Providers of Lactation Services 2003

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The providers listed below have subscribed to this directory and unless otherwise indicated charge a fee for their services. Some have a sliding scale. The credentials listed after their names are listed as the individual requested. None have been verified by The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles. 

See list of questions under Lactation Professionals and Key to Credentials. Providers are listed under their primary service area with additional service areas indicated.  A separate list of free, low cost, and MediCal reimbursable services are available. When calling a provider from this list, please indicate that you got their name from this breastfeeding resource directory. 

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Lactation Service Providers & Resources

BEVERLY HILLS / WEST LOS ANGELES / SANTA MONICA

MIRACLE MILE / HOLLYWOOD / SILVERLAKE / DOWNTOWN

PASADENA / GLENDALE / BURBANK  

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

SIMI VALLEY / CONEJO VALLEY

BALDWIN HILLS / CRENSHAW / INGLEWOOD

WESTCHESTER / SOUTH BAY / SAN PEDRO

LONG BEACH

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / INLAND EMPIRE / PALM SPRINGS

THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE FREE  TO WIC ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.  

THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES ARE LOW COST OR MEDI-CAL REIMBURSABLE.

THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES ARE FREE OF CHARGE.

KEYS TO CREDENTIALS LISTED WITHIN

  • BA/BS/BSN - Bachelor of Arts/Science/Nursing

  • CCE - Certified Childbirth Educator

  • CD - Certified Doula

  • CLE - Certified Lactation Educator

  • CLC - Certified Lactation Consultant

  • CNS - Certified Nutrition Specialist

  • CNM - Certified Nurse Midwife

  • IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

  • ICCE - ICEA Certified Childbirth Educator

  • LCCE - Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (formerly ACCE)

  • LE - Lactation Educator

  • LM - Licensed Midwife

  • LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse

  • MA /MS /MN - Master of Arts /Science /Nursing

  • MD - Medical Doctor

  • MPH - Master of Public Health

  • NP - Nurse Practitioner

  • OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered

  • PHN - Public Health Nurse

  • RD - Registered Dietitian

  • RPT - Registered Physical Therapist

Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) - has successfully completed a one week course in lactation and its management, and required post seminar homework which may include a clinical component.

Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC)  - has had extensive formal lactation education and supervised clinical training .

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) - most have had extensive formal lactation education and clinical training, has passed a certification exam and has continuing education requirements in lactation.

Certified Lactation Counselor(**CLC) - has taken a one week course in lactation counseling and passed a post test.

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

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL PUMPING

  1. Pump at approximately the same time each day.
  2. If separated from your baby, pump at the times your baby usually feeds.
  3. Promoting the milk ejection reflex (letdown) with a relaxed environment, warm compresses and gentle breast massage will improve milk flow.
  4. When single pumping, move the breast cup back and forth between breasts several times throughout the pumping session to improve milk yield.
  5. Don't be discouraged if your first attempts result in very little milk yield. Regular pumping usually results in ample yield in one to two weeks.
  6. Store milk in amounts baby is expected to consume in a single feeding to avoid waste.
  7. Milk may be stored in glass or rigid plastic baby bottles. Label bottle with date, time of collection & any unusual food or medicine consumed. Milk may be refrigerated for use within 48 - 72 hours. Freezing is recommended for later use. Acceptable times for frozen storage vary with the temperature of the freezer. Long storage may create “freezer burn”.
  8. Raw human milk separates on standing with fat rising to the top. Just shake gently to redistribute fat particles evenly.
  9. Human milk should be gently warmed to body temperature by standing the bottle in a bowl of warm water. Heating in boiling water or a microwave may destroy some components in human milk and scald your baby during a feeding.
  10. Your baby may resist initial attempts to take milk in a bottle. Using a newborn size, slow flow nipple, and having someone else offer the feeding may make it asier. Depending on the age of the baby, cup or spoon feeding may be more acceptable. BE PATIENT!
  11. If you require assistance, please call one of the listings in the Provider section of the Directory.

GETTING INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT

  1. In most instances, you will be asked to pay the provider of breastfeeding services directly at the time the service is given. It is the patient's responsibility to file for insurance benefits.
  2. Not all insurance providers reimburse for breastfeeding services. They are more likely to do so if there is a medical need on the part of the mother or infant. A doctor's prescription for the service is advisable.
  3. MediCal and CPSP (Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program) provide lactation support through their certified providers where there is medical need. This is usually done through, or supervised by, a licensed health practitioner.
  4. If the medical need is for the infant (hospitalized, allergic or premature), apply for payment on the baby's insurance claim. If the medical need is for the mother (hospitalized, breast infection), apply for payment on the mother's insurance claim.
  5. A mother returning to work and pumping her milk is not usually considered medical need.
  6. Ask the breastfeeding service provider to give you a detailed bill complete with the corresponding insurance code numbers. Attach the doctor's prescription to the insurance form. This is more likely to make it through the system.
  7. If your claim is denied, call the case manager and explain why the service or equipment was necessary. You may need to educate the insurance company as to the health benefits of breastfeeding and how it will save them health care costs for both the infant and mother.
  8. Make the insurance provider aware that the American Academy of Pediatrics passed a resolution recommending that 3rd party payers provide or reimburse for lactation services as a cost effective measure.
  9. Submitting your claim several times, each time with fuller explanations, has been known to work so keep on trying.
  10. Explore your insurance provider's policy towards breastfeeding services before the need arises.

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PROVIDERS OF LACTATION SERVICES

The providers listed below have subscribed to this directory and unless otherwise indicated charge a fee for their services. Some have a sliding scale.

The credentials listed after their names are listed as the individual requested. None have been verified by The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles. See list of questions under Lactation Professionals and Key to Credentials on pages 4 - 6. Providers are listed under their primary service area with additional service areas indicated.

A separate list of free, low cost, and MediCal reimbursable services are provided below.

WHEN CALLING A PROVIDER FROM THIS LIST, PLEASE INDICATE THAT YOU GOT THEIR NAME FROM THIS BREASTFEEDING RESOURCE DIRECTORY. 

BEVERLY HILLS / WEST LOS ANGELES / SANTA MONICA

Aronson, Debbie R., RN, BSN, IBCLC 310-293-9358
Also serves Los Angeles
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinic, client’s home; breast pump sales and pump delivery; specializes in teens and high risk post partum mothers; available weekends and evenings

“Birth Plus” 310-287-1920
Gruen, Ruth, RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC
Also serves Culver City, Marina del Rey
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal; consults in hospital, office, client’s home. Breast pump rentals & related sales., pump delivery; support groups, teen services; available weekends & evenings.

Cedars-Sinai Lactation Education Center 310-423-5312
8700 Beverly Blvd., Suite 3202, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Linda M. Hanna, RN, BSN, IBCLC Mon - Fri 8:30 - 5, Sat / Sun 9 - 2
Classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital; breast pump rentals & related sales; credit cards accepted; support group; weekend consults by appt; medical translators for most languages ; information line 800-972-6003

Chapman Family Center 310-453-5144
Judith Chapman, RN, CNM
Also serves San Fernando Valley
Training and Registry for Birth and Post Partum Doulas who assist with breastfeeding at birth and in the home during post partum period.

Epps, Cynthia, MS, IBCLC 310-458-6430
Also serves Midtown Los Angeles
Breastfeeding consults in office, client’s home , hospital clinic and at The Pump Station; support groups in multiple locations, pediatric nutritional services; transition to solids and gentle weaning specialist

Jespersen-Wheat, Valerie, MS, OTR, IBCLC,CLC 323-932-0481
Sierra Lactation Associates
Also serves Miracle Mile, Hancock Park, Hollywood Hills, Cheviot Hills
Breastfeeding classes prenatal; consults in office, client's home; private individual instruction; specializes in post-NICU babies.

Reeder, Rachel Kier, RN, MSN, CNM,CLC 310-387-5332; 310-553-7618
1621 Durango Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Also serves Hollywood, Miracle Mile, Hancock Park, Beverlywood, Cheviot
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & related sales, pump delivery; nursing bras; available evenings, Sunday & holidays.

Saint John’s Health Center / Lactation Station 310-829-8944
1328 22 nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2091
Elaine Robertson, IBCLC available daily 9 - 5
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital; breast pump rentals & related sales; support group; credit cards accepted.

Sinclair, Kathryn, CD, CLE 310-479-5113
2461 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 128, Santa Monica CA 90404
Also serves Malibu, Pacific Palisades www.allaboutbabiesla.com
Private breastfeeding classes; consults in hospital, client’s home; breast pump sales and free delivery; telephone counseling; available weekends & evenings.

Slavick, Suzy, RN,CLE 310-273-5613
www.bhpumpcenter.com
Consults in hospital, clinic, office, client’s home; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings; warm friendly environment.

Tellalian, Louise Arce, RN, LCCE, CLC 310-274-2272
1911 San Ysidro Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-1520
Serves Greater Los Angeles
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal; small group in home setting on Saturday AM with phone follow-up, weeknight class also available, private instruction; phone counseling evenings and weekends.

"The Pump Station" 310-826-5774
W. Haldeman, RN,MN,CLC, C. Harvey, RN,MS,CLC, J Sacher, RN,MN,CLC
2415 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403 www.Pumpstation.com
Breastfeeding classes; consults in office & home visits; breast pump rentals & related sales; credit cards accepted; support groups; nutritional counseling; nursing wear, baby care products, baby & preemie clothes.

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MIRACLE MILE / HOLLYWOOD / SILVERLAKE / DOWNTOWN

Fleiss, Paul, MD, MPH 323-664-1977
1824 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90027-4408
Complete physical assessment of infant and breastfeeding consults in hospital, pediatric office; credit cards accepted; MediCal reimbursable; available weekends.

Good Samaritan Hospital 213-977-2547
1225 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; breast pump rentals & related sales.

Lee, Carole F. , OTR, MS, MA, CLE 323-528-1406
Also serves Los Feliz, Echo Park. Mt. Washington
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; experienced in infants with special needs; available weekends & evenings.

Stark, Yaffa, MA, IBCLC 323-931-8675
"Breast Pump Express"
Also serves WLA, Beverly Hills, Baldwin Hills / Ladera Hgts.
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal; consults in hospital, clinic, office; breast pump rentals & related sales; credit cards accepted; available evenings to 7:30 PM, Sundays, holidays.

Visocnik, Fiona, OTR, CLE 323-229-9140
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in client’s home; experienced in infants with special needs, preterm; available weekends and evenings
 

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PASADENA / GLENDALE / BURBANK

Birthing Woman’s Health, 818-206-0900
Margo Kennedy, CNM, IBCLC
633 North Central Ave. Ste 103, Glendale, CA 91203
Serves San Gabriel/San Fernando Valleys and Greater Los Angeles area Consults in hospital, office, client’s home; pump rentals & related sales, free pump delivery; credit cards accepted: available weekends & evenings.

Flores, Jabneel Rama, CLE 818-843-7651
722 East Palm Avenue, Unit D, Burbank, CA 91501
Also serves Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley
Classes prenatal, post partum; consults in client’s home; teen services, free support group; available weekends & evenings.

Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center 818-507-4191
1420 S. Central Avenue , Glendale, CA 91204
Serves San Gabriel/San Fernando Valleys and Greater Los Angeles area
Breastfeeding classes; inpatient consults, support group; phone consultations and referrals to community resources.

Glendale Pediatrics Lactation & Education Center 818-246-7260
1530 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Suite #101, Glendale, CA 91206
Cindy Ames, LVN, *CLC Mon - Fri. 9 - 5:30, Sat. 9 - 12
Consults in office; pump rentals & related sales.; available weekends

Huntington Memorial Hospital 626-397-3172
Breastfeeding Center - 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91109-7103
Also serves Greater San Gabriel Valley
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital; breast pump rentals & related sales, nursing bras, pillows; credit cards accepted; free support group Thurs. 10 AM.

Lefkowitz, Catherine RN, BSN, CLE 626-798-2610
1282 N. Wilson, Pasadena, CA 91104
Consults in client’s home and phone consults; available evenings and weekends

San Marino B.A.B.I.E.S. 626-285-1473; 626-253-0060
Gail Katz, RN, BSN, IBCLC, FACCE www.sanmarinobabies.com
PMB 430, 2275 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, postpartum; consults in client’s home; breast pump rentals & related sales, free pump delivery; specializes in high risk pregnancies & NICU babies; available evenings, weekends & holidays.

Thayer-Thomas, Janet, RN, CLE 818-249-7696; 323-783-5747
2120 Crescent Avenue, Montrose, CA 91020
Also serves Kaiser-Permanente - Los Angeles
Consults in hospital, office, pediatric office, clinic, client’s home; specializes in NICU babies; available evenings and weekends.
 

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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

Adelman, Leslye, MS, LCCE, CLC, IBCLC 818-789-1031
Also serves West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, private instruction; consults in hospital, office, pediatric office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & related sales, pump delivery; available weekends & evenings.

“A Mother’s Haven” 818-601-5381
T. Gass, RN, IBCLC, L. Podell-Camino, MA, CLE www.amothers-haven.com
15928 Ventura Blvd. Suite #116, Encino, CA 91436
Group classes and private instruction; consults in various locations; breast pump rentals & related sales; support groups, nutrition counseling, nursing clothing, slings, preemie & layette items; available weekends & evenings.

"Lactation Institute & Breastfeeding Clinic" 818-995-1913
Chele Marmet, BS, MA, IBCLC & Ellen Shell, MA, IBCLC, Directors
16430 Ventura Blvd, Ste 303, Encino, CA 91436 www.lactationinstitute.org
High risk referral center for breastfeeding problems serving So. Cal. & USA. Breastfeeding classes; consults; pump rentals/sales 7 days / week; credit cards accepted; free "Great Beginnings" first 2 weeks follow-up program.

Natural Birth and Women’s Center 818-386-1082; 323-663-4996
14140 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Cristina Gorocica, BS, CLE, Tonya Brooks LM
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in office; breast pump rentals & related sales; credit cards accepted.

"Pump Connection" 818-225-8822
E. "Binky" Petok, BS, IBCLC, C. Takeda MS, IBCLC, L. O'Neil, BS, IBCLC.
22554 Ventura Blvd. Suite 112, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Breastfeeding classes, consults in office, client's home; breast pump rentals & related sales, large selection of nursing bras; credit cards accepted; support group; Office hrs. M F 10 5 & Sat, 11 4, After hr. rentals.

Steinberg, Ellen, RN, BSN, LCCE, IBCLC 818-345-4439
4431 Callada Place, Tarzana, CA 91356
Serves Simi & Conejo Valleys, Pasadena, Downtown LA, Westchester, WLA
Breastfeeding Classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, office, pediatric office, client’s home; breast pump rental & related sales, pump delivery; support group; available weekends & evenings.

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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY

Bernier, Jolli, CLE 661-250-3100
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in client’s home; available weekends & evenings

Nena, Monica, RN, CLE 661-424-9088
Also serves Northern San Fernando Valley
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults in client’s home; breast pump rentals & related sales, free pump delivery; specializes in teens; some availability weekends & evenings

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SIMI VALLEY / CONEJO VALLEY

Collett, Vivienne, RN, CLC 818-879-2005
Serves Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks
Breastfeeding consults in client’s home; breast pump rentals & related sales, pump delivery; available weekends & evenings.

Hultman, Amanda Joy, RN 805-522-8618
“Multiple Connections” www.multipleconnections.com
Also serves San Fernando Valley, West LA, Ventura County
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in client’s home; breast pump rentals & related sales, pump delivery; specializes in breastfeeding multiples; available weekends & evenings.

McCulley, Marcia, NP, LM “The Whole Woman, Inc.” 805-584-7092
2950 N. Sycamore Dr. #201, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Serving Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake. Available weekends & eves.
Classes ; consults in hospital, birth center, client’s home; specializes in multiples, induced lactation, surrogate & adoptive mothers; breast pump rentals & related sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; courtesy insurance billing.

“Tami’s Breastpumps & Accessories” 805-577-0386
Tami Moreland, RN, BSN, CLE
Breastfeeding consults in client’s home; breast pump rentals and related sales; free pump delivery; credit cards accepted, available weekends & evenings.

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BALDWIN HILLS / CRENSHAW / INGLEWOOD

Breastfeeding Connection” 310-679-4660
Sonia Carias, CLE
Also serves Lennox, Lawndale, Gardena, El Segundo
Breastfeeding consults in client’s home; breast pump rentals & related sales, free pump delivery; available weekends & evenings.

St. Francis Medical Center 310-900-2028
Sylvia Bavarsad, RNC, BSN, IBCLC
3630 E. Imperial Highway, Lynwood, CA 90262
Post partum breastfeeding classes; consults in office, hospital clinic; breast pump rentals & related sales; available weekends; MediCal reimbursable.

Watters, Virgin, RN, MSN, CLE 310-359-0259
Serves Ladera Heights, Inglewood
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, client’s home; teen services; available weekends & evenings.

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WESTCHESTER / SOUTH BAY / SAN PEDRO

Beach Cities Health District         310-374-3426 Ext 183
Breastfeeding Support Center 310-374-3426 Ext 183
Beach Cities Health District, 514 N. Prospect Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Sharon Watkins, IBCLC coordinator; Deborah King- Powell. IBCLC
Mon - Thur., 9:30 - 2:30 , Sat. 10 - noon
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in clinic; breast pump rentals & related sales; support groups; low cost drop-in clinic.

Bird, Ida, RN, MN, CLC 310-374-4546
248 31st Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Breast pump rentals & sales, credit cards accepted; pump delivery; available evenings & weekends.

Grote, Sheri, RN, CLE 310-379-2480; 310-503-8385
1730 9th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults in hospital, office, pediatric office, client's home; available weekends & evenings.

Ma, Amy BS, CLE, IBCLC 760-929-0325 ext. 20
Also serves San Gabriel Valley, Hacienda Heights www.mothernaturebaby.com
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, hospital clinic, office, pediatric office, client's home; breast pump rentals & related sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings; Chinese La Leche League meetings.

Peters, Karen, RD, IBCLC 310-941-3338
Prenatal breastfeeding classes; consults in client’s home; breast pump rentals & related sales, pump delivery; maternal & child nutritional counseling

“The Breastpump Connection” 310-212-6461
Luanne Rosevear, RN, BS, CLE, LCCE
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home; breast pump rental & related sales, pump delivery; available weekends & evenings; some free services.

Torrance Memorial Medical Center 310-325-9110
3330 Lomita Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505-5073
Susan Orr, RPT, LCCE, CLC, IBCLC
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; outpatient consults , phone counseling

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LONG BEACH / ORANGE COUNTY

Baylis, Cynthia, MPH, RD, CLE “Heart & Soul” 562-596-9598
2561 Gondar Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815-2217
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & related sales, free pump delivery; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings; nutritional counseling.

Bowden, Tami, CLE, CLC 714-846-8273
“Beach Babyz” www.BeachBabyz.com
Consults in client’s home; breast pump rentals & related sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings

Cruz, Jody, RN 562-421-2313
2800 Fanwood Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815
Consults in client’s home; phone counseling; available weekends & evenings

Lear-Baylor, Shanda, IBCLC 714–799-9367
7215 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite B, Garden Grove, CA 92841
Also serves Lakewood, Cerritos, La Mirada
Consults in hospital, pediatric office, client's home; available weekends & evenings; credit cards accepted.

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center 562-933-0627
Pam Hastings, RN, CLC, LCCE Prenatal Education Coord.. M-Thur. 7 - 3:30
2801 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90801
Prenatal breastfeeding classes; consults in hospital; breast pump rentals & related sales M - F, 10-3 at “Essentials” 562-933-2744; free support group.

Orr, Susan, RPT, CLC, IBCLC 562-427-3782
Also serves Torrance, South Bay
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client's home, pediatric office; breast pump rentals & related sales; Pediatric Physical Therapy; available weekends & evenings; $15 consults at Columbia Pediatric Clinic, Long Beach.

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SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / INLAND EMPIRE / PALM SPRINGS

Bigler, Rebecca, RN, BSN, IBCLC, CLC, LCCE 626-963-4729
“Rebecca’s Lactation Shoppe” 140 N. Glendora Avenue, Glendora, CA 91741
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & related sales; pump delivery; available weekends & evenings; some low cost services; complete lactation, maternity, baby and childbirth shoppe. Complimentary tea room for breastfeeding mothers.

Hanson Birthing Center at Eisenhower 760-837-8591; 760-773-2085
39000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Wed & Fri 10 AM - 4PM
Serves Coachella Valley
Virginia Palmer RN, BSN, IBCLC
Prenatal breastfeeding classes ; consults in hospital, clinic; breast pump rentals; support group Wed. 10 - noon; free parenting, infant care & feeding assistance.

Meier, Ann, RN, BSN, CLC 626-798-4367
“Gentle Transitions”
Consults in client’s home; breast pump rentals & related sales, pump delivery; available evenings and weekends

Methodist Hospital of Arcadia 626-574-2415
Laurie Sayeg, RN, CLC Mon - Fri, hours vary
300 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91066-6016
Prenatal breastfeeding classes; consults in hospital; breast pump rentals, loans & related sales; support group.

Miles, Lorraine, RN, IBCLC, CLC “Baby Beginnings” 909-595-9620
Also serves Inland Empire
20474 Varsity Drive, Walnut, CA 91789
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in office, hospital, client’s home; breast pump rentals; teen program; available weekends & evenings, some free / low cost services.

San Gabriel Valley Medical Center 626-457-3260
438 W. Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776
Rebecca Bigler, RN, BSN, IBCLC, CLC, LCCE
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, office; breast pump loans, rentals & related sales; free teen services; some low cost services.

Santa Teresita Hospital, Joyful Beginnings Program 626-305-9127
819 Buena Vista Street, Duarte, CA 91010
Also serves Pasadena, Glendale
Asela Calhoun, BS, CCE Coordinator 8:30 - 5
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinic; breast pump rentals and related sales; MediCal reimbursable and low cost services.
 

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THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE FREE  TO WIC ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.  

ALL WIC CENTERS OFFER BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT. ASK YOUR LOCAL WIC OFFICE FOR DETAILS. OFFICES LISTED BELOW OFFER CLASSES, SUPPORT GROUPS, NUTRITION COUNSELING AND OTHER SERVICES.

Northeast Valley Health Corp. WIC 818-837-6349
1172 N. Maclay Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340
14 sites in San Fernando & Santa Clarita Valleys
Rebeca Pastrana-Sheng, BS, IBCLC coordinator
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal; consults in clinic; breast pump loan program; warm-line 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Pasadena Public Health Dept. WIC Program 626-744-6520
363 E. Villa Street, Pasadena CA 91101
Mariem Cano, MS, RD, CLE, Breastfeeding Coordinator
Serves Pasadena, S. Pasadena, Altadena, Sierra Madre
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal; consults in clinic.

PHFE Management Solutions WIC 888-278-6455
58 clinic sites throughout Los Angeles County & Orange County
Karen Meehan, MPH, RD, IBCLC
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in clinics, teen program; cleft palate support group; toll free HELP LINE, M-F, 8 - 5; breast pump loans for hospitalized infants.

South LA Health Projects WIC 323-757-7244 ext 248 2930 W. Imperial Highway, Inglewood, CA 90303
Deborah Myers, MS, CNS, CLE
Clinic sites throughout South Central Los Angeles & neighboring cities.
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinics; peer counselors; breast pump loans for hospitalized infants; helpline 8:30 - 4:00.

Watts Health Foundation WIC 323-568-3070
Suparb Chiaravanont, MS, RD, CLE
10300 S. Compton Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90002
5 sites in South Central Los Angeles
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinic; electric breast pump loans for medical need; teen program; support group.

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THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES ARE LOW COST OR MEDI-CAL REIMBURSABLE

Beach Cities Health District           310-374-3426 Ext 183
Breastfeeding Support Center 310-374-3426 Ext 183
Beach Cities Health District, 514 N. Prospect Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Sharon Watkins, IBCLC coordinator; Deborah King- Powell. IBCLC
Mon - Thur., 9:30 - 2:30 , Sat. 10 - noon
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in clinic; breast pump rentals & related sales; support groups; low cost drop-in clinic.

California Hospital Medical Center 213-742-5744 appt.;213-742-6437
Lactation Resource Center , 1401 S. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90015
Magdalena Estrada, ICCE, IBCLC
Bilingual classes prenatal, post partum; consults Mon. 1 - 4 & Wed. 9 - 4 ;
support groups, teen group; breast pump rentals; MediCal & credit cards accepted; class registration 800-258-5088

Cedars-Sinai Lactation Education Center 310-423-5312
8700 Beverly Blvd., Suite 3202, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Linda M. Hanna, RNC, IBCLC Mon - Fri 8:30 - 5, Sat / Sun 9 - 2
Classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital; breast pump rentals & related sales; support group; weekend consults by appt; medical translators for most languages ; information line 800-972-6003; MediCal provider.

Columbia Pediatrics 562-427-3782
Susan Orr, RPT, CLC, IBCLC
2840 Long Beach Blvd. #425, Long Beach, CA 90806
$15 group consult in clinic; breast pump rentals & related sales.

Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center 818-507-4191
1420 S. Central Avenue , Glendale, CA 91204
Serves San Gabriel/San Fernando Valleys and Greater Los Angeles area
Breastfeeding classes; consults for MediCal patients and inpatients; support group; phone consultations and referrals to community resources.

Hanson Birthing Center at Eisenhower 760-837-8591; 760-773-2085
39000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Wed & Fri 10 AM - 4PM
Serves Coachella Valley
Virginia Palmer RN, BSN, IBCLC
Prenatal breastfeeding classes ; consults in hospital, clinic; breast pump rentals; support group Wed. 10 - noon; free parenting, infant care & feeding assistance.

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center 323-857-4121
Lactation Education Center Mon - Fri, 9:00 - 5:00
6041 Cadillac Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90034
Gwen Brown, RN, BSN, CLC, Alexanne Soltwedel RN, BSN, CLE
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinics; teen services, support group, breast pump sales; credit cards accepted

King / Drew Medical Center 310-668-5103; 310-668-4072
Breastfeeding Resource Center; Ninette Aguilar, coordinator 8:30 - 5:30
1721 E 120th Street, Trailer #6-HUB Building, Los Angeles, CA 90059
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinic; full pediatric services, specialize in high risk infants; teens; support group; peer counselors; nutritionist; weekends by appt; MediCal , CHP & CHDP services .

Los Alamitos Medical Center 562-799-3178
3751 Katella Ave. Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Serves Long Beach, Lakewood, Hawaiian Gardens, Cerritos
Rosemary Krumme, RNC, CLE 7 AM - 7:30 PM
Monthly prenatal breastfeeding classes $15; free consults in hospital.

Los Angeles County / USC Medical Center 323-226-3683
Breastfeeding Infant Clinic - Thursday AM
Kittie Frantz, RN, CPNP Director
1240 N. Mission , Trailer 7-A Pediatric Clinic, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Consults in hospital, hospital clinic; full infant physical; breast pumps available; MediCal provider.

Santa Teresita Hospital, Joyful Beginnings Program 626-256-3018
819 Buena Vista Street, Duarte, CA 91010
Asela Calhoun, BS, CCE Coordinator 8:30 - 5
Serves Glendale, Pasadena, Arcadia & Greater San Gabriel Valley
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinic; breast pump rentals and related sales; MediCal reimbursable and low cost services.

St. Francis Medical Center 310-900-2028
Sylvia Bavarsad, RNC, BSN, IBCLC
3630 E. Imperial Highway, Lynwood, CA 90262
Post partum breastfeeding classes; consults in office, hospital clinic; breast pump rentals & related sales; available weekends & evenings; MediCal reimbursable.

ValleyCare Olive View - UCLA Med. Center 818-364-4190
Matanee Shee, RN, BSN, IBCLC
14445 Olive View Drive, Sylmar, CA 91342-1495
Serves San Fernando & Santa Clarita Valleys
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinic; MediCal , Orsa & CHP provider.

Westside Women’s Health Center 310-450-2191 ext 228
Susan Huser, CNM , Maria Anto Honon, LE
1711 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405 9 - 4
Serves Santa Monica, West LA, Culver City, Venice
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in clinic; adolescent maternity program; MediCal and free services for prenatal clients.

Wilmington Community Clinic 310-549-9787
1009 Avalon Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744
Serves South Bay
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, postpartum; consults in clinic, client’s home; support groups; pediatric & family planning services; MediCal, DPSS provider

 

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION 

TOLL FREE NUMBERS FOR INFORMATION ON PUMPS AND BOOKS:

800 - 323-8750 - Ameda-Egnell / Hollister Corp.
800 - 624-4934 - ICEA Book Orders
800 - La-Leche - La Leche League International
800 - 435-8316 - Medela, Inc.

WEB SITES TO EXPLORE:

www.aap.org  American Academy of Pediatrics
www.aboutus.com/a100/bfusa  Baby Friendly Initiative
www.bfmed.org  Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
www.Breastfeeding.org  San Diego Breastfeeding Coalition
www.BreastfeedLA.org  Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater LA
www.icea.org  International Childbirth Education Association
www.ILCA.org  International Lactation Consultant Association
www.lalecheleague.org  La Leche League International
www.Lamaze.org  Lamaze International
http://neonatal.ttuhsc.edu//lact Thomas Hale (see below)
www.PedsChat.org  International Pediatric Chat
www.pediatrics.org  Pediatrics Electronic Journal
www.tdh.texas.gov/lactate/whocode.htm#item1  WHO Code
www.usbreastfeeding.org  United States Breastfeeding Committee
www.unicef.org  UNICEF

RECOMMENDED READING:

  • Breastfeeding and the Working Mother  by Diane Mason & Diane Ingersoll

  • Breastfeeding Pure and Simple  by Gwen Gotsch

  • Nursing Mother's Companion  by Kathleen Huggins

  • Nursing Mother's Guide to Weaning  by Kathleen Huggins

  • Nursing Mother, Working Mother  by Gale Pryor

  • Nursing Your Baby by Karen Pryor & Gale Pryor

  • S o That’s What They’re For! Breastfeeding Basics  by J. Tamaro

  • Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International (available in several languages)

Purchase these books by visiting www.BreastfeedLA.org and clicking on Recommended  Books. Your purchase helps support the work of the Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater LA.

INFORMATION ON DRUGS AND BREASTFEEDING

American Academy of Pediatrics Policy on Drugs and Breastfeeding www.aap.org/policy/0063.html Medications and Mother’s Milk by Thomas Hale  Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation by Briggs, Freeman & Yaffe

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THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES ARE FREE OF CHARGE.

Call one of these numbers to locate the closest La Leche League Leader or group. If unable to reach the group in your area call 800 - LA- LECHE.  

  • Antelope Valley: 661-945-3150

  • Hollywood / Silverlake: 323-960-4490

  • Long Beach: 562-961-5759

  • Orange County: 714-965-1182

  • Palm Desert - Indio: 760-568-6418

  • Lomita/San Pedro/Palos Verdes: 310-373-4135

  • San Fernando Valley: 818-377-4474

  • South Bay / Beach Cities: 310-545-9600

  • Torrance/Redondo/Westchester: 310- 538-8953

  • WLA / Santa Monica: 310-285-9393               

 Bilingual Leaders:

  • Spanish - Lucia Johnson 310-316-8774, Laura Gray 805.532.2144

  • Japanese - Chika Nakatsuka 310-782-1026

  • Chinese - Amy Ma Chen 760-929-0325 ext. 20  

  • German - Deedra 909-585-1935

  • American Sign Language - Mia 562-630-5122

Recorded Information 900-448-7475, Ext. 55

$1.99/minute; average call 5 minutes

La Leche League is an international, non-profit, nonsectarian organization that has been an excellent source of mother-to-mother breastfeeding support and information for over 40 years. The accredited, volunteer Leaders are knowledgeable in all phases of lactation. Leaders are available for free phone help at all times. Memberships are available as is an annual conference for parents and professionals.  

It is recommended that mothers begin attending monthly meetings in their community prior to the baby's birth. At each meeting, mothers will find books and information sheets relating to breastfeeding and parenting.  Babies are always welcome. The following series of topics are discussed:  

  • The Benefits of Breastfeeding

  • The Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby

  • The Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming Difficulties

  • Nutrition and Weaning

  Visit the La Leche League Website: www.lalecheleague.org  

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