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In this issue
vol. 6| 2009–2010
From a Child’s Perspective
by Kim Nelson....3
Breastfeeding: The Perfect Gift
by Mary Ann Whitesell, La Leche League.....4
Smart Beginnings/Easy Preventions
by Michelle Leclaire O’Neill, Ph.D., R.N......5
Eat, Drink and Be Merry
by Shawna Traver....7
Let It Snow!
by JoBea Holt.....8
Breastfeeding Consultant Resource Listings ................................4
Children Change a Relationship, by Catherine DeMonte........................6
Managing New Motherhood, by Andra Brosh, Ph.D..............................6
Resources ........................................................................10
Doula Resource Listings ..............................14
Professional Education and Training ..............15
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Handling Unwanted Advice, by Elizabeth Pantley ..............................14
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by Kim Nelson
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esolutions can sometimes be daunting…overwhelming…unapproachable,
unachievable…and every year…we make an attempt to come up with a list, because we
are suppose to…the commercials on television are announcing the need for resolutions…we are obligated to have at least, a very few-the thought can make you anxious…but if we take a step back and approach the year differently…in smaller increments…each year like a day…it may be easier.
I keep a quote by Leo Buscaglia (1924-1998), author, lecturer and former USC
professor close to my heart. His insight into happiness and relationships has always
moved me. One of his quotes is printed and on my bulletin board in the hallway near
my bathroom…it is worn, yellowed, but well read, considered and pondered over the
years…and I recall…it was reading this quote that would ground me at the “bewitching hour” of the day with my little ones…the words sometimes got me through the
remainder of the day, sometimes a trying and difficult day…with babies and toddlers…but the words and inspiration prepared me for the rest of the day…and the
night- rejuvenating me in spirit…for the new day to come:
“Bedtime is a special time, a time of transition. It is an opportunity for closure to
one day and a preparation for the next. It is a small turning point in the natural rhythm
that gives structure and meaning to life. Just as the seasons and their holidays and celebrations mark the great natural movements of the years, so bedtime marks the turning of the days. With care and patience and awareness of our children’s needs, each
bedtime can be its own celebration of love and life.
For in sleep, we are recreated and renewed.”
I sometimes think of the end of a year in the same way as bedtime…a transition…so, I suppose that in a new year we truly do have the opportunity to be recreated and renewed…
One resolution for the new year…re-print Leo Buscaglia’s quote. Place it on a bulletin board, frame it, place it somewhere to read and re-read during bath time, or on
your child’s nightstand during story time, stick it on your bathroom mirror, medicine
cabinet...somewhere…where you can have the gentle reminder…that we have transitions…a moment to breath, exhale…seconds, moments…hours, days, chapters,
years…a lifetime of transitions.
There were many times that I would read the quote…and a feeling of calm would
take over…I knew that the new day would bring new goals…small, but magical turning
points.
Here are some resolutions that I have put on my list.
Last year I started a tradition of having a New Year Goal Party and I will continue
it again in 2010. In January—not necessarily on the 1st, but a date after all of the holiday decorations are down and all the
chaos and hustle and bustle has subsided—invite friends over for a postholiday celebration and a chance to set
out goals for the new year. Have friends
write down their goals on two pieces of
paper.They can take one home and leave
the other for a time capsule (a sealed
envelope, jar, old tin box, etc…to open
the next year). It is a wonderful tradition for an opportunity to set your goals
and resolutions and the perfect excuse
to re-connect the next year-stay in
touch with friends-which is probably a
resolution for many a busy mom and
dad!
I had many friends that requested
that we re-visit the goal party throughout the year…because only once a year
was difficult to focus on goals. That
makes sense…once a year is not enough…similar to needing bedtime to renew. It didn’t happen in 2009, but hopefully 2010 will provide more time for goals and resolutions. I guess that is my first resolution!
On purpose…I recently overheard some children having a heated conversation…they
were passionate in their banter…and one boy proclaimed…”but you did it on purpose”! I remembered yelling that out…with heart as a child. That statement stopped
me…froze me in the moment…and I realized that even though what this boy was upset
about, it had a negative basis…the “did it on purpose” was resounding.
I should do things on purpose…and maybe with only that one resolution for 2010,
any other remaining resolutions could happen with more ease. Realizing that a child’s
needs are basic and natural…the purity of “on purpose” is priceless.
So this new year…I will make breakfast for my children with purpose…not dragging, groggy or with any disdain, wishing that I could go back to bed, but for the
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moment of breakfast. Kiss their sweet little
cheeks as they eat their scrambled eggs or cereal…children wake up to embrace the day…to
live it with purpose…I wish that I could always
see that…
I will put a load of laundry in…pulling a
piece of paper, stickers, gum…out of the
pockets…appreciating the purpose of my children’s lives…because that is part of my purpose.
I will understand the purpose of their
lives…when they don’t brush their teeth, make
their bed or do homework…because their
purpose is to live…to be…and a mundane
nuisance that I find important, may not part
be of their purpose…but mine, to live in the
moment…a natural rhthym, I should not torment my children with my burdens...I will live
my life with “my purpose”…my purpose to
guide…to provide the boundaries for my children to be loving and giving people.
Take the chance to see everyday things through different eyes…sometimes this is
enough to make a day magical. To practice this…to digest what another sees, feels, likes,
dislikes…it can make all of the difference in the world. Have you seen the Lowes commercial? …the one with the little girl riding in the back seat…and the camera scans to
the Lowes sign and then a telephone pole as a “T” image…and now Lowes…is LowesT?...there is another commercial-with a shopping bag…and the rope handles make
with the knots…create a smiley face…just a different perspective…a different angle in
the viewfinder of an eye…it was always there, but sometimes the gift of the way someone else sees life can be a true gift.
So…this year…I will try to see the smiley
face, a great bargin, someone’s sadness, a Kimberly W. Nelson
gift of sunshine, of rain, gas in the car, a kim_nelson@sprinklesofmagic.com
moment of happiness in something that I
may not have seen before.
Kimberly W. Nelson is a freelance writer. Her articles
As the holiday season comes to an have appeared on www.familyeveryday.com and OC
end…there is a movement that marks a Family. She and her husband are raising their four
new year…proceed with patience, care children in Westlake Village, CA.
and awareness…this can be its own cele- Sprinkles of Magic is a now featured on
bration of love and life.
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Happy New Year!
Look under gifts. Both Tooth Fairy Dust and Sweet
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Breastfeeding: The Perfect Gift for Baby, Mother and Our World
by Mary Ann Whitesell
La Leche League
www.llli.org
www.lalecheleaguescnv.org
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s the holidays approach, our
thoughts turn to giving, what to give, to
whom, and how much can I afford? The
art of breastfeeding is a priceless gift to
baby, mother, and our world. Most people know that “breast milk is best,” but
exactly why is it the best? The following is
a partial list of “gifts” that human milk
offers:
Health Benefits
Breastfed babies are less likely to contract ear infections and other diseases like
pneumonia and meningitis and less likely to become ill with gastrointestinal
infections and diarrhea. Babies who are
breastfed are at lower risk of Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome.
Another wonder of mother’s milk is
its ability to offer protection from dayto-day exposure to contagious illnesses.
Let’s say a mother comes down with flulike symptoms: body aches, nasal congestion, etc. By the time she is aware of any
symptoms, her baby may also have been
exposed to the illness. The mother’s
immune system fights the illness with
immune properties that pass into her
milk. In this way, the baby receives protection from the specific illness to which
he may have been exposed. If a mother
were to stop breastfeeding when she
became ill, the baby would lose out on
that protection. During the cold and flu
season, oftentimes a breastfed baby is the
only one in the family to remain free of
symptoms. If the baby does show symptoms, they are usually less severe and subside more quickly than for other family
members. This protection continues for
as long as a baby continues to nurse,
although the greatest protection occurs
when the baby is exclusively breastfeeding.
Long-term health benefits of breastfeeding are being discovered as the first
generation of artificially-fed infants are
now in their fifties and sixties. Breastfeeding has been found to slow he development of a digestive disorder known as
celiac disease, and has also been shown to
protect against Crohn’s disease and
ulcerative colitis in adulthood. Insulindependent diabetes occurs less in people
who were breastfed. Also, breastfeeding
has been shown to protect against subsequent obesity, at least through adolescence.
Human milk for human babies
Mother’s milk was designed specifically for a human baby, therefore, it provides all the right nutrients in the right
amounts. The protein in breast milk is
much easier for a baby to digest since it
forms a smaller curd in the stomach. The
amino acids in human milk are in all the
right proportions. This is important for
the development of the brain and nervous
system. A recent study showed that premature babies who were fed their own
mother’s milk in the early weeks of life
had a significantly higher IQ at age sevenand-a-half and eight years than children
who were artificially fed.
Benefits to mother
Breastfeeding provides the mother
with a decreased risk of breast cancer.
One study showed that the risk of breast
cancer decreased as the number of
months spent lactating increased. Another study showed that women who had
breastfed 25 months or more were onethird less likely to develop breast cancer
than women who had given birth but
never breastfed.
Another gift of breastfeeding is that
of weight loss. One study showed that the
tendency to store fat on the thighs was
reduced in women who were breastfeeding. Another study showed that nursing
mothers lost more weight without dieting
by the time their babies were six-monthsold as compared to mothers who used
artificial baby milk and who had been eating less. Mothers who are exclusively
breastfeeding (that means no supplemental bottle or pacifiers and at least one
nighttime nursing) experience a delay in
the return of ovulation and menstruation. This benefit can offer natural child
spacing and can also be a gift to women
who suffer from premenstrual problems.
Many families appreciate the gift of
cash savings. Breastfeeding saves money
not only because artificial baby milk purchases are unnecessary, but also because
of fewer medical bills and possibly fewer
orthodontic bills since breastfed babies
have better jaw development.
Gifts to Our World
When a mother decides to breastfeed
her baby, her decision actually affects our
world. Pollution of air, water and land
caused by the manufacturing of artificial
baby milk is decreased along with use of
energy resources need for heating up and
storing artificial baby
milk. Our world says
“Thank you!” for this
wonderful gift to all the
breastfeeding mothers
out there.
The above list is just
a “drop in the bucket”
of the benefits of
breastfeeding. Scientists are just beginning
to scratch the surface
when discovering more
and more of these benefits. Your milk is alive,
it’s perfect for your
baby and it’s a great gift
for you and for our
world.
La Leche League Mission
La Leche League’s mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education,
and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Our Web site:
www.llli.org offers extensive breastfeeding and
parenting information. Need quick answers to
breastfeeding questions? Read the extensive Frequently Asked Questions section. Find articles from
back issues of our journal, New Beginnings.
Browse the Mother-to-Mother forums and connect
online with other breastfeeding moms.
La Leche League's The Womanly Art of
Breastfeeding is the most complete resource
available for the breastfeeding mother and can be
ordered from the La Leche League Online Store. The
online catalogue may also have other products of
interest to parents.In Southern California, to find a
La Leche League Leader, Group or local Web sites
visit: www.lalecheleaguescnv.org or call:
Antelope Valley: 661-724-0526
LA West Side-Santa Monica: 310-285-9393
Long Beach-Lakewood: 562-804-8725
Orange County: 714-965-1182
Palos Verdes Peninsula: 310-373-4135
photo: Tanya Young www.tanyayoung.com
Mary Ann Whitesell is
the mother of two children
and an accredited La Leche
Leader.
Breastfeeding (Lactation) Consultants & Resources
The following list of breastfeeding resources has been graciously provided by the Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles. For more information on breastfeeding, credentials explanations, tips for pumping, breastfeeding books, and local resources, or to make a donation, visit
Symbols indicate services in languages other than English: ✖ American Sign Language, ❋ Armenian, ● Chinese, ✯
Farsi, ♣ French, ▲ Hebrew, ❧ Italian, ❍ Korean, ◆ Japanese, ❒ Russian, ■ Spanish
http://www.breastfeedingtaskforla.org.
BEVERLY HILLS/WEST LOS ANGELES/SANTA MONICA
Aronson, Debbie, RN, BSN, IBCLC 310-600-9194
310-829-6330
928 Stanford Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403-2224
Serves LA County
Classes prenatal, private instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home, office;
pump rentals, sales, related sales; pump delivery; available weekends &
evenings. Specializes in transitioning premature babies to breast, latch / suck
and milk supply problems.
Breastfeeding Culture Enterprises, 310–819-0408
Yocheved “Hedi” Schoenes, IBCLC
1119 Broadway #D, Santa Monica, CA 90405-3030
Classes prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home, free weekly
support group; sale of breast pumps & supplies; very low cost services available; credit cards accepted; available evenings and Sunday.
Cedars-Sinai Lactation Education Center
310-423-5312, ❋ ■ ❒
8700 Beverly Blvd., Suite 3202, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Linda Kingsley, IBCLC
Prenatal classes; consults in hospital; breast pump rentals & related sales;
credit cards accepted; medical translators for most languages; information line
800-972-6003.
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Sat 9 AM-2:30 PM
Epps, Cynthia, MS, IBCLC 310-458-6430
www.Motherwork.com
457 25th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90402-3033
Slavick, Suzy, RN, CLE 310-871-3554, ■
www.bhlactationcenter.com
145 S. La Peer Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2601
Also serves Hollywood, Silverlake, Glendale, Culver City
Also serves San Fernando Valley, Culver City, Mid-Wilshire
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum, private instruction; post natal nutrition, transition to solids & gentle weaning; consults in hospital, client’s home; available weekends.
Kramer, Rachel, MD, CLE, Melissa Tatum, MA, CLE
310-273-9533, ♣ ■
250 North Robertson Blvd., Suite 404, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-1788
Consults in hospital, office, client’s home; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings. Experienced in hospital setting. Warm and supportive approach.
Tellalian, Louise Arce, RN, LCCE, CLC 310-274-2272, ■
1911 San Ysidro Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-1520
Also serves West Hollywood, Miracle Mile, Hollywood
Consultations in hospital and Pediatric office; physical assessment of infant and
well child follow-up. Credit cards accepted.
MCH Services Inc 800-822-6688
Rona Cohen, RN, BS, MN, IBCLC
www.mchservicesinc.com
P.O. Box 6241 Beverly Hills, CA 90212-1241
Multi Site Turnkey National Corporate Lactation Programs
Prenatal education through corporate lactation programs only. Breast pump
sales. Credit cards accepted.
Saint John’s Health Center/Lactation Station 310-829-8944
1328 22nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2091
Elaine Robertson, IBCLC, Teresa Sakamoto, BA, IBCLC, available daily 9AM - 5PM.
Consults in hospital & by appointment; breast pump rentals & sales; credit cards
accepted; support groups Wed. & Fri. at noon; weekend phone consults.
Serves Greater Los Angeles
Prenatal breastfeeding classes; small group in home setting on Saturday AM
with phone follow-up, private instruction available; phone counseling.
The Pump Station 310-998 1981
W. Haldeman, RN, MN, CLC, C. Harvey, RN, MS, CLC, J Sacher, RN, MN, CLC
www.Pumpstation.com
2415 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Breastfeeding classes; consults in office & home visits; breast pump rentals &
related sales; credit cards accepted; support groups; bras & nursing wear,
baby care products, baby & preemie clothes.
MIRACLE MILE/HOLLYWOOD/SILVERLAKE/DOWNTOWN
Hamilton, Maureen 323-228-4855, ■
2963 4th Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90018-2933
Also serves Beverly Hills, West LA
Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, clinic. Provides post partum
care for mother and newborn up to one year; available weekends and evenings.
Lee, Carole F. , OTR/L, MA, MS, CLE 323-528-1406
Also serves Los Feliz, Echo Park. Mt. Washington
Private instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; experienced in medically fragile, high risk infants with special needs; available weekends & evenings.
McClain, Dionne, DC, CLE 323-653-1014
McClain Sports and Wellness
6360 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 410, Los Angeles, CA 90048-5601
Also serves, Beverly Hills, Ladera Heights, View Park, Culver City
Private instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; credit cards
accepted; low or no cost consults for teens; available Saturdays, evenings.
The Pump Station 323-469-5300
W. Haldeman, RN, MN, CLC, C. Harvey, RN, MS, CLC, J Sacher, RN, MN, CLC
www.Pumpstation.com
1248 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90038
CULVER CITY/SOUTH LOS ANGELES
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center 323-857-4121, ■
Also serves West Los Angeles, Baldwin Hills
6041 Cadillac Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034-1702
Gwen Brown, RN, BSN, CLC, Alexanne Soltwedel, RN, BSN, CLE
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinic; breast
pump sales & related sales; credit cards accepted; support group, teen services.
Lactation Education Center Mon.-Fri. 9 AM-5 PM
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Easy Preventions
by Michelle Leclaire O’Neill, Ph.D., R.N.
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want to tell you about an amazing worthwhile program for pregnant
teenagers. The program’s philosophy and
curriculum are revolutionary and have
the potential to have a profound national impact on our teen pregnancy, infant
mortality, and child abuse rates. As the
program expands, its ripple effect will be
felt in as many communities as we can
possibly begin programs. Each group that
starts has a ten family limit.
There are several crucial factors that
distinguish Smart Beginnings/ Easy Preventions from other similar programs
that try to address the problem of poverty and teenage pregnancy: The Smart
Beginnings/ Easy Preventions program
begins when the babies are in-utero.
Thus begins the bonding process, which
is an essential component to our program
throughout the entire 5-year curriculum. It also helps to promote healthy full
term pregnancies.
Smart Beginnings also provides the
moms with a stipend of $25.00 for each
month they nurse their babies. Nursing is
not only excellent for the health of the
baby, but an excellent way to improve
mother/child bonding, which is a key
component to the success of our program.
Smart Beginnings provides door to
door transportation to ensure that these
parenting teens, many of whom live from
couch to couch, or worse, arrive safely
and on time to their day of bonding and
learning with their babies. Poor attendance is a large part of why other similar
programs have not worked.
Smart Beginnings’ day-long monthly
meetings are supervised and taught by a
range of professionals who are able to
observe, assess, and support the mothers,
babies, siblings and if available, fathers.
We have babysitters at all times if the need
arises. So far most classes have been set in
a healing environment at Temescal
Canyon Park in Pacific Palisades. During
their day of learning and bonding with
their babies, the participants enjoy three
healthy meals and engage in one hour of
group therapy and a two-hour professionally taught class. The classes include lactation education, infant growth and development, dealing with a crying baby, reading readiness, Planned Parenthood, CPR,
CBT, Anger Management, etiquette, college, and job seeking skills. Families also
participate in ‘Mommy and Me.’
Smart Beginnings includes literacy as
a big part of the program for mother,
baby, and if available, the father. It creates jobs for its graduates of the five year
Smart Beginnings program as mentors to
new groups of girls.
Smart Beginnings/Easy Preventions is
easily replicated in every city and state in
our country. Currently there is a waiting
list of pregnant girls from New Visions,
and leaders on stand by to begin new
groups in Los Angeles.
Since May 2008 we have serviced ten
expand, so that we can educate and support as many disenfranchised, underprivileged, pregnant teenage girls (and
fathers when available) as possible in Los
Angeles and beyond. Each year, almost
750,000 teenage women aged 15–19
become pregnant. Offspring from these
As the program expands, its ripple effect will be
During this holiday season, as we start
off a new year with new resolutions, won’t
you please consider helping this worthwhile program in any of the following
ways:
A financial contribution to Smart
Beginnings/Easy Preventions (we are a
501c3)
Federal tax ID # 26-3410234
Offer your services to do a website pro
bono
Get the girls into the Disney Concert
Hall to experience Dudamel rehearsing
Refrigerator to go to a mother in Van
Nuys
Diapers size 6
Clothes for 2 year olds
Books for 2 year olds
Books for 5 year olds
Formula
Bus passes cost $62.00 per month
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underprivileged teenage mothers, ten families have a high percentage of repeti•
babies, two five year olds, and two of the tion of this behavior.
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that
we
are
able
to
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fathers. The program is designed to continue for five years until the babies are in tinue to educate and support the ten girls •
kindergarten. This first year The Rior- already in the program until their babies
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dan Foundation and The A & A Founda- are five. They are now one year old.
So far Smart Beginnings/Easy Pre- •
tion of New York City funded us.
These pregnant teenage girls have made ventions has met and exceeded all of our •
the decision to keep their babies. Most
come from the most tragic of circumstances: often raped, poor, abused, alone,
but with the capacity and desire to become
good mothers and the determination to
end the cycle of poverty, abuse, neglect,
and teenage pregnancy with their babies.
In California alone, due to lack of
access to proper care and education,
almost 50% of teenage pregnancies result
in mortality. The infant mortality rate in
the U.S. is higher than in any other
country. All Smart Beginnings mothers
learn about nutrition, the importance of
pre-natal care, have support throughout
their pregnancies from other moms who
are in their group, professionally taught
parenting classes, and weekly phone calls.
They all delivered very healthy, full term
babies. They were encouraged to breastfeed and they all did; one mother still is.
All of the babies are
thriving.
Smart Beginnings
has a substantial waiting
list of pregnant girls
from Paul Cummins’
(founder of Crossroads
and New Roads) Charter School for Pregnant
and Parenting Teens.
We have trained leaders
ready to start new programs with groups of
teenage mothers-to-be
in Los Angeles, but we
lack the proper funding
that we need in order to
be able to provide the
intended four more
years of our curriculum
and support to the current group, and also to
goals. All ten mothers had healthy, full
term pregnancies. They all breastfed and
have healthy, thriving babies. Babies only
drink breast milk, formula, milk, or
water; no sodas.
All of the mothers completed high
school and one is currently enrolled in
college. The other nine moms also plan
to attend college. There have been no
charges of neglect or abuse from Social
Services. They know not to hit and why,
and have learned other methods of dealing with discipline. The mothers read to
their babies often and have agreed to do
so least 5 times a week.
Please help provide the Smart Beginnings/Easy Preventions program to as
many girls as possible; girls who have so
little and who all tell me that they do not
know what they would do without this
program.
Michelle Leclaire O’Neill,
Ph.D., R.N.
Smart Beginnings/Easy Preventions
310.454.0920
855 Via de la Paz, Suite 1
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
www.leclairemethod.com
Michelle Leclaire O'Neill Ph.D., R.N., the director of
the Mind Body Center in Pacific Palisades, developed
hypnobirthing, the hypnosis for natural childbirth
method. She is a pioneer in the study of mind-body
integration for treating infertility, pregnancy, preterm labor, and postpartum depression. She is the
author of Creative Childbirth, The Complete
Leclaire Method, The Pregnancy Diary, Meditations for Pregnancy, and many other books.
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Catherine DeMonte, LMFT
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hat initially brought a
couple together out of love, commitment
and respect for each other goes to the back
burner when children enter the picture.
With each parent so focused on the chil- Catherine DeMonte is a licensed Marriage, Family,
dren, each partner can feel resentful that Child Therapist in Calabasas. She specializes in couthe other isn't supporting them enough in ples who want to nurture their marriage with the same
the role as parent, or is feeling undesirable dedication, love and focus they bring to their children,
bringing their relationship back to the place that
or ignored as a marriage partner.
It is easy for resentment to build up. A brought them together in the first place. She has been
lot of what they ask for from each other for married for 26 years and has two adult sons. She is
surrounds their new role. They often feel available for in-office and phone appointments and
the need to be supported as a parent, as in may be reached at (818) 880-6559. Her website is
"I need you to step in more as a parent. I www.catherinedemonte.com.
am doing all the work." Both may feel they
know they need to bring focus to being the best parents, but do not bring that same level
of concern, care, compassion and focus to their marriage! Arguments over feeling
ignored personally, over who is doing more, over what needs aren't being met, and how
to parent begin to fly.
Add to that fatigue, conversations solely about the kids, different models of parenting from each partner's backgrounds, tighter financial restraints, and it's understandable that the marriage begins to suffer under the weight.
Having children is a joy and filled with such depths of love and joy and opens one's
heart in profound ways. But love looks a certain way when there are no children, and it
looks another way when there are. Both are beautiful. Wouldn't it be wonderful though,
to have your marriage look and feel as deep as the profound, head-over-heels love you
have for you child(ren)? Following are some techniques to bring that back.
Along with gestures of giving affection, listening deeply, being respectful, practicing
forgiveness, managing household responsibilities in a fair and loving way, and nurturing your friendship with your spouse, try the following steps to ignite your relationship:
Tip One Find out what says, "I love you" to your partner, then do it.
Respond to who your partner is. If they are outdoorsy, then take a hike together. If
they are a social person, encourage them to have a night out with friends. If they love
their quiet time alone, take the kids out for the day and draw your partner a bath before
you go. You get the idea.
Tip Two Go on a date with your partner.
Be sure you both put it on your calendars, then make a reservation at a great restaurant, get a babysitter, and dress up for the occasion. If you're feeling really crazy, skip
dessert and spend some time in the back seat on your way home!
Tip Three Work on your relationship every day.
When you first wake up in the morning, think to yourself, "What can I do for my
partner today?" This is about being mindful and prioritizing your relationship. Be flirtatious with your partner; be playful; be joyous. Do it for a week; see if you can't keep it
going for a lifetime.
Tip Four Practice asking for what you want and listening to what your partner wants.
Here's an exercise you can do as many times as you like this week. Start by massaging
your partner. Ask them to tell you exactly where and how they would like to be rubbed.
Massage one part of your partner's body for ten minutes. Then switch. Now you give
explicit instructions to your partner about how to rub your back, hands, head, or feet.
Make sure you let them know when they are doing things just as you like and when they
could adjust their pace, pressure, or movements a bit.
Often, one of you will be more comfortable being the giver, and one the receiver.
Taking turns helps create a more equal partnership.
Once you're both comfortable giving massage directions, transfer your skills to your
lovemaking. One night this week or next, when you make love, take turns pleasuring each
other. Lovingly give directions for what you'd like your partner to do to you and they
follow them. Then you switch. It's a powerful way to learn about your partner's needs,
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Children Change a Relationship
Return To "Head-Over-Heels!" with your partner!
Bringing Home a baby is an exciting and wonderful time. It is also a life-altering,
impactful one. With the changes in sleep, hormones, roles, focus and income, life
for couples changes drastically. Where couples once were focused on each
other, they are now focused on their child. There's no question you are devoted, attentive Mommies and Daddies. But maybe you feel you have lost something as Husbands and Wives?
Get Back the magic that had you want to marry and
have kids in the first place!
Catherine DeMonte, is a Marriage, Family, Child Therapist in private practice, licensed since 1990. She is also the mother of two. She
has been helping couples cope with the changes a baby brings and
helps them to better their connection, communion and understanding
of each other. She also sees new parents individually who need coping
skills or parenting tools or are struggling with post-partum depression.
She works in beautiful Calabasas and can be reached at
(818) 880-6559 (by appointment only).
Pregnancy • Post-partum • Parenting • Couples Issues • Life Transitions
Inner Child Issues(when our own un-resolved issues surface)
W
hile there are many things Andra Brosh
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what to expect until fantasy becomes reality, and she is in the throes of the post- Andra Brosh, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist and
partum experience. While the underpin- founder of Motheringminds, a community resource
nings of a maternal identity begin in offering a variety of services to expectant and new
childhood and evolve over the course of a parents and their children. Using her knowledge of
young girls development as she internal- attachment, mindfulness, infant mental health, and
izes her own mother’s nurturing, her child development, Dr. Brosh provides a holistic
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expectations that will also inform how she contact Dr. Brosh call (310)922.6969 or visit
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herself as mother.
The magnitude of becoming a mother can be felt at any time during this life transition, and each new mother will respond uniquely to the realization of how fundamentally important she is to her infant. A women’s response can take the form of awe
and wonderment, or it can present as overwhelm and undeniable fear. Infants have an
innate ability to invoke feelings in their caregivers through the use of non-verbal communication, and their very survival and development depends on how these communications are responded to by those who nurture them. When a new mother comes
into contact with the feelings of powerlessness and vulnerability inherent in caring for
a new baby, she may become overwhelmed by these primitive feelings leading to a challenging postpartum experience. An infant’s helplessness, dependency, and defenselessness can leave a mother feeling inadequate and uncertain about her capacity to care
for her baby, which can lead to depression, anxiety, and other challenges in the parenting role.
When a new mother feels overwhelmed by the responsibility of caring for her
infant, she is often struck with the urge to run or escape her situation. She may feel
horrified that she can even contemplate this as an option, but it is important for her
to understand that she is not fleeing from her child, she is running from the intolerable feelings being stirred up in her by the vicissitudes of this new life role. To be the
center of another person’s universe, and to experience the incredible depth of
dependency and need that comes with being responsible for a human life is at the very
core of what it means to be a mother. This can be a particularly difficult concept for
a woman who has not had the opportunity to know about these places within herself,
or who was not able to have adaptive experiences within the context of her own childhood. A new baby can open up old wounds in a new mother that may have never been
in her consciousness.
While society dictates that every woman will adapt easily and happily to the maternal role, the potential to experience deep and abiding joy in mothering depends on a
woman’s willingness to confront and live mindfully with the emotional conflicts and
ambivalence that flow from the routine interactions of day-to-day caregiving. Motherhood necessitates a willingness to internally connect with the most vulnerable, needy
and dependent places within, and a capacity to use this information to understand and
relate to the infant’s internal world. Every mother and baby deserves the opportunity
to develop a healthy, satisfying relationship, and this can only happen if truth replaces
myth, and we as a society begin to open ourselves up to the incredible reality of a new
mother’s world.
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but more importantly, learn how to ask
for what you like in the bedroom.
Tip Five Reserve one hour of time each
week for sex.
After a hard day at work, the kids are
tucked in, the bills are paid, and the
house is relatively neat, who wants to be
intimate? Set aside one hour of quality
time for intimacy. Believe it or not, this
can increase your satisfaction with lovemaking more than any other change you
might make. You don't have to have sex
during the hour if neither of you is in
the mood or the conditions aren't right
(one of you is sick, exhausted, sore,
etc.). But if the feelings are right, you'll
have set aside a full hour without distractions for a satisfying sensual experience.
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Eat, Drink and be Merry
by Shawna Traver
he holidays are here! Eat, drink and be merry! For the rest of the year try to
eat healthy, drink water, have fun with friends, and you will be merry!
There are a couple of ways to help keep your choices healthy during the busy holidays. From planning ahead, swapping coffee with walking, and hosting a soup
exchange you will notice the difference in how your party clothes fit this season!
Eat
According to Registered Dietician Ann Foley of Arizona, there are a few quick tips
to help you cope with all the holiday eating.
“My biggest tip would be to plan ahead. If you are going to a party that will have a
lot of junk food, cookies, chips, cocktails, etc (which is usually every party), it is helpful to eat healthy before you go.
This may take really good discipline, but it can be done! Another good option is
to bring a healthy dish with you, that you have prepared. This way you know exactly
what is in it (no hidden calorie surprises).
Finally, whatever you do decide to eat at the party, put the amount you decide to
eat on a plate, when it is gone- it is gone. Do not stand around the food table and just
keep picking at the snacks/food. Watch what you eat, especially while socializing, one
may consume way more calories that they would ever realize.”
Another big pound adder during the holidays is sugar. The Guideline Daily
Amount of added sugar for a 2,000 calorie diet is 125 g of sugar per day. Do yourself a favor, and read the labels of what you buy at the grocery store. Limit your self to
one treat per week. If you absolutely must have a slice of grandmas pumpkin pie, oblige
yourself, but pass on the caramel corn. The season is about choices, not denying your
self an occasional treat.
For those of you pregnant or postpartum, there is a helpful book, Fit to Deliver,
by Nordahl, Petersen, and Jeffreys. In terms of how many extra calories required while
pregnant, they advise,
“Although just 100 extra calories per day will do in your first trimester, you will
need to consume around 300 extra calories per day in order to support your growing
baby…”
And for postpartum moms,
“Breastfeeding is recommended as the optimal method of feeding your baby for
up to the first year…(and) although breastfeeding and returning to your regular exercise program will enhance weight loss, you should avoid strict dieting.”
If you are pregnant, a new mom, or a mother with older children, there are many
ways to treat your body right during this busy holiday season! So enjoy your parties and
eat right!
Drink
Another easy fix to avoid holiday weight gain is to trade grabbing coffee with a
friend for walking with a friend. The holidays give us a great excuse to catch up with
old buddies and reconnect with loved ones.
If you want to spend some time with someone, suggest meeting at a park or a lake,
and power walk for one hour. During the time you would have spent drinking a latte
sedentary, you will have gotten a full hour of cardio and walked a few miles, and still
had time to catch up.
Instead of drinking empty calorie coffee, you can substitute it with zero calorie
water. You will feel more full and you will be hydrated too.
You can also use the money you saved on not buying a latte and donate it to your
favorite charity the spirit of giving.
Outdoor exercise is a great idea for new moms. You may want to take a stroll with
the new mommy friend you made at your Mommy and Me class. Be sure to consult
your doctor before beginning or resuming any physical activity after birth. The babies
will love being outside, and you and your new mom friend will have a chance to connect and get some exercise. Check out www.strollerstrides.com for a fun outdoor
workout for moms and babies! Cheers to that!
Be Merry
Instead of hosting the usual
cookie exchange, this year, try a
Soup Swap. The idea is the same,
just healthier! You invite
your friends over to
your house. Each
person
makes 6
(six)
quart
size
containers
of
home
made
soup with
the
recipe
attached. They
can be frozen,
or ready to be
frozen. Each guest
goes home with six
homemade soups to
try! This refreshing
idea eliminates the
consumption of
too many sugar laden cookies. In
exchange, the
homemade
healthy soup
can be used for
a warm nutritious dinner at home with the family on those hectic nights during the
holidays.
Do yourself a favor and for this night treat yourself to a night out with the ladies!
Have a mom’s only night at the soup swap. You can place out healthy and tasty refreshments and moms can catch up with each other. In an evening of good cheer and good
health, a merry time will be had all around!
Continue in your spirit of giving on this festive night by having each guest bring a
can of soup to donate to a local shelter.
With a few changes this season you can really enjoy yourself at all of your upcoming events and festivities.
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Just remember to:
1) Plan ahead so you don’t nosh on
too much junk
2) Combine fitness and friendship
with lots of water
3) Focus on tasty new ideas, fun
and giving
Follow these quick tips, and you can
Eat, Drink and Be Merry the whole Season and the whole year!
Holiday Blessings!
Shawna Traver
shawnatraver@yahoo.com
www.strollerstrides.com
Shawna is a CPFT (Certified Personal Fitness Trainer) and mom of three. She is a freelance writer living
in Los Angeles. As a fitness and nutrition expert, she
enjoys being an instructor for Stroller Strides, an outdoor exercise class for moms and babies. Information
on classes can be found at www.strollerstrides.com
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hat is snow? What does it feel like? Does it have a smell? Is it really cold? Your baby wants to know!
Well, we don’t get much snow in the cities of Southern California, but the
mountains get plenty each year. Check the snow report, bundle up your baby
and head for the hills! The easiest way to find snow is to head up Angeles Crest
Highway. If you have chains, bring them. Sometimes you will get stopped and
turned around without chains, depending on the weather forecast and the last
time it snowed. And remember your Adventure Pass. For a baby or a toddler,
you don’t need a whole ski resort – only a little (clean) patch of snow beside the
road. If you have a sled, all the better. There are several makeshift sledding hills
along the highway.
Warm winters offer other special activities for babies and toddlers. Southern
California is on the Pacific Flyway, which means migrating birds pass through
here on their way to warmer climates. Some even stay for the winter. You can
find these birds, along with the resident ducks, geese and coots, at lakes around
the area. Favorite stopovers with stroller-friendly paths are the Los Angeles
Arboretum, the South Coast Botanical Gardens and Puddingstone Lake (also
known as Frank G. Bonelli Park). Look for a bird identification card or book in
the gift shops and keep it in your diaper bag.
Winter is also the time camellias are in bloom. Splendid gardens may include
your front yard, or you may want to visit Descanso or Huntington Garden, both
of which have acres and acres of camellia forests of all colors and varieties.
Toddlers love to pick the camellias. While this is not a good idea at Descanso or the Huntington, you may want to consider letting your child gather flowers in your own yard. There are phases of camellia picking every child goes
through. The first stage is to pick the buds only. This is the most frustrating stage
but the most fun for your child and a good opportunity to learn sorting skills!
The second stage is to wait for the buds to blossom and then pick only the blossoms. You can survive this stage by floating the blossoms in bowls of water. Then
comes the stage of a thousand bouquets – enough for every room in your house
and a daily bunch for the nursery school teacher. This stage is sadly followed by
the one-bouquet-per-season-if-you-are-lucky stage. So enjoy the picking years
while they last. Your plants and your child will thrive!
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by JoBea Holt
Author of “Baby’s Day Out in Southern California
- Fun Places to Go With Babies and Toddlers”
(Gem Guides Co., 2006, second edition) – a
travel guide to help moms and dads find more
adventures with your baby.
Dr. JoBea Holt
www.babysdayout.net
Dr. JoBea Holt was a research scientist at NASA’s Jet
Propulsion Laboratory from 1976 through 1999
where she studied climate change in arctic forests using
satellites and the Space Shuttle. She received her
Bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley, and her Ph.D.
from Caltech in Planetary Science. In 1999, JoBea left
JPL to raise her two children. She is an active leader in
Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts, is on the board of her children’s Little League organization, and is currently a
member of Al Gore’s Climate Project. Her first nonNASA book, Baby’s Day Out in Southern
California, was released in 2003 and again in
2006.
Happy trails,
JoBea Holt
Sites Mentioned in This Article
The Huntington Gardens
San Marino
http://www.huntington.org
Los Angeles County Arboretum
and Botanic Garden
Arcadia
http://www.arboretum.org/
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park
and Puddingstone Reservoir
San Dimas
www.bonellipark.org/index.html
Descanso Gardens
La Canada
www.descansogardens.org
South Coast Botanical Gardens
Rancho Palos Verdes
www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org
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Bellies, Babies & Bosoms
Lactation center and retail store carrying breastfeeding related
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LA County USC M.C.
Breastfeeding infant clinic. Kittie Frantz, RN 213-226-3644
One Hot Mama
Mom’s support group incl. nursing in public 323-969-0790
Glendale Mem Hosp
Free 818-502-BABY; Lactation Institute & Breastfeeding Clinic - Free
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Working Mom’s support group 818-995-1913
UCLA Maternity Associates, A Midwifery and Obstetric
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Mommy & Me Classes/Playgroups
Parenting Experience
(800) 80-dydee
Kaiser
NICU Parent Network, peer counseling through “Veteran Parent” program. Last Wed of month, Inland Empire
909-427-6379
Mindful Parenting
Infant/Toddler group 310-271-9999
Mocha Moms
Pasadena chapter - support group for SAHM’s of color
www. mochamoms.org
Natural Birth & Woman’s Center
Sibling, parenting and CPR training, ACHI childbirth, breastfeeding
support 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
Medical Center of North Hollywood
Mommy, Me and More; Conejo Valley 805-383-0133
The Birth Connection
Breastfeeding classes 818-753-2468
Conejo Valley Mom’s Club
Parenting Plus
The Birth Connection provides products and services that support
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Mommy and Me, Breastfeeding (and many more) Classes;
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Woodland Hills Kaiser
Ruth J. Gruen 310-287-1920
Lactation consultant 818-719-4305
Support, playgroups, activities for stay-at-home-moms & children.
Conejo Valley, Lisette 805-496-7681
Parenting Resource
Women’s Pavilion & Resource Ctr
Moms-n-More
800-779-6636 at Encino-Tarzana Regional MC
2x month Thurs, Inland Empire, 909-825-6119
Pamphlets, books, videos,catalogs, CICC 818-980-0903
Woodland Hills Mothers & More 818-347-4622
Birthing Project, Healthy Babies Alliance
Upland Moms Club
Pasadena Calif. Christian Women’s Club
Breastpumps Etc.
Free Breastfeeding classes & phone support. Breastpumps & private
consult. Ellen Steinberg RN consultant 818-345-4439
Breastfeeding support group 626-296-1000
Friendship and support for mom Debbie 909-981-5660
Methodist Hospital Arcadia
Mommy & Me on-the-lap time
1-800-950-BABY. The Breastfeeding class fee is : $30 for couples
delivering at Methodist Hospital; $35 for others.
Grand Terrace Library Mondays 10am 909-783-0147
MOMS Club
Pasadena Public Health Dept. Black Infant Health
Program
Free nursery at luncheon, Call June 626-358-4876 or
Gail 818-952-0351 for reservations
Pomona Valley Hosp Medical Center
Boot Camp for New Dads every 2nd month 909-620-MOME;
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229 Avenue I, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 316-1528 www.BrightBeginningsBeyond.com
Breastfeeding & Childbirth & parenting education classes. Free for
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Mission Hospital
Whittier Regional Medical Center
Support group for stay-at-home moms. Outings, playgroups,
activites and more. This is a non-profit orginization that has many
chapters in the Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside and San
Bernadino Counties. To find out more about the orginization please
visit www.momsclub.org. To find out the contact person in your local
area, please send an e-mail to momsclubcanw@aol.com
27700 Medical Center Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 364-4284
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Free breastfeeding classes by CLE, MPH 562-947-1451 x 2932
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Breastfeeding Support Center
For moms setting aside careers to care for child. Evenings without
child. Los Angeles, Leslie 310-827-3779
Santa Monica / UCLA Hosp
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A Mother’s Haven
Infant care class, breastfeeding, infant massage & sign language for
babies, Hypnobirthing Classes. Open Mon–Sat. 10 AM–5 PM,
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Westside Crisis Pregnancy Center
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Los Angeles, Babies welcome 310-477-PLUS
at our location or yours Ms. Dennis 310-266-2845 or 323-298-1516
Michelle Barone, MA, MFCC
Free preg. test kits. Maternity & baby clothing. 24hr hotline
310-581-1140
Mother’s Guild
Pomona Valley
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(805) 667-2115
Infant CPR & Safety, 909-620-MOME
Mothers Support Group, children ok, San Fernando Valley
818-951-7744
Crispen Williams, MA
Save a Little Life
St Joseph’s Medical Center
Mommy Zone
Infant CPR & Safety 949-760-BABY
Everything you need for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and baby
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Hoag Hospital
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Breastfeeding classes prenatal, postpartum, consults in hospital, also
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Pampered Pregnancy
A maternity center that caters to the needs of pregnant women.
Childbirth classes, maternity fashion, diaper bags, slings, baby wear,
breast pump prental and sales, lactation consultation, Pregnancy
massage center, pregnancy photography, and more! New classes
added regularly.
239 N. Euclid Aveue, Upland, CA
909-932-1144 www.pamperedpregnancy.net
The Pump Connection
CLC, store carrying breast pumps, nursing bras, diaper bags and
baby items. breastfeeding,mother & baby support group, classes and
consultations, infant massage class, and baby sign class,
22554 Ventura Blvd., #112, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 225-8822
www.thepumpconnection.com
The Pump Station
2415 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 826-5774 www.pumpstation.com
Sharies Lactation Station
20 years of experience as lactation educator providing consultations
and selling and renting breast pumps, breastfeeding supplies and
nursing bras.
Santa Clarita, CA
(661)-296-1280 sales@sharieslactation.com
Breastfeeding Education,
Consultation and Supplies
562-421-CARE
(562) 421-2273
www.mothercarelactation.com
5212 Katella Avenue, Suite 103-A
Los Alamitos, California 90720
Valley Pres Hosp
Pediatric CPR & Pediatric Life Support, Eng/Span 818-902-2977
Training Solutions
Paramedic instructor. CPR. Eng & Span 818-789-8907 days/eves
Methodist Hosp Arcadia
Clarence Calhoun
Infant CPR 626-357-3100
CPR, Parenting, Sibling, Breastfeeding, and Childbirth classes.
Huntington Memorial
Infant/Child CPR & Safety 626-397-8768
Safety In Motion
Car Seat Education. At-home car seat installation & education
day/evening/weekend appts available 714 264-2924
www.safetyinmotion.org
San Fernando Valley, Lynda Jacobs 818-713-8747 & Eve Sullivan
818-890-3491
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
“New Moms in Touch” support group for moms with infants 0-6
months; Parenting series for 2-6 year olds 818-902-2977.
Linda Rose, Honeysucklerose & Yoga Birth Playgroups
8 weeks-1 year & Babycare & Conscious Parenting classes
818-994-7809 honsucklerose @aol.com
(0-12 months) Kindermusic, San Fernando Valley 818-380-3111
Baby & Me, play group for teen parents 626-813-2844
Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
(818) 386-1082
www.gr8birth.com
Holistic Nutrition-based prenatal care, Natural Family Planning, VBAC,
Homebirths, Birth Center, Water Labor, Water Birth, Hospital Birth.
Classes - ACHI Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Sibling, Parenting, Midwifery
Assistant and Doula Training.
Blessed Beginnings Midwifery
714-639-7530
www.BlessedBeginnings.net
Susan Scott Gill, LM, CPM; Lori Luyten, LM, CPM; and Karen Pecora,
LM, CPM. Home Birth, water labor and/or birth, supportive environment, support of birth choices and plans, no separation of mother and
baby, immediate care of the newborn including full pediatric exam.
Dedicated to supporting women through childbearing years including
prenatal, labor & birth, postpartum, and well-woman support.
Baby’s First Impression
4d ultrasound images. www.babysfirstimpression.com, 909-946-5410
Big Belly Photography
Specialize in pregnancy photography. www.ALaModePhoto.com
310-770-2676
Brubaker Photography
Maternity, babies, children, weddings & head shots.
http://www.brubakerphotography.com, 310-476-1992
Day One Photography
First Look Sonogram
626-397-8768
4d Sonogram and newborn imaging. www.firstlooksonogram.com
310-543-5152
Babydays Mom & Baby Group
Santa Monica 310-869-7297
Janell Mithani Photography
Chapman Family Center
Maternity portraits, newborn/infants, children, cards.
www.jmphotostudio.com, 626-798-4167
“Mommy & Me,” “Working Moms,” & “Fathers/Expectant Fathers”
310-453-5144 - 3 hr. sessions in the RIE method 310-453-5144
The Early Childhood Parenting Center
Was primary prevention program at Cedars-Sinai for over 30 years
and are now a freestanding non-profit located at Westside locations.
We offer free WarmLine service, Parent-infant, toddler, single parent
and working parent groups. fees are $120-130/month and some
scholarships. Phone 310-281-9770 www.parentingtots.com
YWCA Santa Monica/Westside -
Moms Helping Moms
Tonya Brooks, LM, MS
Prenatal, infants, children and family photos.
www.photodiversions.com, 714-730-5050
Huntington Memorial Baby & Me
Total Child Safety
Midwives
Anamaria Brandt Fine Art Photography
Pregnancy, birth, adoption, babies, families and events.
www.dayonephoto.com, 310-820-2505
Lamaze, Breastfeeding & CPR 310-643-5117
Home & Car Seat Safety Class / Infant & Child CPR Free 805-230-1100
Photography
Babies welcome 818-963-8411 ext 3399
Begins new program Sept. 2004, “The Cottage - A Place For
Parents” for parents; Toddler & Me(age 0-3) / Infant & Me(age 0-1)
classes; a variety of Parent Support Groups & Caregiver /Teacher
training. 2019 14th St., Santa Monica. 310-452-3881 Call Barbara
Olinger at YWCA.
Dr. Lois Schunk, MFT, LCCE, CLE
Reg MFT Intern IMF 39218 Supervisor: E. Shatzkin, MFC 35359
Psych-ed groups teaching ex-spouses & step-parents to coparent.
Cert. CoMama Group Facilitator 310-843-2700
Meetings, playgroups, newsletters 562-933-1670
Parenting Support Classes
Dr. Christine Anderson
Board Cert. in Chiropractic Pediatrics. Free classes to help raise
healthy children 323-436-2735
Attachment Parenting Int. of Hollywood
Support group, call Tiffany 818-557-6395
CALFAM
La Neve Studio
Pregnancy, infant and children and family portraits. Monthly specials.
www.lanevephoto.com, Downtow Brea. 714.529.3686
Linnea Lenkus Fine Art Portrait Studios
Fine art pregnancy and baby portraits, cards, albums, boxes. Long
Beach (562) 981-8900; Pasadena (626) 744-9104; Irvine, Orange
County (949) 753-1600. By appointment only.
www.linnealenkus.com
Little Darling’s/Precious Memories Portrait Studio
Photography in your home. 888-425-2000
Lori Dorman
Pregnancy,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 Photography
Specializing in unique maternity and child portraits, from the tummy
to six years old. www.milkandcookiesphotography.com 323.533.4268
Peek-a-Boo Ultrasound
Non-Diagnostic for family, fun, & entertainment. 909-579-8229
Pregnancy Portraits
Advanced parenting support group. 818-907-9980
Specialize in pregnancy photos and newborn sessions.
www.pregnancyportraits.net, 818-905-3213
The Early Childhood Parenting Center
Prenatal Peek
Parent and me education and support groups for infant to three year
olds. New groups beginning in September ‘09. www.parentingtots.org
Creative Parenting Classes
The Parenting Experience, Santa Clarita, 805-383-0133
Newborn imaging. 23161 Ventura Boulevard Suite #207, Woodland
Hills, CA. 91367. (818)390-1141 www.prenatalpeek.com/sfvalley
Marlo Yoshimoto Photography
East San Gabriel Valley Mothers of Twins Club
Pregnancy, baby and child photography. www.msyoshphoto.com
760.679.6136
626-335-9817
Tanya Young Photography
Candace Leach, LM, CPM
Family Resource Counseling Center
562-272-4541
www.birthgoddess.com
Pre-conception, prenatal, homebirth, waterbirth, postpartum, wellwoman & well-baby care. Free consultations.
Individual psychotherapy, assessment and wide variety of group therapeutic services including infant/ child development and parenting.
310-479-9798
Artistic pregnancy, baby and child photography.
Tanya@TanyaYoung.com 310.939.1155
Tender Loving Childbirth
Young Moms Support & Info. 818-988-4430; Melody-Joy McLaughlin
(British) RN, RM, CIFC, Pre/Postnatal Ed 818-785-3790
Contact your local hospital for available exercise classes.
Lisa Fuquay
AMKR Dance Productions
310-278-6333
www.tenderlovingchildbirth.com
Give birth to your baby in the warmth, love and comfort of your own
home. Homebirth is safe, natural and empowering. Call today to
schedule a FREE homebirth consultation.
Friends of the Family
Pre/Postnatal Exercise
Parent Ed. 0-3 years 213-251-7794 ext 205
Prenatal & postpartum classes Inland Empire 909-860-1063
Julie Johnson CD DONA
Angel City Yoga
Early Parent workshops & ongoing support for new & expect. moms
Birth Rights 310-289-9255
Pre/ postnatal classes Mommy&Me/Children’s yoga 800-500-9642
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The Bradley® Method
Pauline Scharf
Pacific Palisades
in your home 760.486.4298 www.wombtowalk.com
Childbirth Education
Native Indian Birthing Grove 310.454.0920 leclairemethod.com
Hypnobirthing-Leclaire Method Michelle Leclaire O’Neill Ph.D
The Magic of Multiples
Michelle Leclaire O’Neill Ph.D
Hypnobirthing Multiples
Michelle Leclaire O’Neill Ph.D
Rebecca Noel
Beverly Hills
Maba Beyond Breastfeeding 310.271.2589 atmaba.com
Breastfeeding
Newborn Preparation
Labor & Delivery Prep
Infant Massage
CPR and Safety
Carol Levey, C.L.E.
Kathryn Auger DONA R.N.
Heather Archer CIMI, C.L.E.
Barbara Wogh, R.N. BSN
B re a
Pasadena/Altadena/ Los Angeles
in your home or mine 626.388.2191 www.support4birth.com
Childbirth Preparation
Birth Options Consults
Breastfeeding Education
Bradley® Natural
Childbirth Classes
Understanding Birth
Coping with Labor
Options for Childbirth
Danielle Centeno
Downey
Cordelia Sattefield Hanna
Pasadena Public Health Dept. 626.744.6093 www.support4birth.com
(free to Medi- Cal; $75 other)
Natural Life Chiropractic 714.290.3174 dccenteno@msn.com
TBA
TBA
TBA
Pomona
Downey Regional Medical Center 562.904.5580
Lamaze
Alma Aragon
Private Home 714.290.3174 dccenteno@msn.com
Bradley® Natural
Childbirth Classes
Calabasas
Growing Blessings 818.317.3264 growingblessings@aol.com
Lamaze
Lamaze Weekend Course
Baby Care Basics
Lisa Spiegel
Lisa Spiegel
Lisa Spiegel
Parent Education Center 310.326.2764 doulabirthpartners.com
Hypnobirthing
Ellie Shea
Beach Cities Babies 310.372-5511 www.beachcitiesbabies.com
Cesarean Preparation
Newborn Care
Infant Safety/CPR
Breastfeeding Basics
A Mother’s Haven 818-380-3111 amothers-haven.com
Prepared Childbirth
Prepared Childbirth Intensive
Caring For Your Newborn
Breastfeeding 101
CPR and First Aid
Hypnobirthing
Danielle Centeno
Redondo Beach
Encino
Leslie Adelman
Leslie Adelman/Terry Gaff
Susanna Lutton
Santa Clarita
Richard Pass
Alisha Tamburri
Babies & Beyond 661.259.1802 skraye@aol.com
Baby Care
I.C.E.A.
Breastfeeding
C/S Delivery
Lamaze
Fullerton
Belly Sprout 714.290.3174 dccenteno@msn.com
Danielle Centeno
The Birth Connection 323-845-4643 empowered4birth@yahoo.com
Birthing From Awareness
Denise Kinsella
Bonding with your Unborn Baby Sylvia Poareo
Lamaze (Spanish), Prepared Childbirth
Postpartum Support, Out of Hospital Birth (Childbirth Prep)
Starting out Support for New Moms, Breastfeeding
Intro to Pregnancy, Baby Care
Happiest Baby on the Block, Bradley®-Private
Lamaze, Private
Alise Hatley, CLE, CE
Jan Sheridan
Jill Spector, CLE
Laurie Sutherland, RD
Laurie Sutherland, RD
Santa Monica
Pump Station 310.374.4546 pumpstation.com
Ida Bird
Lamaze
Lamaze-Bradley®
Judith Chapman
Private Location 310.394.6711
Bradley® Childbirth
Nancy Griffin
Birth & Beyond 323-931-8521 jbleanse@sbcglobal.net
Bradley®
Jodi Leanse
Sherman Oaks
Glendale
Natural Birth & Women’s Center 818.386.1082 Gr8birth.com
Glendale Adventist Med Center 818.409.8325
Birthing, Midwifery Assistant Tonya Brooks
Silverlake
G ra n a d a H i l l s
Silverlake Yoga 323-397-1274
Private Home 818.368.8428 klone@socal.rr.com
Christine Low
Christine Low
Christine Low
Bradley®
Liuba Randolph
S i m i Va l l e y
Natural Birthing Center 818.645.4692 Sacredmotherdoula.com
Infant Massage
Octavia Lindlahr
High Desert
Private Homes 760.486.4298 wombtowalk.com
Intro to Hypbirth
Infant Massage
Rebecca Noel
Rebecca Noel
Ta rz a n a
Mommy Zone 818.645.4692 Sacredmotherdoula.com
Infant Massage
Octavia Lindlahr
Thousand Oaks
Irvine
Hoag Hospital 949.764.2229 hoaghospital.org
Cesarean Class
Baby Care Basics
Baby Saver
Breastfeeding
Los Robles Hospital 818-707-0894
Couples Childbirth Class
Prenatal Yoga
Caitriana Finn
Private Home 310.455.2652 brittab@charter.net
Birthing from Within
Birthing Again
Birth Story Workshop
in your home 562-272-4541 www.birthgoddess.com
Candace Leach, LM, CPM, CCE
Private Home 661.254.2069 yvonne@doulawithlove.com
Childbirth Prep
The Childbirth Connection 818.734.0723
Breastfeeding Education
Randi Levinson-Kuzmin
Childbirth Educ for Women with Disabilities
Parent Training
Andrea Gamble
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Cedars-Sinai 310-453-5144
Judith Chapman
Pump Station/Private Home 323-244-3912 www.OneWithChild.com
Lamaze- Bradley®
Madalyn Morris, ICCE, CLEC
Private Home 323-931-8521 jbleanse@sbcglobal.net
Bradley®
Yvonne Novak
Va n N u y s
562-208-4383 www.BradleyBirth.com
Lamaze-Bradley®
Britta Bushnell
Britta Bushnell
Britta Bushnell
Va l e n c i a
Long Beach
Bradley®
Robin Gruver, AAHCC, ICEA
Robin Gruver, AAHCC, ICEA
To p a n g a
Lakewood
Prepared Childbirth
Homebirth
Early Pregnancy
Baby Care
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
Ve n i c e
Head First Doula Services, Inc. 323.240.6002
www.headfirstdoulas.net
Birthing from Within
Breastfeeding
Cesarean Birth Preparation
Happiest Baby on the Block
Newborn Care
Yana Katzap-Nackman, CD
Wo o d l a n d H i l l s
Private Location 818.346.2467 lotusmoonbirth.com
Bradley®
Shelia C. Feldman
The Birth Connection
Khalsa Way Pre-Natal yoga
Prenatal yoga classes. Fullerton 323-845-4643
empowered4birth@yahoo.com
Romy Rapoport, 310-483-3987, Malibu mothernaturebirth@yahoo.com
Blessings Center
Mommy & Me, Meditate class 310-454-0920
Pre & postnatal Yoga classes, Gurutej Kaur 323-930-2803
Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Camarillo Yoga Center
Prenatal Yoga Classes. Tara Stivers Instructor 805.504.3920
Stroller Roller Exercise Class; Pregnancy Fitness Class
310-454-0920 http://www.longbeach.gov/park/
Chapman Family Center
Love the Belly
LCCE Pre/postnatal exercise, infant massage 310-453-5144
Denise See, LMT, MA
Preg massage & Water therapy sessions 818-948-4788
Equilibrium Fitness Pilates
Pre/postnatal exercise, Phyllis Douglas 909-593-1717
LeClaire Childbirth & Mind/Body Cntr
Natasha Maidoff
Dance class for moms & babies at Electric Lodge 310-358-6769
Rose Mary Mosher, RN, CNP
Pre/postnatal exercise & prenatal yoga 310-375-1145 or
310-374-3426 ext 126
Private training & consult. Lauri Reimer Mihailov 310-453-2380
A Mother’s Haven
Fortanasce & Assisted Phys. Therapy/ Sports Med Ctr.
Pre-post Yoga Classes 818-380-3111
Aqua Fit For Motherhood
class Tue/Thurs 5:30 pm 626-446-7027
Mommy Care
Honeysucklerose
Linda Rose, Kundalini Pre-natal Yoga, Baby & Me, Conscious
Parenting, private/group classes 818-994-7809
Prenatal class 323-665-6242
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Verdugo Exercise & Gym
Robin Gruver 818-707-0894 Yoga Works Westlake Village 805-3713030; True Yoga Westlake Village - 805-449-4225
YMCA (in the pool) 818-790-0123
Prenatal Yoga in Pasadena
Prenatal / postnatal classes MOMMY & ME, Yoga for kids
Family Yoga; Glendale
818-265-9833 http://www.yogaatthevillage.com
Prenatal yoga and pilates; Pregnancy belly dancing. Silverlake.
323.662.4200 lovethebelly.com
Exercise for Two
Karuna Yoga
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Leslye Adelman-MA, IBCLC, LCCE, UCLA
trained; Providing more than 20 years of individualized, nurturing education to promote students
optimal preparation for childbirth, breastfeeding
and newborn care.
Heather Archer-CIMI, CMT - Certified Massage
Therapist
Kathryn Auger,-DONA, R.N., Believes childbirth should be a joyful experience. Preparation
gives a woman confidence in the ability to give
birth in a relaxed and peaceful state of mind and
body.
Ida Bird,-RN, MN,-Lamaze Certified
Childbirth Educator, Assistant Clinical Professor
UCLA School of Nursing, teaching evidence
based content.
Tonya Brooks-founded (Association for
Childbirth at Home International) as an international research association; a licensed midwife and
childbirth educator. She believes in empowering
the mother with knowledge so she creates the birth
she envisions and makes the best choices for her
baby and her birth.
Britta Bushnell-Certified Birthing From Within
mentor; prenatal yoga instructor and mother.
Britta’s classes help parents build a pain-coping
mindset so they may fully participate in births rite
of passage.
Angela Calzada-Angela is ASPD (Lamaze) certified and teaches childbirth education in both
English and Spanish. She oversees the services for
Spanish speakers at The Birth Connection.
Judy Chapman-RN, certified nurse-midwife and
a certified Lamaze instructor trained through
UCLA in 1972. Certified (DONA) doula and
doula trainer and have birth and postpartum
doula registries.
Ron Coffman-I enjoy birth and starting new
families off right like teaching the man’s point of
view for helping his partner.
Sue Coffman-Certified labor doula since 1998
through DONA: Wanted to reach more parents,
like Bradley’s non-intervention point of view.
Erin Daugherty-RN, BSN,CLE, Erin (is a nurse
and lactation educator working on her IBCLC
(lactation consultant certification). She currently
works at CHOC.
Shelia Felman-AAHCC Certified Bradley®
Method® Educator and Labor Support Doula.
Shelia has a passion for helping couples prepare
for birth with education, relaxation practice, and
learning to release fear of birth. 87% of her students have had drug free natural births.
Andrea Gamble-Bradley® Childbirth Instructor
in Long Beach.
Terry Gass-RN,IBCLC, With more than 20 years
in the field of maternal and child health, Terry is
committed to offering nurturing and patient education and support to ensure successful breastfeeding.
Mara Gendel-Mara teaches preschool and elementary age children at the Long Beach Nature
Center. Her experience and sweet energy makes
her a natural for preparing siblings-to-be.
Melanie Gersten-Melanie teaches parents,
babies, and Early Childhood Educators about the
benefits of and steps for success to signing with
babies and toddlers. (310) 529-7094 or (714)
816-0814 www.BabySignsWithMelanie.com
Nancy Griffin-MA, 20 years affiliated Master
Bradley® Instructor/ Lactation Consultant/ Child
Development Expert/ Pregnancy-Recovery
Exercise Specialist/ Professional Writer for
Mothering Magazine/ Owner of Mommy Care
Mothering Center
Robin Gruver-AAHCC, ICEA I have been working with couples who would like to have an
unmedicated birth for 30 years. I have been
teaching Prenatal Yoga for 23 years.
Mireille Halley-Mireille Halley is a prepared
childbirth educator and birth doula. She believes
in empowering and educating expectant parents to
make healthy choices.
Alise Hatley -certified lactation educator,certified doula, Lamaze certified, in last year
of nursing school. Amazing qualifications and
very personable.
Hoag Hospital-Instructors are registered nurses
with training and or certification in the Lamaze
philosophy of childbirth or ICEA certified. We
have 9 lactation certified RN’s on staff in our
department currently.
Yana Katzap-Nackman-CD(DONA), PCD(DONA),
CLE. President, Head First Doula Services, Inc.
Sue Coffman
Private Home 714.985.9862 spiritfilled@sbcglobal.net
Romy Rapoport
A p p l e Va l l e y
Bradley
Breastfeeding Class
Birthday/Follow-Up
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Denise Kinsella-Denise Kinsella is working on her
Birthing From Within certification. She believes in
educating, empowering and encouraging expectant
parents.
Candace Leach-Licensed Midwife, Certified
Doula, & Certified Childbirth Educator with over
11 years experience attending 400+births and
teaching thousands of families.
Jodi Leanse-Instructor for 7 years; Have given
birth 4 times; All natural, unmedicated; “Our
bodies are strong are strong and we have to connect deep inside to feel the miracle of birth.”
Randi Levinson-Kuzmin-Teaching since 1987 as
LCCE. Received FACCE status from Lamaze
International in 2001. CLE status; Giving families enough makes all the difference.
Carol Levey-C.L.E. 10 years as a lactation professional; -The birth of a child is a miracle.We
offer “ hands on “ lactation support so that both
baby and mom thrive in their new roles.
Octavia Lindlahr-Octavia Lindlahr is a Certified
Infant Massage Instructor, trained through the
International Association of Infant Massage. She
is a certified labor doula and hypnotherapist
working with pregnant women during labor and
delivery.
Christine Low-Labor doula for 12 years, Bradey
instructor for 10 years; Each labor is unique and
that is how I look upon each birthing couple.
Katie Mc Call-AAHCC,ALACE, Certified by
Bradley (AAHCC) and ALACE, Katie is a childbirth educator and birth doula. Katie is also in
midwifery school and owner of The Birth
Connection.
Madalyn Morris-ICCE, CLEC, ICEA & UCSD
Certified Instructor. Experienced, personable, and
reliable. I believe the best way to birth is your way.
Rebecca Noel-I am a CAPPA certified childbirth
educator and a DONA trained birth doula. I offer
private sessions so that my clients are being taught
in a more relaxing atmosphere.
Michelle Leclaire O’Neill- PhD,R.N Created
the Leclaire Hypnobirthing Method. Doctor
O’Neil has also trained physicians, nurses, and
other health care professionals in mind/ body
medicine. She is the author of Creative
Childbirth, Meditations From Pregnancy and
other works.
Sylvia Poareo-MSW, Sylvia overseas the drop-in
postpartum support group. She has her Masters
degree in Social Work.
Diane Peterson-ICEA certified childbirth educator; DONA certified doula ;lead Mommy and Me
groups and couples relationship workshop;
Breastfeeding educator philosophy -supporting
informed choices for expectant and new mothers.
Richard Pass-With decades of emergency room
and health education experience, Richard is an
expert in the knowledge and delivery of this life
saving information.
Laine Podell-MA, CLE, Laine’s 10+ years working in the fields of parent education and child
development has made her passionate about providing quality and nurturing prenatal and parenting education.
Khefri Riley-Khefri Riley is the yoga instructor
at The Birth Connection. She is Goldenbridge
trained and enjoys preparing pregnant women
and empowering new mothers.
Linda Rose-is a certified DONA doula infant
expert and a calming presence. Offering gracious
assistance to parents, certified as a Kundalani yoga
teacher at Golden Bridge Spiritual Village.
Pauline Scharf, CBE-Teaching for 12 years.
Bradley Method classes.
Ellie Shea-I believe a well-prepared and supported woman will use her own power in birth to make
decisions from an intuitive level instead of from
fear.
Jan Sheridan-ICEA, Focused on individual
needs and concerns, very experienced
Lisa Spiegel-ICEA, LCCE, Lisa is a Lamaze
Certified Childbirth Educator with 12 years experience supporting Informed Choices for the
expectant family. Classes are nurturing and individualized to promote a positive birth experience
for the couple.
Laurie Sutherland-RN Lamaze certified, medical training, very caring, realistic approach to
labor, meeting personal preferences.
Alicia Tamburri-CCHT, 25 years experience.
Alisha’s passion is helping pregnant couples have a
fearless, often pain free birth using
Hypnnobirthing Childbirth Education.
Nicole Warne-McGraw-Nicole has her Masters
degree in Social Work and is a Happiest Baby on
the Block certified instructor. She believes in supporting and empowering new parents.
Instructors
Private Home 714.744.6932
The Bradley Method
in your home 310.483.3987 mothernaturebirth@yahoo.com
The Bradley® Method
O ra n g e / P l a c e n t i a
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(800) 80-dydee
Childbirth Classes
Bradley® Natural
Childbirth Classes
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Lettie Watkins, Gurmukh cert. Free parking 626-441-3572
Santa Monica Family YMCA
Yoga at the Village
Aqua prenatal & land postpartum classes 310-393-2721
Yoga Body
The official workout program for St. John’s Hosp. Group/personal
training. Baby massage, Nancy Griffin 310-394-6711
True Yoga Westlake Village
Toluca Lake Sat 12-1:30pm Pre/ postnatal yoga - kundalini
teacher/doula Linda Rose 818-566-1166
Mommy & Me Dance Classes
Westlake Yoga
Parents and/or caregivers learn to dance with infants/toddlers.
Venice 310-358-6769
Prenatal Belly Dance Classes
with Merika. Hollywood Area 323-878-0431
Prenatal Yoga 805-449-4225
Prenatal Yoga 805-496-5780 ext 2
Yoga Works
Prenatal yoga / mommy & me yoga 805-371-3030
Yoga Kingdom Sanctuary
Prenatal Yoga. Pasadena. www.yogakingdom.com 626-792-7871
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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Postpartum Care
A Mother’s Touch
Andra Brosh, Ph.D.
Pre & Postnatal massage for mom. In your home. 888-644-9595
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BURBANK/PASADENA/GLENDALE
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
SIMI VALLEY/CONEJO VALLEY/VENTURA COUNTY
LONG BEACH/ORANGE COUNTY
Baghdassarian, Roza, BA, CLE 818-353-7446, ❋
www.moreser.com
A Bundle of Joy 818-345-4439; 818-929-7584, ■
4431 Callada Place, Tarzana, CA 91356
Collett, Vivienne, RN, CLC 818-879-2005; 818-8079545
Baylis, Cynthia, MPH, RD, IBCLC “Heart & Soul” 562-596-9598
2561 Gondar Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815-2217
Also serves San Fernando Valley and Greater LA
Serving San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas
Serves Oak Park, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo
Also serves Bellflower, Downey, N. Orange County
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, private instruction; consults in hospital, office,
client’s home, at Glendale Memorial Hospital; breast pump rentals, sales; BabyWeigh scales, nursing wear; available Saturday & evenings; credit cards accepted.
Bell, Cynthia, RNC, BSN 213-703-6400
2324 Janet Lee Drive, La Crescenta, CA 91214-2208
Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home, pediatric
office, 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, CLE
www.bellies.biz
3461 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale, CA 91208
Breastfeeding consultations in hospital, Tarzana office, or client’s home; breast
pump deliveries - rentals and sales; baby scales, nursing bras. Phone support
and mail order service.
Adelman, Leslye, MS, IBCLC, LCCE; Jaffe, Fran, MPH,
RD, IBCLC “Gentle Nurturing” 818-789-6718;
818-929-7481
www.gentlenurturing.com
Consults in client’s home; breast pump rentals & related sales; available
Saturdays & evenings.
Holistic Lactation 805-582-2058
www.holisticlactation.com
Dianne E. Oliver, IBCLC
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home;
breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; available
weekends & evenings.
Gibson, Christine RN, PHN, CLE 949-697-6670
www.Learn2breastfeed.com
Learn2Breastfeed near Bellflower and Wardlow
Also serves San Gabriel Valley, Eagle Rock / Los Angeles
Prenatal & post partum classes, private instruction; consults in hospital, office,
client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales, nursing wear; baby scales;available
weekends & eves.
Bridwell, Margaret, OTR/L, CLE 626-372-0929
Altadena, CA 91001-3746
Also serves San Gabriel Valley
Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home;
pediatric office; hospital clinic; also available weekends and evenings.
Dawson, Diane LM, CPM 818-913-0448
West Home Birth
www.westhomebirth.com
380 S. Euclid Avenue, #301, Pasadena, CA 91101-3104
Also serves Studio City, Silverlake
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults in
hospital, client’s home; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings.
Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center
818-507-4191, ❋ ■
1420 S. Central Ave., Breastfeeding Resource Center 5th Fl., Glendale, CA
91204
Serves San Gabriel/San Fernando Valleys and Greater Los Angeles area
Breastfeeding classes prenatal; consults in hospital, clinic; support groups;
phone consultations and referrals to community resources; childbirth class
series; MediCal reimbursable.
M - F 9 AM - 5 PM
Glendale Pediatrics 818-246-7260 ❋ ■
1530 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Suite #101, Glendale, CA 91206
Cindy Ames, LVN, **CLC
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults in
pediatric office; pump rentals & related sales, Baby Weigh Scales rented, credit cards accepted.
Mon-Fri. 9 AM-5:30 PM
Huntington Hospital 626-397-3172, ■
Outpatient Center - 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105-7103
Also serve West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Santa Monica
Breastfeeding 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, IBCLC
15928 Ventura Blvd. Suite #116, Encino, CA 91436
www.amothers-haven.com
Classes prenatal & post partum; consults in location of your preference; breast
pump rentals & related sales; New Mother & other classes and support; SFV
largest selection of nursing bras & 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
Monica
Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home; available
weekends and evenings.
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center 818-847-4142, ■
15031 Rinaldi St., Misson Hills, CA 91345-1207
Also serving Burbank, Santa Clarita Valley
Terry Gass, RN, IBCLC, RLC, Carol Chacón, CCCE, IBCLC, RLC
A Baby Friendly Hospital; Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, support group; consults in hospital, client’s home; support group; breast pump
rentals & sales, credit cards accepted. 8 AM-5 PM
Rivas, Margie, RN, CPNP, CLEC 818-831-8982, ■
11001 Nestle Avenue, Northridge, CA 91326-2850
Prenatal 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 areas
Consults 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, IBCLC
22554 Ventura Blvd. Suite 112, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Also serves Greater San Gabriel Valley
Also serves Simi Valley and Santa Clarita
Ann 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 support
group.
Mon-Fri 9 AM-4 PM
Johnson-Haddad, Miranda, CLE, IBCLC 818-621-5477
4735 Alta Canyada Road, La Cañada, CA 91011- 2035
Breastfeeding 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. 11-4
W. Haldeman, RN, MN, IBCLC, C. Harvey, RN, MS, IBCLC, J. Sacher, RN, MN,
IBCLC
www.Pumpstation.com
Also serves Burbank, N. Hollywood
hospital, client’s home, also at Bellies, Babies & Bosoms; support groups; available weekends and evenings.
Pasadena Rosey Babys 626-432-6730
Chetti, Carolyn, RN, CLC
Serves Greater San Gabriel Valley
available Saturday and evenings.
San Marino B.A.B.I.E.S. 626-285-1473
Gail Katz, RN, MSN, CNS, IBCLC, FACCE
PMB 430, 2275 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108
breast pump rentals & related sales; specializes in NICU babies; available
evenings & weekends. Certified Lamaze Breastfeeding Support Specialist Course
Instructor.
W. Haldeman, RN, MN, IBCLC, C. Harvey, RN, MS, IBCLC, J. Sacher, RN, MN,
IBCLC
www.Pumpstation.com
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital 661-253-8238, ■
www.HenryMayo.com
23845 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355-2083
Mary Beth Sweet, IBCLC; Jolli Bernier IBCLC, Lisa Araki, CLE
Breastfeeding 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 661-2981774
28468 Alder Peak, Santa Clarita, CA 91387-3109
Also serves San Fernando Valley
Private instruction; consults in client’s home, pediatric office; experienced with
preterm, multiples & special needs infants; available weekends & evenings.
Will, Emily, RN 661-296-1280
www.yourlactationstation.com
Also serves San Fernando Valley
Private instruction; consults in client’s home; breast pump sales and rental,
free delivery within Santa Clarita Valley, breastfeeding supplies; available
evenings and weekends.
Serves Ventura County and Greater Los Angeles
hospital, client’s home; available weekends and evenings.
Rahmat, Mindith, MA, CLEC 805-501-1782
www.breastfeedingguru.com
hospital, office, client’s home; breastfeeding & yoga classes, special interest in
teens, maternity homes.
MONTEBELLO/WHITTIER/DOWNEY/LYNWOOD
Kennedy, Diane R., MS, IBCLC, CLE, LCCE 562-652-0408
11328 E. Clare Street, Whittier, CA 90601-2574
Also serves Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley, Long Beach, Orange County
Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in client’s home; breast pump
rentals 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 90670
12291 Washington Blvd.. Suite 500, Whittier, CA 90606-2551
Prenatal & post partum care; consults in hospital,office, client’s home; credit
cards accepted; address medical problems associated with breastfeeding;
available weekends & evenings; MediCal provider.
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital 562-698-0811 Ext.7652
12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier, CA 90602-1099
Serves Whittier, San Gabriel Valley & North Orange County
Dominica Castro, RN, CLE, IBCLC
Prenatal 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.org
Beach Cities Health District, 514 N. Prospect Ave., 1st. Fl., Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Sharon Watkins, IBCLC; Barbara Zimmerman RN, IBCLC; Miriam Nash, IBCLC
Prenatal, post partum classes; consults in hospital, clinic, client’s home; breast
pump rentals & sales; low cost drop-in clinic, free weight checks & phone
counseling.
Mon. - Thur., 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Sat. 10 AM - noon
Berger, Dymphna, MA, IBCLC 310-251-7350 ● ✦
1120-A Vincent Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Prenatal 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, RNP
310-316-1528, ■
www.brightbeginningsbeyond.com
229 Ave. I, Suite 101, Redondo Beach, CA 90277-5600
Breastfeeding 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 310-541-6580
Linda M. Smith, RNC, MS, NP, CLE
www.lactationedu.com
P.O. Box 905, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
Serves Beach Cities and Palos Verdes Peninsula, Long Beach
Prenatal & post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction; consults in
hospital, client’s home; sale of breastfeeding supplies available weekends.
Goldbach, Victoria, RN, BSN, CLE 310-540-2790; 310-874-2438
Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home, phone
consults; baby-care instruction and in-home help; available evenings & weekends.
Lipsey, Gwendolyn, CLE, PCD 310-663-6235
www.family-doula.com
Also serves West LA, Santa Monica, Culver City
Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home; available
Saturdays and evenings.
The Breastpump Connection 310-212-6461; 310-779-7943
Luanne Rosevear, RN, BS, CLE, LCCE
Breastfeeding 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 310-517-4711
3330 Lomita Blvd., Health Links, West Tower, Torrance, CA 90505-5073
Susan Orr, PT, LCCE, CLC, IBCLC; Nancy Kraus, BA, LCCE, CLE
Breastfeeding 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.
Also serves Whittier
Classes prenatal, private instruction; consults in client’s home; back to work
consulting; available evenings and weekends.
Long Beach Memorial Medical Ctr./ Miller Children’s Hosp.
562-933-2779, ■
Memorial Care Center for Women - Lactation Support Services
2801 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90801-1701
www.memorialcare.org/miller/services/center-for-women/breastfeeding_store.cfm
Prenatal & post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction; consults in
hospital & clinic; breast pump rental & sales.
Mon. -Sat. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Orr, Susan, PT, CLC, IBCLC 562-427-3782
3757 Falcon Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807
Also serves Torrance, South Bay
Breastfeeding 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 Columbia
Pediatric Clinic, Long Beach.
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY/INLAND EMPIRE
“Best Fed Breastfeeding Center” 626-919-6455
Harding, Cindy, LVN, **CLC
www.breastfeedingcenter.com
1300 E. Maplegrove St., W. Covina, CA 91792-1210
Also serves Whittier
Private breastfeeding classes; consults in office, client’s home; breast pump
rentals, sales, specialty feeding devices; credit cards accepted; available
evenings & weekends.
Citrus Valley Medical Center, Queen of the Valley
Campus 626-851-2753, ■
Gail Katz, RN, MSN, CNS, IBCLC, Lactation Services Program Coordinator
1115 S. Sunset Avenue, West Covina, CA 91790-3940
Post partum breastfeeding classes daily; consults in hospital; support group
Tuesday 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Citrus Valley Medical Center, Queen of the Valley
Campus 626-814-2446, ■
Mother-Baby Specialty Shoppe
Dawn Cooper, RN, BSN, Director Program Development
1115 S. Sunset Ave., West Covina, CA 91790
Prenatal breastfeeding classes for $5.00; breast pump rentals, sales & related
sales.
Miles, Lorraine, RN, BA, CLC, IBCLC (RLC) cell: 909-5959620
Baby Beginnings
Also serves Montebello, Whittier, Downey, Lynwood
Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home; breast
pump 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 91702-6264
Also serves Montebello, Whittier, Downey, Lynwood, Glendale, Pasadena
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home;
nursing wear; credit cards accepted; available weekends, evenings.
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center 909-623-6455, ■
1798 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, CA 91767
Terry Bretscher, RN, CLC, IBCLC
Prenatal classes; consults in hospital, outpatient appointments available; breast
pump rentals & sales; Mommy ‘N’ Me Wednesday 10 AM; medical translators
available for other languages.
Teachout, Stella, RN, BSN, IBCLC 626-966-2277, ❃
18853 E. Nearfield Street, Azusa, CA 91702
Also serves Burbank, Pasadena, Glendale
Private instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home, pediatric office,
WIC Center; experienced in hospital setting, NICU / Preterm babies, multiples;
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Handling Unwanted Advice
Surviving Family Get-Togethers and Your “Helpful” Relatives
by Elizabeth Pantley; Excerpted with permission by McGraw-Hill Publishing from Gentle Baby Care (McGraw-Hill 2003)
"H
elp! I’m getting so frustrated
with the endless stream of advice I get
from my mother-in-law and brother!
No matter what I do, I’m doing it
wrong. I love them both, but how do I
get them to stop dispensing all this
unwanted advice?”
Just as your baby is an important part of
your life, he is also important to others.
People who care about your baby are
bonded to you and your child in a
special way that invites their counsel.
Knowing this may give you a reason to
handle the interference gently, in a way
that leaves everyone’s feelings intact.
Regardless of the advice, it is your baby,
and in the end, you will raise your child
the way that you think best. So it’s rarely
worth creating a war over a wellmeaning person’s comments. You can
respond to unwanted advice in a variety
of ways:
Listen first
It’s natural to be defensive if you feel
that someone is judging you; but
chances are you are not being criticized;
rather, the other person is sharing what
they feel to be valuable insight. Try to
listen — you may just learn something
valuable.
Disregard
If you know that there is no convincing
the other person to change her mind,
simply smile, nod, and make a noncommittal response, such as, “Interesting!” Then go about your own business...your way.
Agree
You might find one part of the advice
that you agree with. If you can, provide
wholehearted agreement on that topic.
Pick your battles
Be vague
Be honest
If your mother-in-law insists that Baby
wear a hat on your walk to the park, go
ahead and pop one on his head. This
won’t have any long-term effects except
that of placating her. However, don’t
capitulate on issues that are important
to you or the health or well-being of
your child.
You can avoid confrontation with an
elusive response. For example, if your
sister asks if you’ve started potty training
yet (but you are many months away from
even starting the process), you can answer
with, “We’re moving in that direction.”
Try being honest about your feelings. Pick
a time free of distractions and choose
your words carefully, such as, “I know how
much you love Harry, and I’m glad you
spend so much time with him. I know you
think you’re helping me when you give me
advice about this, but I’m comfortable
with my own approach, and I’d really
appreciate if you’d understand that.”
Ask for advice!
Your friendly counselor is possibly an
expert on a few issues that you can agree
If your brother is pressuring you to let on. Search out these points and invite
your baby cry to sleep, but you would
guidance. She’ll be happy that she is
never do that, then don’t complain to helping you, and you’ll be happy you have
him about your baby getting you up five a way to avoid a showdown about topics
times the night before. If he brings up that you don’t agree on.
the topic, then distraction is definitely
in order, such as, “Would you like a cup
of coffee?”
Steer clear of the topic
Find a mediator
If the situation is putting a strain on your
relationship with the advice-giver, you
may want to ask another person to step in
for you.
Educate yourself
Knowledge is power; protect yourself
and your sanity by reading up on your
parenting choices. Rely on the confidence that you are doing your best for
your baby
Educate the other person
If your “teacher” is imparting information that you know to be outdated or
wrong, share what you’ve learned on the
topic. You may be able to open the
other person’s mind. Refer to a study,
book, or report that you have read.
Quote a doctor
Many people accept a point of view if a
professional has validated it. If your own
pediatrician agrees with your position,
Memorize a standard response
say, “My doctor said to wait until she’s at
Here’s a comment that can be said in
least six months before starting solids.”
response to almost any piece of advice:
If your own doctor doesn’t back your
“This may not be the right way for you,
view on that issue, then refer to another
but it’s the right way for me.”
doctor — perhaps the author of a baby
care book.
Search out like-minded friends
Join a support group or on-line club with
people who share your parenting philosophies. Talking with others who are raising
their babies in a way that is similar to your
own can give you the strength to face
people who don’t understand your
viewpoints.
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LTB is recognized in hospitals,birth centers and home birth practices throughout as professional labor
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Aileen Perez 310-547-0989
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I have been attending births since 1994;both as a Doula/Labor Coach/Patient Advocate as a
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patients, I believe in natural births.
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Sue Coffman 714-744-6932 doulasue@yahoo.com
Cheri Masek 323-222-8443 aperfect10doula@earthlink.net
Providing labor support since 1993, became certified in 1996, became a Bradley instructor
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Tabare Depaep, J.D., Esq. 818-679-0947 www.doulablebirth.com
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I am a certified labor doula and attorney working on informed consent and refusal issues for
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Lindsey Matthews 949-300-0291 www.ocdoulas.com
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