Breastfeeding Resource Directory 2006

Order Resource Directories to Distribute in your Organization / Private Practice / Classes 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 2007 Breastfeeding Resource Directory here (PDF document) If you are interested in being listed in 2007 directory as a lactation service provider, click here for more information. Lactation Service Providers & Resources KEYS TO CREDENTIALS LISTED WITHIN TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL PUMPING GETTING INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT PROVIDERS OF LACTATION SERVICES: Click on the following links to locate Providers in your area BEVERLY HILLS / WEST LOS ANGELES / SANTA MONICA MIRACLE MILE / HOLLYWOOD / SILVERLAKE / DOWNTOWN BURBANK / PASADENA / GLENDALE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY SANTA CLARITA VALLEY CULVER CITY / SOUTH LOS ANGELES / SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES SIMI VALLEY / CONEJO VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY MONTEBELLO / WHITTIER / DOWNEY / LYNWOOD WESTCHESTER /  SOUTH BAY / SAN PEDRO LONG BEACH / ORANGE COUNTY SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / INLAND EMPIRE THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE FREE TO WIC ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES ARE LOW-COST AND MEDI-CAL REIMBURSABLE THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES ARE FREE OF CHARGE KEYS TO CREDENTIALS LISTED WITHIN BA/ BS/ BSN - Bachelor of Arts/Science/Nursing CLE - Certified Lactation Educator CLC - Certified Lactation Consultant **CLC - Certified Lactation Counselor CNM - Certified Nurse Midwife CNS -Clinical Nurse 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 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 OTR/L - Occupational Therapist , Registered/Licensed RPT - Registered Physical Therapist RD - Registered Dietitian RNC - Registered Nurse (Certified) Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) - has successfully completed a one week course in basic lactation and its management, and required post seminar homework which may include a clinical component. Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) - has had advanced 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. Recertifies every 5 years. 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.   TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL PUMPING Pump at approximately the same time each day. If separated from your baby, pump at the times your baby usually feeds. Promoting the milk ejection reflex (letdown) with a relaxed environment, warm compresses and gentle breast massage will improve milk flow. When single pumping, move the breast cup back and forth between breasts several times throughout the pumping session to improve milk yield. 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. Store milk in amounts baby is expected to consume in a single feeding to avoid waste. 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”. Raw human milk separates on standing with fat rising to the top. Just shake gently to redistribute fat particles evenly. 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. 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 easier. Depending on the age of the baby, cup or spoon feeding may be more acceptable. BE PATIENT! If you require assistance, please call one of the listings in the Provider section of the Directory. GETTING INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT 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. 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. 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. 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. A mother returning to work and pumping her milk is not usually considered medical need. 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. 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. 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. Submitting your claim several times, each time with fuller explanations, has been known to work so keep on trying. Explore your insurance provider's policy towards breastfeeding services before the need arises. Back To Top 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. 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, RN, BSN, IBCLC 310-600-9194 Also serves Malibu, Greater LA, Hollywood, South Bay, San Fernando Valley Classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, client’s home, pediatric office; pump rentals, sales, related sales; pump delivery; available weekends & evenings. Specializes in transitioning premature babies to breast. Cedars-Sinai Lactation Education Center 310-423-5312 8700 Beverly Blvd., Suite 3202, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Prenatal classes; consults in hospital; breast pump rentals & related sales; credit cards accepted; 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 - 3033 Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum transition to solids & gentle weaning; consults in hospital, office, client’s home, WIC Center; available weekends. Kramer, Rachel, MD, CLE 310-273-9533 250 North Robertson Blvd., Suite 404, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Also serves West Hollywood, Miracle Mile, Hollywood Consultations in hospital and Pediatric office; physical assessment of infant and well child follow-up. Credit cards accepted. Maba Beyond Breastfeeding / Carol Levey, CLE 310-271-2589 9661 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-5125 www.atmaba.com Also serves W. Hollywood, Los Feliz, Los Angeles Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, Happiest Baby class, Prep for Labor & Delivery / Newborn Care; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales; nursing bras; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings. MCH Services Inc 800-822-6688 Rona Cohen, RN, MN, IBCLC P.O. Box 6241 Beverly Hills, CA 90212-1241. www.mchservicesinc.com National Corporate Lactation Programs Prenatal education through corporate lactation programs only. Breast pump sales. Credit cards accepted. Saint John’s Health Center / Lactation Station 310-829-8944 1328 22 nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2091 Elaine Robertson, IBCLC, Teresa Sakamoto, BA, IBCLC, available daily 9AM - 5PM. Consults in hospital & by appointment; breast pump rentals & sales; credit cards accepted; support groups Wed. & Fri. at noon; weekend phone consults. Slavick, Suzy, RN, CLE 310-871-3554 145 S. La Peer Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2601 Consults in hospital, office, client’s home, pediatric office, clinic; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings. Experienced in hospital setting. Warm and supportive approach. Tellalian, Louise Arce, RN, LCCE, CLC 310-274-2272 1911 San Ysidro Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-1520 Serves Greater Los Angeles Prenatal breastfeeding classes; small group in home setting on Saturday AM with phone follow-up, private instruction available; phone counseling. The Pump Station 310-998-1981 W. Haldeman, RN, MN, CLC, C. Harvey, RN, MS, CLC, J. Sacher, RN, MN, CLC 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.   MIRACLE MILE / HOLLYWOOD / SILVERLAKE / DOWNTOWN Fleiss, Paul, MD, FAAP, MPH 323-664-1977 1824 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90027-4408 Complete physical assessment of infant and breastfeeding consults in hospital, pediatric office, WIC Center; credit cards accepted; available some weekends and by phone evenings. Good Samaritan Hospital 213-977-2908 Caryn Bailey, MSN, FNP, CCE, CLE 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 1225 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017-2395 Prenatal breastfeeding classes free to hospital patients; consults in hospital; breast pump rentals & sales; low cost classes and pump rentals. Lee, Carole F. , OTR/L, CLE, MA, MS 323-528-1406 Also serves Los Feliz, Echo Park. Mt. Washington Consults in hospital, office, client’s home; experienced in medically fragile, high risk infants with special needs; available weekends & evenings. Stark, Yaffa, MA, IBCLC "Breast Pump Express" 323-931-8675 Also serves WLA, Beverly Hills, Koreatown, Larchmont, Hancock Park Private prenatal classes; consults in hospital, clinic, office, client’s home; breast pump sales, professionally fitted nursing bras; credit cards accepted; available Sun - Thur. 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM, Fridays 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM . The Pump Station 323-469-5300 W. Haldeman, RN, MN, CLC, C. Harvey, RN, MS, CLC, J. Sacher, RN, MN, CLC 1248 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90038 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. BURBANK / PASADENA / GLENDALE Bellies, Babies and Bosoms 818-541-1200; 818-247-0200 H. Schroeder MPH,RD, IBCLC, MJ Haddad, IBCLC, S. Ratican, CLE, L. Dorman, ICCE 3461 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale, CA 91208. Also serves East Los Angeles Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; nursing wear; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings. www.bellies.biz Birthing Woman’s Health 626-683-9015 Margo Kennedy, CNM, IBCLC 438 S. Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 Also serves San Gabriel Valley, San Fernando Valley , Greater LA Consults in hospital, office, client’s home; pump rentals & sales, free pump delivery; credit cards accepted: available weekends & evenings. Chetti, Carolyn, RN, CLC 626-432-6730 “Pasadena Rosey Babys” Serves Greater San Gabriel Valley Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, 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 Private instruction in client’s home; consults in client’s home; free teen services; available weekends & evenings. Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center 818-507-4191 1420 S. Central Avenue , Breastfeeding Resource Center 5th Fl., Glendale, CA 91204 Serves San Gabriel/San Fernando Valleys and Greater Los Angeles area Breastfeeding classes prenatal; consults in hospital, clinic; support groups; phone consultations and referrals to community resources, breast pump sales in gift shop; childbirth class series; MediCal reimbursable. M - F 10 AM - 5:30 PM; Sat. 3 - 8 PM. Glendale Pediatrics 818-246-7260 1530 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Suite #101, Glendale, CA 91206 Cindy Ames, LVN, **CLC Mon - Fri. 9 AM - 5:30 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 12 PM. Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in pediatric office; pump rentals & related sales, Baby Weigh Scales rented, credit cards accepted, available some Sats. Huntington Memorial Hospital 626-397-3172 Breastfeeding Center - 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105-3010. Ann Meier, RN, BSN, CLC; Maggie Byrne, BA, CLC. Teresa Peters, IBCLC Also serves Greater San Gabriel Valley Mon. - Fri. , 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM . Prenatal breastfeeding classes; consults in clinic; breast pump rentals & sales, scale rentals, bra fittings; credit cards accepted; free support group. Johnson-Haddad, Miranda, IBCLC 818-621-5477 4735 Alta Canyada Road, La Cañada, CA 91011 Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, client’s home, also at Bellies, Babies & Bosoms; available weekends and evenings. Limerick, Inc. 818-566-3060 Joan Ortiz, RN, BSN, CLC www.Limerick.com 2150 N. Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA 91504 National Workplace Lactation Programs. Personalized to meet company’s goal. Case management by RN, CLC, or IBCLC. Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; breast pump sales; credit cards accepted. Moreser Lactation Resources 818-353-7446 Roza Baghdassarian, BA, CLE Teaches at Glendale Memorial Hospital. Also serves San Fernando Valley and Greater LA Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, office, client’s home, phone consults; breast pump rentals, sales, pump delivery; Baby-Weigh scales, nursing wear, pillows; available weekends & evenings. San Marino B.A.B.I.E.S. 626-285-1473; 626-253-0060 Gail Katz, RN, MSN, CNS, 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. West, Diane, LM, CPM. “West Home Birth” 818-913-0448 Serves Glendale and Greater Los Angeles www.westhomebirth.com Breastfeeding Classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital , client’s home; breast pump purchase, rentals, related sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; available weekends & eves.; support group at ”Love the Belly” in Silverlake.   SAN FERNANDO VALLEY Adelman, Leslye, MS, IBCLC, LCCE 818-789-6718; 818-929-7481 Jaffe, Fran, MPH, RD, IBCLC “Gentle Nurturing” Also serve West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in pediatric office, client’s home and at “A Mother’s Haven”; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings. “A Mother’s Haven” 818-380-3111 L. Podell-Camino, MA, CLE, Leslye Adelman, MS, IBCLC, Terry Gass, RN, IBCLC 15928 Ventura Blvd. Suite #116, Encino, CA 91436 www.amothers-haven.com Classes prenatal & post partum; consults in location of your preference; breast pump rentals & related sales; New Mother & other classes and support; SFV largest selection of nursing bras & clothing, slings, baby care & clothing; avail. weekends & evenings. Breceda, Gina, LVN, IBCLC, CCE 818-702-8803, Pgr. 818-594-9699 Also serves Malibu, Calabasas, Moorpark, Agoura Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, client’s home. Eldridge, Gail, RN, CCE, IBCLC 818-362-1855 13151 Bradley Avenue Sylmar, CA 91342 Also serves Santa Clarita Prenatal and post partum classes; consults in hospital, client’s home; breast pump rentals & delivery; available weekends & evenings. “Mommy Zone” Linda M. Hanna, RNC, IBCLC 818-345-6060 18399 Ventura Blvd. #14 - 15, Tarzana, CA 91356 www.mommyzone.com Also serves Simi, Thousand Oaks, Santa Clarita, Los Angeles 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings. Providence St. Joseph Medical Center 818-847-4142 501 South Buena Vista St., Burbank CA 91505-4809 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Terry Gass, RN, IBCLC, Merav Efrat, MPH, IBCLC Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, support group; consults in hospital; breast pump rentals & sales, credit cards accepted. Steinberg, Ellen, RN, LCCE, IBCLC 818-345-4439; 818-929-7584 4431 Callada Place, Tarzana, CA 91356-5105 Home visits and pump deliveries throughout Los Angeles County. Prenatal classes; consults in hospital, office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales, baby scale rentals; available weekends & evenings. Baby Friendly Hospital Consultant. The Lactation Institute & Breastfeeding Clinic 818-995-1913 C. Marmet, BS, MA, IBCLC, E. Shell, MA, IBCLC, L. Kingsley, BA, IBCLC Encino, CA 91436. Serves Greater Los Angeles www.lactationinstitute.org Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinic, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings. "The Pump Connection" 818-225-8822 "Binky" Petok, BS, IBCLC, C. Takeda, MS, IBCLC, L. O'Neil, BS, IBCLC, T. Alexander, LVN, CLC www.thepumpconnection.com 22554 Ventura Blvd. Suite 112, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 M-F 10-5 & Sat. 11-4 Breastfeeding classes; consults in office, client's home; breast pump rentals & related sales, professionally fitted nursing bras; credit cards & web orders accepted. SANTA CLARITA VALLEY Bernier, Jolli, BA, IBCLC 661-250-3100 Serves Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys Consults in hospital and client’s home. Available weekends and evenings. Kingsley, Linda, BA, IBCLC (RLC) 661-733-4591 Also serves Antelope Valley & San Fernando Valley www.breastfeedav.com Consults in pediatric office, client’s home; breast pump rental and sales; experienced in complex situations including adoptive breastfeeding, sucking problems; available weekends & evenings. “Mommy Zone”, Linda Hanna, RNC, IBCLC 661-253-2100 26370 Diamond Place Ste. 507 Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Consults in office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted. www.mommyzone.com   Takeda, Cindee Robinson, MS, CLE, IBCLC, RLC 661-298-1774 Also serves San Fernando Valley Consults in office, pediatric office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales; available weekends & evenings. SIMI VALLEY / CONEJO VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY Collett, Vivienne, RN, CLC 818-879-2005; 818-807-9545 Serves Oak Park, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & related sales, pump delivery; available weekends & evenings. Hirsch, Elisa, RN, BSN, IBCLC 818-889-2238; 805-353-2697 Also serves San Fernando Valley, Agoura, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, pediatric office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; support group; available weekends & evenings. McCulley, Marcia, NP, LM www.thewholewomaninc.com 805-584-7092 2950 N. Sycamore Dr. #201, Simi Valley, CA 93065 Serving Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake. Available weekends & evenings. 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. ProLacta Milk Bank depot. “Mothers Guild”, Cathy Cagle, CLE 805-667-2115 3130 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, CA 93003 www.mothersguild.com Serves Ventura County, Santa Barbara Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; breast pump rentals and sales; nursing bras and other prenatal and post partum supports; credit cards accepted; available Mon - Fri. 10 AM - 6 PM , Saturdays. 10 AM - 4 PM. Rogers, Jennifer M., LVN, CLE 818-917-2027; 818-879-1952 29392 Hillrise Drive, Agoura, CA 91301 Consults in hospital, client’s home. CULVER CITY / SOUTH LOS ANGELES / SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES “Birthing & Breastfeeding Naturally” 323-298-7326; 213-760-9652 Whitman, Magdalene, RN, BSN, PHN, CLE Also serves WLA, West Adams Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, client’s home; groups in clinics or community centers; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; experienced in supporting teens, African-American families; free support group & telephone counseling; available evenings & weekends by appt. Kaiser Permanente Medical Center 323-857-4121 Lactation Education Center Mon. - Fri. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 6041 Cadillac Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90034 Also serves WLA, Baldwin Hills. Gwen Brown, RN, BSN, CLC, Alexanne Soltwedel, RN, BSN, CLE Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinic; breast pump sales & related sales; credit cards accepted; support group, teen services. Mocha Footprints, LLC 877-MOCHA-4U; 877-662-4248 A Mother’s Odyssey: Childbirth, Health & Access www.mochafootprints.com Traci Richardson, RN, CLE. Also serves WLA, Westchester South Bay Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, client’s home; breast pump purchase, rental, related sales, free delivery; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings. Montoya, Marisela, MA, IBCLC “Lechita de Mamá” 310-822-0145 12443 Allin Street, Los Angeles, CA 90066 Serves Mar Vista, Marina del Rey, Westchester, WLA, Santa Monica Prenatal classes, private instruction; consults in hospital, office, client’s home, by appt., teens welcome; available weekends and evenings. Whiteside, Christy, IBCLC, RLC 310-706-5395 Also serves WLA, Mar Vista, Venice, El Segundo Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction; consults in client’s home, experienced in hospital & pediatric settings, NICU and preterm babies.; available Mon. - Fri. afternoons. MONTEBELLO / WHITTIER / DOWNEY / LYNWOOD Kennedy, Diane, MS, LCCE, IBCLC (Mobile) 562-652-0408 Whittier, CA 90601. Also serves San Gabriel Valley, N. Orange County. Consults in client’s home; breast pump rentals, sales & delivery; available evenings and weekends. Miles, Lorraine, RN, IBCLC, CLC “Baby Beginnings” (Mobile) 909-595-9620 Also serves San Gabriel Valley, Inland Empire Breastfeeding classes post partum; consults in hospital, client’s home; breast pump rentals, pump delivery; teen program, NICU babies follow-up; available weekends & evenings, some free / low cost services. Palomera, Gladys M., IBCLC, RLC, CLE (Mobile) 310-413-8612 “Mommy’s Milk” Also serves Southgate, Huntington Park Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in office, pediatric office, client’s home, phone consults; breastfeeding related sales; teen support groups & newborn classes; available evenings and weekends. Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital 562-698-0811 Ext.7652 12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier, CA 90602-1099 Mon -Fri. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Serves Whittier, San Gabriel Valley & North Orange County Domenica Castro, RN, CLE Prenatal breastfeeding classes; consults in hospital; support groups. Yoon, Shin Ja, RN, IBCLC 323-899-7297; 323-721-6708 Serves Greater Los Angeles; especially Korean speaking families throughout So. Cal. Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; small group in home setting on Saturday AM & PM with phone followup, weeknight class also available, private instruction; consults in hospital, client’s home; breast pump rentals, sales and related sales. WESTCHESTER /  SOUTH BAY / SAN PEDRO  Bird, Ida, RN, MN, CLC 310-374-4546 248 31st Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Breast pump sales $40 off retail, credit cards accepted; pump delivery; available evenings & weekends, free phone counseling. Breastfeeding Support Center 310-374-3426, Ext 183 Beach Cities Health District, 514 N. Prospect Ave., 1st. Fl., Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Sharon Watkins, IBCLC; Deborah King-Powell, IBCLC Mon. - Thur., 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Sat. 10 AM - noon  www.bchd.org Prenatal, post partum classes; consults in clinic, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales; employed mother’s support group; low cost drop-in clinic, free weight checks. Bright Beginnings & Beyond Lynette Miya, MN, RNP 310-316-1528 www.brightbeginningsbeyond.com 229 Ave. I, Suite 101, Redondo Beach, CA 90277-5600 Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales, nursing wear; credit cards accepted, some reduced rates; support group; available weekends. Goldbach, Victoria, RN, BSN, CLE 310-540-2790; 310-874-2438 Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, private instruction in comfortable home setting with follow-up; consults in hospital, client’s home, phone consults; baby-care instruction; available evenings & weekends. Grote, Sheri, RN, CLE 310-546-2373; 310-503-8385 444 31st Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, office, client's home, pediatric office; available evenings & weekends. “The Breastpump Connection” 310-212-6461; 310-779-7943 Luanne Rosevear, RN, BS, CLE, LCCE Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, office, client’s home, pediatric office; breast pump rental & sales, pump delivery; available evenings & weekends. Torrance Memorial Medical Center 310-517-4711 3330 Lomita Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505-5073 Mon. - Fri. 8:30 AM - 5PM Susan Orr, PT, LCCE, CLC, IBCLC; Nancy Kraus, BA, LCCE, CLE Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; $25 consults in clinic 310-517-4743, Mon. & Sat., weekends by appt.; breast pump rentals & sales, nursing wear, books, baby items; credit cards accepted. Wangeman, Heather, RN, IBCLC 310-618-8553; 310-953-1246 1514 Amapola Ave., Torrance, CA 90501 Consults in office, client’s home; breast pump sales and delivery; baby slings; available Saturdays.   LONG BEACH / ORANGE COUNTY Baylis, Cynthia, MPH, RD, IBCLC “Heart & Soul” 562-596-9598 2561 Gondar Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815-2217 Also serves Bellflower, Downey, N. Orange County Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; available weekends & evenings. Cruz, Jody, RN, CLE 562-438-2698 Long Beach, CA 90803 Serves Los Angeles & Orange Counties Consults in client’s home. Available evenings & weekends. Long Beach Memorial Medical Ctr./ Miller Children’s Hosp. 562-933-2779 2801 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806-1737 Mon -Sat. 8 AM - 4 PM Prenatal & post partum breastfeeding classes; consults in hospital & clinic; breast pump rental & sales; free support group Wed. 11 AM- 12:30 PM in 2nd Floor Women’s Conference Room. Medi-Cal provider. MotherCare Lactation Center 562-421-2273; 562-431-9448 5212 Katella, #103A, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 www.mothercarelactation.com Pamela Hastings, RN, IBCLC, Laura Karr, RN, IBCLC Prenatal breastfeeding classes; consults in client’s home; breast pump rentals, sales, pump delivery; credit cards accepted; some evenings & weekends. Orr, Susan, PT, CLC, IBCLC 562-427-3782 3757 Falcon Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807 Also serves Torrance, South Bay Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client's home, pediatric office; breast pump rentals & related sales; Pediatric Physical Therapy; available some weekends & evenings; $20 consults at Columbia Pediatric Clinic, Long Beach. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / INLAND EMPIRE “Best Fed Breastfeeding Center” 626-919-6455 Harding, Cindy, LVN, **CLC 1300 E. Maplegrove St. W. Covina, CA 91792 Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in office, client’s home; breast pump rentals, sales, delivery; credit cards accepted; available evenings & weekends; occasional free rental. Citrus Valley Medical Center, Queen of the Valley Campus 626-851-2753 Gail Katz, RN, MSN, CNS, IBCLC, Lactation Services Program Coordinator 1115 S. Sunset Avenue, West Covina, CA 91790-3940 Post partum breastfeeding classes daily; consults in hospital; support group Tuesday 10:00 - 11:30 AM Citrus Valley Medical Center, Queen of the Valley Campus 626-814-2479 Dawn Cooper, RN, BSN, Director Program Development 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 1115 S. Sunset Ave. West Covina, CA 91790 Prenatal breastfeeding classes for $5.00; breast pump rentals, sales & related sales. Peters, Teresa, IBCLC, ICCE “BLESS” 626-818-4411 Also serves Pasadena Consults in office, clients home; breast pump rentals, sales, free delivery; available weekends and evenings. Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center 909-623-6455 1798 N. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91767 Terry Bretscher, RN, CLC, IBCLC Prenatal classes; consults in hospital, outpatient appointments available; breast pump rentals & sales; Mommy ‘N’ Me Wednesday AM; available Sat. San Gabriel Valley Medical Center  626-457-3277 “First Steps Childbirth & Lactation Services” Message service. 438 W. Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776 Breastfeeding classes prenatal; consults in hospital; breast pump rentals; Chinese La Leche League meeting 1st Sat. of month; special pump rental program for NICU babies. **THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE FREE TO WIC ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS City of Long Beach WIC Program 562-570-4473 Marisela Montoya, MA, IBCLC - Coord Mon. - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM 1043 Elm Avenue, Suite #401, Long Beach, CA 90813 6 sites throughout Long Beach.. Warmline 562-570-4457 Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinic; breast pump loan program; available some Sat.. @ Health Dept. Site only. 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, post partum; consults in clinic; breast pump loan program; warm-line 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pasadena Public Health Dept. WIC Program 626-744-6520 363 E. Villa Street, Suite 115, Pasadena CA 91101 M. Jane Lewis, RD WIC Program Manager Mon. - Thur. 8:00AM - 5:00 PM Serves Pasadena, S. Pasadena, Altadena, Sierra Madre Prenatal breastfeeding classes; consults in clinic; pumps available on loan. 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 AM - 6 PM; breast pump loans for hospitalized infants. South Los Angeles Health Projects WIC 323-905-1248 2930 W. Imperial Highway, Inglewood, CA 90303 - 3143 Arcelia Jaramillo, IBCLC Breastfeeding Services Coordinator Clinic sites throughout South Los Angeles & neighboring cities. Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum, teen classes; consults in clinics; peer counselors; breast pump loans for hospitalized infants; help line 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Watts Healthcare Corporation WIC 323-568-3070, Ext.4428 Boise Labisi, MS, RD, CLE Mon. - Fri., 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 10300 S. Compton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90710 5 sites in South Los Angeles Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, client’s home, clinic; electric breast pump loans for medical need; teen program; support group; peer counselors; available weekends. Back To Top 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., 1st. Fl., Redondo Bch., CA 90277 Sharon Watkins, IBCLC; Deborah King-Powell, IBCLC Mon. - Thur., 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Sat. 10 AM - noon www.bchd.org Prenatal, post partum classes; consults in clinic, client’s home; breast pump rentals & sales; employed mother’s support group; low cost drop-in clinic, free weight checks California Hospital Medical Center 213-742-5508 1401 S. Grand Ave. Room 285, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Sandy Olsen, RNC, CLE 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Prenatal classes; consults in hospital; breast pump rentals; telephone support post discharge. Columbia Pediatrics 562-427-3782 Susan Orr, PT, CLC, IBCLC 2840 Long Beach Blvd. #425, Long Beach, CA 90806 $20 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 Resource Center 5th Fl., Glendale, CA 91204 Serves San Gabriel/San Fernando Valleys and Greater Los Angeles area Breastfeeding classes prenatal; consults in hospital, clinic; support groups; phone consultations and referrals to community resources, breast pump sales in gift shop; childbirth class series; MediCal reimbursable. M - F 10 AM - 5:30 PM; Sat. 3 - 8 PM. Harbor UCLA Medical Center 310-222-2315 1000 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90502-2004 Artie McCullough, RN, CLE 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Prenatal classes; consults in hospital; support groups; MediCal and CHP providers Kaiser Permanente Medical Center 323-857-4121 Lactation Education Center Mon. - Fri. 9 AM - 5 PM 6041 Cadillac Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90034 Serves Culver City, WLA, Baldwin Hills. Gwen Brown, RN, BSN, CLC, Alexanne Soltwedel, RN, BSN, CLE Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in hospital, clinic; breast pump sales & related sales; credit cards accepted; support group, teen services. Los Angeles County Dept. Of Public Health 213-639-6463 600 S. Commonwealth Ave. Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90005 Kathye Petters-Armitage, MPH, CLE Prenatal & post partum classes; consults at Public Health DHS work sites; 10 CLE’s are available for free 1:1 support to employees of Los Angeles County at various locations throughout the County. Long Beach Memorial Medical Ctr./ Miller Children’s Hosp. 562-933-2779 2801 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806-1737 Mon -Sat. 8 AM - 4 PM Prenatal & post partum breastfeeding classes; consults in hospital & clinic; breast pump rental & sales; free support group Wed. 11 AM- 12:30 PM in 2nd Floor Women’s Conference Room. Medi-Cal provider. Maternal & Child Health Access 213-749-4261 Ext 103 Julie Gates, BA, CLE. Health Education Coordinator 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 1111 W. Sixth Street, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Serves downtown LA. Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; support group every 2nd & 4th Tuesday 9:00 - 10:00 AM. Advocacy & assistance for women whose right to breastfeed in public has been violated. Pasadena Public Health Dept. - Black Infant Health 626-744-6092 Geraldine Perry-Williams, RN. BSN, PHN 1845 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 2nd Fl, Pasadena, CA 91103-1620 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Serves Pasadena, Altadena, San Gabriel Valley Prenatal & post partum classes; consults in hospital, client’s home, clinic; support groups; Peer Counselor Certification Training. Info line 800-304-0015. Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital 562-698-0811 Ext.7652 12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier, CA 90602-1099 Mon -Fri. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Serves Whittier, San Gabriel Valley & North Orange County Domenica Castro, RN, CLE Prenatal breastfeeding classes; consults in hospital; 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 & CHP provider. Westside Family Health Center 310-450-2191 Ext 228 Maria Anto Honon, LE 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 1711 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405 Serves Los Angeles & Santa Monica Breastfeeding classes, prenatal, post partum; consults in clinic; MediCal and free services for prenatal clients. Wilmington Community Clinic 310-549-9787 1009 N. Avalon Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744 Mon - Fri, 9 AM - 4 PM Serves South Bay Susana Mendoza, CLE Breastfeeding classes prenatal, postpartum; consults in clinic; support groups; Spanish La Leche League meetings on-site. Women’s Health Center at California Hospital 213-742-6437 Magdalena Estrada, ICCE, IBCLC or Betsy Jenkins, CNM 1400 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 801, Los Angeles, CA 91803. Serves downtown LA. Mon. - Thur. 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM . Call for appointment. Breastfeeding classes prenatal, post partum; consults in clinic; breast pump rentals; MediCal provider. Back To Top 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.babyfriendlyusa.org/  Baby Friendly Initiative USA www.bfmed.org   Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine www.Breastfeeding.org    San Diego Breastfeeding Coalition www.BreastfeedLA.org   Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater LA www.ibreastfeeding.com  Pharmasoft Publishing /Newsletter 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.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 www.4woman.gov  National Women’s Health Information Center INFORMATION ON DRUGS AND BREASTFEEDING  American Academy of Pediatrics Policy on Drugs and Breastfeeding www.aap.org/policy/0063.html  UCSD Drug Information Line 1-619-543-6971 Medications and Mother’s Milk by Thomas Hale www.ibreastfeeding.com Click on to Lactation Forum. Free service. Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation by Briggs, Freeman & Yaffe Back To Top 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 562-804-8725 Orange County 714-965-1182 San Fernando Valley 818-377-4474 Torrance/ Redondo/ Westchester 310-515-2002 WLA/ Santa Monica 310-285-9393 Or call 1 - 800 - LA- LECHE or go to www.lalecheleague.org Bilingual Leaders Spanish Lucia 310-316-8774, Mariela 310-891-1532 Kathleen 310-815-1632 Japanese Chika 310-782-1026 Chinese Amy 760-929-0325 ext. 20 French Maureen 808-541-3471, Laura 805-532-2144 German Deedra 909-585-1935 American Sign Language - Mia 562-630-5122 TDD 847-592-7570 Frequently Asked Questions: Many breastfeeding questions can be answered by reading 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. 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    Back To Top

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