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Terminal Uniqueness: How It Affects Pregnancy

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Of Love & Milk: Facing our Breastfeeding Ambivalence

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Infant Reflux on the Rise?by Richard Pass, RN...5

Keeping Children Healthy by Rita L. Shertick RN, BSN, LCCE, CLEE ..........5

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

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

Eating for a Healthy Mom and Baby by Michelle Leclaire O’Neill, Ph.D., R.N. ..13

8th Annual DASC Awards by Rita L. Shertick RN, BSN, LCCE, CLEE ........14

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

DONA Hospital-based or Community Doula Program Survey........15

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

The Gift of Beingby Kim Nelson....4

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Terminal UniquenessHow It Affects Pregnancy

by Giuditta TornettaAuthor of Painless Childbirth: An EmpoweringJourney Through Pregnancy and Birth

Each individual is unique in many ways. However, sometimes this feeling ofspecialness can get in the way of an honest, fulfilled, and shared life. Believing in theiruniqueness can prevent people from seeing the reality of their situation and canbecome a form of denial. Take, for example, the cigarette smoker who is able to con-tinue his habit even though he knows the statistics of smoke-related lung cancer. Somesmokers console themselves with the idea that: It will never happen to me! I’m differ-ent. Others declare: I don’t want to think about it right on. I just want to enjoy mysmoke. This is a dangerous way of thinking. Yet, it is, unfortunately, all too common.This attitude is known as terminal uniqueness.

The term “terminal uniqueness” has been used often in the world of addiction.Substance abusers feel they can indulge in most dangerous behaviors and nothing willever happen to them. Codependents who isolate from the world feel that the abusethey have endured or are experiencing is unique. They fear that most people will notunderstand them or, worse, ridicule them. Ashamed, they would rather isolate thanshare their histories for fear of rejection and/or judgment. Frequently, in recovery,the addict and the codependent come to realize that they are children living in agrownup body, who for whatever reason, failed to mature.

Terminal Uniqueness Present During Pregnancy and Birth.One example of terminal uniqueness in pregnancy is a woman who believes that

she is so special that she doesn’t need, or should not have todo the work of child birthing. She is too comfortable in herlife, and thinks that the concept of “labor” is for the mass-es, not for the exclusive or the elite. These women have evenbeen given a nick name: too posh to push.

Once, a woman came to me to discuss my postpartumservices. When I asked her about the upcoming birthshe nervously chuckled and told me that she hadchosen an elective cesarean birth. She said, “Ijust don’t have time for an unpredictablelabor, and all that mess I hear comeswith it. Besides, I am doing all thework in carrying this child already.Look what it has done to my body! Ineed and want to schedule when toget this baby out,” and, she contin-ued with a wink, “I definitely don’twant to stretch down there.”

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Giuditta Tornetta is a birth and post-partumdoula, a lactation educator, and hypnothera-pist. She is the author of the book PainlessChildbirth: An Empowering Jour-ney Through Pregnancy and Birth(available at amazon.com). She has aprivate practice in Marina del Rey, California.

We spent some time talking about what was really behind her decision and came torealize that what her “posh” attitude was hiding was fear. She feared not being goodenough to labor and deliver a child. She was terrified of pain. No one had told herabout the consequences nor the pain related to cesarean births. She was afraid that shewould be judged harshly by her friends and family who all seemed to have chosen thecesarean route and even suggested the perfect OBGYN who would absolutely neverquestion her choice. She was scared of losing a perfect façade or body image in frontof her partner. Finally she talked about the horror stories of birth shared in the media.A proper woman would not scream, insult the doctor, and even poop in public! Shecould not see herself going through a vaginal birth. To her, it sounded too animal,raw, scary, and out of control. She believed that she was so unique that even MotherNature’s design did not apply to her.

Terminal uniqueness knows no socio-economic bounds. Women, who are sur-vivors of abuse, molestation, or rape, may fall into the terminal uniqueness categoryas well. They may think: “Nobody can help me. I’m too messed up. You could neverunderstand what I’ve been through.” “I am so ashamed of my past I do not want to talkabout it and mix pregnancy and childbirth with any horrible memories”

We can’t stress enough the need for women who are survivors to seek the help ofprofessionals, especially during pregnancy, and share their past experiences with theircare provider. A pregnant woman needs to choose a provider whom she can trust,someone upon whom she can rely, someone who will understand her during theprocess. Doulas can be instrumental in such cases. They usually spend more time with

the mother-to-be during labor than the average careprovider. Thus, they can accompany her on her journey,especially at the hospital, by being the constant, trustworthycompanion at her side. Failing recognizing the correlationbetween abusive experiences and the upcoming childbirthcan lead to complications and unnecessary medical inter-ventions.

Women who believe that nobody in the world has ever had problems as bad astheirs, sins as unforgivable, or circumstances as unusually grotesque, may be afraidof their own past, of what people would think if they only knew. They obsess

about how others would react, judge, or worse, pity them. A client told me, while we were walking around during her early

labor, “I’ve survived the worst all alone, so I’d pledged do this the sameway.” During active labor and transition she deeply isolated andchecked out. This had been her way of surviving the abuse. It tooknearly two hours for her to come back after the delivery. At first,she was unable to hold her child to her chest as she was literal-ly no longer in her body. Her hands had no strength. Her gaze

was far away. Luckily, I had talked to the lovely nurse whowas helping us. She assisted by holding the child onto themother’s chest as I slowly accompanied my client back toreality, encouraging her to step into the present andinto motherhood.

Experts say it’s increasingly clear that traumaticfeelings often resurface when a woman is pregnant.Jody, a doctoral candidate in the Faculty of HealthSciences, from safepasssage.info (a site created byabuse counselors who have specific skills andknowledge related to supporting women survivorsof abuse through the childbearing year) writes,“…a woman may be expressing extreme pain earlyin labor not due to her ‘inability to cope’ butbecause she is being triggered by the pain of

remembering an earlier incident of

“Always remember you’re unique, just like everyone else.”

—Alison Boulter

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Practice being. Develop systems.• Breathe. This is really the beginning ofwhat “being” is. This is the first thing weare expected to do when we are born. Ourfirst breath is a pure and perfect uncon-scious expectation. The moment of ourfirst breath is a relief to the doctor, to ourparents, and to our being. Breathingexercises are used in most forms of relax-ation and meditation, as an escape fromthe distractions of life to something basic.It is simple and honest. Taking a breathcan be the ultimate release from that moment in the future that you are thinking aboutand it can bring you back to the moment you are suppose to be in. So be in the breath.

• No Noise. Turn your cell phone, computer, television, and radio OFF. These diver-sions have become a natural flow for us. When I was fifteen many of these electronicswere non-existent and my attention was still diverted. So think of how much more weare disinterested in “being” in comparison. Sit down and do, well, really be, whateverit is, by yourself, with your children, or friends and family. Give your undivided atten-tion to the moment at hand.

• Names and Faces Game. Are you surprised how many names and faces you rememberfrom your childhood? Have you ever noticed that children rarely forget the names ofpeople that they meet? But as adults we always do? Could it be that as children we embracethe moment, the excitement of meeting someone and a new adventure, the experience,the unknown, and the anticipation. All of these void of any expectation of what this per-son will or will not deliver to our experience. Take the time the next time you are intro-duced to someone. Take the moment without expectation just to meet the experience.Just to meet the person.

and lastly, my favorite as a mom:

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The holidays, well frankly most of the time–life–and life with children, can befrantic and hectic. Attempting to squeeze in all of the activities and traditions of the hol-iday can be overwhelming and sometimes disconcerting.

Give yourself the gift of being.My father was and still is, very good at being in the moment. The event, activity, hol-

iday, does not make a difference. Without exception, he always seems to be content. Myfather is always living in the moment and has a difficult time understanding that my“being” struggles in finding the space of perpetual contentment in the moment. He neverseems to be rushed, hurried or frenzied.

When I feel the anxiousness surface, the heart palpitations, and the feeling of discon-tent, I find comfort in the memories and lesson my father taught me as a young child.

To be.I wasn’t aware of it when I was a small, but I remember the exact moment I realized

what my father had been trying to instill in me.I was a teenager, in a time (oh, not so long ago—the wicked 70’s) with very few elec-

tronic diversions by today’s standards—no computers, VCR’s, DVR’s, cell phones, etc. Atime where one would believe that living in the moment would have been less complicat-ed. However, I, at the time, was consumed in whatever it was that a naïve, fifteen-year-oldgirl would be absorbed in. I was living that moment.

My father came home and asked if I wanted to ride to the grocery store with him. Ivividly recall my retort, “Why? What do we have to talk about?,” and he delicately said,“Kimberly, we can just be. No conversation, no questions, just drive in the car, pick up afew things at the market for dinner and share the time.” That sounded like the most stu-pid thing we could do, but I begrudgingly obliged. I felt awkward. I felt that we should havebeen and needed to be talking about something the entire five minute drive to Vons. Iclosely watched my dad from the corner of my eye with his very dignified profile—his chinraised with an aura of pride,he had that look, combined with a small grin—knowing he wascontent on speaking or not, and just being.

The moment was poignant and transforming. Not that I immediately, nor miracu-lously, found the magic that day in the moment, or in his lesson, or after the car ride. Iwas, however, altered in some way to live my life differently from that point forward. Aninvaluable gift had been bestowed on me…and a memory that has not faded.

My father has many times reminded me to stop, slow down, not to move too fast…andjust be. It wasn’t just that moment when I was fifteen. I guess that I am a slow learner.

When my children were little, my dad would stop by in the morning, with newspaperin hand, and I would think, he wants to sit down and talk. I have two little boys runningaround, I have errands to run. What am I going to do? What are we going to talk about?For him, it was simple, uncomplicated, he wanted a cup of coffee and the time and spaceto be with me and the boys. An authentic time when there was no need for conversationor expectations. A time of pure being.

But from time to time I do fail to remember that car ride and those early morningnewspaper and coffee visits, but only because I am living in the next moment instead ofthe moment that I am in. I need to remember to stop. To slow down.

Finding that space to “be” for most can be difficult. For some, it envelops them. Myson Tate can just be—he was born that way. He lives in his skin. I find myself asking himto go with me somewhere, anywhere, and he immediately can respond with an authentic,“Yes”. He can sit in the car and say nothing, hold my hand, chuckle, and just be. It seemshe was born with this wisdom and at times I believe that he realizes that his mom just does-n’t understand the true meaning of human being. I suppose that innate perspectiveskipped a generation. I need to practice and have a system.

Developing a “system to be” sounds ridiculous, but can be a useful exercise.We have trouble just “being” because we are constantly filled with expectations. So try

to remove some of the expectations of what will be. What will happen. What will not hap-pen.

And just let it happen.

The Gift of Being

Kim Nelson is a free-lance writer of essays and articles andhas been featured in magazines across the United States.Her unique style inspires people to look at the simple andmagical times in life and make the most of them.She is the mother of four wonderful children and thefounder of Sprinkles of Magic, a unique gift companyspecializing in the magic world of children seenthrough their parents eyes. Visit the website:www.SprinklesofMagic.com

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Keeping children healthyby Rita L. Shertick RN, BSN, LCCE, CLE

The US Dept of Health and Human Services wants to make sure all parents areaware of their latest guidelines. Teach your children about frequent hand-washing, espe-

cially after using the toilet, and right beforeeating. If a tissue or napkin is not availablewhen you feel a sneeze or cough coming on,use your elbow to absorb the effect. Do notuse your hand to block a sneeze or cough. Ifyou do, the next time you touch someone orsome object, the germs have a higher chanceof being passed. Think of a doorknob, tele-phone or refrigerator handle, how manytimes a day are they touched. Your elbow isa more indirect location. When you seeyour child about to sneeze, remind themquick, into the elbow.

When using a public restroom, do notturn off the water with your newly cleaned hands. If you do you are recontaminating your-self. Use a paper towel after you have dried your hands to turn off the water

Avoid antibacterial soap as much as possible. The antibacterial soap kills off both thegood and bad bacteria. This leaves the possibility the bad will be coming back stronger,with a resistance to the product by mutating to a new form from the earlier exposure. TheUS Dept of Health and Human Services has already issued statements to this effect.

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

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When doing my pediatric CPRand family emergency workshop I oftenhear parents concern over episodes wherethe infant seems to stop breathing, causingtremendous fear for that family. In someinstances a 9-1-1 call is made, particularlywhen the baby “turns blue” (a cardinal signof low oxygen). These episodes are fre-quently associated with feeding whichincreases the perception that a chokingevent is underway.

Because of these very real fears manyparents visit their pediatrician’s office and want answers. According to a recently pub-lished article in the Journal Pediatrics, there has been an alarming increase in the diag-nosis of “infant reflux.” Among other things, this has been the cause of a huge increasein treatment, principally with the prescribing of acid suppressing medications (Pepcid,Zantac, etc.) for these infants.

What Is Reflux?Taber’s medical dictionary defines reflux as “a return or backward flow.” Conse-

quently, the terms (reflux and regurgitation) are often used interchangeably. Variousstudies reveal that a major percentage of the infant population in the U.S. (40-70%) hassome form of reflux event. In many cases these events are noted when a baby “spits up”during feeding. There are, however, numerous occasions when I have heard parents tell

me that some form of regurgitation canhappen during non feeding times.

The rapidly growing infant usuallyingests volumes of food (breast milk/for-mula, etc.) that on a per kilogram basis aremuch greater than larger children oradults. Because of this relative high volumeand a relatively shorter esophagus (stomachtube) a “spillover effect” can occur. Manypediatricians believe this to be “physiolog-ic reflux” as opposed to “reflux disease.”

Episodes of this spillover can occurinfrequently or multiple times a day. Thisputs many parents and care providers on

constant alert, often causing significant anxiety, including fear of feeding the infant. Sev-eral medical studies suggest that the situation is self-resolving in approximately 95% ofinfants by 12-15 months of age.Reflux and the incidence of apnea

Without question, the issue of effective breathing during these episodes is of primaryconcern to the parents I speak with. So, what is the relationship here? In depth studieslooking at the relationship of regurgitation and apnea (cessation of breathing) considerthe physiologic factors. Basically, “apnea is linked to a reflex in the larynx (near or aroundthe air passages) cause respiratory pauses, airway closure, and swallowing immediately afterregurgitation to the upper airway.” The consequences of these episodes are usually min-imal to non-existent. Yet, as mentioned earlier, some infants have prolonged apnea, turnblue and on some occasions begin to lose consciousness. These are clearly the mostunusual but cause the most panic in the parent or care provider.

Getting the Right DiagnosisIt is far too simple to assume that if an infant has episodes of reflux/regurgitation,

that they in fact have GERD. There are specific diagnostic markers that your physicianwill look for before making this diagnosis. In the meantime, there has been a skyrocket-ing in the use of the aforementioned medications to treat the symptoms of reflux. Onebelief is that parents are so affected by the promotion of medications (usually seen onT.V. for the adult population) for this disorder that they demand a prescription and, infact, often feel that the baby is under-treated if they leave the office without one. It turnsout that the F.D.A. has not approved the use of these medications, specifically for theinfant population.

In the meantime, what can parents do to assure that their baby is safe? The most com-mon recommendations tend to include:• Propping the infant at a somewhat higher angle while feeding• Increase the time between feeding and going down for nap/sleep• Place some risers at the head of the infant’s crib (several inches at least)• Keep a “spitting up” or reflux log that you can refer to when speaking with your pedi-atricianIn those very rare instances when breathing stops and the infant turns bluish in color

(either face, lips, etc.) you should be prepared to stimulate the infant by using a modi-fied “airway obstruction” position, and use some patting to their back when they areturned in a head down position. This stimulation is most likely what will get a response,even though this is not a true airway obstruction event.

Finally, be prepared for the most unusual of events —where a baby has prolonged lossof breathing. This may require the initiation of CPR in rare cases. Haven’t taken a pedi-atric CPR course recently? Call Save a Little Life and sign up for one today.

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• Time. Take a little dose from the above and process these with your children. Watch yourchildren breathe…spend quite time with them, watch their faces and watch how theirname becomes them…watch them eat, swallow, nurse, how they are startled by a quickmovement and return to the safety of your hold-this is a simple and pure moment…amiracle… simple moments of being.

This holiday and frankly…everyday… think about how your every day life, your being,your ordinary, non-rushed or hectic, simple life is a gift to yourself and the people youtouch…

The gift when we touch a life-because we are just being is immeasurable. My fatherdoesn’t recall the drive to the grocery store, but the impact from his words gave a gift thatlingers…think about…“being.”

Happy Holidays…always.

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Kaiser Permanente Medical Center 323-857-4121, �Also serves West Los Angeles, Baldwin Hills6041 Cadillac Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034-1702Gwen Brown, RN, BSN, CLC, Alexanne Soltwedel, RN, BSN, CLEBreastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinic; breastpump sales & related sales; credit cards accepted; support group, teen services.Lactation Education Center Mon.-Fri. 9 AM-5 PMBURBANK/PASADE-NA/GLENDALEBaghdassarian, Roza, BA, CLE 818-353-7446, �www.moreser.comAlso serves San Fernando Valley and Greater LABreastfeeding classes prenatal, private instruction; consults in hospital, office,client’s home, at Glendale Memorial Hospital; breast pump rentals, sales; Baby-Weigh scales, nursing wear; available Saturday & evenings; credit cards accepted.Bell, Cynthia, RNC, BSN 213-703-64002324 Janet Lee Drive, La Crescenta, CA 91214-2208Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home, pediatricoffice, hospital clinic; available weekends and evenings.Bellies, Babies and Bosoms 818-541-1200; 818-247-0200, � � �

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

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

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

1530 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Suite #101, Glendale, CA 91206Cindy Ames, LVN, **CLC Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults in pediatric office; pump rentals & related sales, Baby Weigh Scales rented, cred-it cards accepted.Mon-Fri. 9 AM-5:30 PMHuntington Hospital 626-397-3172, �Outpatient Center - 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105-7103Also serves Greater San Gabriel ValleyAnn Meier RN, BSN, CLC; Maggie Byrne BA, 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 PM

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

http://www.breastfeedingtaskforla.org.

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Mother’s milk. The term is synonymous with everything tender, nourishing, lov-ing. The best. Indeed, a slogan-writer bottom-lined it succinctly: Breast is best. Sowhy do we have so much ambivalenceabout breastfeeding? Why do we wrestlewith the choice of will I or won’t I breast-feed?Why are nursing mothers still askedto leave restaurants, or harassed byrequests to “be more discreet”? Why themyriad cultural messages underminingbreastfeeding?

Henri Nestlé’s invention of formulain 1869 initially saved countless babies infoundling homes, but the later wide-spread use of formula as a “new andimproved” system greatly underminedbreastfeeding. Before Nestlé, there hadbeen wet-nurses, called “angel-makers”in England, so risky (yet popular) was thechoice not to breastfeed. Indeed, ambiva-lence about breastfeeding is ancient: aByzantine legend about the life of Her-cules tells that Zeus wanted his bastard sonHercules to nurse from his wife, the god-dess Hera, and thus become immortal. Heslipped the baby to Hera’s breast while sheslept, but when she awoke, Hera shovedthe foundling away. The force of thebaby’s Herculean sucking sent a spray ofgala (Greek for “milk”) into the heavens.Thus was our gala-xy christened, produc-ing a term for humankind’s universe thatis, appropriately enough, derived frommother’s milk.1

Rather than the amount of bare breastrevealed (usually not much), it is the star-tling intimacy of breastfeeding that canstir discomfort when a mother nurses inpublic (even when that “public” is family and friends within a home!) Mother and babyrespond to each other physically and emotionally while in direct skin-to-skin contact,which in the minds of many is unconsciously associated with sexual activity—somethingthat should happen in total privacy.

I suffered no such ambivalence. You see, early motherhood brought me to myknees. Daily I was beset by vague but persistent fears of incompetence, and I was try-ing, always trying, to do better. Do what better, I couldn’t quite name. But breast-feeding provided respite from that humming postpartum anxiety. It was the one moth-ering thing I could do perfectly, requiring no effort, no angst, no quiet panic over,“Oh, God, what do I need to do now, what does he want?” No way to be wrong.

Of course I knew it was the best thing for my baby, but it was many years before I

knew how really miraculous the biochem-istry of breastmilk is. Nature has prepared

it as a most exquisite elixir, to perfect ourjourney from cell to human being. To notparticipate in this natural continuum thatLife has devised seems somehow awkward, anabrupt interruption of an elegantly choreo-graphed process.

True, the seemingly incessant demandsby an infant for his or her mother’s milk cansometimes feel like a kind of assault. Oursleep suffers, our capacity to function nor-mally suffers, our ability to accomplish eventhe most basic tasks suffers! This is when wehave the opportunity to develop what peopleseek at the feet of spiritual masters: the powerto respond to what Life is asking of us, in thismoment, right now. Presence. Poet AndreaPotos sums it up in the opening of her poem“Instructions for the New Mother”: Give upyour calendar and clock, start flowing withmilk time.

If sometimes you find the day-in andday-out tasks of mothering to be tedious, youneedn’t feel guilty—join the club! For some ofus it helps enliven our minds if we learn more

about the subtle complexities and extraordinary implications of what we do everyday asmothers. This is certainly true with breastfeeding. Here are some ideas to kindle yourimagination and inspiration toward embracing breastfeeding with extra delight:

Powerful immune and growth factors are present in your breastmilk that cannot beduplicated in a laboratory: from colostrum to milk, from night feeding to day feed-ing, from morning feeding to evening feeding, for a healthy baby or a sickly one, amother’s milk varies its composition in an astonishing response to her baby’s imme-diate needs!

One of the main hormones of breastfeeding is prolactin, known as the “mother-ing hormone”; prolactin is also found in the bloodstream during deep relaxation,meditation or hypnosis. Think of it as a natural “coping agent” that helps us deal with

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fatigue, and focus on the essential—the child. It even blurs our short term memory tohelp keep us wholly in the present, the only place where our child can meet us. Natureis so clever in her strategic hormonal planning!

Breastfeeding in the hour following birth protects against postpartum depression,as it supports the gaze-to-gaze “falling in love” process that releases a nurturing hor-monal cascade of oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine. This in turn engages the moth-er’s brain in the delight of breastfeeding, while beginning to build the oh-so-magnif-icent and important scaffold for all development and learning in the baby—attach-ment. In the process, both mother and baby aren’t just enjoying the oxytocin, hor-mone of love, but also hormones of bliss!

A powerful soothing element in a newborn’s life has also been the most constantsensory presence in his intra-uterine world—his mother’s heartbeat. When a baby canlook at his mother’s face (his very favorite landscape, which is also the primary stimu-

In the midst of our global human, economic and environmental crises, wehave been overlooking a powerful—perhaps the most powerful—means of foster-ing peace and prosperity: the consciousness with which we bring our children tolife and shepherd them into adulthood. If we really want to change the world, weneed to raise a generation “built for peace” from their earliest beginnings. Par-

enting for Peace is a scientific roadmap for how tohardwire kids with the brain circuitry for suchessential peacemaker capacities as empathy, trust,self-regulation and imagination. The win-win isthat a child wired in this vibrantly healthy way is ajoy to parent, and later he or she will go out intoour world equipped to creatively and confidentlyinnovate solutions, and take pleasure in doing so!

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lus for newborn brain development!) and sense her heartbeat (that comforting, reg-ulating constant), he is in what we might call an optimal learning state. Joseph ChiltonPearce points out nature’s perfect plan for supporting the earliest unfolding of ourchildren’s intelligence: by making human breastmilk the weakest and wateriest moth-er’s milk in the animal kingdom (the lowest in fat and protein ) nature ensures thatnursing will be very frequent. And thus, the infant’s two critical needs (the face andthe heartbeat) will be met consistently and often, and learning (i.e., attachment) willunfold according to nature’s brilliant plan!

The composition of breast-milk changes in the course of a single feeding. One wayto avoid colic is to make sure you entirely empty one breast before offering the other,so that your baby gets the rich hindmilk containing digestion-enhancing proteins.

All else aside, one of breastmilk’s most appealing benefits is a practical one for thebusy, tired, new mother: it’s always the right brand, it’s always ready, it’s always at the

“It helps enliven our minds if we learn more about the subtle complexities and extraordinary implications of what we do every-day as mothers. This is certainly true with breastfeeding.”

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right temperature, and you never have to stumble around in a dark kitchen to find it!Cutting-edge attachment science explains that our attunement, our engaged emo-

tional availability to our baby during those close times such as breastfeeding, is as crit-ically important for her growing brain as calories! So rather than being a time to “exit”energetically, putting our mothering on auto-pilot...watching TV...talking on thephone…hosting guests...breastfeeding is an exquisite opportunity for each of you to“learn” the other.

As an adopted baby it was a given that I would be bottle-fed. But I knew nothingof such social arrangements; babies arrive knowing breastmilk is their birthright, thiselixir of life. Thus, I found breastfeeding my son and daughter especially precious.And though they are now 19 and 15, I still enjoy a certain abiding confidence gainedby breastfeeding them. I believe there is a deep connection and trust establishedthrough the joy of the nursing relationship that, once the teen years arrive with theirtender challenges, helps very much—in a manner that is out of their conscious aware-ness but very much in mine.

We cannot overestimate the lifelong effects of breastfeeding… or not.

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In Search of Merry–Go–Rounds

Dr. JoBea Holtwww.babysdayout.net

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

Now that you are a new mom ordad, the important things in life havechanged. You no longer need to find thebest restaurants, the most stylish shoes orthe latest movie. What you really need tofind are the merry-go-rounds.

Herschell-Spillman. Dentzel. Phil-adelphia Toboggan. If you are a merry-go-round, or carousel, expert, you prob-ably recognize these as famous makes. Ifyou are a new mom, all you really want toknow is where the merry-go-rounds areand what time they open. It turns outSouthern California is bursting withcarousels – some fast – some old – andsome very precious.

Merry-go-rounds were manufacturedby a handful of companies, many of whichstarted in the 1800s in the United States.Gustav Dentzel emigrated from Germanyin the mid 1800s to start building hand-carved wooden carousels. He carvedmenagerie animals, including zebras,lions, tigers, camels and ostriches, andhorses. Knotts Berry Farm has one of hisoriginals. His family continued the tradi-tion into the 1900s manufacturing aseries of delightful small merry-go-rounds with four to eight animals. Youcan find one of these today at the LaHabra Children’s Museum.

The Herschell-Spillman Companystarted in the early 1900’s with steam-powered carousels. They manufacturedup to 18 different menagerie animals

along with a great variety of horses. Theonly Herschell-Spillman in SouthernCalifornia is in Balboa Park in San Diego.Later, Edward Spillman started his owncompany focusing primarily on horses.The Griffith Park Carousel is one of hisoriginals. It has wonderful music and isfast, so hang on! Allan Herschell also spunoff his own company making mostlyportable merry-go-rounds that you mightfind at a fair. You can find a permanentone at the Lakewood Mall in Lakewoodand in Adventure City in Anaheim, anadorable amusement park that is just theright size for children under age eight.

The Philadelphia Toboggan Companyfocused on very natural-looking horses.One of their most famous productions isthe Santa Monica Pier Carousel, whichappeared in the movie, “Sting”. Actually,beaches, piers and merry-go-roundsseem to go together. Others are at the Bal-boa Fun Zone carousel in Newport Beach,the Shoreline Village Carousel in LongBeach near the Aquarium of the Pacific,the Belmont Park carousel in San Diego,and the Chase Palm Park Carousel inSanta Barbara.

Carousels are also appearing in mallsacross the country to make shopping moreentertaining for young children. InSouthern California you will findcarousels at manyof the Westfieldmalls including theSanta Anita Mall in

Arcadia and the Valencia Town CenterMall; these have double-deckers! Anddon’t forget Disneyland’s King ArthurCarousel with the lovely white horses.

The most charming merry-go-roundin Los Angeles is at the Montebello Barn-yard Zoo. This 1940’s carousel has onlysmall white ponies and is just the right sizefor very small children.

Finally, the newest addition to theSouthern California carousels is the TomMankiewicz Conservation Carousel at theLos Angeles Zoo, which is host to animalsfound in the LA Zoo, many of which areon the verge of extinction.

When you visit a merry-go-round forthe first time with a baby or toddler, youmay want to sit and watch a few rounds toget used to the motion and music. Youmay want to take your first ride on a benchor a horse that does not go up and down,or your toddler may not want to ride at all.On the other hand, your child may go forthe fastest horse the first time, and want toride several times. In any case, follow yourchild’s lead.

So saddle up your palomino and havea great ride.

Happy trails!

JoBea Holt

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Locations of Merry-Go-Rounds

Adventure City, Anaheimwww.adventurecity.com

Balboa Fun Zone, Newport Beachthebalboafunzone.com

Balboa Park, San Diegowww.balboapark.org/in-the-park/balboa-park-carousel

Belmont Park, San Diegowww.belmontpark.com/rides-carousel

Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbarawww.lotsafunmaps.com/Santa_Barbara/Chase_Palm_Park.html

Disneyland, Anaheimwww.disneyland.go.com

Griffith Park, Los Angeleswww.laparks.org/dos/parks/griffithpk/mgr.htm

Knotts Berry Farm, Buena Parkwww.knotts.com

Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewoodwww.shoplakewoodcenter.com

La Habra Children’s Museum, La Habrawww.lhcm.org

Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeleswww.lazoo.org/support/carousel

Montebello Barnyard Zoo, Montebellowww.montebellobarnyardzoo.com

Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monicawww.santamonicapier.org

Shoreline Village, Long Beachwww.shorelinevillage.com/archives/portfolio-item/pelican-pier-pavilion

Westfield Santa Anita Mall, Arcadiawww.westfield.com/santaanita

Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall, Valenciawww.westfield.com/valencia

The new TomMankiewiczConservation Carousel,commissioned by theGreater Los Angeles ZooAssociation, opened atthe Los Angeles Zoo onOctober 27, 2011. It features sixty-six exceptional hand-craftedfigures, many representing animalsresiding at the Zoo,ranging from endangered animals and whimsical insectsand reptiles to horseracing’s illustriousZenyatta, Giacomo and Tiago.

photos: Jamie Pham

The $2.5 million TomMankiewiczConservationCarousel was madepossible by a gener-ous gift from Ann andJerry Moss andnamed in honor oftheir close friend, TomMankiewicz, the latescreenwriter, directorand producer whowas Chairman ofGLAZA's board from2002 until his passingin 2010, and astaunch supporter ofthe Zoo’s conserva-tion efforts.�the "Bear Cub”

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violence or abuse…For some women, it can bethe case that they are having a ‘body memory’ ofthe abuse. They may say or do things that seemdisplaced. For instance she may say somethinglike, ‘make him stop’, when no one is touchingher. She may express what seems to be an extremeneed for control in the birthing room, wantingto know who is coming and going, and who isdoing what, and when they are going to do it.While all women are entitled to fully informedchoices (not just informed consent), it is partic-ularly essential for a woman survivor to know whysomething is being suggested and to have her choice, if possible, of who provides theintervention.”

Sharing your history and getting the help you need can make a huge difference tothe outcome of your birth. Terminal uniqueness stems from fear. Fear creates defen-siveness, resentment, and separation. Fear often masks itself in independence, free-dom, and autonomy. We end up feeling alone and unsupported without knowing why.What we perceive as strength becomes a barrier to true freedom.

But those suffering from terminal uniqueness are not limited to the too posh, orto the survivors. Other symptoms of this condition can be the need for too much con-trol or its opposite: no personal boundaries.

The Dangers of Terminal UniquenessWe called it terminal uniqueness because this way of thinking can be dangerous in

a number of ways:• Terminal uniqueness allows people to ignore the likely consequences of their actions.• Terminal uniqueness provides a false sense of security.• Terminal uniqueness divides the world into me and them.• Terminal uniqueness leads to the individual’s thinking that she is either worse offthan everyone else or that she is better than everyone else.

• Terminal uniqueness prevents her from seeking help for her problems.• Terminal uniqueness can be a huge barrier to communication.• Terminal uniqueness leads to feelings of loneliness and desperation.• Terminal uniqueness can lead to making decisions against your own true desires

And in pregnancy:Terminal uniqueness can lead to unnecessary medical interventions, such as

induction, augmentation, opiate administration, or cesarean sections.If an individual views herself as a special case, she will not be able to reach out and

embrace her authentic self. She is limited by her sense of uniqueness.While it is true that living successful and fulfilling lives often means moving out of the

mainstream, it is equally true that distancing ourselves from our fellow humans—physi-cally, mentally, or emotionally—can have a negative effect on the quality of our lives.

Each of us is a special and unique individual. We are also members of the marvelouscommunity of human beings, alike in many ways. Too often, we remove ourselves fromthis energizing unity of souls because we are afraid: afraid we will be hurt; afraid we won’tmeasure up; afraid we’ll fail; afraid we’ll be viewed as weak or damaged goods.

While people are unique, they also have a lot in common. Our similarities are whatbring us together, allowing us to benefit from each other. We don’t have to discovereverything for ourselves. We don’t have to make every mistake personally in order tolearn from them. Accepting such similarities doesn’t mean giving up our individual-ity. It means benefiting from our similarities.

I once suffered from terminal uniqueness. I struggled with the need to be uniquefor a long, long time. Growing up during the feminist revolution in a culture wherewomen were not highly regarded, I had to fight for my right to be different. I had tobe as strong and as independent as a man to be noticed, to feel I existed. Because I feltso insecure about my strengths I felt I had to be better than others. I became great athandling crises. To demonstrate this greatness, however, I had to create a great deal ofcrises in my life!

To prove myself, to show the world how different and special I was, to convinceothers of how strong and independent I was, I filled my life with dramatic events (some

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real and some invented) that were hugely self-destructive. I was determined to be unique. Icraved and immersed myself in drama so I couldemerge victorious—the heroine of the situation.

I devised a code to keep control over my lifeand, of course, the lives of others. This code,born in my childhood and designed for my ownpersonal safety, was so strict that if you did notbehave accordingly you were not worthy of myfriendship, attention, love, or companionship.At times, I even had a script you needed to fol-low. Of course the script existed in my head.Others around me were simply supposed to knowit. Nevertheless, if you strayed from it I would feelabandoned, and misunderstood. I would fail tolisten to what actually you were telling me. Myfocus was on catching you breaking my code. I

believed in this code. It was all about integrity, loyalty, sincerity, and authenticity. Iwas righteously indignant with myself and all others who broke the code. I enforcedthis code until my group of friends became so small I had alienated many people. Mostof all, I had alienated myself. The rules were so strict that I had omitted compassion.I punished myself when I did not live by my code and punished everyone else as well.The specific rules by which I wanted to live further separated me from everyone else.I persisted with this code until I woke up one morning, looked into the mirror andrealized that the woman staring back at me—was a lonely terminally unique woman.

Don’t get me wrong! I know I am unique in many ways, and for that I am grateful.But, by recognizing the similarities I share with others, I’m more able to understandthem, help them, and learn from them. When we view ourselves as completely unique,we do one of two things:• We compare ourselves with others. By separating myself from others with anunrealistic view of uniqueness, I’m placing myself above or below them… “I’mbetter than…” or “I’m worse than…”

• Or, we find ourselves attached to the past, what we wish it was, or the future whatwe think/wish it should be and we lose the moment, the here and now – what actu-ally is.By learning to accept ourselves completely, we no longer need to compare our-

selves to others. Real life happens in the moment. One of the most valuable lessons inlearning how to be happy is becoming content with yourself at any given moment.

Terminal uniqueness is a fatal condition for souls. It destroys the possibility of hav-ing the life we really want. It separates us from the energy, from a support system, andfrom the community of people around us. It is born of fear rather than passion. Theresults can be terminal.

I am in no way encouraging you to simply become one of the masses, giving up thequalities that make you unique. I am inviting you to allow those qualities to connectyou to other human beings rather than distancing yourself from them.

Both our similarities and our differences give us strength. The trick to having suc-cess, freedom, and joy in our lives is to embrace both, in ourselves as well as in others.

The idea that a problem we face is so unique that no one else has endured anythingsimilar is ridiculous. If we focus only on how we are different from others, we segre-gate ourselves, thus losing our ability to learn from others. The irony is that, in oursociety, if you don’t compare yourself to any other person and if you live in themoment you will be unique. Yet, you will have mastered the art of being one with every-one else, blending in in this wonderful world of ours in the sea of humanity, as uniqueas a drop of water which contains, in itself, the entire ocean. Each individual is indis-pensable. Each of us is unique, and beautiful, as intricate as a snow crystal. Yet, togeth-er, we are each part of the fabric that makes up our awesome universe.

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

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

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

Sharies Lactation Station20 years of experience as lactation educator providing consultationsand selling and renting breast pumps, breastfeeding supplies andnursing bras.Santa Clarita, CAsales@sharieslactation.com(661)-296-1280

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Medical Center of North HollywoodBreastfeeding classes 818-753-2468

Woodland Hills Kaiser Lactation consultant 818-719-4305

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

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

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

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

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

Pomona ValleyInfant CPR & Safety, 909-620-MOME

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

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

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

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

Hoag Hospital Infant CPR & Safety 949-764-BABY

South Coast MC Baby Safe 949-499-7514

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

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

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

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

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

Clarence Calhoun Infant CPR 626-357-3100

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UCLA Maternity Associates, A Midwifery and ObstetricPartnershipLicensed midwives offer both home and birth center birth optionsand specialize in waterbirth and VBAC. Work with backup physiciansat Cedars Sinai and can bill insurance. 310-566-7690

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Foothill Presbyterian HospitalBabies welcome 818-963-8411 ext 3399

Huntington Memorial Baby & Me 626-397-8768

Babydays Mom & Baby GroupSanta Monica 310-869-7297

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vonda DennisThe Baby Guru, 310-226-7097

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mindful ParentingInfant/Toddler group 310-271-9999

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

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

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

Parenting Plus Ruth J. Gruen 310-287-1920

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tanya Young PhotographyArtistic pregnancy, baby and child photography.Tanya@TanyaYoung.com 310.939.1155

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

Heather Archer-CIMI, CMT - Certified MassageTherapist

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Andrea Gamble-Bradley® Childbirth Instructorin Long Beach.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Camarillo Yoga CenterPrenatal Yoga Classes. Tara Stivers Instructor 805.504.3920

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

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

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

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

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

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

Karuna YogaPrenatal class 323-665-6242

Khalsa Way Pre-Natal yogaRomy Rapoport, 310-483-3987, Malibu mothernaturebirth@yahoo.com

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

Live Arts Los Angeles Prenatal Yoga with Jenn Nelson, 323-594-0089

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

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

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

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

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

in your home 310.483.3987 mothernaturebirth@yahoo.comThe Bradley® Method Romy Rapoport

App l e Va l l e y

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

Be ve 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

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Natural Life Chiropractic 714.290.3174 dccenteno@msn.comBradley® Natural Danielle CentenoChildbirth Classes

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Downey Regional Medical Center 562.904.5580Lamaze Alma Aragon

Ca l a b a s a s

Growing Blessings 818.317.3264 growingblessings@aol.comLamaze Lisa SpiegelLamaze Weekend Course Lisa SpiegelBaby Care Basics Lisa Spiegel

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

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Belly Sprout 714.290.3174 dccenteno@msn.comBradley® Natural Danielle CentenoChildbirth Classes

G l e nda l e

Glendale Adventist Med Center 818.409.8325 Childbirth Preparation

G ranada H i l l s

Private Home 818.368.8428 klone@socal.rr.comBradley® Christine LowBreastfeeding Class Christine LowBirthday/Follow-Up Christine Low

H i gh De s e r t

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

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

L ong Beach

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

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

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

Private Home 323-931-8521 jbleanse@sbcglobal.netBradley® Jodi Leanse

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

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

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

Childbirth, Parenting and Breastfeeding classes

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

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

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Private Home 714.744.6932The Bradley® Method Sue Coffman

Private Home 714.985.9862 spiritfilled@sbcglobal.netThe Bradley® Method Pauline Scharf

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

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

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

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

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

Understanding Birth TBACoping with Labor TBAOptions for Childbirth TBA

Pomona

Private Home 714.290.3174 dccenteno@msn.comBradley® Natural Danielle CentenoChildbirth Classes

Redondo Beach

Parent Education Center 310.326.2764 doulabirthpartners.comHypnobirthing Ellie Shea

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

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

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

Private Location 310.394.6711Bradley® Childbirth Nancy Griffin

Birth & Beyond 323-931-8521 jbleanse@sbcglobal.netBradley® Jodi Leanse

She rman Oak s

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

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Silverlake Yoga 323-397-1274Bradley® Liuba Randolph

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Natural Birthing Center 818.645.4692 Sacredmotherdoula.comInfant Massage Octavia Lindlahr

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

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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

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Instructors

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; True Yoga Westlake Village - 805-449-4225

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

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

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

True Yoga Westlake VillagePrenatal Yoga 805-449-4225

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

Westlake YogaPrenatal Yoga 805-496-5780 ext 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Postpartum CareAndra Brosh, Ph.D.Clinical Psychologist (PSY 22901); www.motheringminds.com310-922-6969LeClaire Childbirth & Mind/Body Center Postpartum depression, Ind. or Group home visit, PhD & RN 310-454-0920

Margaret Heikes Postpartum care 310-390-9450Hoag HospitalFree Postpartum Adjustment Support Group every Friday from 2:30-3:30; babies are welcomed; call our Babyline for more information949.764.2229

Trina Hetherington Postpartum care & healing 818-951-7122Veronica Hinojosa-StangCertified P Services, Newborn Care Specialist, experienced withPreemies, Infants and Twins. Night shifts: Sleep training. LactationEducator. Postpartum recovery massage therapy sessions and infantmassage lessons www.babynurselosangeles.com 310-365-8042

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

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

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

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

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

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

The Pump Connection 818-225-8822, � �

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

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY

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

SIMI VALLEY/CONEJO VALLEY/VENTURA COUNTY

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

MONTEBELLO/WHITTIER/DOWNEY/LYNWOOD

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

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

WESTCHESTER/SOUTH BAY/SAN PEDRO

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

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

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

LONG BEACH/ORANGE COUNTY

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

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

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

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY/INLAND EMPIRE

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

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

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Healthy Food To Build Healthy BabiesEverything that you take in can contribute to the nourishment of your body, psy-

che, and spirit, as well as to those of your uborn.

Food for a Healthy PregnancyAlthough vitamins are important, they will not take the place of a healthy variety of

foods – especially fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Choose foods that provide nutri-ents and that you enjoy eating. Cooked foods are often easier to digest during pregnan-cy; eliminate or avoid canned and processed foods. Along with being nourishing andcomforting for you and your uborn, food should be delicious, and eating it should bea pleasant experience. Always eat in a serene environment. Even at breakfast, a candleon the table adds a nice touch. It helps to calm and center the nervous system. Yourdigestion works at its best when you do not have any distractions while eating. Don’t read,watch television, or work on the computer. Good and pleasant conversation is okay, andif you are eating alone, you can use the time for a form of meditation by focusing onthe color, flavors, texture, and comfort of your meal.

The development of your uborn and her physical and mental well-being depend onthe quality of your food intake. Just as the school you send your child to is not half asimportant as the environment of your uterus, so the growth your child receives afterbirth is less significant than the formation and growth and development that take placein your uterus.

Recommended DietMy experience with pregnant women and in health care over the past thirty years has

led me to recommend to pregnant women a diet that combines principles of macrobi-otics and ayurvedic eating theories. The purpose of a macrobiotic diet is “to create balance within ourselves and with our environment by adjusting our daily food and activityto harmonize with changing circumstances,” according to Michio Kushi and AvelineKushi, the founders of macrobiotics (Michio Kushi and Aveline Kushi, Macrobiotic Preg-nancy and Care of the Newborn (Tokyo: Japan Publications, 1983), p. 71.) Ayurveda meanssimply “the science of life.” This is a science of health and preventive medicine that hasbeen practiced in India for the past five thousand years and continues to be used today.Ayurvedic nutrition is based on each individual’s body type and includes dairy products,vegetables, fruits, lentils, grains, animal foods, condiments, seeds, and oils. It avoidsfried foods and very salty or very hot and spicy foods and does not include refined sugar.

I have observed that these nutritional programs have the best long-term effect for ahealthy and satisfied mother and a healthy baby. The choices I suggest are based on a dietdesigned for optimal health for the human body, the macrobiotic diet.

Eating for a Healthy Mom and Babyby Michelle Leclaire O’Neill, Ph.D., R.N.

World Health Organization RecommendationsAlthough I believe that the ayurvedic or macrobiotic diet offers the best approach

to a lifetime of health for mother and child, keep in mind that opinions about what isbest for mother and uborn vary. No one can change everything overnight. Your goalshould be to establish healthy habits

slowly and to incorporate as many of the foods as you can in your diet. If the mac-robiotic or ayurvedic approach seems too extreme for you, try the following diet rec-ommended for mothers-to-be by the World Health Organization (WHO), the globalorganization that monitors health. This diet includes the following daily (each servingis one-half cup):

• Three servings from the milk, yogurt, and cheese group• Three to five servings from the vegetable group• Two to three servings of meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, or nuts• Two to four servings from the fruit group• Six to eleven servings of bread, cereal, pasta, rice or other grains

Recipe for Energizing Breakfast and to Enhance the Quality and Quantity of Breast Milk:1 cup of whole milk, 8 or so raw unsalted cashews, 3 medjool dates (pits removed).

Blend in a blender, adding ice if you choose. You may add a tablespoon of groundflaxseed and oat bran if you choose for mother and/or infant flatulence, 1 teaspooon fen-nel seed. Boil in 1 cup water – cool to taste and mother can drink as often as needed.

SettingAlways eat sitting down, with soft

lighting, phone, computer and tv off. Usethis as a time for mindfulness meditation(see "Meditations for Pregnancy: 36 Weekly Prac-tices for Bonding with your Unborn Baby, includingMeditations for Pregnancy” CD).

Healthy eating is just one aspect of theLeclaire Method. For more informationon the Leclaire Hypnobirthing Methodcheck out the website atwww.leclairemethod.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

INDIVIDUALS

Taffy Allen 562-826-9883 www.cedarbirthservices.comIDONA Certified Birth Doula with Early Childhood Education background. I am also a LaLeche League Member and support women on getting a good start on breastfeeding.Andrea Armstrong 818-880-1504 Sacrafmly@aol.comI have been practicing for 9 years as a doula. I have attended over 50 births. I specialize inthe whole experience from prenatal all the way until the first birthday.Elizabeth Bachner 310-704-3500 livinglarge10@hotmail.comI am a doula acupuncturist and apprentice midwife. I believe that the intimacy that conceivedthe baby should bring the baby into the world. I view birth to be a team effort including thedoctor and partner. I have a lot of respect for doctors and hospitals and makes sure everychoice during childbirth is an empowered choice. Quincy J Bates 760-228-1011 DoulaCareQ@aol.comI 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 amanda@greenark.orgBFA, Certified birth doula, certified lactation educator (UCLA), Certified prenatal yoga instuc-tor (Golden Bridge), Midwife assistant experience in birth in all settings. Calming and gentleguidance to help you tap into your innter well of timeless wisdom. Carmen Bornn-Gilman 818-344-1551 Doula/Massage/Monitrice ServicesI have 17 years experience as a Doula, and have attended hundreds of births. I am a certifiedPregnancy Massage Instructor. Birthing From Within & Hypnosis For Birth ClassesDarla Burns 661-294-5009 www.douladarla.comI have 15 years experience. I am also a postpartum doula, Infant Massage Instructor andHappiest Baby on the Block Instructor. I am passionate about birth and babies!Keri Claussen 323-371-2787 keri_claussen@sbcglobal.netI have been a DONA trained birth doula for just under a year and have attended 8 births. I amalso a postpartum doula and am honored and proud to be able to provide uninterrupted sup-port to the new families I serve. In addition, I am a massage technician and am also trainedin HypBirth method.Sue Coffman 714-744-6932 doulasue@yahoo.comProviding labor support since 1993, became certified in 1996, became a Bradley instructor(along with my husband Ron) in 2000, and have a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology (Chapman 2007).Tabare Depaep, J.D., Esq. 818-679-0947 www.doulablebirth.comI am a certified labor doula and attorney working on informed consent and refusal issues forpregnant moms. doulablebirth@gmail.com. Free consultations.Shelia C. Feldman 818-346-2467 lotusmoonbirth.comI am a DONA Int. certified birth doula. I have had two beautiful birth experiences of my ownand I have been helping families with their births since 2002. I have training in massage,breastfeeding, and hypnosis for childbirth. Laura Fonts 909-717-3879 lfdoula@aol.comI have been a doula for five years. I feel that empowerment is most important. If I can help inanyway I will.

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

Cheri Masek 323-222-8443 aperfect10doula@earthlink.netBirth doula since 2000, 85 births, lactation support, some postpartum, "welcoming life gently"Kimberly Mathews 661-547-0130 mathewseven@msn.comI am a mother of five, a certified doula (DONA)Lindsey Matthews 949-300-0291 www.ocdoulas.comI am a DONA certified doula, a certified childbirth educator and will be an international boardcertified lactation consultant in July. I feel that any woman who is given courage and encour-agement will have a truly satisfying birth experience. Madalyn Morris, ICCE, CLEC 323-244-3912 www.OneWithChild.comLamaze- Bradley. ICEA Certified. Personable, compassionate and reliable service focused onyour individual needs.Yana Katzap-Nackman 323-240-6002 www.headfirst.infoFor the past two years I’ve been very busy with creating my own company Headfirst. I am acertified DONA birth doula and I am in the process of completing my postpartum doula certi-fication. I am SoCal’s State Rep for DONA. I am a midwife assistant and a certified HappiestBaby Instructor.

Rebecca Noel 760-486-4298 www.wombtowalk.comMy goal is to fully support you through pregnancy and childbirth by providing information,physical comfort and encouragement. I have been a Doula for one year. I have attended ten births.I offer belly casting, infant massage and private childbirth education sessions in your home.Yvonne Novak 661-254-2069 yvonne@doulawithlove.comHappiest Baby on the Block instructor. I have been involved in the birthing community sincethe early 80’s. I have lost track over the years as to the number I’ve attended.Aileen Perez 310-547-0989 www.gentlebirthsdoula.comDONA trained Birth Doula, trained Hypnobirthing doula. I offer caring, compassionate and con-tinuous labor support, breastfeeding support, lending library and photography of labor andbirth. Hablo Español.Claudia Perez 213-537-7102 818-271-9737www.enlightenedbirthservices.comACHI Certified Advanced Doula & Midwifery Assistant & Student Midwife. I have been attending birthssince 1994, both as a Doula/Labor Coach/Patient Advocate as a Midwife assistant when needed.Playing an important part of the liaison between doctors and patients, I believe in natural births.Caitlin Meg Philips 310-838-8399 www.changeworlds.com72 Births. Certified Doula w/Doula Birth Partners of Los Angeles, Certified Hypnotherapist,Certified Hypnobirthing, Childbirth Educator, Certified Massage Therapist. Teach HypnobirthingChildbirth Prep Group Classes-for five weeks, three hours a week. Lysa Quealy 310-831-5700 www.laharborhealthgroup.comI am pending DONA certification for birth doula. I am also a trained massage therapist (since1994), and offer pregnancy massage. My service is focused on support and the individualneeds of each person. At LA Harbor Health Group we also offer chiropractic services.Linda Rose 818-994-7809 honsucklerose@aol.com"The Baby Guru" DONA certified postpartum doula and newborn and infant specialist. BAdegree in Early Childhood Education. Also teach pre and post natal yoga classes.Tara Stivers 805-504-3920 www.intuitiondoula.comI have been a birth doula since 2005 and also teach prenatal yoga classes. I support womenin achieving their definition of a positive birth experience.Bunny Slaughter 714-220-0968 bunnythedoula.comBunny’s Postpartum Doula Care, North Orange County/LongBeach. DONA certified 2000.Specializing newborn care & assisting families during the first weeks home. Providing bothemotional support, practical advice, breastfeeding help. Specialize twins, triplets. Preparingmeals and light household needs. Happiest Baby Educator. bunnythedoula@yahoo.comCarole Thorpe 949-380-1681 carolethorpe@cox.netMother of 4, Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis instructor, certified hypnotherapist, doula(DONA), lactation educator/counselor(UCSD), CPR-professional rescuer, neonatal resuscita-tion certified, assisted at 350 births-home, birth center and hospitals.Rená Ward 562-925-6948 www.integrativechildbirth.com“Bringing Knowledge and Compassion to the Birthing Place” Providing Childbirth Education,Happiest Baby on the Block Classes, Labor Doula Support for over 8 years and Labor DoulaTrainer (www.cappa.net)Michele Weatherford 661-713-1256 yourbirthyourway@aol.comI have been practicing since 2001. I am a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth andLactation Educator and a teen support specialist.Jerry Whiting 909-553-5344 www.homebirth-only.comSix years as a homebirth midwife, 400 homebirths. I do VBAC,s breeches and twins.Anna Quinn Wilson 310-372-3737 anna@annadoula.comBirth and postpartum doula, certified childbirth and lactation educator, Reiki practitioner,diploma in homeopathy with 30 years labor and delivery experience as a Registered Nurse.Carolyn Wolfberg 310-923-8444 carolynla@earthlink.net10 years experience. Worked 7 years at Cedars-Sinai in the nursery. I am " in love " and pas-sionate about Birth, Babies and Beyond, therefore the name of the business. Births -over 30.Leticia Yuzefpolsky 818.482.0919 www.primadoula.comOffering birth and postpartum support. I am a DONA trained birth doula. A CAPPA certifiedpostpartum doula and have over 15 years of infant/childcare experience. I would be honoredto assist, support, educate, guide and empower you during this most special time in your life.

Doulas and Birth Assistants

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Doula Association of Southern California(DASC) held their eighth annualawards banquet Sunday November 6 at The Grand in Long Beach. 156 members, fam-ily and friends joined together for the evening to socialize and celebrate the achieve-ments of colleagues. The Grand was used because of it’s central location for doulastraveling from the southern areas of the OC and the San Diego area, from the east ofinland empire and north from Canyon Country and the Antelope Valley region.Their current active membership is 280, and it grows weekly as partici-pants finish their training.

Nominations are accepted from the membership, for thosethey consider to have truly helped women before duringand after their birth. Nurses, doctors and doulas areincluded in this scope of practice. If you want to workwith someone DASC considers the best of the best,pay attention to this list:

The awards went to:

Volunteer Doula of the YearDoris Kitchin

Educator of the YearEllie Shea

Postpartum Doula of the YearGloria Hennessee

Obstetrician of the YearDr. Jessica Schneider

Most Inspiring Doula of the YearTammy Leeper

Nurse of the Year- Monica LundryCedars Hospital

Doula Mentor of the YearAna Paula Markel

Pediatric Care ProviderDr. Deborah Gleisner

8th Annual Doula Association of Southern California Awardsby Rita L. Shertick RN, BSN, LCCE, CLE

Birth Doula of the YearMargie Levy

Outstanding Service AwardDr. Elliot Berlin

Midwife of the YearJake Sifford – accepted in her memory by Juli Anderson

Lifetime Achievement AwardDavi Kaur Khalsa

A word about Davi Kaur Khalsa, a LA area midwife, herwebsite is TLC, Tender Loving Childbirth. She tells

how 90% of all pregnant women meet the criteriafor a non-hospital birth with all of its uncom-fortable interventions. Can you imagine nothaving to be hooked up continuously to an IVnor a fetal monitor, and being allowed to walkand eat when you so desire while in labor?But still be monitored by other means toensure the safety of you and your baby.Birthing Centers, homebirths, and waterbirths are some of your options.The chosen MC this year was Dr William Sears.

He was honored for his dedication to aiding fami-lies and their newborns. Who doesn’t have one ofthe over thirty parenting books he has authored.The companies that believe in the work of

doulas and were sponsors of the banquet are Dad-dyScrubs; LifeSpan Medicine; Berlin Wellness;

CAPPA; Colic Calm; Dy-Dee Diaper Service; Shoots andGiggles Photography; Art of Nursing Care. Please support

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The LA area doula community educates and begins the training of about 200women a year on the road to be certified as a doula. Some work as birth doulas, as acoach to the woman and her partner dur-ing her birth, whether they chose a hospi-tal or home birth. Others chose to be apost-partum doula, going to the familyhome those first few days or weeks afterbirth helping with breastfeeding, andorganizing the home to assimilate the new-born. Participants come to LA for trainingfrom as far away as Boston and others havecome from Central and South America.

For further information on doulasand/or training visit the DASC website.

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

Rita L. Shertick, RN, BSNRitaDoulaRNCertified Lactation Educator Lamaze TrainedBilingual Spanish562-299-2022 cell

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

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

Go to www.DASCdoulas.orgor call

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

and postpartum doulas in your area.

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Childbirth Educator Certification Training Organizations:

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.org1.888.862.4784

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, 1-888-MY-CAPPA

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

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

The Hypnobirthing Method™ (HCCE)Hypnobirthing Method Cert. Childbirth Educators 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

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: OCBreastfeeding@yahoo.comwww.ocbreastfeedingcoalition.orgFor additional info call: 714.242.1633

Doula Association of SouthernCalifornia (DASC)

Connected with other members in yourarea. To find out when the Circle Meeting isin 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 PostpartumProfessional Association (CAPPA)

2012 Childbirth Education and Labor DoulaTrainer Certification CoursesAntepartum Doula TrainingChildbirth Educator TrainingPostpartum Doula Training

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

Make a difference in someone’s birth experience.

UCLA Extension LactationEducator/Consultant

Training Courses in 2012UCLA Lactation Educator Training ProgramFor additional information and registration,contact Linda Polin at 310.825.7093 orvisit www.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

Breastfeeding Task Force ofSouthern California

2012 Meetings & Seminarswww.BreastfeedLA.org

Cultural Challenges, Creative SolutionsAsians, Latinas, Blacks and TeensWednesday, January 11, 20129:00am to 4:00pmThe California Endowment1000 N. Alameda St.Los Angeles, CA 90012

Tuesday, January 24, 2012Task Force General MeetingSLAHP WIC2930 W Imperial Hwy, 6th floorInglewood, CA 90303

Wednesday, February 8 & 22, 2012Train the Trainer: Birth & Beyond LosAngelesSpeakers: TBASLAHP-WIC2930 W Imperial Hwy, 6th floorInglewood, CA 90303

Wednesday, March 7 & 28, 2012Train the Trainer: Birth & Beyond LosAngelesSpeakers: TBASLAHP-WIC2930 W Imperial Hwy, 6th floorInglewood, CA 90303

Info on upcoming workshops and brochureand registration forms available online:www.BreastfeedLA.org click on Events

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The Stork Stops Here offersProfessional Childcare Classes:*Newborn Specialist (Level 1)*Newborn Specialist (Level 2)*Postpartum Doula Training*Professional Nanny TrainingFor more information contact:STORKSTOPS@AOL.COM323-294-8467

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�DONA International is collaborating with DONA International member AnnFulcher, program manager for Hearts and Hands Volunteer Doula Program at theUniversity of California–San Diego, in her effort to gather information on hospital-based and community doula programs. DONA International is posting this question-naire on our website and providing a response link to Ann. When you submit yourquestionnaire, it will go to Ann who is assembling a list of doula programs that will bemade available to the public. Once completed, DONA International members willhave access to the list through our website.

If you are involved in a hospital-based or community doula program, and wouldlike to share information with other doula programs, this questionnaire is for YOU.

There are now many doula programs across the country doing similar work, or try-ing to develop something new. We can share "best practices" and "lessons learned" byspeaking up about our own work.

If you're interested in sharing what you're doing, and learning about other pro-grams, please go to http://www.dona.org/resources/research.php to download the questionaire. The data will be compiled into a database available to all.

If you haven’t had a chance toattend a Motherhood Consortium pres-entation then 2012 is the year to try one.The Motherhood Consortium is a South-ern California-based professional net-working group offering premiere serviceproviders for presentations on the field ofmothers, babies, and families, as well asthe highest quality business-to-businessresources and referrals throughout theregion.

The Motherhood Consortium wasconceived from some very fundamentalideas:

• The need for professional connec-tion and camaraderie

• The need for continuing educational enrichment and professional support

• The need to expand knowledge, standard of care and resources

• The need for everyone to grow and be nurtured

The Motherhood Consortium is an inclusive community of individuals who pro-vide care and nurturing for mothers, families and their babies either through educa-tion, enrichment or social/emotional support. Anyone offering professional servicesto this population is encouraged to attend — from "Mommy & Me" to preschool teach-ers to music or sign language educators, from lactation specialists to postpartumDoulas and midwives, from physical therapists and speech therapists to parentingexperts. All are welcome to this forum intended to offer a collaborative way to addresspotential issues arising in the field and devise ways to help inform and energize theprofession in order to better serve our clientele.

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