Breastfeeding Support

Name
Contact Info
Other Info
Blossom Birth Services

650-321-2326

www.blossombirth.org

Breastfeeding Basics class, lots of videos for rental and watching, and breastfeeding support referral.

 

Baby Sips

Sheridan Ross, IBCLC

650-222-9747

www.babysips.com

sheridan@babysips.com

In-home lactation consulting, support, and education! Covering the Peninsula and more - please check out www.babysips.com for detailed information!

Early Advantage

Lori Ismail

408-871-0386

lori@earlyadvantagebirth.com

www.earlyadvantagebirth.com

We are dedicated to providing you with the knowledge and support you need to have a safe and satisfying birth experience. Our goal is to remain objective, promote awareness of your options, and encourage families to feel nurtured and respected during this special time. Childbirth Classes (Bradley, CBP), Labor Doula, Lactation Counselor.

Herb Lore

Pam Caldwell

1-877-808-5815

www.herblore.com

pam@herblore.com

Organic herbal products and professional advice for fertility, pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. Baby readings and intuitive services offered. See website for details.
Janet Fishstrom Dombro, IBCLC, LLLLeader

408-205-1234

2025 Forest Ave, Suite 1
San Jose, CA 95125

janetibclc@sbcglobal.net

Janet Fishstrom Dombro is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over twenty years of experience helping mothers and babies breastfeed. She is also the mother of five children, including twins who were all successfully breastfed. She sees mothers and babies in their homes. She particularly enjoys helping them find their own natural rhythm with each other.
Elizabeth Green

707-762-7006

650-269-9046

www.earlyparentingsupport.com

postpartumcare@aol.com

Offering postpartum day and night care, home visits for private classes, consultations and breastfeeding support, parent coaching on the phone, and parenting discussion groups. I work from Palo Alto to Santa Cruz. After almost 30 years of caring for families as they make this wonderful and challenging transition, parenting babies is still my favorite thing to talk about!
La Leche League

Northern CA:
www.lllnorcal.org

Peninsula:
www.lllnorcal.org/groups/PeninsulaCA.html

LLL is a nonprofit, member-supported organization devoted to mother-to-mother breastfeeding support in the form of free monthly Group meetings and free phone/e-mail breastfeeding support.

Mama to Mama

Chris Pritchard, RN

650-728-3950

www.mamatomama.com

chrisprn@pacbell.net

Thirty years of supporting new families with loving care through pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and the postpartum period. Peninsula, Coastside and San Francisco.

Mothers Milk Bank-San Jose
408-998-4550
Parents can obtain human milk with a prescription or screened nursing mothers can donate.
Nursing Mothers Counsel

408-688-3954 (Santa Cruz Area)

650-327-6455 (San Francisco Bay Area)

www.nursingmothers.org

NMC is a non-affiliated, non-profit organization whose goal is to help mothers and their babies enjoy a relaxed and happy feeding relationship. Most of our help is provided over the telephone, but we also offer home visits to resolve difficult problems. Services are provided without fee or obligation. NMC also rents breastpumps.

Sweet Herb Medicinals

Bridget Owen, MH

408-529-7949

www.sweetherbmedicinals.com

bridget@sweetherbmedicinals.com

All natural products specializing in breastfeeding support and herbs for well being before, during & beyond pregnancy. Serving those worldwide.

Empowered Mama Doula Services

Shannon Padlog

408-464-7683

shannonpadlog@gmail.com

www.empoweredmamas.com

Birth Doula and Lactation Counselor serving the upper peninsula from Redwood City to San Francisco. I support new families in having an empowered and positive birth experience.
Michelle Paul-Vogel, IBCLC

650-207-0322

mpaulvogel@aol.com

Michelle is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and health educator with over 10 years experience. She runs the Lactation Center at Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco, as well as teaches breastfeeding and newborn care at Blossom Birth, El Camino Hospital and throughout the Kaiser system. She is passionate about helping moms and babies find their own breastfeeding relationship. She sees families in their homes and offers phone and email support.

Peninsula Birth Companions

Audrey Kalman

650-303-2405

www.peninsulabirthcompanions.com

doulas@peninsulabirthcompanions.com

I practice as part of Peninsula Birth Companions, a team of birth and postpartum doulas who support women and families during pregnancy, birth, and early postpartum. Our role is to share information and community resources, nurture and support, and guide and empower our clients to choose what is right for them.

Rotem Pearlson

650-714-4928

www.rotemdoula.com

rotem@rotemdoula.com

Infant and Family Support and Care. Postpartum Doula and Breastfeeding Counselor: Nurturing the family following the arrival of a newborn baby. I am a mother of three children, passionate and devoted to supporting mothers and families in the early postpartum time.

San Francisco Peninsula Doula

Jessica Gee

650-867-3966

www.sfpeninsuladoula.com

sfpeninsuladoula@gmail.com

Supporting growing families of the SF Peninsula by providing emotional, educational, and physical support during the "fourth trimester."

Swiss Care Services

Leonie Harris

650-324-2503

swisscareservices@yahoo.com

Certified Postpartum Care Provider and Infant Massage Instructor with 18 years of experience. I provide support to families to ensure a smooth transition to parenthood. Day or night care from Hillsborough to Los Altos.

Laurie Schmiesing

650-965-9219

laurie.bfhelp@gmail.com

Rents hospital grade breastpumps (Medela Classic and Symphony) and sells Pump in Style Advanced Breastpump. Personal service and advice provided by registered nurse and lactation educator. Great prices and 10% donated back to Blossom.

Lucia Shepherd

315-559-7129

Luciashep@gmail.com

I am a DONA- trained Birth Doula, currently pursuing certification and available to attend births from mid- range cost. I work all over the Bay.
Last updated: 11/23/11 JL