Introduction to Pregnancy, Newborns and Childcare in Encino

Welcome to Encino 411's Pregnancy, Newborn and Childcare information center.  Here you can learn a bit more about what Encino can offer you to get ready for birth and take care of your newborn.

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES AND DOULA SERVICES:

Supported Birth classes and doula services - taught privately by Lauren Ryan and in a group setting at A Mother's Haven - (818) 371-3142 - www.supportedbirthclass.com

Babytime Birth Services - (818) 693-1513 - www.lababytime.com - services to support your pregnancy, birth and postpartum

HypnoBirthing - (818) 212-8001 - www.goodlifehypnotherapy.com - Hayuta Cohen

HypBirth – (818) 248-0888 – www.hypbirth.com – home study course

MATERNITY STORES/ LACTATION / BREASTFEEDING

A Mother’s Haven - (818) 380-3111 – www.amothers-haven.com - 15928 Ventura Blvd., Encino -  maternity & baby boutique, education center

Lactation Consultant - (818) 621-5477 - Miranda Johnson-Haddad - mirandajhaddad@earthlink.net

Virtual Breastfeeding Help - www.virtualbreastfeedinghelp.com - provides high-tech, state-of-the-art IBCLC consultations via Skype (lactation consultations via webcam in your home)

La Leche League  – (818) 377-4474 – www.lalecheleaguescnv.org - help referral line

POSTPARTUM

The Dream Team - (818) 304-4777 - postpartum and sleep training services  

Center for Postpartum Health – (818) 887-1312 – www.postpartumhealth.com - 18719 Calvert St., Tarzana - specializing in assessing and treating postpartum illness for individuals and couples, support groups offered weekly - Dr. Diana Lynn-Barnes

Postpartum Support Group - (310)247-0864 ext. 210 - Gabrielle Kaufman - Wednesdays 10-11:30am at Temple Judea (5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana)

FERTILITY TREATMENTS

Fertility and Surgical Associates - (818) 461-1610 - www.fertilityassociates.com - 5400 Balboa Blvd., Ste. 312, Encino - state of the art treatment for both male and female infertility

The Fertility Institutes - 800-222-2802 - www.fertility-docs.com - 18370 Burbank Blvd., #414, Tarzana - infertility and in vitro services, gender selection, egg donor and surrogacy options

CLOTHING & FURNITURE STORES

Tough Cookies Children's Boutique - 818-990-0922 - www.shoptoughcookies.com - 13638 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks

Baby Town - 818-881-4441 - 18725 Sherman Way, Reseda - large selection of furniture from baby through teen

SPECIALTY REFERRALS

Melaleuca – (818) 888-7991 – Gretchen Weinzimer – nontoxic products for family and home                                                                                                              

SIDS – (800) 221-SIDS – www.firstcandle.org - bereavement support

CPR/Child First Aid Training - (818) 344-1442 - www.savealittlelife.com - Richard Pass

Creative Organizing - 818-259-9302 - Lauren Brown - www.creativeorganizingla.com - help parents-to-be get their home ready for a new baby, includes making the home safe, organized and healthy for baby

Baby Naming Services for Jewish Girls - rabbisamansky@gmail.com - Rabbi Dalia Samansky - creates a beautiful ceremony & helps pick out a Jewish name

Gentle Nurturing - (818)789-6718 - www.gentlenurturing.com - full service resource system ranging from technical and medical resources to creative needs of welcoming your new baby

MASSAGE, CHIROPRACTIC, ACUPUNCTURE & PT

Pregnancy Massage - (818) 720-7622 - Cathy Campo

Pregnancy Massage - (818) 974-6944 - Andrea Paskal

Infant Massage - (661) 644 9712 - Jean Conway - jeanmassage@earthlink.net

Infant Massage Classes - (818) 986-9059 - draantxalopez@yahoo.com - Arantxa Lopez

Chiropractor– (818) 788-1564 - 15760 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 820,  Encino -  Dr. Laurie A. Harris

Acupuncture & Herbology – (818) 219-0642 – www.fayjoneshealth.com - Northridge - Fay Jones

Physical Therapist - (818) 609-7300 - Claudia Kerns - specializing in neonatal and padiatric physical therapy

EXERCISE & BEAUTY

Yoga Ranchito - (818) 406-6634 - 5022 Ranchito Ave., Sherman Oaks - Ronnie Rice

PregnaGym – 818-676-4747 - pre and post natal exercise

Young Attitudes - (818) 788-2887 - 15053 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks - children's hair salon (mention Encino 411 for $3 off on the first visit)

PARENTING EDUCATION/SUPPORT

Early Childhood Parenting Center – (310) 281-9770 – www.parentingtots.org - nonmedical advice, developmental and parenting answers, parenting groups

Gay and Lesbian Center – (323) 860-7320 – Amanda Litwin

It's Aparent, Parenting and Behavior Specialists - www.itaparentparenting.com - Faith Golden

MOM’S SUPPORT/SOCIAL GOUPS

International MOM’s Club – www.momsclub.org - moms offering moms support, playgroups

Baby's First Class - 818-501-2229 - 14368 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks - discussion class for first time moms, moms of twins and second time moms

DAY CARE/PRESCHOOL

The Magic Yard – 818-760-2939 – Barbara Diner

Weekday Preschool – 818-886-4949

BIRTH CENTERS/HOME BIRTH MIDWIVES

Homebirth Services of Los Angeles – 818-760-6541 - www.homebirthservice.com

Natural Birth and Womens Center – 818-386-1082 - www.gr8birth.com

HOSPITALS:

Providence Tarzana Medical Center (Women's Resource Center) - 800-779-6636 - www.providence.org/tarzana - childbirth preperation, breastfeeding, infant safety/CPR, and parent's expecting multiples

OBSTETRICIANS

Dr. Joie Russo - 818-757-2345                                                                                   

Dr. Rebecca Perlow - 818-344-8822

PEDIATRICIANS

Dr. Linda Adatto - 818-996-6000

Dr. Jeremy Shapiro - 818-783-3110 - www.boulevardpediatrics.com