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.

Bambi Alexander Banys

Now What?

www.newbabynowwhat.com

(408) 348-2278

Comprehensive in home professional education and support services for issues like breastfeeding, newborn health and care, incision and episiotomy evaluation, reflux, mastitis and more.
Stephanie Freeman

408-507-6476

stefannyfanny@yahoo.com

What do YOU need to know to give birth? Also providing Birthing From Within Childbirth Mentoring, Doula Services, Breastfeeding Counselor and Belly Casting/Henna (I don't wash windows however...)

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

Elizabeth has moved to Petaluma but is still available for phone consults.
La Leche League

Northern CA:
www.lllnorcal.org

650-363-1470

Peninsula:
www.lllnorcal.org/groups/PeninsulaCA.html
650-424-9741

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.
My Brest Friend

Jessica Vann

415-673-3260

www.mybrestfriend.com

info@zenoffprod.com

My Brest Friend provides new moms all of the support that they need to successfully breastfeed right from the start. My Brest Friend's patented, wrap-around design has made fans in over 30 countries where it is sold, as well as being used in hundreds of NIC units and birthing hospitals. It is the #1 choice of lactation consultants. For more information, please visit: www.mybrestfriend.com.
Nursing Mothers Counsel

408-272-1448 (Santa Clara Co.)

408-688-3954 (Santa Cruz Co.)

415-386-2229 (San Francisco Co.)

650-327-6455 (San Mateo Co.)

Phone consultation by volunteers and pump rentals.

Sweet Herb Medicinals

Bridget Owen, MH

408-529-7949

www.sweetherbmedicinals.com

bridget@sweetherbmedicinals.com

Dedicated to empowering people with tools to care for oneself, family, and community. We provide wellness consultations, lactation support, and a full line of all-natural herbal supplements and skin products to send your body, mind and spirit into botanical bliss!

Empowered Mama Doula Services

Shannon Padlog

408-464-7683

shannonpadlog@yahoo.com

www.empoweredmamas.com

Birth Doula and Lactation Counselor serving the Greater South Bay Area and Peninsula. 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.

Vanessa Pisias, CD (DONA)

408-440-0863 home; 408-202-8369 cell

www.vanessathedoula.com

vanessathedoula@yahoo.com

Certified Postpartum Doula and Lactation Counselor offering only the best support to women and families living in the Santa Clara County (San Jose up to Redwood City). Also a HypnoBirthing Practitioner.

 

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!
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.

Sylvia's Lactation Office

Sylvia Boyd, IBCLC

510-538-3679

www.mybreastfeeding.com

sylvia@boyd.com

PT who uses therapy skills to help babies successfully breatsfeed. Office in South Hayward. Flexible hours.

Teresa Walsh

Night Owl Doula

415-260-1253

teresawalsh422@sbcglobal.net

Certified Postpartum Doula, DONA trained, Lactation Educator (certified), current CPR (cerified), up to date TB Clearance tests as well as flu shots. Trustline registered with excellent references.

Last updated: 8/31/10 EB