Resources
Breastfeeding
- Bailey Medical Engineering Company that provides high-quality breast pumps and accessories, as well as support and resources for breastfeeding families.
- La Leche League A support group that provides information for families and professionals about breastfeeding and local resources.
- San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition This site actively promotes breastfeeding and it’s benefits as well as providing resources to breastfeeding families in San Diego County.
Support
- Doulas of North America (DONA) International organization that supports women and their partners to have a satisfying childbirth and postpartum experience with links to local resources.
- National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc A support group for parents of twins and higher order multiples.
- Operation Special Delivery HomepageProvides advice and labor support to the pregnant wives of US military troops scheduled to be deployed at the expected time of the birth of their baby.
- Postpartum Health Alliance (PPHA) A San Diego based non-profit group that raises awareness about postpartum related disorders and provides referrals and resources.
Car Safety
- National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration Valuable resources and information on car seat safety for infants and children.
- SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A This site has accurate, current information car seat safety and recalls.
Medical Groups
- American Academy of Pediatrics Professional organization dedicated to the health of all children with practical, current information on children’s health topics from newborn to adolescence.
- Kaiser Permanente Information for current and prospective members of Kaiser Permanente facilites and membership.
- University of California Medical Center (UCSD) Information on services for patients and the community at the UCSD Medical Center.
Childbirth Preparation Courses
- Kaiser Permanente Phone: (619) 641-4194
- Palomar Hospital Phone: 1 (800) 628-2880
- San Diego Community College District Phone: (619) 221-6973
- Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns Phone: 1 (800) 82-SHARP
