Our doulas can help you welcome your baby into this world with loving support, patience and reassurance. We combine evidence based information with the rebirth of motherly instincts and ancient wisdom.
Here is where you get to explore your options, discover how you feel about your upcoming birthing experience and gain the tools you need to help you cope during your birth and postpartum time.
New friends getting to know each other at support groups
We offer 3 different support groups to Help New Mamas transition from pregnancy to parenthood:
New Mama Support Group
0-6 Months
A very intimate and safe atmosphere for new mothers and babies. In this space we get to share the joys and challenges of women in their newborn stage of motherhood. You will take baby steps in the discovery of your new identity as a mother. This is a great place to find sisterhood and bonds that may last a lifetime.
Mondays 11:30am – 12:45pm
Leader: Kathrin Auger, Former NICU Nurse, DONA approved Doula trainer, Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula(DONA), mother of Two.
| Mondays 11:30 am Leader: Kathrin Auger 4240 Tivoli Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066 | New Mama Group 0-6 Months  |
New Mama Support Group
6-12 Months
Starting August 4th, 2008:
At 6-12 months moms find themselves questioning many things including schedules, going back to work, finding out more about their role as a mother, looking for like minded mothers to help them validate their experience. This support group is geared towards the soul searching part of motherhood. We get to support mothers in their quest for the answers to their deepest living questions.
10 Week Series Mondays 1:00pm – 2:15pm
Leader: Yana Katzap-Nackman, Certified Birth & postpartum doula (DONA), Birthing from Within mentor, Certified Happiest Baby On The Block Educator & Lactation Educator, mother of two. Head First Doula Services president
| Mondays 1:00pm Leader: Yana Katzap-Nackman 4240 Tivoli Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066 | New Mama Group Start Date: August 4, 2008
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Life after Cesearian
A very safe space to share feelings, thoughts and suggestions on how to cope with life after a Surgical birth. Mothers will share some practical ways to deal with the physical and emotional parts of recovery. The group is led by Katherin Auger, who has personal as well as professional experience with the topic.
Fridays 3:00pm – 4:15pm
Leader: Kathrin Auger
| Fridays 3:00pm Leader: Kathrin Auger 4240 Tivoli Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066 | Life after Cesearian |
Breastfeeding Support group
Our breastfeeding support group is open to pregnant mothers as well as new breastfeeding mothers. Mothers supporting each other in the commitment to breastfeeding their babies. We will get to share the triumphs and trials of Lactating mothers. Both Jennifer and Yana have personal as well as professional experience with breastfeeding.
Fridays 10:00am – 11:15am
Leader: Jennifer Reddy, Certified Birth (DONA) & Trained Postpartum Doula, Mother of one and one on the way!
| Fridays 10:00am Leader: Jennifer Reddy 4240 Tivoli Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066 | Breastfeeding Support group |
Colicky Baby
Sleepless mamas will gather to share their ups and downs with adjusting to life with a high need baby. We will share practical tips to help mamas cope with crying and find new ways to sooth their babies. Emotions run deep with sensitive babies. In our Head First Colicky Baby group, mamas will get to create a network of support and reassurance during these challenging times.
Fridays 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Leader: Yana Katzap-Nackman, Certified Birth & postpartum doula (DONA), Birthing from Within mentor, Certified Happiest Baby On The Block Educator & Lactation Educator, mother of two. Head First Doula Services president
| Fridays 12:45pm Leader: Jennifer Reddy 4240 Tivoli Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066 | Colicky Baby |
Support Groups Locations: 4240 Tivoli Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066
323.240.6002
Individual Sessions are $15
Series of 10 sessions are $120
Please contact us if you have any questions.