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Awesome Breastfeeders Newsletter

Breast Pumps (Medi-Cal & Private Ins.)

Birth Referrals (Doulas & Midwives)

The Awesome Breastfeeders Newsletter is how we communicate periodically. Your in-box will not be cluttered with emails from Lydia. You will receive updates, exclusive offers, and notifications. Through the newsletter you will learn about new offers, classes, events, etc. Join the Awesome Breastfeeders Newsletter Crew today!

Birth Referrals (Doulas & Midwives)

Breast Pumps (Medi-Cal & Private Ins.)

Birth Referrals (Doulas & Midwives)

 National Black Doulas Association

Pre/Postpartum Doulas and Delivery Doulas national directory and mentoring for Black Doulas.


Sista Midwife Productions

Headed by Nicole Deggins, CNM, MSN, MPH; Sista Midwife Productions provides education, training and consultations for communities, birth workers and organizations that work with child bearing families.

Breast Pumps (Medi-Cal & Private Ins.)

Breast Pumps (Medi-Cal & Private Ins.)

Breast Pumps (Medi-Cal & Private Ins.)

Hygeia  (714) 515-7571 provides pumps through most insurance reimbursement including Medi-Cal.


Simply Mama  (844-470-7867) provides pumps to California families who are insured through Medi-Cal. 


Pumping Essentials (866-688-4203) provides pumps to families throughout the United States who are privately insured. 

California Resources

Child Custody & Breastfeeding

Breast Pumps (Medi-Cal & Private Ins.)

 The California Breastfeeding Coalition (CBC) is a grassroots coalition of community breastfeeding coalitions, as well as public and private partnerships that have broad reach within California’s communities. 


BreastfeedLA (formerly known as the Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles) formed in 1994 by a group of dedicated volunteers who wanted to make a difference in the breastfeeding rates in Los Angeles County. 

Check My Meds

Child Custody & Breastfeeding

Child Custody & Breastfeeding

Infant Risk Center – 806-352-2519

Information about the compatibility of medication with breastfeeding


e-lactancia

An alternative to Infant Risk Center is e-lactancia; which provids user-friendly wording that center’s family’s 

Child Custody & Breastfeeding

Child Custody & Breastfeeding

Child Custody & Breastfeeding

Protecting breastfeeding while in a divorce or custody dispute. by Liz Brooks, IBCLC 

It is difficult — even scary — when a family is struggling with a challenging custody and visitation arrangement while the baby is still breastfeeding.

Dermatologist

Dermatologist

Dermatologist

Dr. Yolanda Lenzy of of Lenzy Dermatology is based on the east coast. She does virtual consults and can work with your dermatologist to treat your skin and hair issues. Dr. Lenzy specializes in skin and hair conditions including eczema. 

Hand Expression

Kimberly Durdin & KindredSpaceLA

Kimberly Durdin & KindredSpaceLA

 Hand expression is something that I highly recommend to families regardless of how pumping with an electric or manual pump is working out for them because it is more effective.

Kimberly Durdin & KindredSpaceLA

Kimberly Durdin & KindredSpaceLA

Kimberly Durdin & KindredSpaceLA

 Kimberly Durdin, IBCLC, LM CPM is the co-founder of KindredSpaceLA (and Lydia's mentor). KindredSpaceLA A hub for midwifery care, doula support, lactation consulting, education, support groups, enrichment, meditation and movement in Los Angeles. And Los Angeles' newest birth center. 

Med-Cal (California)

Kimberly Durdin & KindredSpaceLA

Mother's Milk Bank: San Jose, CA

For families in California who are uninsured and are at or below the poverty threshold can apply for Med-Cal (Adults, Expecting Adults, Seniors, and Adults with Children). 

Mother's Milk Bank: San Jose, CA

Mother's Milk Bank: San Jose, CA

Mother's Milk Bank: San Jose, CA

For families who have more milk than they can use or for families who are in need of human breast milk, consider banked milk. I have worked with Mother’s Milk Bank of San Jose, CA and am familiar with their process and reputation. Families with private insurance and Medi-Cal are supported through Mother’s Milk Bank. Please call for information before believing that banked human milk is out of reach for you and your family. Donating does require some planning on your part, but it is doable.

Occupational Therapists

Mother's Milk Bank: San Jose, CA

Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapy in regards to breastfeeding supports the babies ability to feed effectively at the breast through specific movement and wholistic practices. 

  • Dairian Roberts, Humbled by Motherhood

Photographers

Mother's Milk Bank: San Jose, CA

Occupational Therapists

Photographs are part of a family's memories. These are just a few of my recommended photography resources:

  • Christian Beckley, My Sister's Keeper (Birth Photographer)
  • Gervel Sampson Photography (Pregnancy Photography)
  • Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (Infant Loss)

Placenta Encapsulation

TSA - Traveling with Breast Milk/Pump

TSA - Traveling with Breast Milk/Pump

Many families are deciding to encapsulate their placentas after delivery. In Los Angeles, I refer my families to the following:

  • Sarah Ferguson, Birthing The Block - birthingtheblock@gmail.com
  • Christian Beckley, My Sister's Keeper

TSA - Traveling with Breast Milk/Pump

TSA - Traveling with Breast Milk/Pump

TSA - Traveling with Breast Milk/Pump

To find out how to travel with your breast milk or breast pump by air you need to check the TSA website. Much work has been done to standardize requirements between airlines and more work needs to be done. 

WIC (Women, Infant, Children)

TSA - Traveling with Breast Milk/Pump

WIC (Women, Infant, Children)

WIC is a national food supplement program funded through the Food and Agriculture Department. Each state has their own set of WIC agencies that follow their state's protocols. To find your local WIC office you can search online. It is strongly suggested to contact your local agency instead of applying online. 

Disclaimer

Lydia O. Boyd, Lactation Specialist is not directly connected to the above resources. Please use or connect with the resources using your own judgment. 

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