Resources
Trusted Birth & Pregnancy Resources
Welcome to our curated resource hub. As your doulas, part of our mission is to help you navigate the overwhelming amount of information available. Empowerment comes from knowledge, and this list is a starting point for the many conversations we'll have.
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Kelsey Schaefer Therapy: Birth & Postpartum Prep — Kelsey Schaefer Therapy
UCLA Perinatal Mental Health Support: Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) - Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital | UCLA Health
California Dept of Public Health: Maternal Mental Health
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Local Places on the Westside:
Morningside Pediatrics (this is right next to John Wayne Cancer Center at St. John’s)) https://www.morningsidepediatrics.com/lactation-consultation
The Pump Station - the place to rent pumps on the Westside and they offer classes and lactation help: https://www.pumpstation.com/pages/breast-pumps?customer_posted=true#newsletter-subscribe
Peer support: La Leche League - find a group in your area: https://llli.org/
Medication & milk safety:LactMed (NIH database) You can look up medications that are passed through to breast milk
IBCLC directories: USLCA Find an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) https://lactationnetwork.com/blog/what-is-an-ibclc/
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Classes are held at both UCLA Hospitals in Santa Monica and Westwood: https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/birthplace/classes-tours
The Pump Station and Nurtury: https://www.pumpstation.com/collections/prenatal-classes
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Pediatric CPR and Home Safety by the Pump Station
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For evidence on any and all interventions and pregnancy/birth related topics: Evidence Based Birth
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Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide by Peggy Simkin
Pregnancy & Birth Made Calm: The Evidence-Based Guide to a Safe, Healthy Pregnancy and a Positive Birth Experience by Dr Harriet Fraser (link to follow)
On Natural Birth: Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
Ina May Gaskin is a foundational figure in modern midwifery. This book is split into two parts: incredible, positive birth stories to build your confidence, and practical, non-fear-based information about the birth process. It's a wonderful tool for reframing birth as a normal, empowering physiological event.
Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers
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Black women have 3-4x the maternal mortality rate of women in the U.S. This film examines this inequity and looks at ways to address gender and race bias by listening to the stories of black and brown women.
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This list is just a starting point. As your Los Angeles doulas, our role is to be your personal guides, helping you find the answers, support, and confidence you deserve.