Doula
Mary's Resource Directory
There's
a wealth of information out there — you just have to know where to look.
Any
questions?
Naturally, you've got a list. In fact, you probably never knew how
many questions you could have on one very small (and rapidly growing)
topic.
Here's a list of resources to get you started:
Baby
Nurses
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Babysitters
and Childcare
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Breastfeeding
Certified
Lactation Consultants and breast pump rental location:
The Pump Connection
22554
Ventura Blvd # 112, Woodland Hills, CA
(818)
225-8822
- African-American
Breastfeeding Alliance
Nonprofit organization that educates African-American women about the
benefits of breastfeeding.
- Got
Mom
Breastfeeding information from the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
- International
Lactation Consultant Association
Get breastfeeding help by searching for a consultant in your area. Make
an appointment, request literature, or ask questions by phone.
- La
Leche League
The premier organization offering breastfeeding education and support.
Monthly meetings are available nationwide for nursing moms.
- Contact
for San Fernando Valley West of the 405 Frwy: Suzanne (818) 908-3346
Mother's Milk Bank
- Northern California
National
Milk Bank
The National Milk Bank (NMB) is a nationwide organization that
collects donated human milk, ensures milk safety and quality and makes it
available for infants in need. We strive to make quality human breast milk
available to all premature and critically-ill babies. Our goal is to provide
an opportunity for all qualified donors across the United States to donate
their milk by making the donor process convenient and confidential. Call:
1-866-522-MILK
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- Milkin'
Mamas - Breast Milk Bank
Seal Beach, California (562) 598-6262
International
Breast Milk Project
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Childbirth
Options and Education
Chiropractic
Medicine
Alexis
Spratt D.C.
5959
Topanga Cyn Blvd .
Suite 181
Woodland Hills, CA 91367 |
Office:
818-999-6590
Direct: 818-914-9419
Fax:
818-999-1182 |
Hours: Tuesday,
Thursday, Saturday
8:00am - 6:00pm |
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Circumcision
Information
Samuel Kunin, Mohel
and Board Certified Urologist - Los Angeles Metro Area
SamKuninMD.com - The website of Samuel A. Kunin, M.D.
Unhappy with existing anesthetic techniques, I developed a new method of local
injection which is essentially painless and provides excellent results with
virtually no possibility of complications. I have used this techniques for
more than the last 3000 circumcisions I have performed ( including four
grandsons ), and it has been adopted by many colleagues.
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Complications
Cord
Blood
- Cord
Blood Donor Foundation
Non-profit resource promoting the use of umbilical cord blood stem cells
for the treatment of disease.
- National
Marrow Donor Program
Helps connect people in need of a marrow or blood cell transplant to
prospective donors. A resource for patients, doctors, donors, and
researchers.
- Cord
Blood Registry
Leader in cord blood stem cell banking. Will store and process your cord
blood stem cells.
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Dads
Fertility
General
Government
- Bureau
of Primary Health Care
Search by state for free and low-cost clinics that offer ob-gyn
services.
- Centers
for Disease Control
Statistical data about pregnancy and other reproductive issues.
- Centers
for Medicare & Medicaid Services
If you're uninsured or can't afford health care, expectant moms are
automatically eligible for Medicaid. Search their directory for covered
practitioners listed by state.
- Consumer
Product Safety Commission
Recalls of baby
products and toys.
- Food
and Drug Administration
Food safety information and recommendations from the FDA.
- Food
and Drug Administration
Information on seafood safety.
- HealthFinder
Topics from the U.S. government's health information clearinghouse.
- Maternal
and Child Health Bureau
Information about finding prenatal care in your area. Try their hotline:
1-800-311-2229. (In Spanish: 1-800-504-7081.)
- MedLine
Plus
Information, including relevant news, from the National Library of
Medicine.
- National
Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
The CDC Web site for the prevention of birth defects.
- National
Institute on Drug Abuse
Information about addition, treatment, and recovery for drug abusers and
their families.
- National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Workplace issues including ergonomics and occupation-specific safety.
- National
Organic Program
Organic foods guidelines from the USDA, plus information on organic food
safety.
- National
Women's Health Information Center
Comprehensive information about pregnancy planning and preparation,
fetal development, and personal health.
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration
Information about on-the-job safety from the U.S. Department of
Labor.File complaints, too.
- U.S.
Agency for Internal Development
The Maternal and Neonatal Health Program.
- U.S.
Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Information Center
Nutrition-focused topics, from folic acid to preventing hypertension
during pregnancy.
- WIC
Food resources for women with low incomes.
- Women's
Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor
Career, finance, and family issues.
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Grief
and Loss
Health
and Condition-Specific
Meals/Grocery
Delivery
Dream
Dinners -
Provides everything you need to assemble up to a month's
worth of dinners to serve to your family - assemble- bring home and pop in
freezer for the rest of the month
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Medications
and Substances
Midwives,
Doulas, and Labor and Postpartum Assistance
- Childbirth
and Postpartum Professional Association
Training and certification organization that also provides helpful
information for consumers looking to find birth and postpartum doulas.
- Doulas
of North America
Training and certification organization that also provides helpful
information for consumers looking to find birth and postpartum doulas.
- International
Center for Traditional Childbearing
Training and referral organization for midwives specializing in
African-American and Caribbean birth traditions.
- Midwives
Alliance of North America
Professional organization that can connect expectant parents with
midwives.
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- The
Natural Birth & Women's Center
The Natural Birth
& Women’s Associates practice is based on a philosophy of client
education, participation and choice. Our beliefs are deeply rooted in the
knowledge that birth is natural and that respect for nature and the laboring
woman and her family is essential. Our main concern is that birth be a safe,
loving and joyful event. We believe that a pregnant woman needs information,
support and gentle guidance. Our care is provided by licensed midwives who
are experienced and qualified to independently manage the care of healthy
women throughout their childbearing years. Women in need of more specialized
care are collaboratively managed with our physicians.
- 14140
Magnolia Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Tel: 818-386-1082 Fax: 818-386-9374
E-mail: naturalbirthcntr@aol.com
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Multiples
Postpartum
- Postpartum
Support International
www.postpartum.net
(805) 967-7636
Depression After Delivery
www.depressionafterdelivery.com
(800) 944-4PPD
mental health
providers that specialize in postpartum disorders:
Dr. Diana Lynn
Barnes
20700 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 887-1312
Postpartum
Depression Screenings -Simi Valley --- Contact: Kelly Tobey 805 501-6630
Email: kellytobeylcsw@yahoo.com
Website: www.kellytobeylcsw.com
Complementary PPD Screening available for those living in Simi Valley,
Moorpark, and Thousand Oaks. Screenings are by appointment only.
- Postpartum
Support International
Information and support about postpartum depression, including chats and
message boards.
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Preemies
Smoking
Cessation
- www.smokefree.gov
U.S. government-sponsored Web site offers online step-by-step guide as
well as local and state phone quitlines, and even instant messaging to
experts at the National Cancer Institute.
- www.helppregnantsmokersquit.org
National coalition offers free tips, hotlines and downloadable
toolkits for support, and features real reader success stories to keep
pregnant women tobacco-free.
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Travel
Safety
International
Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers
Become a member for free and take advantage of their
travel safety advice.
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