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Providers for Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding help is only a phone call away. There are county breastfeeding programs, volunteer lactation organization, and hospital and independent lactation consultants, as well as assistance from knowledgeable birth and postpartum doulas. Breastfeeding help lines are often staffed by women who were once new breastfeeding mothers themselves. Many doctors (including pediatricians) use breastfeeding information provided by formula manufacturers and don't have extensive knowledge of breastfeeding, such as analyzing a baby's sucking problems or managing a successful breastfeeding relationship beyond a few months. Don't count on your doctor to be a breastfeeding expert.

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Resources listed are provided for your information only; please interview and choose carefully to find the care that is right for you.

Madeleine Bazar
112 Pearl St
Santa Cruz , CA 95060-5120
(1) 8313251910
http://madeleineRN.com


Madeleine is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant serving Santa Cruz County and the South Bay Area. Both in-home and tele-health options available, insurance accepted. Providing personal, collaborative, and evidence-based lactation support.
Beth Lilienthal - Postpartum Doula Care
Beth Lilienthal, PCD
Santa Cruz County , CA
(831) 588-7367
http://www.santacruzbabydoula.com/


You have done an amazing job carrying and birthing your baby...it's now time for you and your family to be cared for as well! As a MediCal and Kaiser credentialed postpartum doula, I am honored to be invited into your home during this exciting time. Your postpartum support is just as important as your prenatal care. With my physical and emotional support for you, your baby, and your family - the transition into parenthood can be a smooth one. Every family is unique and my support will change as your family's needs change in those early days, weeks, and months. I offer to educate and assist you in everything newborn, soothing techniques, coping skills, breastfeeding assistance, bottle feeding, nutritious snacks, and meals - all of which can help you rest and recover and focus your energy on bonding with your new baby. I am certified through DONA as a doula and Nursing Mothers counselor of Santa Cruz. I have taken many training courses in breastfeeding assistance. Medi-Cal and Kaiser accepted.
Central Coast Doula Services
Nora Yerena
Watsonville , CA
(559) 287-8934
http://CentralCoastDoulaServices.com


Empowering the Mother through Evidence-Based Care - Birth and postpartum support, breastfeeding educators, and evidence-based parenting education. Our specialties include: natural & medicated birth; Cesarean & VBAC delivery; LGBT, adoption, & surrogate families; premature birth; and multiples.
Community Bridges WIC (Women, Infants & Children)
18 West Lake Ave Ste. A
Watsonville , CA 95076
Bi-lingual, bi-cultural breastfeeding support and counseling and breast pump loans for WIC participants.
Dignity PEP Wellness Program
21340 Eastcliff Dr.
Santa Cruz , CA 95062
(831) 457-7099
https://tinyl.io/C0Tj
We offer classes in Childbirth preparation, Breast/chestfeeding and lactation support, Pre & Postnatal Yoga and Fitness classes, Pelvic Floor PT, Developmental classes for infants and toddlers, and so much more! All classes are listed under the Childbirth & Parenting category on our website: https://dominicanhospital.digitalsignup.com/Cataloglist/All
Full Moon Birth and Family Wellness Center
Sunshine Tomlin, LM
701 Mission St
Santa Cruz , CA 95060
(831) 454-8031
http://www.fullmoonbirthing.com


Full Moon Family Wellness and Birth Center offers services beginning with fertility, throughout the childbearing year and beyond. We have services for every family regardless of intended place of birth. Nourishing individuals, families, and our community.
Hygeia Breast Pumps
Marcy Ziesing
6241 Yarrow Dr. Suite A
Carlsbad , CA 94960
(415) 819-9862
http://Hygeiahealth.com


Hygeia offers a hospital-strength, cordless, lightweight, double-electric breast pump with wearable collection cups for a hands-free experience. The Hygeia Express is 100% covered by insurance, including commercial plans and Central California Alliance. Go to our website to apply for your pump, we will contact your provider for an RX.
La Leche League of Santa Cruz County
(831) 425-3088
http://lllnorcal.org/groups/SantaCruzCA.html


Support for breastfeeding families, special emphasis on the breastfeeding relationship
Warm Line for breastfeeding questions: 831.425.3088
email: LLLofSantaCruz@gmail.com
Free Breastfeeding Information and Support; All Ages and Stages; Free Lending Library; Babies and Children, Fathers and Partners welcome! Call or email for meeting times and locations and to request a call back
Randy Ligh
189 N. Bascom Ave. Suite 200
San Jose , CALIFORNIA 95128
(408) 286-6308
http://DestinationSmiles.com


Pediatric/Infant Dentist providing counseling for oral devlopment and tethered tissue release (tongue-tie/lip-tie). Collaborating with IBCLC, OT, craniosacral providers, chiropractors and speech therapists and airway oriented orthodontists.
Lisa Piediscalzi, L.Ac., IBCLC
Lisa Piediscalzi
(831) 334-7250
http://www.newfamilysupport.com


Craniosacral therapy and breast/chestfeeding support for newborns-toddlers. Acupuncture and craniosacral therapy for parents during the childbearing years. Housecalls available in Santa Cruz County.
Live Oak Lactation
Becca Scheiblauer
Santa Cruz , CA
(734) 846-9016
http://www.liveoaklactation.com


Becca is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who offers warm, non-judgmental infant feeding support via home visits or telehealth within Santa Cruz County as well as the South Bay.
LOULA
Sarah Hirshland
647 Mello Lane
Santa Cruz , CA 95062
(831) 212-2253


Certified Full Spectrum Doula Services. Including fertility, pregnancy, birth and postpartum care. Offering compassionate and dedicated Doula and family Services.
DTI Certified

Note:
Sliding scale, and low cost services.
Does not exclude indigenous, people of color or the LGBTQ communities
Connections to local OGBYNS and more
Offers virtual services
New born photography
Birth Story


I look forward to meeting you!
Nursing Mothers Counsel
P.O.Box 5024
San Mateo , California 94402
(831) 688-3954
http://www.nursingmothers.org


FREE breastfeeding support provided by trained volunteers via phone, email and in-home visits.
Free Zoom Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes - register on line at nursingmothers.org
We also offer training to be a Nursing Mothers Counselor see details at nursingmothers.org
Services offered in Bilingual Spanish.
Hospital grade pumps available for loan/rental
Raíces y Cariño | RC Fam
1205 Freedom Blvd
3B
Watsonville , CA 95076
(831) 288-3105
http://www.rcfam.com


Raíces y Cariño/RC FAM is a Multicultural, Multilingual, Inclusive Community Center.

We offer support for parenting, pregnancy, birth, play center, teens, loss, LGBTQ+, Special Needs, Family Events, Grandparents - Connecting our WHOLE community.

Sliding scale. Todos son bienvenidos aquí.
Swell Lactation
Lauren Rhodes, IBCLC
Santa Cruz , CA
http://swellmilk.com


Lauren is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and the mother of two young sons. She offers compassionate and nonjudgmental in-home lactation support to families in the Santa Cruz area. Her warm demeanor and sharp clinical skills make her an excellent partner in your feeding journey.
Rumina Lactation and Perinatal Care
Justine Pawliuk
Santa Cruz County and beyond , CA
http://ruminalactation.net


In-home lactation support and education provided by Justine, a mama, Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Services provided throughout Santa Cruz County and beyond. Some insurances accepted and sliding scale offered. You are the expert in your feeding journey, I'm here to walk that path with you.
Salud Para La Gente
Jessica Jolley BA, IBCLC
45 Nielson St
Watsonville , CA 95076
(831) 728-0222
http://splg.org


Salud Para La Gente offers bilingual breastfeeding support from prenatal to weaning. Our IBCLC's work closely with your care providers. We also offer midwifery care, pediatric services, counseling, acupuncture, osteopathy, and chiropractic care. Medi-Cal, Central Coast Alliance for Health, and other plans accepted.
Santa Cruz Community Health Centers
250 Locust Street
21507 East Cliff Dr.
Santa Cruz , CA 95060
Our Healthy Pregnancy Program combines high-quality prenatal medical care, health education, and
other social services to best support your through your pregnancy, keeping you and your baby
healthy. This program works with Medi-Cal. We operated two clinics: Santa Cruz Women's Health Center and East Cliff Family Health Center.
Dancing Birth Perinatal Services
Journey Talkovic, IBCLC/CNM
2621 Placer St.
Santa Cruz , CA 95062
(831) 3593098
http://www.dancingbirth.com


Journey provides empowering & inclusive in-person & virtual classes in Breast/chest-feeding, Mindful Childbirth Ed., Infant Care and Prenatal/postnatal yoga. Her supportive Lactation Consultant services are available in person or virtually at your home or in her office. She has 20 years of experience supporting new and expectant families.
The Circle Family Center
245 Sea Ridge Rd.
Aptos , Ca 95003
(831) 687-9499
http://www.thecirclefamilycenter.org


A nonprofit family center supporting families through pregnancy & parenting. Offering childbirth education, pre/postnatal yoga, support groups, workshops and more! Serving families in English & Spanish. Scholarships & sliding scale available.
Christiane Vermeersch Midwife
Christiane vermeersch
903A Rosedale Avenue
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Capitola , California 95010
(408) 4089126299
http://www.Christianevmidwife.com


My services include, midwifery care, lactation consultations.
Homeopathy for pregnancy and birth.
Coastal Doula & Lactation
Vanessa Wennstrom
Santa Cruz County & Beyond , CA
(831) 325-5030
http://coastaldoulaandlactation.com


As a Lactation Counselor, CLC, and postpartum doula, since 2010 I have been honored to support our local families as they transition through each new journey. Additionally, I offer nursing bra fittings in the comfort of your own home.







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