This is my own personal list of resources for any new parent. Enjoy!
Lactation Consultants
- WIC (Concord) 925.646.5370
- La Leche League International 847.519.7730, hotline 800.525.3243, http://www.llli.org/
- National Women’s Health Info Center 800.994.9662, www.4woman.gov/breastfeeding.com
- www.Medela.com
Breastfeeding pump and equipment suppliers (purchase & rental)
- www.medela.com
- www.lact-aid.com
- Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Concord 925.646.5067, Pittsburg 925.431.2466
Breastfeeding support groups, clinics, classes
- John Muir of Walnut Creek 925.939.3000
- La Leche League International 847.519.7730, hotline 800.525.3243, http://www.llli.org/
- Kaiser Permanente of Walnut Creek 925.295.4000
Early intervention programs for babies with special needs
- California Children’s Services (San Mateo) 650.573.2755, www.dcha.ca.gov/services/ccs/Pages/defaulr.aspx
- Easter Seals 800.221.6827, www.easterseals.org
Infant massage classes and services
- John Muir of Walnut Creek 925.939.3000
- Kaiser Permanente of Walnut Creek 925.295.4000
- Bloom Retreat, http://bloomretreat.com/
Libraries/Infant programs
- Contra Costa County Library www.ccclib.org
- Gymboree Play & Music 1.877.449.6932, www.gymboreeclasses.com
New mother’s /fathers/parents groups
- Berkeley Parents network, www.parents.berkeley.edu
- www.bananasinc.org
Prenatal loss support groups/bereaved families support groups
- Contra Costa Crisis Center 800.833.2900
- Grief Crisis Center 800.837.1818
- www.compassionatefriends.org
- Circle of Care (Oakland) www.cbacorg/programs/circle/groups.asp
Play Groups
- East Bay Moms (Oakland), www.eastbaymoms.com
Postpartum exercise classes/mother and baby exercise classes/yoga classes
Postpartum doulas
- Mount Diablo Doula Community, www.mtdiablodoulacommunity.org/
Single parenting groups
