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In this issue

The Big Adventure...by Gloria Hennessee....2

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...and Other Birthing Mythsby Stephanie Knol......3

Touching Earth with Your Babyby Dr. JoBea Holt.....8

How Many Visitors Are Too Many?by Faith Golden....6

The Benefits of Prenatal Yoga by Juanita Rivas-Raymer ........................4Breastfeeding Consultant Resource Listings ................................6Eco Nursing by Emelia Zoller ......................................................7Breastfeeding Without Giving Birth by Rita L. Shertick, RN ..................7Resources ........................................................................10Marketplace Ads ................................................................13The Same Team by Kimberly Nelson ..............................................14Doula Resource Listings ......................................................14How I Became a Birth Doula by Leslie Sandoval, CD (DONA) ................15Professional Education and Training........................................15

Staying Stress Freeby Michelle Leclaire O’Neill, PhD., RN......5

“Grace…Grace, are you there?’

“I’m here…Sorry, Boss. I was just thinking about something.”“Are you ready to go?”“I’m as ready as I’ll ever be.”Grace was trying to remember what she had been told at the Accepting about her

mission. Since going through the Forgetting she had been unable to remember whatit was. She knew that her mission was important. Important enough to agree to be sentinto another world in a strange vehicle all by herself with no instructions on how toeven operate the vehicle. How could she be expected to accomplish her mission whenthe Forgetting had erased the memory of exactly what her assignment was? What was itshe was to endure and learn and be and do to serve mankind? They had said that thisis how everyone does it – that you must forget in order to properly learn while there,and that the instructions for the mission are revealed during the journey.

Oh…it’s starting…Grace felt intense pressure, especially against the top of her head. It was unlike any-

thing she had felt before, then the pressure subsided. A fewminutes later…again, pres-sure, then no pressure. This must be how vehicles travel to the new world. She listenedfor the familiar voices of Mission Control. She could hear them talking to each other.Hearing those sounds meant she wasn’t alone, that her progress was being monitored.The voices sounded calm. That must mean that the surges of pressure are normal.

Pressure again, then no pressure. Pressure, then easing of pressure. This contin-ued for hours. Each time she felt the squeezing, pushing surges, Grace could feel her

heart accelerate and then slow again to normal as the surge of pressure subsided. Shecould feel the vehicle moving with each surge. She was excited and a little anxious. Thisall felt so strange. How long before she would arrive?

Then, just as she became accustomed to the surges of pressure and the subsiding,something different happened…the pitch of the voices of Mission Control changed.Grace listened carefully. The voices sounded excited and much louder. With the nextsurge her vehicle rotated as well. Another surge and suddenly Grace felt a change oftemperature and was confronted with a visual image. She was THERE. She had arrived!

Whoa! Everything was SO INTENSE! The visual, the audio…all the sensationssuddenly much stronger.

So this is what the faces of Mission Control look like! I made it. I’m here. MissionControl is talking more softly now and modulating the temperature of my vehicle.They act like they understand some of what I am going through.

I’m so glad, because with the Forgetting, I didn’t know what to expect at all and Ireally need their help. I still have to learn how the communication system of this vehi-cle works. I’ve figured out how to sound the alarm and that will work until I learn thelanguage so long as Mission Control is willing to try to figure out what I need whenthey hear that sound. Can’t be easy for them, but I have no choice, it’s my only meansof communication for now.

I have so much to learn about this place and the people here…Oh-oh…Someone is moving my vehicle. They’re moving it away from Mission

Control. I NEED Mission Control! Alarm! Alarm! Alarm!Oh, good, one of the Mission Controls is coming alongside my vehicle and is talk-

ing directly to me. I can’t understand whathe is saying but I can see and hear him.He’s calm so I must be safe.

I must have known that this placewould be the right one to learn the nextlessons in my development when Ireviewed it during the Accepting. Perhapsit’s because my Mission Controls areunderstanding and kind, even thoughthey are learning their own lessons whileI’m learning mine.

So much to learn and explore beforeI can even start on my mission…but I’mhappy I’m here…and this is going to beQUITE an adventure.

The Big Adventureby Gloria Hennessee

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Gloria Hennessee is aPostpartum Doula withover 10 years experienceassisting hundreds offamilies through thetransition of welcomingtheir new babies. Sheworks independently inLos Angeles

So much to learn and explore before I can evenstart on my mission…but I’m happy I’m here…

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labor contractions are felt. And in cases such as this, it is very rare that hard contrac-tions immediately follow. Again, it is typically a gradual process, and contractions maynot begin on their own for hours or even days after the water breaks, especially if nomedications are administered. It is also common that the water breaks with a tricklerather than a gush. In fact, it can sometimes be tricky to figure out if your water hasbroken, or if the baby is just putting pressure on your bladder and pushing a bit ofurine out. If your water does break before you have contractions, whether it is a gushor a trickle, you most likely do not need to rush to the hospital with the urgency yousee on TV and in the movies. While most doctors advise that you come to the hospitalwhen you suspect your water has broken, as long as your fluid is clear and everythingseems normal, you usually have time to at least gather your things and grab some foodbefore you head out the door (please discuss this with your caregiver). Some womeneven choose to wait for contractions to begin in the comfort of their own home, know-ing that it could take a while, and preferring not to be at the hospital for so long.

Myth #3You have to lie in bed during labor and give birth lying on your back.

If you have an epidural, this will probably be true. But if you choose to laborwithout pain medications, or before you have an epidural,

you usually can move around during labor.Many women walk the hallways, sit or lean on a birthing ball, rock in a rocking

chair, kneel, stand, or take a shower during labor in the hospital. If you are getting IVfluids, you can ask to be unhooked to walk around. And even if you need to be on theIV and monitors, you can still try different positions, although you may need helpfrom a partner, friend, doula, or nurse to keep the monitors in place. Once you arepushing, depending on your mobility, you can push on your hands and knees, in asquatting position, on your side, standing up, or lying down. Positions that don’t putpressure on your tailbone (the way lying down or semi-sitting do) can help open yourpelvis and make it easier for the baby to come down. If you are in the hospital, therewill often be considerable pressure to lie down to push and give birth, but ultimately,it is up to you.

Myth #4Your baby has a due date and you know when it is. You and your baby

have an “Estimated Date of Delivery”(EDD), or “Esti

mated Date of Confinement”(EDC). Note the word “estimated”.Unlike your bills, if your baby comes after your EDD, she is not late or overdue.

Generally speaking, it is quite common for a baby to arrive within two weeks before orafter your EDD.

A few weeks ago, while I was picking oranges with a friend and complainingabout my child-induced lack of sleep, she told me that she didn’t want to have chil-dren. When I asked her why not, she said “First of all, pushing the bowling ball, andthen not getting any sleep...it’s just not for me.” I looked at her curiously - pushingthe bowling ball? What was she talking about? After a moment, I realized that she wasreferring to the image that birthing a baby is like pushing a bowling ball out of yourvagina. That was not the first time I had encountered friends and acquaintances voic-ing this negative image of birthing. As a doula and a mother, I felt that it was time toset the record straight about this and a few other myths.

Myth #1Giving birth to a baby is like pushing a bowling ball out

of your vagina. Giving birth is NOT like pushing a bowling ball out of yourvagina!!!! Really, it’s not! For your own sake, please let go of that image forever!

First of all, your baby’s head is much, much smaller than a bowling ball. A bowl-ing ball has a maximum diameter of 21.8 centimeters, more than twice the 10 cen-timeters of your baby’s head! Second, unlike a bowling ball, your baby’s head is meantto give and mold as it journeys through your pelvis and birth canal. This is why so manybabies have “coneheads” when they are born. (I’ve never seen a bowling ball that lookeda conehead, have you?) Thirdly, when you are in labor, your body is capable of amaz-ing things. Thanks to all the hormones, and the gradual process of giving birth, yourvagina becomes stretchy, and is able to open up to accomodate your baby’s head, andso what seems impossible becomes absolutely possible. I’m not saying that it’s easy orpain-free (though sometimes it is). I am saying that your body is made to open up andlet your baby out!

I once had a client who mentioned the bowling ball image in labor, and she latertold me that one of the best things I did for her as a doula was to give her a more pos-itive, less frightening image. In her case I told her to think of the baby’s head as a cone,not as a ball, and it worked wonders for her. If more women could reimagine theprocess of giving birth to be about a very stretchy body, full of wonderful, helpful hor-mones, and a moldable, giving baby’s head, I think their fear of giving birth might bereduced considerably.

Myth #2Labor starts when your water breaks with a gush, and then painful

contractions begin immediately. It is necessary to rush to the hospitalas soon as this happens. If you are a character in a sitcom or a movie,this is a very likely scenario for you. However, if you are a real, live woman,

this is rather unlikely!Typically, labor begins with contractions, or pressure waves, that slowly increase in

strength and frequency. Only about 10 to 15% of the time does the water break before

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Stephanie Knol is a Certified Birth Doula andPostpartum Doula-in-Training. She lives with herhusband, cloth-diapered toddler son, and two littledogs in Whittier, California.

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The Benefits of Prenatal Yogaby Juanita Rivas-Raymer

Yoga is quite possibly the best exercise an expectant mom can do while preg-nant. There are many benefits that come with practicing yoga including the connec-tion one can achieve between mind and body. This connection enables the participantto notice how she holds herself while standing, lying, sitting, and laboring. In turn,one is then able to discover where stress and tension are “being held,” because we allhold stress and tension within the different areas of our bodies and systems.

Twenty years ago, as I sat in a bathtub feeling the first real contractions of my firstlabor, I stared intently at my belly and tried to deal with the impending event as best Icould. Twenty hours later, my beautiful daughter was born. After all these years I stillwonder how I managed to get through it without an epidural. I should tell you, mythreshold for pain is not very high, but I’m also afraid of needles which actually workedto my advantage in a way. As I think back on what I did during those twenty hours, whatI remember most was my breathing. As it turns out, it was my “Ujjayi” breathing thatgot me throughmy labor, which I’ve since learned about through practicing and teach-ing yoga.

Over the years, I have talked with many moms about participating in yoga becauseI’ve seen firsthand how it allows women to cope with the intense pain of childbirth.I’ve witnessed (and practiced) breathing techniques learned in yoga that assist labor-ing moms with blocking out everything around them. In addition to the pain and dis-comfort moms experience during labor there are other distractions that can take focusaway from the task at hand including beeping sounds from machinery and equipment,nearby conversations, poking and prodding, and yes, sometimes even the television. Ihave many students that come to my classes because their doctors recommended theytake yoga in preparation of childbirth. I assume this is because they know the benefits

of learning breathing and relaxationtechniques.

At this point I should also mentionthat I am a DONA certified birth doulaand have attended over 75 births in thepast 10 years. For those of you who don’tknow, a birth doula is someone who pro-vides physical and emotional support andassists in gathering information forwomen and their partners during laborand birth. As a birth doula I have a pro-found appreciation for the philosophy ofyoga which emphasizes, among manythings, “staying in the present moment”and “slowing down” in our lives. In laborthis is important because when you havetoo much on your mind, it is hard to dealwith the experience of having a baby.

Yoga encourages us to be “in ourbodies.” Meaning, that if we listen to ourbody, it will tell us when it’s time to slowdown or adjust our lifestyle. I know thatsince I started practicing and teachingyoga, I naturally check in with my bodywhen I get stressed. For example, whenI’m driving in bad traffic, or lost on the

highways, my shoulders start to scrunch up near my ears, and my breathing gets shal-low. Sometimes I even clench my jaw and hold my breath (usually when I’m runninglate). After awhile, I begin to notice how tense I feel and take action with a few deep,cleansing breaths. In no time my shoulders come down, and I feel more relaxed. So itis in labor. As a laboring mom hits “transition,” this is when her cervix opens 8 to 10centimeters, it becomes harder and harder to stay focused (due to the pain she’s expe-riencing from contractions). It is vital at this point for the laboring mom to “go backto her breath.” That is to say, she must focus on her breathing instead of focusing onher pain. The more ingrained breathing and relaxation techniques are, the easier itwill be to get into a “meditative state” during childbirth.

I was introduced to yoga as a little girl by my father. He would take us to the parkand while we played, he would practice his yoga. Naturally, we would want to see if wecould twist our bodies into pretzels too. I credit the beneficial breathing techniques Iused during my first labor to this early exposure to yoga through my father.

With yoga you are not just exercising, you are developing stress-relieving skills thatwill help in both child birthing and in your day to day life. Additional benefits of yoga(during pregnancy as well as in labor) include stretching out tight muscles and gain-ing strength through the yoga poses. The yoga poses are a gentle way of keeping yourbody active and flexible while minimizing some common pregnancy symptoms likemorning sickness and constipation.

Practicing yoga poses can also help in an easier labor and smooth delivery by reliev-ing tension around the cervix and birth canal and by opening the pelvis. Each yogapose helps with a different part of the body. So, for example, if your back is hurting,there are many poses that will relieve the tension built up there like “Downward Fac-ing Dog.” This particular pose not only stretches out the back and most of the bodybut rejuvenates it as well. “Cat and Cow” (pose) is also good for stretching out the back.

Another pose that helps specifically with relaxation and quieting the mind is called“Savasana” (also known as Corpse Pose). This is the pose with which we end each ofmy prenatal yoga classes (along with a meditation). The poses, or movement, in yogaare aided tremendously by the breathing. As we gain strength and flexibility throughmovement, we must remember that movement is enhanced by the various breathingtechniques we learn. It is the breathing that helps one to soften and get into poses moreeasily.

The specific breathing technique I mentioned earlier (one I practiced during myfirst labor called Ujjayi) is learned in Ashtanga yoga. With Ujjayi breathing you learnto breath long and vigorous; this helps to relax and oxygenate your body along withyour baby’s. Breathing more efficiently will help you feel energized in labor. Also, asyou are breathing, you can stay focused on your breath, so that your mind is occupiedwith this instead of focusing on the pain.

During labor and while giving birth it is best to breath spontaneously, but manywomen find it very helpful to focus on the rhythm of the breath and, if necessary, toemphasize the exhalations. In the Ujjayi breathing, it focuses on the exhalation. Exhal-ing helps you to release and relax and to counteract the tendency to tense up and holdthe inhalation as a reaction to the pain. Developing awareness of your breathing inpregnancy will enable you to do this without imposing any control or limitations onyourself in labor. It will help you to go with the work of the contractions rather thanagainst it. When I support a mom in labor, I encourage her partner to be diligent inmaking sure “mom is breathing” and not holding her breath. Focusing on the exha-

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Staying Stress Free During Pregnancyand as a New Mom

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

Honoring your Uborn. Uborn – the child who is uterine-born and uter-ine borne – who is already existing and very much alive and present but not visible asa being to the naked eye.

Prior to conception, you should make a point to acknowledge that you are prepar-ing the uterine nursery for your uborn. Once you have conceived, you must establishand maintain the connection between you and your uborn. She is alive and present inyou. Be still, and you will know she is present. Be still. Be!

What your uborn needs are peace and safety, calm and serenity, beautiful music,loving care, healing voices, nourishing maternal emotions, and a healthy body topouch about in.

I am not discussing – nor am I advocating – prenatal stimulation and education.In fact, I think they are dangerous. Trying to educate our children before birth is toomuch too soon. In my experience, babies will learn best and be brightest if they areallowed to follow their own learning rhythms. This is especially true before birth.Uborns do not need to be taught anything. They are truly perfect exactly the way theyare. They do need to be acknowledged, comforted, listened to, or felt. (Their move-ments are messages to Mommy.)

The communications of uborns need to be addressed. Uborns can become fran-tic when they hear rock music or yelling from either parent. Pay attention to thesemovements and silent messages and alter your environment to suit your forty-weekgestation. Rubbing or patting your belly in response to or in initiation to your ubornis okay. Play Gregorian chants or Baroque music for your uborn’s developing aware-ness of sound. Speak in loving ways, not for the purpose of educating, teaching, orstimulating, but for the purpose of connecting and acknowledging that you are at onewith each other. After all, your uborn is another organ of your body during gestation.One of the most important aspects of your relationship to your uborn is respect. Ifyou decide to communicate, and your uborn doesn’t feel responsive, you know his reg-ular movements, and you know that he is healthy; you need to respect his desire to restand not to respond to your need for communication.

During a hypnosis session, we frequently notice that uborns respond to the lack ofmotion by tumbling about. When the uborn’s mother or father (or I) explains to himwhat we are doing and that this is a rest time and why we are resting, he calms down.It’s amazing. It reminds me of a day I spent recently on the beach in Malibu. I waswalking with a friend south along the beach, and a school of porpoises swam by, aboutthirty yards off-shore, going north. We did an about-face and decided to see if wecould communicate with the sea animals. We talked to them as we walked. We said wewere turning around and going the other way. Come with us. We did, and they did.We were like children – gleeful and incredulous. We did it again, and they did, too.We skipped along the water’s edge and played. We were as one. The third time we didit, they kept going “their” way. We said good-bye and thanked them for the game asthey continued north and we south.

It is important to communicate with your uborn but not to stimulate her. Over-stimulated minds become overwhelmed, and overstimulated bodies can become ill. Ihave been working with mothers-to-be for many years. In fact, one of the first chil-dren born to one of these mothers is now 20. The babies born from a uborn centeredconception and pregnancy develop well and seem to have a zest for life. They are curi-ous and aware. They are usually treated with respect, as both mother and father learnthat long before the baby is born. The race and registration for the best nursery schooldoes not deeply affect moms and dads. They realize that their child knows exactly how

to grow and develop with the properattention, nourishment, care, love, andrespect. The most important gifts that youcan give your child during gestation andthe first year of life are your attention,your care, your understanding, your lis-tening, your loving gaze, your milk, yourfrequent presence.

One mother (a lawyer) told me thatshe was just too busy to play hermusic tapeor to play her hypnosis tape or to medi-tate.

“I’ll wait till he arrives,” she said.“He has,” I answered. “He can hear

and feel and experience your way ofbeing. He arrives at implantation. Don’tgo worrying about his nanny or his nursery school or his education. You are his nanny.You are his nursery, and you are his education. All that you do for your uborn is moreimportant than all you can do for him for the rest of his life. How exciting that we canplay an active part in the growth and development of our uborns.”

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

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

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I realize that most of us are extremely busy working, going to school, raising chil-dren and tending to households among other things, yet taking time to attend a yogaclass twice a week can give you the chance to really experience your pregnancy and con-nect to that new baby in a fun and beneficial way. Being in a prenatal yoga class alsogives you an opportunity to chat with other expectant moms about shared issues andexperiences. Yoga is good for your health both in general and during your pregnancyand labor. Prenatal yoga classes will help you feel balanced and can alleviate those achesand pains due to the pregnancy.

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CULVER CITY/SOUTH LOS ANGELES

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center 323-857-4121, Also serves West Los Angeles, Baldwin Hills6041 Cadillac Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034-1702Gwen Brown, RN, BSN, CLC, Alexanne Soltwedel, RN, BSN, CLEBreastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinic; breastpump sales & related sales; credit cards accepted; support group, teen services.Lactation Education Center Mon.-Fri. 9 AM-5 PMBUR-BANK/PASADENA/GLENDALEBaghdassarian, Roza, BA, CLE 818-353-7446, �

www.moreser.comAlso serves San Fernando Valley and Greater LABreastfeeding classes prenatal, private instruction; consults in hospital, office,client’s home, at Glendale Memorial Hospital; breast pump rentals, sales; Baby-Weigh scales, nursing wear; available Saturday & evenings; credit cards accepted.Bell, Cynthia, RNC, BSN 213-703-64002324 Janet Lee Drive, La Crescenta, CA 91214-2208Private breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home, pediatricoffice, hospital clinic; available weekends and evenings.Bellies, Babies and Bosoms 818-541-1200;818-247-0200, � � �

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

Bridwell, Margaret, OTR/L, CLE 626-372-0929Altadena, CA 91001-3746Also serves San Gabriel ValleyPrivate breastfeeding instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home;pediatric office; hospital clinic; also available weekends and evenings.Dawson, Diane LM, CPM 818-913-0448West Home Birthwww.westhomebirth.com380 S. Euclid Avenue, #301, Pasadena, CA 91101-3104Also serves Studio City, SilverlakeBreastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults inhospital, client’s home; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings.Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center818-507-4191, �

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

1530 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Suite #101, Glendale, CA 91206Cindy Ames, LVN, **CLCBreastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults inpediatric office; pump rentals & related sales, Baby Weigh Scales rented, cred-it cards accepted.Mon-Fri. 9 AM-5:30 PMHuntington Hospital 626-397-3172,

Outpatient Center - 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105-7103Also serves Greater San Gabriel ValleyAnn Meier RN, BSN, CLC; Maggie Byrne BA, CLCFive Certified Lactation Consultants are available. Breastfeeding classes, prenatal;consults in hospital, clinic; breast pump rentals & sales, bra fittings and sales,scale rentals; nursing wear and pillows; credit cards accepted; free supportgroup.Mon-Fri 9 AM-4 PM

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

http://www.breastfeedingtaskforla.org.

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“Grace…Nicole and Steve were so excited when their baby Mia was born theycouldn’t wait to show her off to the world. They would have introduced the entire fam-ily to Mia right after birth, but Nicole had a cesarean and the hospital had a policy of aone-hour bonding period with the parents. After that bonding period, only grandpar-ents, aunts and uncles could visit the new baby, and only two at a time for 5 minutes,before the new family was left alone again. The bonding period is a relatively new prac-tice at some hospitals and isbased on studies of the variousstates of consciousness that new-borns go through.

One of the newborns firstresponses following birth is tomove into a quiet alert state. Inthis state, the baby’s body isquiet. Her body molds to herparents’, her hands touch theirskin, her eyes open wide and arebright and shiny. In this state,she is able to communicate withher parents for an average of 40minutes through eye contact,which may prepare the way forfuture attachment between par-ents and child. In the quiet-alert state, infants look directlyinto their parent’s eyes and areable to respond to voices. Inter-estingly enough, the focallength is almost exactly the dis-tance between mother’s breastand her face. When newbornsstay in contact with their moth-er in the first few hours of life,they remain in the quiet alertstate longer and hardly cry at all.

Nicole was in the hospital for 2 days, and Steve stayed with her most of the time help-ing with Mia. On the third day when she was due to be discharged, she was running aslight fever and asked to stay another day. One of the reasons she wanted to stay an extraday was that she had had precious little rest during her hospital stay because she had somany visitors. Both Nicole and Steve have large extended families and lots of friendswhom they encouraged to, “stop by any time.” So people did and they stayed until Nicoleand Steve were exhausted.

On the morning of the 4th day, Steve asked his father to help him to collect all ofNicole’s things and Mia from the hospital and the new family went home. That after-noon the procession of visitors began again. Visitors came, and came and came, eachgroup staying as long as they liked, each holding Mia and being fed and entertained bythe new parents until on the 5th day, the new parents were bleary eyed and absolutelyexhausted, unable to take care of their newborn or themselves. Fortunately for them, thegrandparents stepped in, spent the night and took care of Mia while Nicole and Steveslept for an entire 10 hours.

How Many Visitors Are Too Many?by Faith Golden

In today’s society we, especially women think we can do it all. We can’t. The truthabout the first few weeks after having a baby is that you are recovering from having a babyand for some of you having surgery. You are tired or exhausted from being awakenedevery 2-3 hours all night long, and if you are breastfeeding from the extra caloric demandon your body. Any way you slice it, it takes at least 6 weeks to recover from having a baby,and 10 months for your body to get back to its pre-pregnancy state.

You need to take care of yourself and the baby during the first few weeks postpartum.This is a time to bond as a family, learn about each other during the quiet-alert times,

and attach. Here are some tips tomake sure you and baby are takencare of once you are at home:

• Get help! Most women hateto be dependent on others butafter childbirth and surgery youdeserve and need it. If your part-ner can take time off work tohelp, that’s great. If not, consid-er hiring a doula. A postpartumdoula aka postnatal doula pro-vides support to the mother andfamily following the birth andimmediate postpartum period.This can be for a few days or upto and beyond six weeks,depending on need. This mayinclude breastfeeding support;newborn care assistance, cook-ing, light housekeeping anderrands. She offers education,companionship and nonjudg-mental support during for thefew weeks following the birth.Also provides evidence-basedinformation on infant feeding,emotional and physical recoveryfrom birth, infant soothing and

coping skills for new parents and makes appropriate referrals when necessary• Use your common sense about how much you can do. If your bleeding is bright

red, you are over-doing it.• Plan on doing nothing but taking care of yourself and the baby for two weeks. Rel-

atives and friends can help as long as they don’t make you nervous or cause you more workIn fact the rule for visitors should be:come, bring food, clean up, and leave.Don’t make more work for the new familywho is already overwhelmed.

• Limit visitors to immediate familyand close friends only. Wear a bathrobe sothey won’t stay long. It’s not your job toentertain them.

While you are still in the hospital, ifyou have older children, they should be

Faith Golden818 222-2606

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The founder of It's Aparent, Faith Golden, has over 15years experience as an infant and preschool specialeducation teacher. It's Aparent provides in-home par-ent training specializing in training parents to be effec-tive parents with the tools that they will use to parentfor a lifetime.continued on page 9...

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The dream of Charlene and Rick Briones was not unheard of for the averageperson planning for a family. To have a healthy pregnancy, deliver a healthy baby, andbe successful with breastfeeding. Then infertility reality began shattering their dreams.After all the testing and evaluation of choices, it was a surrogate to carry twins con-ceived with Rick's sperm.

Dream #1 is gone, #2 is so far a reality, a healthy pregnancy, and time to work on#3, successful breastfeeding. After much research, Charlene, a lawyer, knew she want-ed her babies to have her breastmilk. She was deprived of the mothering experience ofbeing pregnant, but she wanted to do the next best thing, breastfeeding. Her researchhad showed the dramatic health benefits of breastmilk over formula, and she wantedher children to have all those advantages. The risks of giving formula were well docu-mented, more ear infections, respiratory illnesses (colds, flu, asthma, bronchitis,pneumonia), diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, allergies, diabetes, and lower scoreson IQ testing among other health issues.

With the blessings from her OB doctor, she contacted a lactation counselor, EllenSteinberg 7 months into the pregnancy. She began a regime called the NewtonInduced Lactation protocol. Birth control pills were started by Charlene to stimulatebreast tissue changes, and use of a breast pump to physically stimulate the breast tis-sue. The goal, by 40 weeks, a term pregnancy, for her to be producing breast milk for



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Breastfeeding Without Giving Birthby Rita L. Shertick RN, BSN, LCCE, CLE

the twins. 6 weeks before the anticipated birth the birth control pills were stopped andshe began herbal treatments for breast milk production: Fenugreek, More Milk Plusand Goat's Rue. Other instructions were to drink 8 - 10 glasses of water daily, avoidcaffeine and eat oatmeal. When she began pumping it was 8 - 12 times daily. Within aweek she was expressing a small measurable amount at each session.

Unforeseen complications arise and the twins were delivered early at 32 - 33 weeks,18 days after she started this process. Bythat time she was expressing about 8 -12ozs daily, and she had a stockpile to use. Atbirth the twin girls weighed 3lbs 9oz and4lbs 1oz. They were to spend 3 weeks in theNICU, and Charlene was with them con-stantly rocking them and breastfeedingthem several times daily. The wonderfulthing was between the stockpile of milk,and what Charlene continued to produceboth babies consumed nothing but breastmilk their entire stay in the NICU.

Rita L. Shertick, RN, BSNDowney Regional MedicalCenter’s Family Birth Center562.904.5580

www.drmci.org/Family%20Birth%20Center

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

“Reduce. Reuse Recycle.”“Buy local.” “Plant a garden.” We hearthese phrases day in and day out thesedays. All of these things do help con-tribute to the “Saving” of our planet, butone additional thing that often gets overlooked is breastfeeding. Although manymothers may have heard breastfeeding is“environmentally friendly” or that breastfeeding is the “Green” thing to do, with EarthDay on the horizon, let’s look at why this is, a little more closely.

With Breastfeeding there is no carbon footprint left behind. No device is requiredto heat up the milk – your body does that for you. Your body, the manufacturer, hasno need to ship the milk using any gas power transportation equipment – just yourbreasts – and they’re attached to you every place you and your baby go. The product ismade an environmentally sound “factory”. There is no extra waste. No pollution. DiaMichaels, in her article, “A Quick Look at Breastfeeding's Most Revolutionary YearYet”, may have put it best when she said, with regard to breastfeeding and its benefitsfor the planet:

“Human milk is delivered to the consumer without any pollution, unnecessarypackaging or waste. Producing, packaging, shipping and preparing canned formula,on the other hand, produce tremendous ecological waste. For instance, the 80,000US mothers who breastfeed their babies for six months save 17,200 tons of tin thatwould have been used just for formula containers. On the other hand, 74% of babiesare being fed formula at six months, which results in more than 44 million cans offormula that have to be produced, transported and then piled into landfills.”

Focusing our minds on Earth Day is but one of the ways we can come together towork toward an attainable goal. Not only are we helping the planet in the way justdescribed we are helping future generations generate less waste as well. With all of thehealth benefits associated with breastfeeding – we’re making for a healthier future!One that relies less on certain things we do today. For example – medication. We knowbreastfeeding lowers the risk the child developing ear infections 1. If we breastfeedmore and more children, we’re eliminating that as a potential for our future genera-tions. Think of the amount of waste we can reduce just with the medication said childwould have to take!

Another questionmany moms have is “What about all the pollutants we knowmightbe present in breastmilk. Is it still the safest choice?” By far – without a doubt, YES!Your Breastmilk is still the safest choice. If you’re interested in reading more aboutpotential pollutants in your milk you can see the article athttp://www.llli.org/Release/contaminants.html and read the section titled “10 SimpleSteps to Help Reduce the Level of Chemicals in Your Body”

Remember this Earth Day, breastfeeding is a multi-faceted act. You nourish. YouBond. You help save the planet!

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“ECO” Nursingby Emelia Zoller

Emelia ZollerAccredited LeaderLa Leche League of Temecula Valley

Emelia Zoller is wife to her hard-working husband,and honored to be mother to her four dynamic children.She also is fortunate enough to find a bit of time to bea La Leche League Leader in southern California.

La Leche League’s Mission:“Our 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 impor-

tant element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.”

If you have any health concerns for either your or your beloved babythrough the weaning process, keep in touch with your trusted healthcareprovider. Contact your local La Leche League Leader for more informationabout any of the above mentioned subjects, for moral support or with anybreastfeeding question. You can find your local Southern California La LecheLeague Leader by visiting: www.lalecheleaguescnv.org/websites.htm

Betty Crase, BA, IBCLC, RLC*Ruth Beaglehole, MAJay Gordon, MD, FAAPLauren Feder, MDPaul Fleiss, MD, MPH, FAAPNancy Franklin, LCSW, MFT*Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD,

IBCLC*

Virginia Johnson, DO,C-NMN/OMM

Cathie-Ann Lippman, MDChele Marmet, BS, MA*Dia L. Michels, BAJoy Moeller, RDH, MFT, COMLois Nightingale, PhDKaren Peters, RD, IBCLC*Joan Rice, RN

Joan Rosenberg, PhDBill Sears, MD, FAAPMartha Sears, RN*Bob Sears, MD, FAAPEllen Shell, MA*Ilene Val Essen, PhDNancy Williams, MA, MFT,

CCE, IBCLC*

Registration packages starting from $95. Lunch isincluded in all paid registrations.The beautiful Marriott Newport Beach Hotel & Spa offersa reduced rate of $115/night for Conference AttendeesRegistration information available online:

www.lalecheleaguescnv.org

More than 50 sessions on topics related to breastfeeding, childbirth,parenting, discipline and family communication. There will be exhibits, abookstore, book signings and more.

Special Guest Speaker: Marian Tompson, LLL Co-Founder

*Accredited La LecheLeague Leader

La Leche League ofSouthern California/Southern Nevada

PresentsCelebrating 50 Years of

Leading the Way in BreastfeedingA Breastfeeding & Parenting Conference

May 27-29, 2011

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Earth Day is a time to celebrate the progress we have made in protectingour planet, and create new visions for even better care in the future. Many believethe photograph of Earth taken from the moon by the astronauts of Apollo ignit-ed the environmental movement:“The Earth reminded us of a Christmas tree ornament hanging in the black-

ness of space. …That beautiful, warm, living object looked so fragile, so delicate,that if you touched it with a finger it would crumble and fall apart.” James Irwin,Apollo 15.A good way to start celebrating Earth Day is to simply teach your baby to appre-

ciate and enjoy Earth. There are many opportunities to get to know our planet,from finding an earthworm in the back yard to joining a special Earth Day cele-bration. Here are a few ideas your baby may enjoy.Imagine Our PlanetIt is hard to image that we are standing on a big round sphere called Earth.

Most people who lived before the days of Columbus had a really hard time with thisconcept. You, however, have the opportunity to show your baby a model of theEarth at the Cerritos Children’s Library or the Huntington Library’s Children’sGarden. Both places have giant Earth models built just for children.

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HHuunnttiinnggttoonn CChhiillddrreenn’’ss GGaarrddeenn,, San Marinowww.huntington.org

LLooss AAnnggeelleess AArrbboorreettuumm,, Arcadiahttp://www.arboretum.org

SSoouutthh CCooaasstt BBoottaanniiccaall GGaarrddeennss,,Palos Verdes Peninsula www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org

SSuunnsshhiinnee CCaannyyoonn LLaannddffiillll,, Sylmarwww.sunshinecanyonlandfill.com

UUnnddeerrwwoooodd FFaammiillyy FFaarrmmss,, Moorparkhttp://www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com

BBoollssaa CChhiiccaa WWeettllaannddss,, Huntington Beachwww.bolsachica.org/

EEaarrtthh DDaayy aatt CCaabbrriilllloo MMaarriinneeAAqquuaarriiuumm,, AApprriill 2233Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedrohttp://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org

CChhiillddrreenn’’ss EEaarrtthh DDaayy,, AApprrii ll 1100SSTTAARR EEccoossttaattiioonn,, Culver Cityhttp://www.ecostation.org/ecostation/

CChhiillddrreenn’’ss NNaattuurree IInnssttiittuuttee,,Pacific PalisadesKid’s Nature Festival, check website for this year’s datehttp://www.childrensnatureinstitute.org

Touching Earth: Outings to Help YourBaby Discover Our Planet

Touching Earth: Outings to Help YourBaby Discover Our Planet

Hug a TreeFind a nice big tree and give it a hug. Really! Invite your baby to give it a hug.

Talk about how a tree is like a person: its trunk is like your body, its limbs like yourarms, its leaves like your hands and its roots like your feet. It needs food and waterjust like you. If you can’t find a tree in your back year, take a trip to the Los Ange-les County Arboretum or the South Coast Botanical Gardens where you may choosefrom a whole variety of trees including oaks, banana trees, redwoods and ginkgos.

Join a CelebrationLos Angeles and Orange County are teeming with Earth Day celebrations. Most

are excellent but often busy and crowded. For a young child, you might try celebra-tions organized by the Children’s Nature Institute, the STAR Ecostation, or theCabrillo Marine Aquarium. You will find crafts, exhibits, and usually a clean-upactivity. For example, Cabrillo Aquarium offers a beach clean-up in the morningbefore the festivities begin.

Recycle Your Juice BoxPart of taking care of our planet is keeping it clean. Help your baby throw her

juice box in the trash. If you want to take a step further, stop using juice boxes – they

Dr. JoBea Holtwww.babysdayout.net

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

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are one of those things that cannot becomposted or recycled and end up in thelandfill. Get a reusable juice bottleinstead, or even better, give up the juicehabit and try fresh healthy tap water. Totake the next big step in understandinggarbage, visit a landfill where trash issorted and recycled or buried. SunshineCanon Landfill even encourages visitors!

Pick a CarrotHave you read “The Carrot Seed” by

Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson? Ifyou happen to have a vegetable garden,your baby may enjoy planting some seedsor pulling up a carrot. If you don’t haveyour own garden, the Underwood Fam-ily Farm has acres of crops offering agreat variety of vegetables planted specif-ically to be picked by children. Wagonsare available for your baby and your veg-etables. Did you ever have to figure outwhat to do with twelve large cucumbersor 48 ripe tomatoes?

Listen to the WetlandsWetlands are particularly valuable

areas for migrating birds but are fragileand are fast disappearing or being pol-luted. Nearly half the birds found in theUnited States have been spotted inHuntington Beach – home of the BolsaChica Wetlands. These wetlands areslowly being restored and preserved andtoday are home to a fascinating variety ofbirds. Take a walk along the paths andbridges, and listen to the wonderfulsounds of the loons, geese, egrets, and,of course, Mallard ducks!So give your planet and your baby a

big hug and have a great Earth Day.

Happy Trails!

JoBea Holt

the first to see the new baby after the hour of bonding with you. Play with or greet yourolder children before you introduce the new baby. Give the older siblings a gift fromthe baby. A good gift for both sexes is a doll. Your older child can care for and nurturetheir doll while you care for the new baby. If your child is younger than 6, they are inthe critical time for learning empathy and nurturing, making a doll a great gift for thisage group. If your older child is over 6, you might consider a t-shirt that says, “I’m abig brother” or “I’m a big sister” to make them feel special. If you’re in the hospital morethan a day, the children should visit for a short time each day. Young children have nounderstanding of time and so, can feel abandoned. Even though they may cry when theyleave the hospital after a visit, it is better that they deal with the momentary heartbreakthan that they feel abandoned. Once you are home, your older children will want tohold and explore the new baby and get to know her with an adult standing by, of course.When an older child is involved with their newborn sibling from the start, the home-coming of the baby is often less anxious. When siblings spend time with the newborn inthe quiet–alert state, they become attached and they fall in love with each other.

Today, 3 months later, Nicole, Steve and Mia are bonded and getting along fine.Nicole is back to work during the day. Steve works at night and watches Mia during theday. They are no longer as exhausted, but they do recommend expectant couples learnfrom their mistakes and follow the tips outlined above. They realized the mistake of

refusing help at home from family, andhaving so many visitors in the first week.For the next baby, they say they will spreadout the visitors, have them do a chore ifthey choose to visit and the only visitorsthey will allow will be immediate familyand very close friends. Steve summed it upwhen he said, “We thought we knew whatwas best, but we sure didn’t. For the nextbaby, we will take care of ourselves better,and the visitors can wait.”

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Babies AdvantagePlease call to schedule appointments: (888) 909-BABY or (310) 850-8880www.BabiesAdvantage.com

Bellies, Babies & BosomsLactation center and retail store carrying breastfeeding relateditems; free 1/2 hour breastfeeding consults with lactation educator.2430 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA 91020(818) 541-1200 www.bellies.biz

Birth & BeyondChildbirth classes, Labor/postpartum, Baby Basics, LactationServices, Grandparenting, Infant CPR, Bradley Method ICEA DONABirthandBeyond.net 310-458-7678

Breastpumps Etc.Free Breastfeeding classes & phone support. Breastpumps & privateconsult. Ellen Steinberg RN consultant 818-345-4439

Bright Beginnings & Beyond229 Avenue I, Redondo Beach, CA 90277www.BrightBeginningsBeyond.com(310) 316-1528

Mission Hospital27700 Medical Center Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92691www.mission4health.com/services/offerings_solutions.htm(949) 364-4284

A Mother’s HavenInfant care class, breastfeeding, infant massage & sign language forbabies, Hypnobirthing Classes. Open Mon–Sat. 10 AM–5 PM, Sun. Open for Monthly Workshops15928 Ventura Blvd., Suite 116, Encino, CA 91436www.amothershaven.com(818) 380.3111

Mother’s GuildLearn from experienced Lactation Consultants! Get breastfeeding offto a great start with affordable mom and baby friendly classes. Newclasses each month, call for schedule. Ventura County‚s largestselection of nursing bras and supplies. Extensive selection of naturalproducts for both mom and baby, including belly cast kits, cloth dia-pers and covers, maternity and nursing bras, baby slings and carri-ers, natural body care products, books, and more! New classesadded regularly. 3130 Loma Vista, Ventura, CA(805) 667-2115

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Medical Center of North HollywoodBreastfeeding classes 818-753-2468

Woodland Hills Kaiser Lactation consultant 818-719-4305

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

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

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

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

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

Pomona ValleyInfant CPR & Safety, 909-620-MOME

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

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

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

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

Hoag Hospital Infant CPR & Safety 949-764-BABY

South Coast MC Baby Safe 949-499-7514

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

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

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

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

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

Clarence Calhoun Infant CPR 626-357-3100

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UCLA Maternity Associates, A Midwifery and Obstetric

PartnershipLicensed midwives offer both home and birth center birth optionsand specialize in waterbirth and VBAC. Work with backup physiciansat Cedars Sinai and can bill insurance. 310-566-7690

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Foothill Presbyterian HospitalBabies welcome 818-963-8411 ext 3399

Huntington Memorial Baby & Me 626-397-8768

Babydays Mom & Baby GroupSanta Monica 310-869-7297

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vonda DennisThe Baby Guru, 310-226-7097

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mindful ParentingInfant/Toddler group 310-271-9999

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

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

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

Parenting Plus Ruth J. Gruen 310-287-1920

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

La Neve StudioPregnancy, infant and children and family portraits. Monthly specials.www.lanevephoto.com, Downtow Brea. 714.529.3686

Linnea Lenkus Fine Art Portrait StudiosFine art pregnancy and baby portraits, cards, albums, boxes. LongBeach (562) 981-8900; Pasadena (626) 744-9104; Irvine, OrangeCounty (949) 753-1600. By appointment only. www.linnealenkus.com

Little Darling’s/Precious Memories Portrait Studio Photography in your home. 888-425-2000

Lori DormanPregnancy,baby and family photography. www.loridorman.com 818-247-0200

Margaret Gruesbeck Photography Fine art photography, birth, pregnancy, infancy and children.www.margaretgruesbeck.com, 626-836-7761

Milk and Cookies PhotographySpecializing in unique maternity and child portraits, from the tummyto six years old. www.milkandcookiesphotography.com 323.533.4268

Peek-a-Boo Ultrasound Non-Diagnostic for family, fun, & entertainment. 909-579-8229

Pregnancy PortraitsSpecialize in pregnancy photos and newborn sessions.www.pregnancyportraits.net, 818-905-3213

Prenatal PeekNewborn imaging. 23161 Ventura Boulevard Suite #207, WoodlandHills, CA. 91367. (818)390-1141 www.prenatalpeek.com/sfvalley

Marlo Yoshimoto PhotographyPregnancy, baby and child photography. www.msyoshphoto.com760.679.6136

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

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

Heather Archer-CIMI, CMT - Certified MassageTherapist

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Andrea Gamble-Bradley® Childbirth Instructorin Long Beach.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Camarillo Yoga CenterPrenatal Yoga Classes. Tara Stivers Instructor 805.504.3920

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

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

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

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

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

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

Karuna YogaPrenatal class 323-665-6242

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

App l e Va l l e y

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

Bev e r l y H i l l s

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

B re a

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

Downe y

Downey Regional Medical Center 562.904.5580Lamaze Alma Aragon

Ca l a b a s a s

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

Enc i n o

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

Fu l l e r t o n

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

G l e nda l e

Glendale Adventist Med Center 818.409.8325 Childbirth Preparation

G ranada H i l l s

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

H i gh De s e r t

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

L a k ewood

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

L ong Beach

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

L o s A nge l e s

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

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

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

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

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

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

Childbirth, Parenting and Breastfeeding classes

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

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

O range / P l a c en t i a

Private Home 714.744.6932The Bradley® Method Sue Coffman

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

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

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

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

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

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

Understanding Birth TBACoping with Labor TBAOptions for Childbirth TBA

Pomona

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

Redondo Beach

Parent Education Center 310.326.2764 doulabirthpartners.comHypnobirthing Ellie Shea

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

San t a C l a r i t a

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

San t a Mon i c a

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

Private Location 310.394.6711Bradley® Childbirth Nancy Griffin

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

She rman Oak s

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

S i l v e r l a k e

Silverlake Yoga 323-397-1274Bradley® Liuba Randolph

S im i Va l l e y

Natural Birthing Center 818.645.4692 Sacredmotherdoula.comInfant Massage Octavia Lindlahr

Ta rz a n a

Mommy Zone 818.645.4692 Sacredmotherdoula.comInfant Massage Octavia Lindlahr

Thou s and Oak s

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

Topanga

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

Va l e n c i a

Private Home 661.254.2069 [email protected] Prep Yvonne Novak

Van Nu y s

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

Ven i c e

Head First Doula Services, Inc. 323.240.6002www.headfirstdoulas.net

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

Wood l a nd H i l l s

Private Location 818.346.2467 lotusmoonbirth.comBradley® Shelia C. Feldman

Instructors

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

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

Prenatal YogaRobin Gruver 818-707-0894 Yoga Works Westlake Village 805-371-3030; True Yoga Westlake Village - 805-449-4225

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

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

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

True Yoga Westlake VillagePrenatal Yoga 805-449-4225

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

Westlake YogaPrenatal Yoga 805-496-5780 ext 2

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

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

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

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

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

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$10.95 ea.• Lightweight and soft (x-sm., sm., med., lg., x-lg., xx-lg.)• Prevents embarrassing pool accidents• Available in adorable print designs

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

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

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

2 pairs per pack, $3.85 per pack• Comfy, lightweight, water proof vinyl (x-sm., sm., med., lg., x-lg.)• Nonbinding leg and waist elastic• Reliable –no more messy leaks

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Pink and blue with tyke-proofbuckle (these are great for the summer months.)



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LeClaire Childbirth & Mind/Body Center Postpartumdepression, Ind. or Group home visit, PhD & RN 310-454-0920

Margaret HeikesPostpartum care 310-390-9450

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

Trina HetheringtonPostpartum care & healing 818-951-7122

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

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

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

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

Linda RosePostpartum care 818-994-7809

Leticia YuzefpolskyCertified Postpartum Care 818.482.0919

If you know of a Southern California Childbirth or parenting resource that you wouldlike to share with Wet Set Gazette readers please contact the Wet Set Gazette office [email protected].

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

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

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

The Pump Connection 818-225-8822, �

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

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY

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

SIMI VALLEY/CONEJO VALLEY/VENTURA COUNTY

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

MONTEBELLO/WHITTIER/DOWNEY/LYNWOOD

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

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

WESTCHESTER/SOUTH BAY/SAN PEDRO

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

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

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

LONG BEACH/ORANGE COUNTY

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

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

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

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY/INLAND EMPIRE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Taffy Allen 562-826-9883 www.cedarbirthservices.comIDONA Certified Birth Doula with Early Childhood Education background. I am also a LaLeche League Member and support women on getting a good start on breastfeeding.Andrea Armstrong 818-880-1504 [email protected] have been practicing for 9 years as a doula. I have attended over 50 births. I specialize inthe whole experience from prenatal all the way until the first birthday.Elizabeth Bachner 310-704-3500 [email protected] am a doula acupuncturist and apprentice midwife. I believe that the intimacy that conceivedthe baby should bring the baby into the world. I view birth to be a team effort including thedoctor and partner. I have a lot of respect for doctors and hospitals and makes sure everychoice during childbirth is an empowered choice. Quincy J Bates 760-228-1011 [email protected] have been a doula for 9+ years. See “Doula Care Services” for more info.Debi Benton 818-850-2478 www.youridealbirth.com10 years experience as a Midwife Assistant and Master Doula. I offer prenatal, labor and post-partum support, childbirth education, and more. I believe in supporting the family to have thebest birth experience possible!Amanda Blake 310-383-9038 [email protected], Certified birth doula, certified lactation educator (UCLA), Certified prenatal yoga instuc-tor (Golden Bridge), Midwife assistant experience in birth in all settings. Calming and gentleguidance to help you tap into your innter well of timeless wisdom. Carmen Bornn-Gilman 818-344-1551 Doula/Massage/Monitrice ServicesI have 17 years experience as a Doula, and have attended hundreds of births. I am a certifiedPregnancy Massage Instructor. Birthing From Within & Hypnosis For Birth ClassesDarla Burns 661-294-5009 www.douladarla.comI have 15 years experience. I am also a postpartum doula, Infant Massage Instructor andHappiest Baby on the Block Instructor. I am passionate about birth and babies!Keri Claussen 323-371-2787 [email protected] have been a DONA trained birth doula for just under a year and have attended 8 births. I amalso a postpartum doula and am honored and proud to be able to provide uninterrupted sup-port to the new families I serve. In addition, I am a massage technician and am also trainedin HypBirth method.Sue Coffman 714-744-6932 [email protected] labor support since 1993, became certified in 1996, became a Bradley instructor(along with my husband Ron) in 2000, and have a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology (Chapman 2007).Tabare Depaep, J.D., Esq. 818-679-0947 www.doulablebirth.comI am a certified labor doula and attorney working on informed consent and refusal issues forpregnant moms. [email protected]. Free consultations.Shelia C. Feldman 818-346-2467 lotusmoonbirth.comI am a DONA Int. certified birth doula. I have had two beautiful birth experiences of my ownand I have been helping families with their births since 2002. I have training in massage,breastfeeding, and hypnosis for childbirth. Laura Fonts 909-717-3879 [email protected] have been a doula for five years. I feel that empowerment is most important. If I can help inanyway I will. Barbara Joan Grubman 818-884-6236 [email protected] ten years as a doula, I have loved being a constant support for a birthing woman andher family. My business name, CALMING Presence Doula Service says it all. Mireille Halley Ordinary Miracles 562-537-9442 [email protected] Breastfeeding and Childbirth Classes, Birth Doula Services, belly casting andAquadoula birth tub rental in L.A. & Orange Counties.

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

Cheri Masek 323-222-8443 [email protected] doula since 2000, 85 births, lactation support, some postpartum, "welcoming life gently"Kimberly Mathews 661-547-0130 [email protected] am a mother of five, a certified doula (DONA)Lindsey Matthews 949-300-0291 www.ocdoulas.comI am a DONA certified doula, a certified childbirth educator and will be an international boardcertified lactation consultant in July. I feel that any woman who is given courage and encour-agement will have a truly satisfying birth experience. Madalyn Morris, ICCE, CLEC 323-244-3912 www.OneWithChild.comLamaze- Bradley. ICEA Certified. Personable, compassionate and reliable service focused onyour individual needs.Yana Katzap-Nackman 323-240-6002 www.headfirst.infoFor the past two years I’ve been very busy with creating my own company Headfirst. I am acertified DONA birth doula and I am in the process of completing my postpartum doula certi-fication. I am SoCal’s State Rep for DONA. I am a midwife assistant and a certified HappiestBaby Instructor.Rebecca Noel 760-486-4298 www.wombtowalk.comMy goal is to fully support you through pregnancy and childbirth by providing information,physical comfort and encouragement. I have been a Doula for one year. I have attended ten births.I offer belly casting, infant massage and private childbirth education sessions in your home.

Yvonne Novak 661-254-2069 [email protected] Baby on the Block instructor. I have been involved in the birthing community sincethe early 80’s. I have lost track over the years as to the number I’ve attended.Aileen Perez 310-547-0989 www.gentlebirthsdoula.comDONA trained Birth Doula, trained Hypnobirthing doula. I offer caring, compassionate and con-tinuous labor support, breastfeeding support, lending library and photography of labor andbirth. Hablo Español.Claudia Perez 323-419-7949 818-271-9737www.myspace.com/gentlebirthorgI have been attending births since 1994;both as a Doula/Labor Coach/Patient Advocate as aMidwife assistant when needed. Playing an important part of the liaison between doctors andpatients, I believe in natural births.Caitlin Meg Philips 310-838-8399 www.changeworlds.com72 Births. Certified Doula w/Doula Birth Partners of Los Angeles, Certified Hypnotherapist,Certified Hypnobirthing, Childbirth Educator, Certified Massage Therapist. Teach HypnobirthingChildbirth Prep Group Classes-for five weeks, three hours a week. Lysa Quealy 310-831-5700 www.laharborhealthgroup.comI am pending DONA certification for birth doula. I am also a trained massage therapist (since1994), and offer pregnancy massage. My service is focused on support and the individualneeds of each person. At LA Harbor Health Group we also offer chiropractic services.Linda Rose 818-994-7809 [email protected]"The Baby Guru" DONA certified postpartum doula and newborn and infant specialist. BAdegree in Early Childhood Education. Also teach pre and post natal yoga classes.Tara Stivers 805-504-3920 www.intuitiondoula.comI have been a birth doula since 2005 and also teach prenatal yoga classes. I support womenin achieving their definition of a positive birth experience.Bunny Slaughter 714-220-0968 bunnythedoula.comBunny’s Postpartum Doula Care, North Orange County/LongBeach. DONA certified 2000.Specializing newborn care & assisting families during the first weeks home. Providing bothemotional support, practical advice, breastfeeding help. Specialize twins, triplets. Preparingmeals and light household needs. Happiest Baby Educator. [email protected] Thorpe 949-380-1681 [email protected] of 4, Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis instructor, certified hypnotherapist, doula(DONA), lactation educator/counselor(UCSD), CPR-professional rescuer, neonatal resuscita-tion certified, assisted at 350 births-home, birth center and hospitals.Rená Ward 562-925-6948 www.integrativechildbirth.com“Bringing Knowledge and Compassion to the Birthing Place” Providing Childbirth Education,Happiest Baby on the Block Classes, Labor Doula Support for over 8 years and Labor DoulaTrainer (www.cappa.net)Michele Weatherford 661-713-1256 [email protected] have been practicing since 2001. I am a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth andLactation Educator and a teen support specialist.Jerry Whiting 909-553-5344 www.homebirth-only.comSix years as a homebirth midwife, 400 homebirths. I do VBAC,s breeches and twins.Anna Quinn Wilson 310-372-3737 [email protected] and postpartum doula, certified childbirth and lactation educator, Reiki practitioner,diploma in homeopathy with 30 years labor and delivery experience as a Registered Nurse.Carolyn Wolfberg 310-923-8444 [email protected] years experience. Worked 7 years at Cedars-Sinai in the nursery. I am " in love " and pas-sionate about Birth, Babies and Beyond, therefore the name of the business. Births -over 30.Leticia Yuzefpolsky 818.482.0919 www.primadoula.comOffering birth and postpartum support. I am a DONA trained birth doula. A CAPPA certifiedpostpartum doula and have over 15 years of infant/childcare experience. I would be honoredto assist, support, educate, guide and empower you during this most special time in your life.

Doulas and Birth Assistants


The Same TeamEarly Emotional Struggles of a C-Section Mother

by Kim Nelson

Saturday morning, 4 am and I had my first labor pain, a pain that was every-where, but no where…the pain was in my dreams and hopes of motherhood, theanticipation of my baby making his way into the world, a pain that was incredibly grat-ifying…my first pain as a mother. At last, I was going to be able to make use of all ourbirthing classes, the What To Expect When You Are Expecting chapters and at thatmoment extinguish all of the anxieties of pregnancy. The painting and wall paper inthe nursery was complete, the crib, bumper pads, all of the baby clothes washed andhung in the closet were finally going to be put to use! This was the moment that myhusband and I had been dreaming of…to finally put a face on the one that we hadintimately gotten to know…behind that magic curtain…we knew his elbow, the heelof his foot, his bum, I knew his head as it rested on my pelvic floor, snuggled readyto enter the world…and magically and unconditionally we loved this baby. We madethe phone calls to the doctor, our parents, and waited for the contractions to con-tinue, intensify and shorten in duration. We were met at the hospital by my morethan anxious parents, waiting to share in the process and miracle of this birth.

My mom, husband and I walked the halls, breathing, walking out the contrac-tions. I remember smiling and saying that these labor pains were worth for who wouldmeet us at the end of the day, when we would be holding our son…

And then the labor pains stabbed me like a knife I had never felt nor could imag-ine.. the agony was more than I could bear. I think that I left my body-I couldn’tthink, concentrate or focus. MTV played in the background in my laborroom…which irritated and annoyed me…the songs coinciding with my contractions-

not a good thing. The thought of a newvideo with stupid (not really-but at thetime…it was what I felt) Fine Young Can-nibals, Paula Abdul or Tone Loc meant acontraction was coming. I was maniacal,and I needed the television OFF.

I gave in to the epidural earlier thanI had hoped for…my first disappoint-ment. But now, I could concentrate andfocus, I was calm and deliberate with thelabor. I was in the moment, relaxed andexperiencing the labor. There was anoth-er mom in labor next door who wasscreaming and wailing, my heart went out to her-I assumed that she had not had theepidural that I had succumbed to earlier. I envisioned that her hair was a mess…shewas naked and native…that her hysteria consumed the room and my experience wasnow calm and subdued. The nurses would come in and check on me, pleased that Iwas less vocal than my dueling labor partner.Contractions continued throughout the morning…and afternoon and I was

proudly progressing and dilating to the goal of 10. The baby’s heart rate was drop-ping, but the doctor thought that I was going to be able to start pushing soon. Myfirst mom triumph. My OB examined me and my first mom scare happened almostas quickly as my triumph. The baby’s heart rate dropped again and I later learnedthat I had Placenta abruptio (the separation of the placenta from its attachment tothe uterus wall before the baby is delivered). I will never forget the ashen expres-sion on my very young doctor-I could see his eyes start to well as he knew that we

Kim Nelsonwww.SprinklesofMagic.com

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

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Childbirth Educator Certification Training Organizations:

Academy of Certified Birth Educators (ACBE)(800) 444-8223.

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

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

Birth Works www.birthworks.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doula Association of SouthernCalifornia (DASC)

Connected with other members in yourarea. To find out when the Circle Meeting isin your area go to www.dascdoulas.org

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

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

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

Childbirth and PostpartumProfessional Association (CAPPA)

2011 Childbirth Education and Labor DoulaTrainer Certification CoursesAntepartum Doula TrainingChildbirth Educator TrainingPostpartum Doula Training

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Make a difference in someone’s birth experience.

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Training Courses in 2010UCLA Lactation Educator Training ProgramFor additional information and registration,contact Linda Polin at 310.825.7093 orvisit www.uclaextension.edu/healthsci

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

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Friday, April 15, 2011Tools of the Trade: Business ofLactation ServicesSpeakers: Various speakersTorrance Memorial Medical CenterTorrance

Friday, May 13, 2011Topic: TBASpeakers: Barbara "Basia" Tcheng MD;Karen Peters MBA RD, LCCE, IBCLC;Kathleen Berkowitz MDOlive View - UCLA Medical Center14445 Olive View Drive, Sylmar, CA 91342

Friday, June 3, 2011 Topic: Late Preterm Infants: Establishing,Maintaining and Protecting BreastfeedingSpeakers: M. Hellen Rodriquez MD; D.Lisa Bollman RNC, MSN, CPHQ; KarinMitchell MA-CCC, SLP; Kathy Ramirez,OTR/L, SWC, PAM

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center1798 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91767

Wednesday, August 3, 2011Topic: TBASpeaker: Katherine A. Dettwyler PhDCalifornia Endowment Center 1000 N. Alameda, Los Angeles CA 90012

Friday, September 16, 2011Topic: TBASpeakers: TBALong Beach Memorial MedicalCenter2801 Atlantic AveLong Beach, CA 90806

Monday, October 10, 2011Topic: TBASpeakers: TBALAC/USC1200 North State StLos Angeles, CA 90033

Thursday, November 10, 2011Topic: TBASpeakers: TBACedars-Sinai Medical Center8700Beverly BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90048

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How a Quiet Girl Like Me Became a Birth Doula

by Leslie Sandoval, CD(DONA)

Early on a Sunday morning, I beganspotting. I tried to return to sleep, but to noavail. I lay there, wide awake, waiting for thetell-tale cramping to begin. Nothing hap-pened. Finally, about midday, I paged my doctor to see what I should do. I was two weeksaway from my due date with my first son. I was nervous and unsure of what to expect. Mydoctor never called me back. After several more pages that went unanswered, I called theobstetrics floor at the hospital to see what I should do. They asked me to come to the hos-pital and to bring my bag. At the hospital, I was told that I was indeed in labor. I was quick-ly attached to a fetal monitor and given an IV, and was not allowed to move for the nexttwelve hours. I was all of two centimeters dilated.

As you can guess, this method of childbirth is neither natural nor reassuring; but it isefficient for hospitals. Every intervention was used to “hurry me along”; my bag was bro-ken, pitocin was added to my IV, I was given oxygen and fetal monitoring when the baby’sheart rate began to dip (probably from the pitocen). I was given an epidural, a catheter,and goodness knows what else. Every hour, something new was done to me, never askingme what I wanted, and in contradiction of my birth plan. Finally, I was told that the doc-tor on call had a procedure to perform. I either had to deliver “now” or wait for her toreturn in a few hours. Well, at the nurses urging, I gave birth “now.” An hour of direct-ed pushing necessitated an episiotomy.

My son was healthy and beautiful. He was taken from me to be pricked, prodded andprettied up, before being returned to me in a sanitized bundle. While filling out paper-work after the delivery, the nurse was shocked to find that I was in my late twenties. Shehad thought I was a teenage mother, and apologized for her pushy attitude towards me. Asif teenage mothers deserved less respect while delivering their babies. The next day, wewere preparing to leave, when the nurse informed me that I would not be allowed to leavethe hospital without first giving my baby a bottle, even though she knew I was exclusivelybreastfeeding. I was a nervous new mom, and acquiesced, as I had done throughout mylabor. The doctors and nurses knew what was best for me and my baby, and had my bestinterest at heart, didn’t they?

Now times this experience by two, and you will understand why I felt so strongly aboutbecoming a Birth Doula. I believe that women need an educated, experienced advocate,to help them have not only a safe delivery, but an honest and fair delivery. A woman inlabor needs caring support by a third party who can help to support her and her birthplan. If she wants an epidural, she should have one. If she wants a midwife, she shouldhave one. There is no reason that a low-risk delivery needs to be induced, rushed, andgenerally interfered with, just to get a family in and out of the hospital in 24 hours.

I had births that were neither spiritual nor transformative in nature. I feel that thebeauty of birth was taken from me by my negative experiences. I have two beautifulboys...but I wish I could do it all over again. I don't want anyone else to have these sameregrets. As a Birth Doula, I hope to empower women to be the mothers they always want-ed to be, and to have the births they always hoped for. As a teacher, woman, wife, moth-er, sister, daughter and friend; my goal has always been to encourage, support, educate,advocate and care. My goal as a Doula and Childbirth Educator is the same; to advocate,educate and support mothers and their families.

I know that through my work as a Birth Doula, I have been given the opportunity tobear witness at many beautiful births. Thank you to the many families that have welcomedme into their hearts and homes. I can only hope that I may continue to serve for manymore years to come. With a dedicated support person and good information, we canachieve greater success in having the births we want! Let's Get Empowered, Baby!

Leslie Sandoval, CD(DONA)Blessed Baby Doula Services949.235.9472

www.blessedbabydoula.com

were headed into an emergency C-Section. My second mom disappointment.They were rolling me into the operating room and I was signing release papers asthey were putting a mask on me to prepare for the anesthesia. I barely rememberentering the operating room…fade out.I woke up to find out that we had a healthy baby boy…a very big (9.4 lbs), but

healthy baby. The C-Section was justified. My doctor re-assured me that it hadbeen the safest way to deliver. The cord was wrapped around his neck and chest andwith the placenta abruptio, I would not have been able to deliver him vaginally. But the words C-Section haunted me…I was less of a mother, I had failed.

Mothers deliver their babies naked…and native.I remember the look on the nurse’s faces each time they came to check on me

after the baby was born…to me, it seemed to be their impatience of an inferiormom, non-vaginal birth mom. To me, in my exaggerated, over heightened postpartum state of mind…the nurse was curt, short, rolled her eyes, sucked her teethas she attended to her duties to me and was endearing, sweet, soft spoken and fullof love to vaginal mom who four hours earlier had been crazy Tasmanian devil labormom…but now she was a hero!.I remember telling my mom that I was less of a mother…that the nurses treat-

ed me as a sub-human mother…when they came to check on me there was a snick-er…my mom was sympathetic, and told me everything was okay…but I knew thatthere was a difference… Now, twenty-one years later, I can say…in the big picture, that vaginal mom vs.

C-Section mom stuff doesn’t even really matter…it is not what motherhood isabout-not one bit. But then…that day…those moments…I did feel that way, I felt the nursing

staff…other moms, the world…thought…and it was projected…C-Sections were a

cop out---if not by me, then for sureby the lazy, inadequate doctor that Ichose…that would rather quickly per-form the C-Section to exit and play golfor make it in time for a spa treat-ment…I was the failure before I hadeven started the journey in mother-hood.Three C-Sections later (the rest of

my deliveries were scheduled C-Sec-tions-the incidence of placentia abrup-tion increases with each pregnan-cy)…motherhood is not about themanner in which one gives birth. Thistoo, goes for adoptive mothers. It isabout the rest of your life with thechild.Fast forward to 2011…I sit and

watch the Glee with my 13 year olddaughter (no more MTV)…it reallyisn’t about practice…the technique …itis about the performance, the feeling ofbeing a team…being connected…that iswhat makes us champions…that is whatmotherhood should be…we all have ourstrengths, paths on how we get there…We are all part of the sameteam…mother hood!

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