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Los Angeles/Hollywood
Dr. Paul M. Fleiss, M.D., M.P.H.
Pediatrician, Masters in Public Health
Miriam Berger, P.N.P.
Pediatric Nurse-Practitioner 1824 Hillhurst Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
213-664-1977
Email: Fleiss@HSC.USC.EDU
Dr. Fleiss has been serving Los Angeles County families for over 40 years. He is an advocate for the "attachment parenting" approach to childrearing including promoting "The Family Bed," breastfeeding, natural childbirth, and a vegetarian diet. He is an outspoken objector to infant circumcision, serves on the board of Le Leche League, the breastfeeding adovcacy organization, and is doctor to most of the home - born and birth center- born children in Los Angeles County. Dr. Fleiss' partner, Miriam Berger, Certified Nurse Practitioner, and Certified Lactation Consultant cares for patients as well as offering instruction and support for breastfeeding. The office is located in Los Feliz district of Los Angeles. New patients are accepted by appointment only. Free consultation with the doctor every Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, please call to make your reservation to attend..

"[Homeopathy] is a method of self-healing assisted by small doses of natural remedies and practiced by licensed physicians and other health professionals throughout the world...The homeopathic method was developed by Samuel Hahnemann, M.D. (1755-1843)...he demonstrated that every medicinal substance regularily elicits in healthy people and array of signs and symptoms closely resembling those that it helps to cure the sick, and that medicines with symptom pictures most similar to those of a given illness are most likeley to initiate a curative response...Homeopaths use the smallest possible dose, and repeat them only when necessary, allowing the remedies to complete their action...the minuteness of the dose makes it extremely unlikely that anything untoward or dangerous will occur, an important safety feature." From Dr. Richard Moskowitz, M.D., Homeopathic Remedies for Pregnancy and Childbirth.
Also see: Homeopathic Medicine for Pregnancy by Paula Tipton-Healy, LM, Homeopathic Consultant

If you are a homeopathic practitioner and would like to list your services here, please e-mail info@socalbirth.com

Greater Los Angeles

Dr. Alyssa Berlin Psy.D
Berlin Wellness Group
6221 Wilshire Blvd, #518
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-549-0070
E-mail: info@DoctorBerlin.com
URL: www.DoctorBerlin.com

Dr. Berlin specializes in short term therapy through transitions of life, primarily helping women and couples transition smoothly through
pregnancy and postpartum and into parenthood. She works with individuals, couples and families, and, as a Gottman Certified Educator she facilitates a vital group workshop for expecting and new parents called Bringing Baby HomeTM.

Dr. Elliot Berlin, D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Berlin Wellness Group
6221 Wilshire Blvd, #518
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-549-0070
E-mail: info@DoctorBerlin.com
URL: www.DoctorBerlin.com

Berlin Wellness Group is a prenatal/postpartum wellness program founded by award winning Chiropractor, Dr. Elliot Berlin, DC. By focusing on pregnancy we have become especially good at caring for its unique conditions such as morning sickness, neck, back, hip and wrist pain, sciatica, pubic symphasis dysfunction, rib pain, swollen feet, breech baby and more. Our prenatal team includes chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, nutrition and psychological counseling. Most of our patients are pregnant or recently had a baby.

Los Angeles
Dr. Marsha Connor, R.N., Lic. Ac., O.M.D.
Registered Nurse
Licensed Acupuncturist
Oriental Medical Doctor
Los Angeles
323-225-0820

Dr. Marsha treats pregnant women and children with traditional oriental medicine, homeopathics and herbology; gentle, effective approaches to many common ailments of pregnancy and postpartum.

Greater Los Angeles

Jason Starr L.Ac., MSOM
Doctor of Chiropractic
Berlin Wellness Group
6221 Wilshire Blvd, #518
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-549-0070
E-mail: info@DoctorBerlin.com
URL: www.DoctorBerlin.com

Berlin Wellness Group is a prenatal/postpartum wellness program founded by award winning Chiropractor, Dr. Elliot Berlin, DC. By focusing on pregnancy we have become especially good at caring for its unique conditions such as morning sickness, neck, back, hip and wrist
pain, sciatica, pubic symphasis dysfunction, rib pain, swollen feet,
breech baby and more. Our prenatal team includes chiropractic,
acupuncture, massage therapy, nutrition and psychological counseling.
Most of our patients are pregnant or recently had a baby.

See Also: "Pregnancy Yoga Exercises"(Yoga Positions You Can Print Out & Do at Home!) Contributed by Gurmukh Khalsa, Kundalini Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga Instructor.

Greater Los Angeles

Licensed Massage Therapist
Berlin Wellness Group
6221 Wilshire Blvd, #518
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-549-0070
E-mail: info@DoctorBerlin.com
URL: www.DoctorBerlin.com
We have a team of wonderful prenatal and postpartum massage therapists. Check our website for their bios.
Berlin Wellness Group is a prenatal/postpartum wellness program founded by award winning Chiropractor, Dr. Elliot Berlin, DC. By focusing on pregnancy we have become especially good at caring for its unique conditions such as morning sickness, neck, back, hip and wrist pain, sciatica, pubic symphasis dysfunction, rib pain, swollen feet, breech baby and more. Our prenatal team includes chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, nutrition and psychological counseling. Most of our patients are pregnant or recently had a baby.

Yoga during pregnancy reduces many of the common physical discomforts of pregnancy, keeping the body flexible and relaxed and gently building the stamina for labor and birth. Meditation helps the pregnant woman relax and cultivate her inner wisdom, develop trust in her body, and commune with her growing baby in preparation for the journey of birth.

If you are a prenatal or postpartum yoga instructor, and wish to list your services here, please e-mail: info@socalbirth.com

See Also Prenatal Exercises, by Estelle Underwood, Certified Personal Trainer

The benefits of exercise during pregnancy include improved physical conditioning, creating strength, flexibility and stamina for prenatal period, endurance for labor and delivery and a quicker postnatal recovery. Also, studies have shown that babies whose mothers exercised during pregnancy had better apgar scores and decreased meconium at birth. By exercising, pregnant women can reduce common discomforts such as backache, swelling and constipation. Psychological benefits include the development of a positive body image which helps woman gain confidence in her ability to handle the labor and delivery process. If you offer exercise classes for pregnant or postpartum women in Southern California, we want you to list your services here! E-mail info@socalbirth.com to get detailes.

Hypnosis for Childbirth

Hypnosis is a powerful tool that can help women during pregnancy and labor, leading her gently to a deep state of relaxation and inner peace where she can tap into her instinct for birth. Hypnosis frees women of the Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome. It also helps them release prior negative programming about childbirth and enables them to trust their body and work with the labor-- not resist against it, which will only cause more tension and pain. Hypnobirthing women are fully aware and in control, but profoundly relaxed as they bring their babies into the world gently and joyfully.

Los Angeles/ Pasadena/ Santa Monica/ Beverly Hills

Caroline Fitzgerald, C.H.
Clinical Hypnotherapist
2400 Echo Park Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
323-660-3629
E-mail:carolinefiz@yahoo.com
Caroline Fitzgerald is a Certified Hypnotherapist who has been practicing in the L.A. area for sixteen years. Ms. Fitzgerald is certified by the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, the largest and most respected national organization of professional hypnotherapists in the USA. Her training includes hypnotism, healing, and pain control. She has given birth herself five times.

San Fernando Valley, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Westlake Village

lisha Tamburri, CCHT, MH
Certified Hypno Birthing Instructor Hypnotherapist
Birth Doula
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.

Laura Whitney, M.A., C.C.E., C.B.A.
Documentary Filmmaker and Photographer
Ojai, CA
805-640-6961
E-mail: laura@sagemtnfilms.com

Birth photography and videotaping by a professional documentary filmmaker and photographer, Certified Childbirth Educator and Birth Assistant. Laura's latest film, BLESSING THE WAY explores the role of ritual ceremony in childbirth preparation as a means to transform fears surrounding birth to trust and joy.

Carl Studna
Pregnancy, Childbirth & Family Photography
Birth Expressions
* Serving the Denver/Boulder area


Work (303) 838-0943
Cell (303) 359-7797
www.carlstudna.com

Birth Expressions captures the sacred moments of your birth experience in a photographic chronicle. Memories that will endure for generations. From the moment of conception through the giving of birth, a parent's journey is steeped in preparation and is anchored in love. This is a rare and precious time of ushering new life into the world, cradled in the boundless expressions of honor, vision and joy. Throughout this experience there are a vast opportunity of enriching moments awaiting to be singled out and treasured in your own photographic collection. Documentation of birthing and delivery. Special family moments with your newborn.

Kelly’s Intimate Portraits
Southern California
818-620-3937
KellysIntimatePortraits.com

Artistic, affordable, and private portraiture in the comfort of your own home. Show as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. I specialize in environmental portraits using natural light whenever possible. My technique renders a more authentic picture of the essence of the moment rather than a posed studio environment. We are most beautiful in our naturalness. I have over 20 years of photography experience. I enjoy my work and especially love portraiture with expecting Moms. Please visit my website to see more of my work and to contact me.

For answers to your childbirth related questions, email us at info@socalbirth.com
Or call 626-388-2191

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