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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. 

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2010 Lactation Service Providers & Resources

PROVIDERS OF LACTATION SERVICES:

Click on the following links to locate Providers in your area

KEYS TO CREDENTIALS LISTED WITHIN

BA/ BS/ BSN - Bachelor of Arts/Science/Nursing
CCE - Certified Childbirth Educator
CLE(C) - Certified Lactation Educator (Counselor)
CLC - Certified Lactation Consultant
**CLC - Certified Lactation Counselor
CNM / CPM - Certified Nurse Midwife / Certified Professional Midwife
CNS -Clinical Nurse Specialist
DC - Doctor of Chiropractic
FACCE - Fellow of American College of Childbirth Educators
IBCLC (RLC) - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
LCCE - Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
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
(R) (CP) NP - (Registered) (Certified Pediatric) Nurse Practitioner
OTR/L - Occupational Therapist , Registered/Licensed
PCD - Postpartum Certified Doula
PHN - Public Health Nurse
PT - Physical Therapist
RD - Registered Dietitian
RN (C) - 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
  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. Pumping both breasts at once is usually faster.
  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 screw cap glass or rigid plastic baby bottles or milk bags especially meant to freeze breast milk. Label container with date, time of collection & any unusual food or medicine consumed. Milk may be refrigerated for use within 5 days. Freezing is recommended for later use. Acceptable times for frozen storage vary with the temperature of the freezer. Long storage may create freezer burn or an off taste. Use oldest milk first. www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding
  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 or premie 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!
  11. 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.

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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. 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
928 Stanford Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403-2224 Serves LA County
Prenatal, post partum classes; private instruction. Consults in hospital, client's home, office. Pump rentals, sales, related sales, pump delivery. Available weekends & evenings. Specializes in transitioning premature babies to breast, latch / suck and milk supply problems.

Berkowitz, Rochelle RN, BSN, CBE, IBCLC      323-382-6016
 "Our Baby Matters"
Also serves San Fernando Valley
Private breastfeeding instruction. Consults in hospital, client's home. Available weekends and evenings.

Beverly Hills Pump Center, Suzy Slavick, RN, CLE      310-871-3554
145 S. La Peer Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2601     www.bhpumpcenter.com  
Also serves San Fernando Valley, Culver City, Mid-Wilshire
Private breastfeeding instruction. Consults in hospital, office, client's home. Breast pump rental & sales of related supplies. Credit cards accepted. Available weekends & evenings

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

Also serves Los Angeles, Culver City and San Fernando Valley.
Linda Kingsley, B.A., IBCLC        Mon - Sat 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Prenatal classes. Consults in hospital. Breast pump rentals & related sales. Credit cards accepted. Medical translators for most languages; information line 800-972-6003.

 

DiMundo, Rebecca, MD, FAAP. Denise Gregg, LVN, CLE    310-829-3525

2210 Santa Monica, CA 90404-2310, Suite 00

Full service, breastfeeding friendly private pediatric practice. Consults in office. Accepts PPO insurance. Spanish spoken.


Epps, Cynthia, MS, IBCLC        310-458-6430; 310-968-0387
457 25th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90402 - 3033
Also serves Los Angeles, Hollywood, Silverlake, Glendale, Pasadena
Prenatal breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Post natal nutrition, transition to solids & gentle weaning. Consults in hospital, client's home. Listed with Cedars-Sinai Health Services for subscribers - MD referral.

 

Katzul-Nackman, Yana, IBCLC, RLC, CLE        323-240-6002

Head First at Vitality Health Center, 318 Lincoln Blvd., #225, Venice, CA  90291

Also serves Beach Cities

Prenatal breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital, office and client's home.

Pump rentals & related sales, pump delivery. Available weekends and evenings by appointment only. Accepts Paypal. Hebrew and Russian spoken.  

 

Kramer, Rachel, MD, CLE, Melissa Tatum, MA, CLE    310-273-9533
250 North Robertson Blvd., Suite 404, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-1788
Also serves West Hollywood, Miracle Mile, Hollywood
Consultations in hospital and Pediatric office. Physical assessment of infant and well child follow-up. Credit cards accepted.

 

MCH Services Inc         800-822-6688
Rona Cohen, RN, MN, IBCLC
P.O. Box 6241, Beverly Hills, CA 90212-1241. www.mchservicesinc.com  
National & International Corporate Lactation Program
Prenatal education through corporate lactation programs only. Breast pump sales. Credit cards accepted.

McLeod, Annie T, RN - BC, IBCLC, Finest Beginnings, 310-499-3374; 919-219-3801
Los Angeles, CA 90066-1011
Private breastfeeding instruction. Consults in hospital, hospital clinic, client's home, in pediatric office.  Breast pump rentals. Support groups. Free services to teens. Available evenings and weekends. 

 

Tellalian, Louise Arce, RN, CLC, LCCE            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 & Nurtury - www.PumpStation.com
2415 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica CA 90403       310-998-1981
1248 Vine St., Hollywood CA 90038                   323-469-5300

2879 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village, CA, 91361    805-777-7179
W. Haldeman MN, RN, IBCLC; C. Harvey MS, RN, IBCLC; J. Sacher MN, RN, IBCLC; Barbara Zimmerman BSN, RN, IBCLC, CEIM. The Ultimate Breastfeeding & Baby Care Resource Center & Retail Store

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MIRACLE MILE / HOLLYWOOD / SILVERLAKE / DOWNTOWN

Lee, Carole F., OTR/L, MA, MS, CLE    323-528-1406
Also serves Los Feliz, Echo Park. Mt. Washington
Private instruction. Consults in hospital, office, client's home. Experienced in medically fragile, high risk infants with special needs. Available weekends & evenings.
 

The Pump Station & Nurtury - www.PumpStation.com
2415 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica CA 90403        310-998-1981            

1248 Vine St., Hollywood CA 90038                    323-469-5300

2879 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village, CA, 91361     805-777-7179
W. Haldeman MN, RN, IBCLC; C. Harvey MS, RN, IBCLC; J. Sacher MN, RN, IBCLC; Barbara Zimmerman BSN, RN, IBCLC, CEIM. The Ultimate Breastfeeding & Baby Care Resource Center & Retail Store

 

Wells, Rachelle, CLE   213-864-4118

Prenatal breastfeeding classes; private instruction. Consults in client's home. Available weekends & evenings.

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CULVER CITY / INGLEWOOD / SOUTH LOS ANGELES

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, WLA       323-857-4121
Lactation Clinic Mon. - Fri. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
6041 Cadillac Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90034-1702.

Also serves WLA, Baldwin Hills. Gwen Brown,RN,BSN,CLC; Alexanne Soltwedel, RN, BSN, CLE; Annie McLeod, RN, IBCLC. Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital, clinic. Breast pump related sales. Credit cards accepted. Support group. Weekend services for inpatients.

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BURBANK / PASADENA / GLENDALE

Bellies, Babies and Bosoms    818-541-1200
Five Certified Lactation Educators / Consultants available.
2430 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA 91020-1824.     www.bellies.biz  
Also serves San Gabriel Valley, Eagle Rock / Los Angeles
Prenatal & post partum classes, private instruction. Consults in hospital, office, client's home. Breast pump rentals & sales, nursing wear; baby scales. Available weekends & eves.

 

Dawson, Diane, L. M.   818-913-0448

Consults in hospital, client's home. Available weekends & evenings. Credit cards accepted.

 

Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center 818-507-4191
Breastfeeding Resource Center 5th Fl. Cathy Regasa, Director Women's Services.
1420 S. Central Avenue Glendale, CA 91204. Mon.- Fri.  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Serves San Gabriel / San Fernando Valleys and Greater Los Angeles area.

Prenatal breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital, clinic. Breast pump rentals, sales, related sales. Thurs. support group. Free car seat class. Low cost services. Spanish, Armenian spoken.

Huntington Hospital Breastfeeding Center       626-397-3172
100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105-7103
Also serves Greater San Gabriel Valley Mon. - Fri., 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Five Certified Lactation Consultants are available. Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital, clinic. Breast pump rentals & sales, scale rentals. Bra fittings and sales, nursing wear and pillows. Credit cards accepted. Free support group.

Johnson-Haddad, Miranda, CLE, IBCLC           818-621-5477
Also serves San Gabriel Valley
Private instruction.  Consults in hospital, client's home, pediatric office; also at Bellies, Babies & Bosoms. Support groups. Specializes in multiples and babies with special needs. Available weekends and evenings.

 

Katz, Gail,  RN, MSN, IBCLC,   626-285-1473; 626-253-0060
PMB 430, 2275 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108

Also serves San Gabriel Valley
Private breastfeeding instruction. Consults in client's home. Specializes in NICU babies. Available weekends.

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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

A Bundle of Joy           818-345-4439; 818-929-7584

Ellen Steinberg, RN, LCCE,  IBCLC; 4431 Callada Place, Tarzana, CA 91356
Serving San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas.
Consultations in hospital, Tarzana office, or client's home. Breast pump deliveries - rentals and sales; baby scales. Nursing bras. Phone support and mail order service. CranioSacral Therapy for mother & baby.

Adelman, Leslye, MS, IBCLC,  dba Gentle Nurturing    818-789-6718
Also serve West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica       www.gentlenurturing.com
Prenatal breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in hospital, client's home, pediatric office.  Breast pump sales, rentals, related sales, pump delivery.  Credit cards accepted. Available weekends & evenings.

 

A Mother's Haven Boutique and Educational Center   818-380-3111

Teresa Gonczy, CLE, Leslye Adelman, MS, IBCLC, LCCE, Kara Rose Dragon, CLE.
15928 Ventura Blvd. Suite #116, Encino, CA 91436 www.shopthehaven.com

Prenatal & post partum classes, private instruction. Consults in hospital, office, client's home. Breast pump sales, rentals & related sales; New Mother & other classes and support groups.  Available weekends & evenings. Credit cards accepted.

 

My Nursing Coach   818-431-1118                                                                           Serves Greater Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley                                                   Private instruction. Consults in office, client's home.                                                       Breast pump sales, rentals, and related sales, pump delivery.                                       Credit cards accepted; available evenings & weekends.                                                  We are a mobile breast feeding center that provides services at your door.    

 

Ognjanovic, Mina J. IBCLC, RLC     818-915-0190
17046 Burbank Blvd., #1, Encino, CA 91316

Also serves Santa Monica
Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in hospital, client's home, pediatric office. Available evenings and weekends; Serbian spoken.

Providence Holy Cross & Providence St. Joseph Medical Centers  818-847-4142
A Baby Friendly Hospital; also serving Burbank, Santa Clarita Valley
15031 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills, CA 91345-1207

501 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA 91505-4809
Terry Gass, RN, IBCLC, RLC      8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Prenatal breastfeeding classes, post partum support group. Consults in hospital. Breast pump rentals & related sales, credit cards accepted; sliding scale.

 

Robertson, Elaine, IBCLC        818-970-6126

Also serves WLA and Santa Monica

Private instruction; consults in hospital, client's home.

Breast pump sales, rentals and related sales; pump delivery.

Available evenings and weekends.

 Steinberg, Ellen, RN, LCCE, IBCLC      818-345-4439

4431 Callada Place, Tarzana, CA 91356
Serving San Fernando Valley & surrounding areas
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week, by appointment only.
Consults in hospital, Tarzana office, client's home. Breast pump rentals, sales, delivery; baby scale rentals. Specializes in milk supply concerns, sucking difficulties, sore nipples. CranioSacral therapy for mother and baby.

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"The Pump Connection" www.thepumpconnection.com   818-225-8822
Ellen "Binky" Petok, BS, IBCLC, Romina Ross, BS, IBCLC
22554 Ventura Blvd. Suite 112, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. Mon.-Fri.10AM -5 PM & Sat. 11AM - 4PM. Breastfeeding consults in office, client's home. Highly skilled & experienced consultants with latch problems, low milk supply or related problems.  Breast pump rentals/sales; professionally fitted nursing bras; Mama Mia support group & other classes. Unique baby & Mom accessories.

The Pump Station & Nurtury - www.PumpStation.com
2415 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica CA 90403        310-998-1981
1248 Vine St., Hollywood CA 90038                    323-469-5300

2879 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village, CA, 91361     805-777-7179
W. Haldeman MN, RN, IBCLC; C. Harvey MS, RN, IBCLC; J. Sacher MN, RN, IBCLC; Barbara Zimmerman BSN, RN, IBCLC, CEIM. The Ultimate Breastfeeding & Baby Care Resource Center & Retail Store

 

Vieira, Rosane,  IBCLC                        818-943-3413 ; 818-774-1342

Also serves Beverly Hills, West LA, Santa Monica, West Hollywood
Consults in hospital, clinic, client's home, pediatric office. Breast pump rental, sales and related sales, pump delivery. Available weekends and evenings; Portuguese spoken.

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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY

Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital          661-253-8238
23845 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355-2083
Mary Beth Sweet, IBCLC; Jolli Bernier IBCLC, Lisa Araki, IBCLC
Mon. - Sun.. 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in hospital, clinic. Breast pump rentals & sales. Support groups Thurs. 9:30 - 11:00 AM. Spanish spoken.

 

The Pump Station & Nurtury - www.PumpStation.com
2415 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica CA 90403        310-998-1981
1248 Vine St., Hollywood CA 90038                    323-469-5300

2879 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village, CA, 91361     805-777-7179
W. Haldeman MN, RN, IBCLC; C. Harvey MS, RN, IBCLC; J. Sacher MN, RN, IBCLC; Barbara Zimmerman BSN, RN, IBCLC, CEIM. The Ultimate Breastfeeding & Baby Care Resource Center & Retail Store


Takeda, Cindee Robinson, MS, CLE, IBCLC   661-618-4570; 661-298-1774
28468 Alder Peak, Santa Clarita, CA 91387-3109
Also serves San Fernando Valley
Private breastfeeding instruction. Consults in client's home, pediatric office. Experienced with pre- term, multiples & special needs infants. Available weekends & evenings.

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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, Simi Valley    

Private breastfeeding instruction. Consults in office, client's home. Breast pump rentals & related sales, pump delivery. Available weekends & evenings.

 

The Pediatric Group of Southern California   818-735-5555; 818-996-6000
Liz Armstrong, RN. MSN, CPNP, CLE M - F, 9 AM - 5PM
29525 Canwood St., Ste. 211, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Also serves San Fernando Valley.                                            

Private breastfeeding instruction. Consults in office, client's home. Most insurance accepted and services covered. Credit cards accepted.

 

The Pump Station & Nurtury - www.PumpStation.com
2415 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica CA 90403         310-998-1981
1248 Vine St., Hollywood CA 90038                     323-469-5300

2879 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village, CA, 91361      805-777-7179
W. Haldeman MN, RN, IBCLC; C. Harvey MS, RN, IBCLC; J. Sacher MN, RN, IBCLC

Barbara Zimmerman BSN, RN, IBCLC, CEIM. The Ultimate Breastfeeding & Baby Care Resource Center & Retail Store

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WESTCHESTER / SOUTH BAY / SAN PEDRO

 

Beach Cities Babies, Sharon Watkins, IBCLC, RLC     310-372-5511
 700 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 203, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Prenatal & postpartum private instruction. Consults in clinic, hospital, client's home.  Breast pump  rental, sales & related sales.  Free weight checks. Phone consults; support for return to work, introducing solids, gentle weaning. Office hours 10am-3pm.  Call for appointments on the weekend or after hours.

 

Bright Beginnings & Beyond, Lynette Miya, MN, RNP        310-316-1528
229 Ave. I, Suite 101, Redondo Beach, CA 90277-5600
Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in office. Breast pump rentals & sales, nursing wear. Credit cards accepted. Support groups. Available weekends and evenings. Mon.- Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sun. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Spanish spoken.

Lipsey, Gwendolyn, CLE, PCD(DONA)    310-663-6235
826 Pepper Street, El Segundo, CA 90245-2343
Also serves West LA, Santa Monica, Culver City 

Private breastfeeding instruction. Consults in hospital, client's home. Available weekdays and some weekends and evenings.

 

Smith, Linda M., RNC, MS, CLE, NP         310-541-6580
Serves Beach Cities and Palos Verdes Peninsula, San Pedro            

Private breastfeeding instruction. Consults in hospital, client's home. Available  weekends.

 

Torrance Memorial Medical Center     310-517-4711; clinic 310-517-4743
3330 Lomita Blvd., Health Links, West Tower, Torrance, CA 90505-5073

Susan Orr, PT, LCCE, CLC, IBCLC; Nancy Kraus, BA, LCCE, CLE; Tricia Suarez, CLE, Catherine Hargrove, RN, CLE                      www.torrancememorial.org .
Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes. $25 consults in clinic Mon. & Sat. mornings. Breast pump rentals & sales, nursing wear, books, baby items. Credit cards accepted. Sat. only phone 310-325-9110 Ext. 4225

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LONG BEACH / ORANGE COUNTY
 

Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Office             562-461-6614

9400 E. Rosecrans Avenue, Bell flower, CA  90706-2200   

Also serves Downey, Long Beach

Lactation Center, 1st Floor, Room 1085, Mon. - Fri. 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Breast pump rentals, sales, nursing bras, maternity wear. Credit cards accepted.

 

Miller Children's Hosp. / Long Beach Memorial Medical Ctr.     562-933-2779
Memorial Care Center for Women - Lactation Support Services

Bonnie Henson, RN, BS, IBCLC
2801 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90801-1701, Mon. -Sat. 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Prenatal breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital & clinic. Breast pump rental, sales & related sales. Free support group on Wednesday. MediCal provider. Spanish spoken.

Milkalicious Inc., Jennifer Ritchie, RN, IBCLC       949-831-6455

27111 Aliso Creek Road, Ste. 195, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Also serves Los Angeles County

Prenatal breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in office, client's home. Specializes in induced lactation. Free workshops Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat.. Breast pump rentals & sales, related sales. Credit cards accepted. Available evenings and weekends.

Orr, Susan, PT, CLC, IBCLC     562-427-3782
3757 Falcon Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807
Also serves Torrance, South Bay,

Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in office, client's home, hospital clinic. Breast pump rentals & related sales. Pediatric Physical Therapy. Available weekends & evenings.  $20 consults at Columbia Pediatric Clinic, Long Beach

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SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / INLAND EMPIRE

 

Miles, Lorraine, RN, BA, CLC, IBCLC (RLC)      (Mobile) 909-595-9620
Baby Beginnings
Also serves Montebello, Whittier
Private breastfeeding instruction. Consults in hospital, client's home. Breast pump rentals, pump delivery. Free teen program. NICU & pre-term babies follow-up. Available weekends & evenings.

Orellana, Josie, IBCLC            626-484-0964; 626-804-3655
28 Mountain Laurel Way, Azusa, CA 91702-6264
Also serves  Los Angeles, Hollywood,  Pasadena

Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in office, client's home, pediatric office, WIC center. Nursing wear & post partum girdles. Credit cards accepted, some free services. Available weekends, evenings. Spanish spoken.
 

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center         909-623-6455
1798 N. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91767
Terry Bretscher, RN, CLC, IBCLC; Mon. - Sat. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Prenatal breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital, clinic. Breast pump rentals & sales; Mommy N Me Wednesday 10 AM. Lactation Center  Mon. 9 - 12, Wed. 1 - 4, Fri. 9 - 12.

Medical translators available for many languages.
 

San Gabriel Valley Medical Center     626-457-3281

Tanya Colligan, CLE, IBCLC      8:30 AM - 3:30 PM  

438 W. Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776  

Serves Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley

Prenatal & post partum breastfeeding classes. Chinese spoken.


Teachout, Stella, RN, BSN, IBCLC       626-422-9700; 626-966-2277
18853 E. Nearfield Street, Azusa, CA 91702-4842

Also serves Burbank, Pasadena, Glendale  
Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in hospital, office, hospital clinic, client's home, pediatric office, WIC Center. Specializes in teens, NICU / Preterm babies, multiples. Available weekends, evenings. Tamil spoken.

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OUTSIDE OF LOS ANGELES AREA

Happy, Healthy Moms and Babies  www.NurseRoseOnline.com    619-992-1933

Online breastfeeding classes (Webinars). Credit cards accepted. Available weekends and evenings. Additional services include infant / child proofing, earthquake damage prevention.

 

The Nurture Center      888-998-2229

3399 Mt. Diablo Avenue, Lafayette, CA 94549   www.nurturecenter.com

Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in office, client's home. Breast pump rentals, sales, related sales. Credit cards accepted. Available weekends and evenings.

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THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE FREE TO WIC PARTICIPANTS

City of Long Beach WIC Program        562-570-4242
Marisela Montoya, MA, IBCLC - Coord. Mon. - Fri., 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
1043 Elm Avenue, Suite #401, Long Beach, CA 90813-3271
5 sites throughout Long Beach. Warmline 562-570-4457
Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital, clinic. Breast pump loan program. Available some Sat. @ Health Dept. site only. Multiple languages spoken.

Northeast Valley Health Corp. WIC      818-837-6349
13100 Telfair Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342-3573
16 sites in San Fernando & Santa Clarita Valleys
Rebeca Pastrana-Sheng, BS, IBCLC - WIC Breastfeeding Director

Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes. Consults in clinic. Breast pump loan program. Warm-line 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Public Health Foundation Enterprises WIC      888-278-6455
58 clinic sites throughout Los Angeles County & Orange County
Karen Meehan, MPH, RD, IBCLC
Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes. Consults in clinics, teen program; cleft palate support group. Toll free HELP LINE, Mon. -Fri., 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Breast pump loans for hospitalized infants.

South Los Angeles Health Projects WIC (LA Biomed)     323-905-1248
2930 W. Imperial Highway, Suite 601, Inglewood, CA 90303 - 3143
Arcelia Jaramillo, IBCLC  - Breastfeeding Services Coordinator; 10 clinic sites throughout South Los Angeles & neighboring cities. Help line 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes, teen classes, private instruction. Consults in clinics, peer counselors. Pump loans for hospitalized infants. Support groups. Spanish spoken.
 

Watts Healthcare Corporation WIC      323-568-4428
10300 S. Compton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90710.

Wanda Kenlow, B.S., CLE   Mon. - Fri., 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM; 5 sites in South Los Angeles, Compton, Adams District; Prenatal, post partum, breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in hospital clinic, client's home, WIC clinic. Electric breast pump loans for medical need. Teen program, support group; peer counselors. Spanish and Korean spoken..


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THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES ARE LOW COST OR MEDI-CAL REIMBURSABLE

 

Bell, Cynthia, RNC-NIC, BSN, CLE    213-703-6400

La Crescenta, CA 91214

Unrestricted service area.
Free phone consults only. Available weekends and evenings.
 

California Hospital Medical Center      213-742-6421

Lily Morales, B.S., CHES, IBCLC            9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

1401 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Prenatal breastfeeding class. Consults in hospital. Support group. Spanish spoken.

 

Columbia Pediatrics Breastfeeding Clinic           562-427-3782
Susan Orr, PT, CLC, IBCLC
2840 Long Beach Blvd. #425, Long Beach, CA 90806-1586
Serves South Bay, Long Beach
Private instruction. $20 group consult in clinic, Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 AM.

Breast pump rentals & related sales.

 

Eisner Pediatric and Family Medical Center   213-747-5542, Ext.3506, 3494           

Magdalena Estrada, IBCLC, LCCE            www.eisnerpedcenter.org  

1530 S. Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015-3023

Prenatal breastfeeding classes. Consults in clinic Wednesday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Breast pump loan program for center clients. MediCal provider. Spanish spoken.

 

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. Prenatal breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital, clinic; support groups. Phone consultations and referrals to community resources. Childbirth class series. MediCal reimbursable. Mon. - Fri. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat. 12:00 - 5:00 PM.

 

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center     323-857-4121
Lactation Clinic Mon. - Fri. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
6041 Cadillac Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90034.    

Serves Culver City, WLA, Baldwin Hills.           
Gwen Brown, RN, BSN, CLC; Alexanne Soltwedel, RN, BSN, CLE
Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital, clinic. Breast pump sales & related sales. Credit cards accepted. Support group, teen services.

 

LAC / USC Medical Center         323-409-2236

1100 North State Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033-1083

Kittie Frantz, RN, CPNP

Free prenatal breastfeeding classes, baby care and car seat classes.

Consults in clinic. Spanish spoken and translators for most languages.

 

Miller Children's Hosp. / Long Beach Memorial Medical Ctr.   562-933-2779
Memorial Care Center for Women - Lactation Support Services

Bonnie Henson, RN, BS, IBCLC
2801 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90801-1701; Mon. -Sat. 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Prenatal breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital & clinic. Breast pump rental, sales & related sales. Free support group on Wednesday. MediCal provider. Spanish spoken.
 

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center         909-623-6455
1798 N. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91767
Terry Bretscher, RN, CLC, IBCLC Mon. - Sat. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Prenatal breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital, clinic. Breast pump rentals & sales;  Mommy N Me Wednesday 10 AM. Lactation Center  Mon. 9 - 12, Wed. 1 - 4, Fri. 9 - 12. Medical translators available for many languages.
 

ValleyCare Olive View - UCLA Med. Center    818-364-4190
Matanee Shee, RN, BSN, IBCLC
14445 Olive View Drive, Sylmar, CA 91342-1495 Mon -Fri. 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Serves San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys
Prenatal, post partum breastfeeding classes. Consults in hospital, clinic.

MediCal, Orsa & CHP provider. Spanish and Thai spoken.

Westside Family Health Center           310-450-4773 Ext. 228 or 230
Julie Kirk, Maria Anto Honon, LE, Asst. Director of Clinical Services 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1711 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405-4901
Serves Greater Los Angeles & Santa Monica.                                       

Prenatal breastfeeding classes, private instruction. Consults in clinic. MediCal and free services for prenatal clients. Spanish spoken.

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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


INFORMATION ON DRUGS AND BREASTFEEDING

FREE RESOURCE

La Leche League
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
West LA / Santa Monica 310-285 -9393
East LA / Greater Whittier 562-448 -9226
Ventura 805-659 -4018
Or call 1 - 800 - LA- LECHE or go to www.lalecheleague.org  

Bilingual Leaders:
Spanish

     Mariela 310-891-1532; Laura 850-532-2144; Kathleen 951-686-3080; Tammy 818-353-9606, Rhonda 760-630-6331
Japanese

     Chika 310-782-1026
Chinese

       Amy 760-929-0325
French

       Laura 805-532-2144
German

       Deedra 909-585-1935, Tammy 818-353-9606
American Sign Language

    Jeanie 760-377-3445 sayler@ridgenet.com; Suzanne 661-296-8878 Buckners@sbcglobal.net  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

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. All LLL Leaders are volunteers and receive no pay for their work supporting breastfeeding mothers.
 

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