Providing resources for military families in El Segundo, CA and surrounding areas

Professional members

 

 

We are happy to provide listings for your community.  The birth professionals listed have endorsed the Military Birth Resource Network & Postpartum Coalition Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and where applicable they have a base license. These professionals endorse our goal to make a positive difference for pregnant women, new mothers, and their families through education, nurturing, and advocacy while fostering respect, knowledge, and integrity among professionals everywhere.  There are a range of levels of experience for doulas from the newly trained doula to a doula with many years experience.  There are a range of "well seasoned" to "brand new" doulas to fit your needs. Doulas listed on our website do not work for MBRNPC or the Local Chapter.  We support a mother's right to choose the type of birth that is right for her - un-medicated, medicated, cesarean, VBAC, home birth, hospital birth, or birth center birth.  Every woman will choose birth practices that she feels is right for her and regardless of those choices, our goal is to support her during this incredibly important time.  There are variations in philosophies and practices in the professionals listed in our member guide.  The doulas within our network are trained by a national or internationally recognized organization.  It is the responsibility of each consumer to verify the credentials of each professional.  MBRNPC encourages consumers to interview professionals to determine which professional is the right person for their needs.  Some doulas may provide volunteer services while others will charge a fee for service, MBRNPC does not regulate a doulas' fee but the network does encourage doulas participating in this program to consider each families' situation and circumstances.

 
 

 
 

SG IBCLC

Serving families at Los Angeles AFB & surrounding areas

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Sarah Gruman, IBCLC

{International Certified Lactation Consultant}

Phone: 650-223-4208

Email: Intake@sgibclc.com

Website: https://sgibclc.com

Sarah is a Tricare-West covered Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)! She's a mom to 3 girls and got into lactation support after having difficulty nursing her first. She does office visits in the Mid-Wilshire area and telehealth throughout the West. Sarah also has a weekly Mom-Baby Feeding Support Group every Thursday at 9:30 through Zoom. She's thrilled to now be able to support military families through the new Childbirth & Lactation Demonstration!

”This professional can provide services under the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration.”

 
 

 
 

Sweet Beginnings Birth Services, LLC

Serving Los Angeles AFB & surrounding cities

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Ashley LaMothe

{Doula}

Phone: 850-602-3699

Email: ashley.lamothe@outlook.com

Website: https://www.sweetbeginningsbirth.com

I am a DONA trained birth doula providing education, emotional support, and comfort measures/techniques to expecting families during pregnancy and labor/birth. Discounts available for military families.

 
 

 
 

The Mother Nurture Network

Serving Los Angeles Air Force Base & Southern California region

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Terry Gass, RN, IBCLC

Phone: (310) 798-9000

Email: mail@mothernurturenetwork.com

I have been an Internationally Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for over a decade and a registered nurse for over 40 years.

I strongly believe in evidence-based education and practices and work closely with the medical community to support new families to reach their feeding goals. In addition to providing both virtual and in-home lactation consultations after baby arrives, I also offer a virtual prenatal breastfeeding class to prepare for the best start possible. Discounts provided for military families.

Other services provided for Los Angeles-based clients include hospital grade breast pump rentals and maternal mental health referrals.