Breastfeeding Resource Directory 2004

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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 for commonly asked questions regarding the directory or member listings. Providers are listed under their primary service area with additional service areas indicated.  A separate list of free and low cost or Medi-Cal reimbursable services are available. When calling a provider from this list, please indicate that you got their name from this breastfeeding resource directory. 

Download 2004 Breastfeeding Resource Directory here (PDF document)

If you are interested in being listed in 2005 directory as a lactation service provider, click here for more information.

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Lactation Service Providers & Resources

• KEYS TO CREDENTIALS LISTED WITHIN

• TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL PUMPING

• GETTING INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT

PROVIDERS OF LACTATION SERVICES:

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 / ORANGE COUNTY

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.

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KEYS TO CREDENTIALS LISTED WITHIN

BA/ BS/ BSN - Bachelor of Arts/Science/Nursing
CCE - Certified Childbirth Educator
CD - Certified Doula
CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist
CLE - Certified Lactation Educator
CLC - Certified Lactation Consultant
**CLC - Certified Lactation Counselor
CNM - Certified Nurse Midwife
CNS - Certified Nutrition Specialist
FACCE - Fellow of American College of Childbirth Educators
IBCLC (RLC) - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
ICCE - ICEA Certified Childbirth Educator
LCCE - Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (formerly ACCE)
LE - Lactation Educator
LD - Labor Doula
LLLL - La Leche League Leader
LM - Licensed Midwife
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse
MA /MS /MN - Master of Arts /Science /Nursing
MD - Medical Doctor
MPH - Master of Public Health
(CP) NP - (Certified Pediatric) Nurse Practitioner
OT - Occupational Therapist
PT - Physical Therapist
RD - Registered Dietitian
RN(C) - Registered Nurse (Certified)

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 an international certification exam and has continuing education requirements in lactation. May also use term “Registered” (RLC).

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.

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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.

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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. 

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- BEVERLY HILLS / WEST LOS ANGELES / SANTA MONICA -

"Birth Plus" 310-287-1920; 310-418-1522
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 & sales, pump delivery; support groups; available weekends & evenings.

Breastfeeding Culture Enterprises 310-588-0569
Patti Hermann BA, IBCLC www.mamaree.com
Also serves Hollywood, Los Angeles, South Bay, San Fernando Valley
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, client's home & Lactation Institute; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery with consult;
support groups; credit cards accepted; available evenings & Sundays

Cedars-Sinai Lactation Education Center 310-423-5312
8700 Beverly Blvd., Suite 3202, Los Angeles, CA 90048
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


Epps, Cynthia, MS, IBCLC 310-458-6430; 310-968-0387
457 25th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90402 www.motherwork2001@aol.com
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, infant nutrition classes; consults in hospital, office, client's home; support groups; available weekends & evenings.

Maba  Beyond Breastfeeding, LLC 310-271-2589
9661 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Carol Ann Levey, CLE 10 AM - 6 PM
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, Dad's classes; consults in hospital, clinic, client's home; breast pump rentals & sales; support groups; high end preemie & infant wear, nursing bras.

Saint John's Health Center / Lactation Station 310-829-8944
1328 22nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2091
Elaine Robertson, IBCLC, Teresa Sakamoto, BA, CLE, available daily 9 - 5
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital & by appointment; breast pump rentals & sales; credit cards accepted; support groups Wed. & Fri. at noon; weekend phone consults.

Slavick, Suzy, RN, CLE 310-273-5666; 310-871-3554
Consults in office, client's home; available weekends & evenings

Sternberger, Ilka, CLE 310-390-4270
3545 Rosewood Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Also serves Malibu, Topanga Canyon, Hollywood, Redondo Beach
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, support group; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings

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
Kendra Otero, RN, CLE Mon - Fri 8AM - 3 PM
1225 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017
Breastfeeding classes prenatal; breast pump rentals; low cost classes.

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

Lee, Carole F. , OT, MA, MS, 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 high risk 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.
Private prenatal classes; consults in hospital, clinic, office, pediatric office, client's home; breast pump, nursing bras & related sales; credit cards accepted; available
Sun - Thur. 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM, Fridays 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM .

Women's Health Center at California Hospital 213-742-6437
Magdalena Estrada, ICCE, IBCLC
1400 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 801, Los Angeles, CA 90015 M - Th. 9 - 5 PM
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in clinic; breast pump rentals; support group, MediCal provider.
 

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- PASADENA / GLENDALE / BURBANK -

Bellies, Babies and Bosoms 818-541-1200; 818-424-7547
Hideko Schroeder MPH, RD, IBCLC, Melissa O'Keefe LLLL, L. Dorman ICCE
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client's home; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; nursing wear; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings; support groups, pre & post natal yoga. www.bellies.biz

Birthing Woman's Health, 626-683-9015; 818-206-0900
Margo Kennedy, CNM, IBCLC
438 S. Marengo Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101
Also serves San Gabriel Valley
Consults in hospital, office, client's home; pump rentals & sales, free pump delivery; credit cards accepted: available weekends & evenings.

Chetti, Carolyn, RN, CLC 626-432-6789
Serves Greater San Gabriel Valley
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client's home; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; available weekends and evenings.

Flores, Jabneel Rama, CLE 818-843-7651; 213-445-1223
1124 North Naomi Street, Burbank, CA 91505 www.lactationhelp.com
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 , Breastfeeding Center 5th Fl., Glendale, CA 91204
Serves San Gabriel/San Fernando Valleys and Greater Los Angeles area
Breastfeeding classes prenatal; inpatient consults, support groups; phone consultations and referrals to community resources, breast pump rentals & sales in gift shop; MediCal reimbursable.

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

Moreser Lactation Resources 818-353-7446
Roza Baghdassarian, BA, CLE Serves San Gabriel & San Fernando Valleys.
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults in hospital, office, client's home, phone consults; breast pump rentals, sales, pump delivery; nursing wear, pillows; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings.

Ruiz, Mirna, CLE 323-257-9215
Also serves Downtown Los Angeles
Breastfeeding counseling prenatal & post partum; consults in client's home; available weekends & evenings.

San Marino B.A.B.I.E.S. 626-285-1473; 626-253-0060
Gail Katz, RN, BSN, IBCLC, FACCE
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.

 

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- SAN FERNANDO VALLEY -

Adelman, Leslye, MS, LCCE, CLC, IBCLC 818-789-1031
Jaffe, Fran MPH, RD, IBCLC
Also serves West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; 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
L. Adelman, MS, IBCLC, T. Gass, RN, IBCLC, L. Podell-Camino, MA, CLE
15928 Ventura Blvd. Suite #116, Encino, CA 91436 www.amothers-haven.com
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.

Breceda, Gina, LVN, CCE, IBCLC 818-702-8803
Also serves Malibu, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, client's home;
available weekends & evenings


"Bun in the Oven" 818-645-7901; 888-886-4BUN
Leila Kartman, LE, LD www.bunintheoven.biz
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, support group at Baby's World; consults in hospital, client's home; breast pump rentals & sales; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings.

Hanna, Linda M. RNC, IBCLC 818-345-6060; 818-437-0478
"Mommy Zone" www.mommyzone.com
18399 Ventura Blvd. #14 & 15, Tarzana, CA 91356
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, office, client's home; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; some free services; available weekends & evenings.

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center 818-847-4142
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center 8 AM - 5 PM
Terry Gass, RN, IBCLC
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, support group; consults in hospital; breast pump rentals & sales.

"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; 818-929-7584
4431 Callada Place, Tarzana, CA 91356
Also serves Simi & Conejo Valleys, Santa Clarita, Pasadena, WLA
Breastfeeding Classes prenatal; consults in hospital, office, pediatric office, client's home; breast pump rental & related sales, free pump delivery; available weekends & evenings, free telephone support..

 

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- SANTA CLARITA VALLEY -

Bernier, Jolli, CLE 661-250-3100
Serves Santa Clarita Valley
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in client's home; available weekends & evenings

Kingsley, Linda, BA, IBCLC 661-733-4591; 661-942-0476
Also serves Antelope Valley & Northern San Fernando Valley
Breastfeeding classes prenatal; consults in pediatric office, client's home, phone consultations; breast pump sales; experienced in complex surrogate & adoptive nursing problems; available weekends & evenings.

Masson, Julie RN, CLE 661-298-8643; 805-231-7010
Also serves Northern San Fernando Valley
Breastfeeding classes prenatal; consults in client's home, free phone consults; breast pump rentals & sales, free pump delivery; available weekends & evenings.

Nena, Monica, RN, CLE 661-424-9088
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in client's home; breast pump rentals & sales, free pump delivery; available weekends & evenings

Takeda, Cindee Robinson MS, IBCLC 661-298-1774
Also serves San Fernando Valley
Consults in hospital, office, pediatric office, client's home; breast pump rentals & sales; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings.

 

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- SIMI VALLEY / CONEJO VALLEY -

"A Healthy Start" 805-498-8324; 805-358-2862
Karen Fischer, CCRN, CLE
Serves Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake, Agoura Hills, Ventura County
Consults in hospital, office, client's home; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings.

Collett, Vivienne, RN, CLC 818-879-2005; 310-810-4689
Serves Oak Park, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in client's home; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; available weekends & evenings.

Hirsch, Elisa RN, BSN, IBCLC 818-889-2238; 805-353-2697
Breastfeeding classes prenatal & post partum; consults in hospital, pediatric office, client's home; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; available weekends & evenings.


Hultman, Amanda Joy, RN, CLE 805-522-8618
"Multiple Connections" www.multipleconnections.com
Also serves San Fernando Valley, West LA, Ventura County
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, client's home; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; specializes in breastfeeding multiples; support groups; 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.

Sinclair, Kathryn, CD, CLE 805-650-1127; 310-850-8990
Serves Ventura & Santa Barbara www.babiesadvantage.com
Consults in hospital, client's home; breast pump sales and free delivery; credit cards accepted, telephone counseling; 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, pump delivery; available weekends & evenings.

Navarro, Lorraine, CLE 323-581-7908
Serves Southeast LA, Huntington Park, Downey, & surrounding areas.
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in client's home, pediatric office; breastfeeding related sales; some free services; available weekends & evenings.

Watters, Virgin, RN, MSN, CLE 323-815-0479; 310-359-0259
Serves Ladera Heights, Inglewood
Breastfeeding classes post partum; consults in hospital, client's home , WIC center; teen services; available weekends & evenings.
 

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- WESTCHESTER / SOUTH BAY / SAN PEDRO -

Andrade, Carol RN, LCCE, CLC 310-514-9375; 310-714-2140
1019 Englander Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Breastfeeding classes prenatal; consults in hospital, client's home; breast pump rentals, purchase & related sales, pump delivery; available weekends & evenings

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

Bright Beginnings & Beyond Lynette Miya, MN, RNP 310-316-1528
3 lactation consultants available. www.brightbeginningsbeyond.com  
229 Ave. I, Suite 101, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client's home; breast pump rentals & sales, nursing wear; credit cards accepted , some reduced rates; nutritional counseling, support group; available weekends.

Galli Janet BS, CHES, CLE 310-529-0668
716 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, pediatric office, client's home; available weekends & evenings

Goodman, Stephanie, CLE 310-780-1741
Serves Palos Verdes; Los Angeles & Orange Counties
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, client's home, some free consultations; breast pump delivery; support group; available weekends & evenings

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, pediatric office, client's home; available weekends & evenings.

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

"The Breastpump Connection" 310-212-6461; 310-299-6448
Luanne Rosevear, RN, BS, CLE, LCCE
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, office, client's home, pediatric office; breast pump rental & sales, pump delivery; available weekends & evenings.

Torrance Memorial Medical Center 310-325-9110, ext. 2000
3330 Lomita Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505-5073
Susan Orr, PT, LCCE, CLC, IBCLC
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; outpatient consults, phone counseling. Outpatient Lactation Center coming Fall 2004.

 

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- LONG BEACH / ORANGE COUNTY -

Baylis, Cynthia, MPH, RD, IBCLC "Heart & Soul" 562-596-9598
2561 Gondar Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815-2217
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal; consults in office, client's home; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings.

Lear-Baylor, Shanda, CLE, IBCLC 714-799-9367; 714-308-4287
7215 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite C, Garden Grove, CA 92841
Also serves Huntington Beach & Newport Beach
Consults in hospital, office, client's home, phone consults; available weekends & evenings; credit cards accepted.

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center 562-933-2779
Mon -Thur. 7 - 3:30
2801 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806-1737
Prenatal breastfeeding classes; consults in hospital & clinic; breast pump rental & sales M - F, 8:30 - 4:30 at "Essentials" 562-933-2744; free support group Wed. 11 - 12:30 in 2nd Floor Women's Conference Room.


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

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- SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / INLAND EMPIRE / PALM SPRINGS -

Cevello, Karen RN, CLE, IBCLC 909-444-1115
"Mother Baby Connection"
20710 Loyalton Drive, Walnut, CA 91789
Consults in hospital, client's home; breast pump rentals, pump delivery; available weekends.

Meier, Ann, RN, BSN, CLC 626-798-4367; 626-390-0139
"Gentle Transitions"
Also serves Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Arcadia
Consults in client's home; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; available evenings and weekends

Methodist Hospital of Arcadia 626-574-2415
Laurie Sayeg, RN, CLC Available 7 days a week by appointment only.
300 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91066-6016
Prenatal breastfeeding classes; consults in hospital; breast pump rentals & sales; support group.

Miles, Lorraine, RN, IBCLC, CLC "Baby Beginnings" 909-595-9620
20474 Varsity Drive, Walnut, CA 91789
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in office, hospital, client's home; breast pump rentals, pump delivery; teen program, NICU babies followup; available weekends & evenings, some free / low cost services.

San Gabriel Valley Medical Center 626-457-3260
"First Steps Lactation Consultation Services Center"
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.
 

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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.

ALL WIC CENTERS OFFER BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT. ASK YOUR LOCAL WIC OFFICE FOR DETAILS.

City of Long Beach WIC Program 562-570-4473
Marisela Montoya, CLE - Coordinator Mon. - Fri, 8AM - 5PM
1043 Elm Avenue, Suite #401, Long Beach, CA 90813
6 sites throughout Long Beach.
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinic; breast pump loan program; available weekends.

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.

Public Health Foundation Enterprises 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 Los Angeles & neighboring cities.
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinics; peer counselors; breast pump loans for hospitalized infants; help line 8:30 - 4:30

Watts Healthcare Corporation WIC 323-568-3070
Suparb Chiaravanont, MS, RD, CLE Mon - Fri, 8AM - 5PM
10300 S. Compton Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90002
5 sites in South Los Angeles
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in clinic; electric breast pump loans for medical need; teen program; support group, peer counselors.
THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES ARE
LOW COST OR MEDI-CAL REIMBURSABLE


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

Breastfeeding Counselor Connection 626-744-6092
Black Infant Health Program - Pasadena Public Health Dept
1845 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, 2nd Fl., Pasadena, CA 91103 Mon - Fri, 8:00 - 5:30 Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, client's home;
Peer counselors & support groups; free service to African-American pregnant & parenting women and children to age 2 yrs.; peer counselor training.

Cedars-Sinai Lactation Education Center 310-423-5312
8700 Beverly Blvd., Suite 3202, Los Angeles, CA 90048
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, PT, CLC, IBCLC
2840 Long Beach Blvd. #425, Long Beach, CA 90806
$15 group consult in clinic, Tues. & Thurs. 9 AM; breast pump rentals & related sales.

Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center 818-507-4191
1420 S. Central Avenue , Breastfeeding Center 5th Fl., Glendale, CA 91204
Serves San Gabriel/San Fernando Valleys and Greater Los Angeles area
Breastfeeding classes prenatal; inpatient consults, support groups; phone consultations and referrals to community resources, breast pump rentals & sales in gift shop; MediCal reimbursable.

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, clinic; teen services, support group, breast pump sales; credit cards accepted


Los Alamitos Medical Center 562-799-3178
3751 Katella Ave. Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Serves Long Beach, Lakewood, Hawaiian Gardens, West Orange County
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.

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

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital 562-698-0811 Ext.7652
12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier, CA 90602 Mon - Sat 10 - 2 PM
Serves San Gabriel Valley & North Orange County
Cindi Medica, RN, BSN, IBCLC, RLC
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinic; support groups

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 and Santa Clarita Valleys
Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinic; MediCal , Orsa & ATP provider.

Westside Women's Health Center 310-450-2191
Maria Anto Honon, LE
1711 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
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 Mon - Fri, 9AM - 4PM
Serves South Bay
Susana Mendoza, CLE
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, postpartum; consults in clinic; support groups; parenting & newborn classes; MediCal, DPSS provider

Women's Health Center at California Hospital 213-742-6437
Magdalena Estrada, ICCE, IBCLC
1400 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 801, Los Angeles, CA 90015 M - Th. 9 - 5 PM
Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in clinic; breast pump rentals; support group, MediCal provider.

 

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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
Breastfeeding Your Premature Baby by Gwen Gotsch
Mothering Multiples by Karen Gromada
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
So 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 automated numbers to locate a La Leche League Leader or group

Antelope Valley 661-945-3150
Lomita / San Pedro / Palos Verdes 310-373-4135
Long Beach 562-961-5759
San Fernando Valley 818-377-4474
Torrance / Redondo Beach 310-515-2002
WLA / Santa Monica 310-285-9393

La Leche League Southern California: www.lalecheleaguescnv.org

Or call 1-800-LA-LECHE or go to www.lalecheleague.org

Bilingual Leaders:
 Spanish - Lucia 310-316-8774, Mariela 310-891-1532
 Japanese - Chika 310-782-1026
 Chinese - Amy 760-929-0325 ext. 20
 German - Deedra 909-585-1935
 American Sign Language - Mia 562-630-5122

Many breastfeeding questions can be answered by reading the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at www.lalecheleague.org.

La Leche League Leaders are experienced nursing mothers who are accredited by La Leche League International to give information, encouragement and support to breastfeeding mothers. LLL Leaders answer questions and concerns of the mothers who telephone them and at LLL Meetings. The following topics are discussed in a series of monthly meetings:

• The Benefits of Breastfeeding

• Childbirth & the New Baby at Home

• Avoiding Breastfeeding Difficulties

• Nutrition, Beginning Solids and Weaning

At each meeting mothers will find books and information sheets relating to breastfeeding and parenting. Babies are always welcome at LLL functions. Mothers come, share, and get to know La Leche League. It makes a positive difference in their lives.

La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, non-sectarian organization. All LLL Leaders are volunteers and receive no pay for their work supporting breastfeeding mothers.

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

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California Breastfeeding Laws

2002: Lactation Accommodation
Chapter 3.8, Section 1030, Part 3 of Division 2 of the California Labor Code.

This law requires all California employers to provide a reasonable amount of break time and make a reasonable effort to provide a private space, other that a toilet stall, close to the employee’s work area, to accommodate an employee desiring to express breastmilk for her baby in private. The break time shall be unpaid if the break time does not run concurrently with the rest time authorized for the employee. An employer is not required to provide break time for pumping if taking break time beyond the usual time allotted for breaks would seriously disrupt the operations of the employer. Violation of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of $100.

2000: Jury Duty: Breastfeeding
Section 210.5 to the California Code of Civil Procedure

This law exempts breastfeeding mothers from jury duty, and requires the State to take steps to eliminate the need for the mother to appear in court to make this request.

1997 Breastfeeding in Public - Personal Right to Breastfeed
Section 43.3 of the California Civil Code

This law provides that a mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, except the private home or residence of another, where the mother and the child are authorized to be present.

The full text of these laws may be found at www.assembly.ca.gov

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What can the BreastfeedingWorks Project do for your organization?

BreastfeedingWorks will facilitate:

1. Working with your Human Resources Department to assess your organization’s lactation accommodation needs.
2. Drafting a custom lactation policy to fit your organization.
3. Assisting your organization to identify time and space for your employees to express milk during the workday.
4. Incorporating a section on breastfeeding for the general sexual harassment training provided to all employees.
5. Training for employees who work with breastfeeding mothers in the workplace or provide customer service to mothers who frequent your business.
6. Providing specific lactation services: breast pump rentals, prenatal classes for employees and spouses, clinical lactation consultation.
7. Recognizing organizations with the Breastfeeding Friendly Employer Award.

Contact us for more information.

BreastfeedingWorks
A Project of the Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles

Tel: (213) 596-5776 www.BreastfeedingWorks.org