles, CA 90048-5601Also serves, Beverly Hills, Ladera Heights, View Park, Culver CityPrivate instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; credit cards ac-cepted; low or no cost consults for teens; available Saturdays, evenings.The Pump Station 323-469-5300W. Haldeman, RN, MN, CLC, C. Harvey, RN, MS, CLC, J Sacher, RN, MN, CLCwww.Pumpstation.com 1248 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90038Breastfeeding classes; consults in office & home visits; breast pump rentals &related sales; credit cards accepted; support groups; bras & nursing wear, babycare products, baby & preemie clothes.

CULVER CITY/SOUTH LOS ANGELES

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

BURBANK/PASADENA/GLENDALE

Baghdassarian, Roza, BA, CLE 818-353-7446, �www.moreser.com Also serves San Fernando Valley and Greater LABreastfeeding classes prenatal, private instruction; consults in hospital, office,client’s home, at Glendale Memorial Hospital; breast pump rentals, sales; Baby-Weigh scales, nursing wear; available Saturday & evenings; credit cards accepted.Bell, Cynthia, RNC, BSN 213-703-64002324 Janet Lee Drive, La Crescenta, CA 91214-2208Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home, pediatricoffice, hospital clinic; available weekends and evenings.Bellies, Babies and Bosoms 818-541-1200; 818-541-1214, � � � �H. Schroeder MPH, RD, IBCLC, MJ Haddad, IBCLC, M. Limbach, CLEwww.bellies.biz 2430 Honolulu Ave Montrose, CA 91020 Also serves San Gabriel Valley, Eagle Rock / Los AngelesPrenatal & post partum classes, private instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home;breast pump rentals & sales, nursing wear; baby scales;available weekends & eves.Bridwell, Margaret, OTR/L, CLE 626-372-0929Altadena, CA 91001-3746 Also serves San Gabriel ValleyPrivate breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; pediatric office; hospital clinic; also available weekends and evenings.Dawson, Diane LM, CPM 818-913-0448West Home Birth www.westhomebirth.com380 S. Euclid Avenue, #301, Pasadena, CA 91101-3104Also serves Studio City, SilverlakeBreastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults inhospital, client’s home; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings.Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center 818-507-4191, � �1420 S. Central Ave., Breastfeeding Resource Center 5th Fl., Glendale, CA 91204Serves San Gabriel/San Fernando Valleys and Greater Los Angeles areaBreastfeeding classes prenatal; consults in hospital, clinic; support groups;phone consultations and referrals to community resources; childbirth class se-ries; MediCal reimbursable. M - F 9 AM - 5 PMGlendale Pediatrics 818-246-7260 � �1530 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Suite #101, Glendale, CA 91206Cindy Ames, LVN, **CLC Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults in pediatric office; pump rentals & related sales, Baby Weigh Scales rented, creditcards accepted. Mon-Fri. 9 AM-5:30 PMHuntington Hospital 626-397-3172, �Outpatient Center - 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105-7103Also serves Greater San Gabriel ValleyAnn Meier RN, BSN, CLC; Maggie Byrne BA, CLC Five Certified Lactation Consultants are available. Breastfeeding classes, prenatal;consults in hospital, clinic; breast pump rentals & sales, bra fittings and sales,scale rentals; nursing wear and pillows; credit cards accepted; free supportgroup.Mon-Fri 9 AM-4 PMJohnson-Haddad, Miranda, CLE, IBCLC 818-621-54774735 Alta Canyada Road, La Cañada, CA 91011- 2035Also serves Burbank, N. HollywoodBreastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults inhospital, client’s home, also at Bellies, Babies & Bosoms; support groups; avail-able weekends and evenings.Pasadena Rosey Babys 626-432-6730Chetti, Carolyn, RN, CLC Serves Greater San Gabriel ValleyPrivate breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home;available Saturday and evenings.San Marino B.A.B.I.E.S. 626-285-1473Gail Katz, RN, MSN, CNS, IBCLC, FACCEPMB 430, 2275 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; breast pump rentals &related sales; specializes in NICU babies; available evenings & weekends. Certified Lamaze Breast-feeding Support Specialist Course Instructor.The Pump Station 323-469-5300W. Haldeman, RN, MN, IBCLC, C. Harvey, RN, MS, IBCLC, J. Sacher, RN, MN, IBCLCwww.Pumpstation.com 1248 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90038Breastfeeding classes; consults in office & home visits; breast pump rentals &related sales; credit cards accepted; support groups; bras & nursing wear, babycare products, baby & preemie clothes.

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

A Bundle of Joy 818-345-4439; 818-929-7584, �4431 Callada Place, Tarzana, CA 91356Serving San Fernando Valley and surrounding areasBreastfeeding consultations in hospital, Tarzana office, or client’s home; breastpump deliveries - rentals and sales; baby scales, nursing bras. Phone supportand mail order service.Adelman, Leslye, MS, IBCLC, LCCE; Jaffe, Fran, MPH, RD,IBCLC “Gentle Nurturing” 818-789-6718; 818-929-7481www.gentlenurturing.comAlso serve West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Santa MonicaBreastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction at “A Mother’s Haven” &“CosmiKids”; consults in hospital, pediatric office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales,pump delivery; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings.“A Mother’s Haven” 818-380-3111, �, �L. Podell-Camino, MA, CLE, Leslye Adelman, MS, IBCLC, Terry Gass, RN, IBCLCwww.amothers-haven.com 15928 Ventura Blvd. Suite #116, Encino, CA 91436Classes prenatal & post partum; consults in location of your preference; breast pump rentals& related sales; New Mother & other classes and support; SFV largest selection of nursingbras & clothing, slings, baby care & clothing; available weekends & evenings.Breceda, Gina, LVN, CCE, IBCLC, 818-702-8803, �Also serves Malibu, Calabasas, Moorpark, Westlake, Agoura, West LA, Santa MonicaPrivate breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home; availableweekends and evenings.

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center 818-847-4142, �15031 Rinaldi St., Misson Hills, CA 91345-1207Also serving Burbank, Santa Clarita ValleyTerry Gass, RN, IBCLC, RLC, Carol Chacón, CCCE, IBCLC, RLCA Baby Friendly Hospital; Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, support group; consults inhospital, client’s home; support group; breast pump rentals & sales, credit cards accepted. 8 AM-5 PMRivas, Margie, RN, CPNP, CLEC 818-831-8982, �11001 Nestle Avenue, Northridge, CA 91326-2850Prenatal classes; consults in hospital, clients home; breast pump rentals, sales,and related sales; available weekends & evenings.Steinberg, Ellen, RN, LCCE, IBCLC 818-345-4439, �Serving San Fernando Valley & surrounding areasConsults in hospital, Tarzana office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales,baby scale rentals; specializes in milk supply concerns, sucking difficulties, sorenipples; craniosacral therapy for mother and baby.9 AM - 9 PM seven days a week, by appointment only.The Pump Connection 818-225-8822, � �www.thepumpconnection.com"Binky" Petok, BS, IBCLC, L. O’Neil, BS, IBCLC, R. Ross, BS, IBCLC22554 Ventura Blvd. Suite 112, Woodland Hills, CA 91364Also serves Simi Valley and Santa ClaritaBreastfeeding consults in office, client’s home; support groups & classes;breast pump rentals/sales, professionally fitted nursing bras; credit cards &web orders accepted. M-F 10-5 & Sat. 11-4The Pump Station 323-469-5300W. Haldeman, RN, MN, IBCLC, C. Harvey, RN, MS, IBCLC, J. Sacher, RN, MN, IBCLCwww.Pumpstation.com 1248 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90038Breastfeeding classes; consults in office & home visits; breast pump rentals &related sales; credit cards accepted; support groups; bras & nursing wear, babycare products, baby & preemie clothes.

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY

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

SIMI VALLEY/CONEJO VALLEY/VENTURA COUNTY

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

MONTEBELLO/WHITTIER/DOWNEY/LYNWOOD

Kennedy, Diane R., MS, IBCLC, CLE, LCCE 562-652-040811328 E. Clare Street, Whittier, CA 90601-2574Also serves Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley, Long Beach, Orange CountyPrivate breastfeeding instruction; consults in client’s home; breast pump rentalsand related sales; available weekends and evenings.Anastasia Pappas, MD, AAFM, CLE, ABM; Andrea Mason, MD,AAFM, ABM 562-698-0811 Ext. 8516, �9251 Pioneer Blvd. Santa Fe Springs, CA 9067012291 Washington Blvd.. Suite 500, Whittier, CA 90606-2551Prenatal & post partum care; consults in hospital,office, client’s home; creditcards accepted; address medical problems associated with breastfeeding; avail-able weekends & evenings; MediCal provider.Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital 562-698-0811 Ext.765212401 Washington Blvd., Whittier, CA 90602-1099Serves Whittier, San Gabriel Valley & North Orange CountyDominica Castro, RN, CLE, IBCLCPrenatal breastfeeding classes, private instruction; consults in hospital, clinic;support group. Mon. - Fri. 9 AM - 4 PM

WESTCHESTER/SOUTH BAY/SAN PEDRO

Breastfeeding Support Center 310-374-3426, Ext 183, � �www.bchd.orgBeach Cities Health District, 514 N. Prospect Ave., 1st. Fl., Redondo Beach, CA 90277Sharon Watkins, IBCLC; Barbara Zimmerman RN, IBCLC; Miriam Nash, IBCLCPrenatal, post partum classes; consults in hospital, clinic, client’s home; breast pumprentals & sales; low cost drop-in clinic, free weight checks & phone counseling.Mon. - Thur., 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Sat. 10 AM - noonBerger, Dymphna, MA, IBCLC 310-251-7350 � �1120-A Vincent Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90277Prenatal and post partum classes, private instruction; consults in client’s home,WIC center; telephone counseling; available Fri., Sat., Sun. and evenings.

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

LONG BEACH/ORANGE COUNTY

Baylis, Cynthia, MPH, RD, IBCLC “Heart & Soul” 562-596-95982561 Gondar Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815-2217Also serves Bellflower, Downey, N. Orange CountyBreastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home;breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; availableweekends & evenings.Gibson, Christine RN, PHN, CLE 949-697-6670www.Learn2breastfeed.com Learn2Breastfeed near Bellflower and WardlowAlso serves Whittier Classes prenatal, private instruction; consults in client’shome; back to work consulting; available evenings and weekends.Long Beach Memorial Medical Ctr./ Miller Children’s Hosp.562-933-2779, �Memorial Care Center for Women - Lactation Support Services2801 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90801-1701www.memorialcare.org/miller/services/center-for-women/breastfeeding_store.cfmPrenatal & post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction; consults inhospital & clinic; breast pump rental & sales. Mon. -Sat. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMOrr, Susan, PT, CLC, IBCLC 562-427-37823757 Falcon Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807 Also serves Torrance, South BayBreastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home, pedi-atric office; breast pump rentals & related sales; Pediatric Physical Therapy; available some weekends & evenings; $20 consults at Columbia Pedi-atric Clinic, Long Beach.

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY/INLAND EMPIRE

“Best Fed Breastfeeding Center” 626-919-6455Harding, Cindy, LVN, **CLC www.breastfeedingcenter.com1300 E. Maplegrove St., W. Covina, CA 91792-1210 Also serves WhittierPrivate breastfeeding classes; consults in office, client’s home; breast pumprentals, sales, specialty feeding devices; credit cards accepted; availableevenings & weekends.Citrus Valley Medical Center, Queen of the ValleyCampus 626-851-2753, �Gail Katz, RN, MSN, CNS, IBCLC, Lactation Services Program Coordinator1115 S. Sunset Avenue, West Covina, CA 91790-3940Post partum breastfeeding classes daily; consults in hospital; support group Tuesday 10:00 - 11:30 AMCitrus Valley Medical Center, Queen of the ValleyCampus 626-814-2446, �Mother-Baby Specialty Shoppe Dawn Cooper, RN, BSN, Director Program Development1115 S. Sunset Ave., West Covina, CA 91790Prenatal breastfeeding classes for $5.00; breast pump rentals, sales & related sales.Miles, Lorraine, RN, BA, CLC, IBCLC (RLC) cell: 909-595-9620Baby Beginnings Also serves Montebello, Whittier, Downey, LynwoodPrivate breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home; breastpump rentals, pump delivery; free teen program, NICU & pre-term babies follow-up; available weekends & evenings.Orellana, Josie, IBCLC 626-484-0964, � �28 Mountain Laurel Way, Azusa, CA 91702-6264Also serves Montebello, Whittier, Downey, Lynwood, Glendale, PasadenaBreastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home;nursing wear; credit cards accepted; available weekends, evenings.Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center 909-623-6455, �1798 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, CA 91767 Terry Bretscher, RN, CLC, IBCLCPrenatal classes; consults in hospital, outpatient appointments available; breastpump rentals & sales; Mommy ‘N’ Me Wednesday 10 AM; medical translatorsavailable for other languages.Teachout, Stella, RN, BSN, IBCLC 626-966-2277, �18853 E. Nearfield Street, Azusa, CA 91702Also serves Burbank, Pasadena, GlendalePrivate instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home, pediatric office,WIC Center; experienced in hospital setting, NICU / Preterm babies, multiples;available weekends, evenings.

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

http://www.breastfeedingtaskforla.org.

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Looking for help through your birth and/or postpartum days?

DASC (Doula Association of Southern California)

offers a FREE doula referral program to expectant parents.

Go to www.DASCdoulas.org or call

(877) 4-A-DOULA (toll free)for referral to

certified and/or trained birth and postpartum doulas in your area.




www.dy-dee.com (626) 792.6183

Academy of Certified Birth Educators (ACBE)http://www.acbe.com/ (800) 444-8223

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

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

Birthing from Withinwww.birthingfromwithin.com (805) 964-6611

Birth Workswww.birthworks.org (888) 862-4784

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

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

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

Orange County Breastfeeding CoalitionThe Orange County Breastfeeding Coalition’sgoal is to educate, advocate, and facilitatefamilies, health care providers, government,businesses, employers, educational institu-tions, and the public-at-large in the supportand promotion of breastfeeding.

Join today!Email: [email protected] additional info call: 714.242.1633

Doula Association of Southern Cali-fornia (DASC)

Connected with other members in yourarea. To find out when the Circle Meeting is

in your area go to www.dascdoulas.org

DASC offers doulas companionship, education,networking, and professional affiliation.

for membership info go to www.dascdoulas.org or call 877-4-A-DOULA

Birthing From WithinLearn more about BIRTHING FROMWITHIN workshops for birth-related profes-sionals at: www.birthingfromwithin.com

Childbirth and Postpartum Profes-sional Association (CAPPA)

2013 Childbirth Education and Labor DoulaTrainer Certification Courses

Antepartum Doula TrainingChildbirth Educator TrainingPostpartum Doula Training

For more details visit www.cappa.net or call 909-980-8062

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Make a difference in someone’s birth experience.

UCLA Extension LactationEducator/Consultant

Training Courses in 2013UCLA Lactation Educator Training ProgramFor additional information and registration,

contact Linda Polin at 310.825.7093 or visitwww.uclaextension.edu/healthsci

Richard Pass, RN, “Save A Little Life”classes on Infant and Toddler

CPR & First Aid:Monthly evening classes follow the guide-lines of the American Heart Association.

“hands on” training$60 per person; Visa & M/C accepted;Space limited; For more info please call

(562) 981-8900 www.BabyCPRSoCal.com

The Stork Stops Here offersProfessional Childcare Classes:*Newborn Specialist (Level 1)*Newborn Specialist (Level 2)*Postpartum Doula Training*Professional Nanny TrainingFor more information contact:[email protected]

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

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

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

Childbirth Educator Certification Training Organizations:

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Mommy & Me ClassesDevelopmental

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Bright Beginnings Developmental Parent and Me classes

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The Lullaby LoungeChildbirth Education Center

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Breastfeeding Education (by a Certified Lactation Educator)Infant Massage Lamaze ClassesHappiest Baby ClassesBirth Doula ClassesYoga and Personal TrainingGroup and private classes available English or Spanish

Motherhood ConsortiumEmerging Considerations in Maternal Mental Health: Part 2

Luncheon Speaker: Harvey Karp, MD author of best selling book and DVD, The Happiest Baby on the Block Keynote and Panel Moderator: Laura J Miller, MD of Brigham and Women’s Hospital (the teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School)

The Motherhood Consortium 818.887.1312 www.themotherhoodconsortium.com

Thursday January 24, 2013 8:15 am to 2:15 am

Emerging Considerations in Maternal Mental Health: Part 2

The California Endowment 1000 N. Alameda St.

Yosemite Hall Los Angeles, CA 90012

The Collaborative, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecol-ogy (ACOG) and the L.A. County Perinatal Mental Health Task Force invite Physicians, Mental Health Pro-fessionals, Hospital Adminstrators, Accrediting Bodies, Government Em-ployees, Advocates and others to join the Collaborative, Dr. Laura Miller, Dr. Harvey Karp and other experts from throughout the country to discuss emerging considerations for improv-ing maternal mental health screening and treatment.

Breastfeeding Task Force of Southern California

www.BreastfeedLA.orgInfo on upcoming workshops and bro-chure and registration forms available

online: www.facebook.com/BreastfeedLA

310.792.0990

County-Wide Project to Increase Breastfeeding Rates

Exclusive breastfeeding is one of the most effective preventative health measures for infants and mothers, yet more than half of the babies born in LA County are given formula in the first few days of life in the hospital and by 12 months, only 20% are breastfeeding at all. To help reverse these trends, the Los Angeles Breastfeeding Summit was held today and BreastfeedLA and the Depart-ment of Public Health jointly announced a project to significantly improve breast-feeding rates in hospitals. 19 hospitals have been selected to participate in the BEST Hospital Breastfeeding Project, a county-wide initiative to increase the number of hospitals implementing a proven model for maternity services that better supports a new mother’s choice to breastfeed.

The following hospitals have been selected to participate in this project, which will specifically focus on helping these hospitals achieve the Baby-Friendly designation: Bellflower Medical Center, Centinela Hospital Medical Center, East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital, Greater El Monte Community Hospital, Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, memo-rial Hospital of Gardena, Monterey Park Hospital, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Pacifica Hospital of the Valley, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Cen-ter, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro, Providence St Joseph Medi-cal Center, San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Whittier Hospital Medical Center. Additionally, the following Ba-by-Friendly hospitals will participate in this project to maintain their designa-tion: Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LAC+USC Medical Center and Valley-Care Olive View UCLA Medical Center.

For more information on the rig-orous standards these hospitals must fol-low for “Baby-Friendly” designation, see the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding by going to www.babyfriendlyusa.org.

Academy of Certified Birth Educators (ACBE)http://www.acbe.com/ (800) 444-8223

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

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

Birthing from Withinwww.birthingfromwithin.com (805) 964-6611

Birth Workswww.birthworks.org (888) 862-4784

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

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

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

Orange County Breastfeeding CoalitionThe Orange County Breastfeeding Coalition’sgoal is to educate, advocate, and facilitatefamilies, health care providers, government,businesses, employers, educational institu-tions, and the public-at-large in the supportand promotion of breastfeeding.

Join today!Email: [email protected] additional info call: 714.242.1633

Doula Association of Southern Cali-fornia (DASC)

Connected with other members in yourarea. To find out when the Circle Meeting is

in your area go to www.dascdoulas.org

DASC offers doulas companionship, education,networking, and professional affiliation.

for membership info go to www.dascdoulas.org or call 877-4-A-DOULA

Birthing From WithinLearn more about BIRTHING FROMWITHIN workshops for birth-related profes-sionals at: www.birthingfromwithin.com

Childbirth and Postpartum Profes-sional Association (CAPPA)

2013 Childbirth Education and Labor DoulaTrainer Certification Courses

Antepartum Doula TrainingChildbirth Educator TrainingPostpartum Doula Training

For more details visit www.cappa.net or call 909-980-8062

www.cappa.net

Make a difference in someone’s birth experience.

UCLA Extension LactationEducator/Consultant

Training Courses in 2013UCLA Lactation Educator Training ProgramFor additional information and registration,

contact Linda Polin at 310.825.7093 or visitwww.uclaextension.edu/healthsci

Richard Pass, RN, “Save A Little Life”classes on Infant and Toddler

CPR & First Aid:Monthly evening classes follow the guide-lines of the American Heart Association.

“hands on” training$60 per person; Visa & M/C accepted;Space limited; For more info please call

(562) 981-8900 www.BabyCPRSoCal.com

The Stork Stops Here offersProfessional Childcare Classes:*Newborn Specialist (Level 1)*Newborn Specialist (Level 2)*Postpartum Doula Training*Professional Nanny TrainingFor more information contact:[email protected]

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

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

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

Childbirth Educator Certification Training Organizations:

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