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Los Angeles County
Cordelia S. Hanna-Cheruiyot, BA,CCE,CBA,MPH-C.
Certified Childbirth Educator (ALACE), Certified Birth Assistant (ALACE), Assistant
Midwife, Masters in Public Health Candidate (Health Education and Promotion/Maternal Child Health)
Full Moon Childbirth Education and Support Services
PO Box 419133
Los Angeles, CA 90041
626-388-2191
323-254-5262 (fax)
Email: info@support4birth.com
URL:
www.support4birth.com
Childbirth and Breastfeeding Education Classes:
Private childbirth preparation and breastfeeding education and instruction is offered in the privacy and intimacy of your own home, or at Cordelia's home office in Los Angeles. Free group classes for Medi-Cal eligible are also offered. Class content includes labor-coping strategies (i.e., breathing, relaxation, etc.) and support techniques for birth partners (i.e., massage, positions to facilitate a more comfortable labor, etc.), and information on choices for childbirth. The classes also explore spiritual and emotional aspects of pregnancy and childbirth and help the woman develop trust in birth and confidence in her abilities.
Birth Options Consultation and Birth Support Provider Referrals:
Thinking about homebirth, but your partner is worried about whether it's safe? Trying to decide whether to have a midwife or doctor? Do you want to find a doctor supportive of natural childbirth? Are you looking for a hospital where you can have a waterbirth? Then a Birth Options Consultation is what you need! Consultations are available in e-mail, by phone, or in person, to help you make informed decisions about your birth. Also, referrals to doulas, doctors, and midwives are available.
Training for Childbirth Assistants and Breastfeeding Peer Counselors:
Training is available for aspiring midwife assistants, childbirth assistant/doulas and breastfeeding peer counselors. See Full Moon Childbirth Support and Education Services website for details.
Ojai/Ventura/Santa Barbara/Topanga
Laura Whitney, M.A., C.C.E., C.B.A.
Certified Childbirth Educator (retired), Certified Birth Assistant (retired), Documentary Filmmaker
Ojai, CA
805-640-6961
E-mail: laura@sagemtnfilms.com
Laura is an ethnographic filmmaker and photographer with a Master's Degree in Visual Anthropology from U.S.C., and formerly, she worked as a midwife's assistant, doula and childbirth educator, and is a homebirth mother. Laura's newest film, "Blessing the Way: A Ritual Transformation and Healing Through Pregnancy of Birth" explores the role of ritual ceremony in preparation for birth (as an alternative to the American baby shower) as a means to nurture the expectant woman, and facilitate her personal growth and healing during the childbearing cycle. It can be ordered on-line by going to her website.
San Fernando Valley, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Westlake Village
Alisha Tamburri, CCHT, MH
Certified HypnoBirthing® Instructor
Hypnotherapist
Birth Doula (ALACE)
ClearMind Hypnotherapy
(818) 775-1868
URL: clearmindhypnotheraphy.com
E-mail: atamburri@clearmindhypnotheraphy.com
HypnoBirthing ® is a complete Childbirth Education course which prepares the mother and her birth companion for pregnancy, birth and parenthood. HypnoBirthing helps release conscious and subconscious fears. When the mind and body are relaxed birthing does not have to hurt! Alisha Tamburri is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, HypnoBirthing® Instructor, and Birth Doula who gave birth blissfully; pain free, drug free to her daughters using hypnosis. She has helped hundreds of couples experience fearless births. The class is a hands-on learning experience in a fun environment.
Alisha is a Birth Doula trained through A.L.A.C.E. (Association of Labor Assistants & Childbirth Educators) and Golden Bridge Khalsa Way Pregnancy Training with Gurmukh Khalsa. Her background as a Hypnotherapist and HypnoBirthing® Instructor enhances her ability to keep the mother relaxed, focused, and empowered to have a profound and joyous birthing experience.
Alisha Tamburri CCHT, MH, has also been helping clients turn breech babies, alleviate panic attacks, reduce pain, quit smoking, lose weight and overcome other personal obstacles for over 20 years. Alisha's involvement in HypnoBirthing® has been featured in numerous publications and TV shows.
Los Angeles County
Ana Paula Mar
kel, CD (DONA), ICCE
Certified Childbirth Educator (ICEA)
Certified Birth Doula (DONA)
(818) 822 - 9568
Email: apmarkel@aol.com
Ana Paula Markel is the mother of 4 children. Her first two children were born by cesarean, after a lot of research and support Ana was able to achieve 2 VBAC's (vaginal birth after cesarean). This experience led Ana to become a Childbirth Educator and doula. The idea of this class is to empower couples to enjoy the process of pregnancy and childbirth. Pregnant Women and their partners are going to be encouraged to explore their own ideas and methods to achieve a satisfying Birth Experience. There is no right or wrong in this class.
We will explore many pain coping techniques, discuss when or how medications could be helpful, explore the bodies amazing abilities, learn about the fabulous "hormone cocktail" our bodies supply us with during this special time. Breastfeeding and Baby Care also included.
For answers to your childbirth related questions, email us at info@socalbirth.com Or call 626-388-2191 Copyright © 1997 Shelly Girard and Cordelia Hanna-Cheruiyot