We've compiled a pretty detailed list of doctors, doulas, midwives, healthcare and wellness professionals that are available in the Los Angeles County.  If there's any additional providers or services you'd like us to include on our resources list that you don't see here, please give us a call at (323) 549-0070.

Happy Searching!

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.

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

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
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.

Docuvitae
www.docuvitae.com
Docuvitae provides inspired documentary photography and films for private clients. We are a collective of working photojournalists, award-winning documentarians, and experience cinematographers who document life naturally, with creative vision and spontaneity. We record big and small occassions, focusing on the decisive moments when life becomes art - an unguarded gesture, a wide-eyed expression, a revealing juxtaposition. Our images tell your story. 

DOULAS (Birth)

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.

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

Marie-Paul Baxiu
www.easybirthing.com
310-901-9440

Nancy Beyda
www.nancybeyda.com
nancybeyda@earthlink.net
323-646-4362

Laura DeSesa
www.motherswellnessdoula.com
inspiredwellness@aol.com
323-251-9700

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

Yana Katzap-Nackman
www.headfirstdoulas.net
yana@headfirstdoulas.net
323-240-6002

Rená Koerner
www.integrativechildbirth.net
doularena@integrativechildbirth.com
562-925-6948 

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

Joni Lucarelli 
www.handandheartdoula.com
justjoni2@gmail.com
626-390-0085

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

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

Mandy Schutt
www.BetterBirthDoula.com
424-222-1563

Sada Simran 
sadasimrantransform@yahoo.com
818-507-6911

Alisha Tamburri
www.HypnoBirthingCA.com
818-775-1868

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

DOULAS (Postpartum)

Marie-Paul Baxiu
www.easybirthing.com
310-901-9440

Nancy Maples
map290@aol.com
310-455-2332

Danielle Marie Gutshall
www.theconsciouscanopy.com
310-467-8716

Becky Kopulsky, CD (DONA) 
www.nurturedmommy.com
becky@nurturedmommyhappybaby.com
310-560-6850

Kathleen Sullivan, CD, CPDT 
www.softslumbers.com
softslumbers@aol.com
310-276-1605

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

Banafsheh Bayati, MD 
1807 Wilshire Blvd., Suite C
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 828-1000
http://www.smobgyn.com/

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

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

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

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

Michele Hakakha, MD
9735 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 207
Beverly Hills,;CA 90212
(310) 274-2005
michelehakakhamd.com

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

Karen Morse, MD 
8635 W. 3rd St., Suite 690W 
Los Angeles, CA 90048 
310-659-1429

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

Jessica Schneider, MD
8631 W. 3rd St., Suite 510E
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 278-1490

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

Childbirth Education

Marie-Paul Baxiu, C.C.H, C.H.I, R.P., C.R., I.C.E., Birth Doula
Founder of Childbirth Hypnosis Training (C.H.T.), Clinical Hypnotherapist, Hypnosis Instructor, Reiki Practitioner, Independent Childbirth Educator, Birth Doula
www.easybirthing.com
"Marie-Paul Baxiu is a Clinical Hypnotherapist in private practice in LA, and has been helping mothers/families/babies for over 20 years. She acts as Labor support (birth doula) for 9 yrs utilizing Reiki. Always engaging with the latest studies and researches; Marie-Paul deals with pre-perinatal psychology, Fertility, birth trauma and later on supporting baby to tell the story of their birth, She specializes in Communication with baby and Attachment Parenting from the womb forward. With CHT program baby know how to come in the right position. In working with her you will learn to partner with your baby in the womb: unborn children respond to their 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/she shapes his/her 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/her inner intelligence and experience his/her own power. You will be giving your baby an experience of trust and love that will shape his/her 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. Father get to experience extreme bonding from mammalian brain too!

Nancy Beyda
www.nancybeyda.com
nancybeyda@earthlink.net
323-646-4362

Amy L Blain, RN, ICCE 
Fina Arnold, RN
www.aheartforfamily.com
amy@aheartforfamily.com or fina@aheartforfamily.com
323-829-5239 
A Heart For Family classes offer comprehensive evening and weekend packages where couples engage interactive curriculum to learn concrete skills useful in navigating the birth experience including: breathing, relaxation and upright positioning, as well as unbiased information about choices available in the hospital setting. Breastfeeding, CPR/safety and postpartum preparation are included. Los Angeles and Pasadena locations are available.

Rená Koerner
www.integrativechildbirth.net
doularena@integrativechildbirth.com
562-925-6948 

Jessica Kramer
www.resourcebirth.com
jessica@resourcebirth.com
323-934-4841

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

Madalyn Morris, ICCE, CLEC
www.OneWithChild.com
madalyn@onewithchild.com
323-244-3912

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 decision maker regarding your children's health.

(Listed in Alphabetical Order)

Monica Asnani, MD 
www.doctorasnani.com
6221 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 215
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-938-7294 

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

Guy Efron, MD 
435 North Roxbury Dr., Suite 311
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-657-4586

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

Lisa Hauseman, MD, FAAP 
435 N. Bedford Dr., Suite 210
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-247-8687

Kimberly Klausner, MD 
435 N. Roxbury Dr., Suite 311 
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-657-4586
www.roxburypediatrics.com

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

Laurel J. Schramm, MD
9033 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 300 
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
310-860-1616
www.DoctorSchramm.com

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

Candace Leach, LM, CPM
www.birthgoddess.com
birthgoddess@sbcglobal.net
562-272-4541

Mary Lou O'Brien, CNM 
1028 Loma Drive 
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 
310-318-6850
www.beachcitiesbirthservice.com
marylou@beachcitiesbirthservice.com

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

Rebecca Tidwell Prediletto, LM
www.birthrevolutionmidwifery.com
midwife@birthrevolutionmidwifery.com
213-923-4042

Lorri Walker, RNC, NP, CNM
www.southcoastmidwifery.com
info@southcoastmidwifery.com
949-654-2727

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

Midwives (Hospital)

Debbie Frank, CNM
421 N. Rodeo Dr., Penthouse 1
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 275-5595

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

Danielle Marie Gutshall
www.theconsciouscanopy.com
310-467-8716

Nancy Beyda
www.nancybeyda.com
323-646-4362

Keya B. Merah

www.hariatma.com

Sada Simran 
sadasimrantransform@yahoo.com
818-507-6911

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

Silverlake Yoga
www.silverlakeyoga.com
2810 1/2 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
323-953-0496

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
310-434-1155
www.YoMamaYoga.com
Prenatal yoga, mommy and me yoga, childbirth classes, and doula services

Placenta Encapsulation

Jessica Kramer
Placenta Encapsulation (Placentophagia)
www.resourcebirth.com
jessica@resourcebirth.com
323-934-4841

Joanne Cohen
Placenta Encapsulation (Placentophagia)
www.sacredpassageways.com
info@sacredpassageways.com
610-608-8818

Elliot Berlin is listed at AllTherapist.com