Prenatal Resources

The following information has been assembled to provide you with local prenatal resources and information that we have researched, and highly recommend.

 

 

Doctor Berlin's Chirobabies
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chirobabies
Mom's interested in healthy and natural conception, pregnancy, birth and beyond. Meet someone in your neighborhood who has similar interests and is expecting around the same time that you are. Find answers to questions regarding your prenatal and postpartum health. Find the best resources for the family building years.

 

B&G Photography
www.BandGphotography.com
A boutique studio, B&G Photography captures the heart and soul of your pregnancy and kids through natural, photojournalism-style images. Jen and Nate's professional training and intuitive eyes ensure that your magical and all-too-fleeting moments are forever documented.  The result? Enrapturing photographs that reflect your most candid, intimate, and spontaneous moments.

 Nicole Meadow, MPN, RD - Nutrition Specialist for Pregnancy & Kids
www.NicoleMeadow.com
Nicole is a Registered Dietitian with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Masters degree in Preventive Nutrition from the University of Southern California.Nicole specializes in working with pregnancy, infants, children and young adults who have a variety of nutritional concerns. Nicole works with clients and their families privately in her office in Encino or in their homes and teaches classes in the community.

Lisa Peri, MSW- Parenting Consultant
 www.LisaPeri.com
Lisa Peri, M.S.W. is a Parenting Consultant and Child Discipline Expert. Lisa specializes in discipline i.e. tantrum issues, biting, and  defiance problems for children ages 12 months - adolescence.  Ms. Peri conducts seminars for parents, nannies and professionals who work with children at The Pump Station as well as providing home visits, school interventions and private sessions in her Beverly Hills office.

The Baby Planners - Melissa Gould & Ellie Miller
 www.TheBabyPlanners.com
What wedding planners are to newly-engaged couples, The Baby Planners™ are to parents-to-be.  Melissa and Ellie are there to help guide you through the overwhelming maze of baby products and services available to expectant parents.  If you’re in your first trimester or it’s just days before your baby’s arrival, The Baby Planners create a personalized plan that’s specific to your needs.

American Pregnancy Association
 www.AmericanPregnancy.org
The American Pregnancy Association is a national health organization committed to promoting reproductive and pregnancy wellness through education, research, advocacy, and community awareness.

Jodie Myers - Childbirth Video Artist
www.mybirthmovie.com
Imagine capturing the most precious moment of your life, the birth of your child, in a beautifully woven visual story.  From the early surges of birthing to the miraculous first breath of your newborn baby, every splendid instant would be forever recorded.  A precious gift second only to the new life you've created.

Save A Little Life, inc. - CPR for parents & care providers
www.savealittlelife.com
Infant & child CPR education in a simple and understandable course.  You will finally "get it", as this course is finely tuned for families and other care providers

Heather Heart - A La Mode Photo 
www.alamodephoto.com
Create memories for you and your family!!!  Black and White fine art photographer, Heather Hart, specializes in pregnancy, family and child portraits!

Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA)
www.icpa4kids.org
Great information on healthy family lifestyle, and cutting edge research on the most hotly debated healthcare issues to help you make informed family health decisions.

MedLine Plus Drug Information
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
Never take medication or give it to your children without consulting this resource first. Check drugs for side effects, warnings, contraindications and adverse reactions.

National Vaccine Safety Information Center
www.909shot.com
Outstanding resource on vaccine and immunization. A must-see for every parent considering immunizing their children.

DOULAS

Doula is an ancient Greek word most commonly translated as female maidservant. A doula in today's world is a trained and experienced woman who accompanies a new mother through birth and/or the postpartum period, offering emotional support, physical comfort, practical assistance and non-medical care.  In short, a good Birth Doula will spend time during your pregnancy learning what type of birth experience you want to have.  Then, during labor and delivery they will be at your side serving your every need and creating the happily memorable birth experience that you want.  We know all of the following doulas personally and we can assure you that they are among the very best Doulas in our area.  These are amazing women and you definately want one of them at your side as you labor and deliver your baby.  Towards the middle of your pregnancy, give a couple of Doulas a call.  If you enjoy talking to them on the phone, invite them to your home and interview them.  You are going to have a tough time deciding between the doulas in this group...they are all amazing.

Cheri Masek
www.genesisdoula.com
aperfect10doula@earthlink.net
323-717-5464

Margie Levy
www.supportivedoula.com
margie@supportivedoula.com
818-994-6800

Tracy Hartley
www.bestdoulas.com
tracy@bestdoulas.com
877-436-8528

Cheryl Baker
www.birthandbeyond.net
cheryl@birthandbeyond.net
310-837-5686

Ana Markel
www.apmarkel.com
apmarkel@aol.com
818-822-9568

Yana Katzap-Nackman
www.headfirst.info
yana@headfirst.info
323-240-6002

Giuditta Tornetta
www.JoyInBirthing.com
JoyInBirthing@yahoo.com
310-435-6054

Rená Ward
www.integrativechildbirth.com
doularena@integrativechildbirth.com
562-925-6948

Sweet P Baby - Dana Klitzner's Doula, Baby Nurse and Nanny Service
www.sweetpbabycare.com
dana@sweetpbaby.com
818-999-9005

OB/GYN

It's getting harder and harder to find great doctors who listen to you, make time for you, genuinely care about you and are open minded regarding natural pregnancy, labor and delivery practices.  This list includes Doctor's who I have met personally and grown fond of for precisely these reasons.  I recommend these doctors wholeheartedly and with full confidence.  I have several patients in common with these doctors and they have reported great experiences.  If you would like specific suggestions on a Doctor who might be right for your particular needs, please call us (323) 549-0070.

(Listed in Alphabetical Order)

Latrice M. Allen, MD
23430 Hathorne Blvd., Suite 200, Bldg #3 
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 373-7993

Peyman Banooni, MD
150 N. Robertson Blvd, Suite 200
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 652-9347

Connie S. Chein, MD
9242 W Olympic Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 274-8310

Anthony B. Chin, MD
415 N. Crescent Dr, Suite 500
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 659-5810

Paul H. Crane, MD
415 N. Crescent Dr, Suite 500
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 659-5810

Dr. Mark Dwight, MD
637 S. Lucas Ave. #200
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 977-4190

Stuart J. Fischbein, MD
10309 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 282-8567

Irwin Frankel, MD
10309 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 277-1421

Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD
8920 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 511
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 657-1600
http://www.womenscareofbeverlyhillsgroup.com/

Jay M. Goldberg, MD
8920 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 511
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 657-1600
http://www.womenscareofbeverlyhillsgroup.com/index.html

Michele Hakakha, MD
9242 W Olympic Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 274-8310

Sara M. Klevens, MD
2001 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 970-W
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-7878
http://www.santamonicawomenshealth.com/

David A. Kline, MD
10309 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 553-1432

Edward Y. Liu, MD
Cedars-Sinai Medical Office Towers
8631 West Third St, Suite 1040 E
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 855-0711

Howard Mandel, MD
10309 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 556-1427

Stephen Rabin, MD
150 N. Robertson Blvd, Suite 200
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 652-9347

Jason A. Rothbart, MD
10309 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 552-3232

Jessica Schneider, MD
10309 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 557-3766

Roy Silver, MD
Cedars-Sinai Medical Office Towers
8631 West Third St, Suite 1040 E
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 652-4252

Naomi Suriel, MD
8641 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 102
Beverly HIlls, CA 90211
(310) 659-6210

Klara Vogel, MD
2001 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 970-W
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-7878
http://www.santamonicawomenshealth.com

George Weinberger, MD
10309 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 553-2777

Childbirth Education

Marie-Paul Baxiu, C.C.H, C.H.I, R.P., C.R., Birth Doula
Founder of Childbirth Hypnosis training, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Hypnosis Instructor
www.easybirthing.com
You will learn to be partnering with your baby in the womb: your unborn child responds to the mother's deepest thoughts and feelings. By using hypnosis (a deep state of relaxation), you will offer the best environment for your baby’s growth.  You will have the ability to create a better womb environment for your baby as he shapes its brain and lays the foundations for personality, emotional temperament, and the powers of higher thought. By preparing for a gentle birth, you will allow your baby to unfold within his inner intelligence and experience his own power. You will be giving him an experience of trust and love that will shape his entire life. Take the time to prepare yourself and enjoy the journey of parenting by giving yourself and your baby the best from the very beginning.

Caitlin Philips - The Tao of Birthing (TM)
www.caitlinphilips.com
Hypno-Childbirth Educator & Hypno-Doula

Alisha Tamburri - Clinical Hypnotherapist - HypnoBirthing(R) Instructor
www.HypnoBirthingCA.com
Alisha is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, working with all issues, Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator specializing in Hynobirthing(R), HypnoFertility(R), turning breech babies, lactation, pregnancy, anxiety, and Domestic Violence Counseling.  Alisha herself experienced two drug-free, pain-free births using hypnosis.  HypnoBirthing (R) Classes in Beverly Hills, Encino, Glendale, Calabasas and Private Sessions.

Teresa Van-Zeller - HypnoBirthing(R) Instructor/Practitioner in LA and Ventura County
www.hypnosis2000.com
Complete HypnoBirthing(R) childbirth preparation classes for both Mother and Birth Companion.  Learning techniques that can be used in all aspects of your life but most importantly, to keep mother's body relaxed so that she can have the peaceful, more comfortable birth that nature intended.

Pediatricians

I was surprised to learn how few pediatricians in this town are flexible with the vaccine schedule.  I have personally met and schmoozed with each of the doctors listed here, and I think they are each wonderful.   They vary in their opinions about vaccine, but the one thing they have in common is that they are open to your ideas on vaccine, and other issues, and they are happy to include you as an important descision maker regarding your children's health.

(Listed in Alphabetical Order)

Nancy L. Blumstein, MD
9696 Culver Blvd., Suite 108
Culver City, CA 90232
310-204-6897

Jeffrey P. Bourne, MD 
1245 16th St., Suite 305
Santa Monica, CA 90404 
310-453-9010

Jay Gordon, MD
901 Montana Ave, Suite C
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-393-9784

Rachel J. Kramer, MD
250 N. Robertson Blvd, Suite 440
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
310-273-9533

Richard F. Levy, MD
1245 16th St., Suite 305
Santa Monica, CA 90404 
310-453-9010

Susan Schreiber, MD
435 North Bedford Drive, Suite 210 
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-247-8687

Midwives (Home Birth)

Diane Dawson, LM, CPM  (formerly Diane West) - West Midwifery
www.westhomebirth.com
diane@westhomebirth.com
818-913-0448

Shelly Girard, LM, CPM, MPH 
Seannie Gibson, LM, CPM, LLC
www.socalbirth.com
info@socalbirth.com
323-221-7822

Davi Khalsa, CNM
TLC - Tender Loving Childbirth
www.TLCwomanscenter.com
info@TLCwomanscenter.com
310-278-6333

Leslie Stewart, CNM
Catherine Williams, LM
Home Birth Service of LA
818-760-6541

Sue Wolcott, ND, LM, CPM, RN, CLC
www.shastamidwives.com
swmidwife@socal.rr.com
562-334-5706

Midwives (Hospital)

Debbie Frank, CNM
415 N. Crescent Dr, Suite 500
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 659-5810

The Midwives of UCLA Maternity Associates
Susan Huser, CNM
Ann Trudell, CNM
Shadman Habibi, CNM
Polli Glatleider, CNM
Kia Winlock, CNM
310-794-4434 (General Information)
310-794-7274 (Appointments)

Prenatal Yoga

Santa Monica Yoga
310-396-4040
Shayna Reid
www.SantaMonicaYoga.com

SWERVE - Private Training, Fitness, Dance, Yoga
323.782.0741 or 866.289.8939
www.swervestudio.com
"Yoga Booty Babies" is taught by Swerve founder Teigh McDonough who, in addition to extensive educational training and over twenty years experience in  fitness instruction, personal training, professional dance, acting, choreography and movement,  holds a 60 hour certification in Pregnancy and Pre-natal yoga with Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa.  Yoga Booty Babies is open to all pregnant women and those trying to conceive.  Mention our website and your first Yoga Booty Babies class is FREE.  Your family and friends who aren't expecting will LOVE Swerve's internationally recognized signature class, "Yoga Booty Ballet."  This “Workout for the New Millennium" is a fun, sexy, spirited way to get your SWERVE® on and sweat it up! You’ll work your body, engage your mind and lighten your spirit as you practice this new-school Hatha Yoga style combined with cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, weight training, alignment, balance, and breathing techniques to make you look and feel you’re absolute best.

Yoga by the Sea - Satya Vanderkloot
818-999-4633
www.thesoulcenteryoga.com
Satya's prenatal Yoga classes are very meditative in nature and deepen the mother-child bonding experience. Mother's relax in classes designed to gain strength and increase flexibility.  Mother s will learn to let go of stress, enjoy being still and learn to breathe fully.  The crystal bowl meditation at the end of each class takes students into a state of deep relaxation.

Yoga Works (Previously 'Center for Yoga on Larchmont')
323-464-1276
Patricia Starr
Susan Swan
www.YogaWorks.com

Yo Mama Yoga- Katie Wise
310-434-1155
www.YoMamaYoga.com
Prenatal yoga, mommy and me yoga, childbirth classes, and doula services.