Resource Links & Services

Recommended Links:

Doulas Association of Southern California – DASC, www.dascdoulas.org
Doulas of North America – DONA, www.dona.org
Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association – CAPPA, www.cappa.net
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean – VBAC, www.vbac.com
Childbirth Connection – Research for informed maternal care decisions, www.childbirthconnection.org
International Cesarean Awareness Network ICAN, www.ican-online.org
Coalition for Improving Maternity Services – CIMS, www.motherfriendly.org
Spinning Babies - www.spinningbabies.com
Dad Boot Camp / Father Support – www.dadsadventure.com

Services

Jenni Johnson - Physical Therapist - specializing in Womens Health 310-543-7562
Susan Orr – Lactation Consultant - 562-427-3782
Chiropractic Services – Dr. Elliott Berlin www.doctorberlin.com
Bright Beginnings & Beyond – Breastfeeding Support, Childbirth Classes www.Brightbeginningsbeyond.com
Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles - Support, Education and Advocacy – www.breastfeedla.org
Le Leche League – www.lalecheleague.org
Car Seat Safety – www.carseat.org

Midwives:

Diane West – www.westhomebirth.com
Candace Leach – www.birthgoddess.com
Beach Cities Midwifery – www.beachcitiesmidwifery.com

Classes: Childbirth and Parenting Preparation (Local Educators)

Hypnobirthing – Ellie Shea, www.doulabirthpartners.com/hypno.html
Bradley – www.bradleybirth.com
Prenatal Parenting – www.prenatalparenting.com
Happiest Baby on the Block – Rena’ Koerner www.thehappiestbaby.org

Excellent Reading

Birthing

A Good Birth, A Safe Birth. by Korte and Scaer
Birthing From Within, by England & Horowitz
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn, by Simkin, Whalley and Keppler
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth, by Goer

Breastfeeding

The Nursing Mother's Companion, 4th Edition by Huggins & Lawrence
The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers, by Newman M.D. & Pittman

Babies

The Baby Book, by Sears
The Happiest Baby on the Block, by Karp
The Vital Touch, by Heller
The Year After Childbirth, by Kitzinger