A Great Green Halloween® Play Date! - FREE

October 30th, 2011
3:30pm-6:30pm 

at 

The Pump Station & Nurtury™ Santa Monica

Lots of great activities for Mom, Dad and your Little Pumpkins (see below)

Benefiting

  

Healthy Child Healthy World ignites the movement that empowers parents to protect children from harmful chemicals.With a growing body of evidence linking everyday environmental contaminants to asthma, learning disabilities, obesity, cancer and more, Healthy Child translates the science and inspires parents and caregivers to create healthy environments where families can flourish.

For the past two decades Healthy Child Healthy World has been
the nation's leading organization of its kind. They:

• Expand awareness of unnecessary toxic risks to children's health
• Encourage easy actions and responsible lifestyle choices
• Advocate for corporate policies and government legislation that protect children from environmental health risks; and,
• Engage communities to take collective actions to create a healthier world.
• Read more: http://healthychild.org/about/mission/#ixzz1YdmDHT2u

For families with little pumpkins 6 months to 5 years.

Featuring:

An official Green Halloween Event

• Trick or Treat Bags ready to be filled on the Trick or Treat Trail!
  Lots of free goodies from our Sponsors, Way better than Plain Candy!
• Magic of Recycling Demonstrations and Workshop
• Yoga Stars and Super Soccer Stars demo classes
• Squirmy Sensory Play
• The Great Green Monster Playroom
• Tumblastic Trick or Treat Trail
• bObles Workout room
• Spooky Story Time Breaks
• Balloon Artists
• Plum Organics Tasting Tent
• Live Music with Papa is a Rolling Stone
• Raffle prizes from Healthy Child Healthy World
• Raffle prizes from our Partners and Sponsors

Cost: $25 per Family NOW FREE!

The first 50 people to RSVP on Eventbrite (click here) get entered in our raffle.

Two Prizes:
$250 value Pump Station Gift Basket OR $100 value Pump Station Gift Basket

More Fun Stuff added all the time!! To see more information about The Great Green Halloween Play Date at The Pump Station in Santa Monica (such as FREE PARKING)
check here

For more information about The Great Green Play Date visit
www.TheGreatGreenPlayDate.com

What I Know NOW About Twins!

Introducing our NEW Twins Mommy and Me Class

with Molly Schaffer, MA, MFTI, Twin Mom

Here’s what I didn’t KNOW until my calm and delighted OB told me he saw two tiny little heart beats! I remember thinking, “Oh God, my baby has two hearts??” When I caught up, I remember looking at my husband and seeing a red, giddy panic in his face. I giggled, in a hysterical, crazy-woman sort of way and felt a new and strange exhilaration. I didn’t know ANYTHING about twins!

What I know now, is that this was just the start of a very different kind of parenting experience. From the raging pregnancy appetite and extra special heartburn to the mind-numbing and scary bedrest, the research and hiring of nighttime help to the nursing for two, bonding and attaching to two, bathing two, soothing two, and feeding two. NOW I KNOW and I’d love to share this with you!

I’m so excited to tell you that The Pump Station & Nurtury™ and The Wright Mommy and Me Groups will be offering a new Mommy and Me class specifically for TWINS! Based on the great curriculum of Julie Wright’s popular groups, this class will also offer specific emotional support and practical guidance for the rewarding but challenging task of caring for more than one baby. Differing a bit from other popular twin mommy and me groups, our group will approach each topic and developmental stage from a mindful parenting perspective, which is essentially a slowed-down, less reactive, more intentional and reflective process. Some of the topics addressed will be:

•   getting and keeping your babies on a similar schedule

•   feeding two hungry babies

•   the blessings and complications of bonding with two babies

•   temperament and nurturing individuality

•   partner issues

•   double the blessing/more than double the work: finding and accepting help and support

In addition to the camaraderie and understanding you will find among other twin moms, you will have special time singing and attuning to your babes at the beginning of each class.  Additionally, because our class is 90 minutes, which is 30 minutes longer than some other classes for twins, we will always have time for new mommy questions!

As a mom of 3 year old twin boys as well as a 9 year old boy, I know firsthand about the unique experience of parenting twins. Not only are you a new parent, but you’ve got two little people to contend with. Some days and moments are pure joy and exhilaration, others...not so much. It’s HARD work! As parents of twins we are incredibly lucky to have two little human beings to nurture and love, but the parenting experience is complicated by many factors that singleton parents can’t understand. So, come be with your people and build friendships, learn, and nurture you attachment to each of your little babies.

Molly Schaffer is a psychotherapist in private practice, working with children and families. Molly trained in the esteemed Mindful Parenting program at the Maple Center in Beverly Hills and with the Center for Reflective Parenting in West LA. Molly is also the mom to twin almost 3 year old boys and a 9 year old boy.

Session starts Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 

for babies born August/September/October 2011
at our Santa Monica Location

from 11:00am-12:30pm. to reserve your spot please email Dinora@pumpstation.com or call 310-998-1981.

If you are interested in a Twins group in Hollywood or Westlake Village please let us know by emailing us at Info@pumpstation.com.

Army of Women at Panera Bread

Panera Bread is honoring breast cancer awareness month by partnering with the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation with a series of October events and Specials!

"Coffee and Conversation" events will be held in the following five counties: Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernadino (locations listed below).

Stop by and meet the Army of Women, or volunteer yourself to help at the events! Get your friends together and join the Army battling for a cure. You will have the opportunity to meet fellow volunteers, enjoy complimentary Panera food and recruit patrons to sign up for the Army of Women (info to volunteer below)

If you can't volunteer, please stop by at the Coffee and Conversation events to say hello to the Army of Women team! Locations posted below and more can be found at www.armyofwomen.org/newsandevents and on Facebook. Make sure you are part of the Army of Women fan group.

If you live in Southern California, don't forget to purchase your Panera Pink Ribbon Bagel and support the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation! The bagels are available throughout the month of October, and for one special day, on October 10th, the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation will receive 100% of all proceeds.

Whether you can lend a hand or not come out during October and help move breast cancer beyond a cure!

Email footsoldiers@armyofwomen.org for more information about the Coffee and Conversation events or volunteer.

Don't you want to be able to tell your daughter and granddaughter that you joined Army of Women to fight breast cancer!

To volunteer at a Coffee and Conversation event, include in your email the following information:

• Name
• Cell number
• Email address
• Mailing address
• T-shirt Size
• Location(s) that you are available to volunteer.
  see below

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PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS & DATES
The time for all events is 10am–2pm.

Saturday, October 15
West Covina
1036 West Covina Parkway
West Covina, CA 91790


Saturday, October 15
Seal Beach
12241 Seal Beach Blvd.
Seal Beach, CA 90740

Sunday, October 16
Los Angeles
8647 S Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Sunday, October 16
Torrance
2733 – A Pacific Coast Highway
Torrance, CA 90505

Saturday, October 22
Riverside
3560 Riverside Plaza Dr.
Riverside, CA 92506

Saturday, October 22
Santa Monica
501 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Sunday, October 23
Carson
20700 Avalon Blvd.
Carson, CA 90746

Sunday, October 23
Marina Del Rey
4720 Lincoln Blvd.
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Saturday, October 29
Santa Maria
540 E. Betteravia
Santa Maria, CA 93454

Saturday, October 29
Thousand Oaks
205 N. Moorpark Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Sunday, October 30
East Pasadena
3521 East Foothill Blvd.
East Pasadena, CA 91107

Sunday, October 30
Glendale
300 N. Brand Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91203

Star in A Video! What are you doing to protect your child’s health and prevent toxic exposures?

Healthy Child Healthy World will be at The Pump Station Santa Monica on Wednesday, September 7th from 11am - 2:30pm filming "Mom on a Mission" mini segments!

Be a part of our inspiring Mom on a Mission video by shooting a quick video of yourself finishing the sentence "I'm a Mom on a Mission because..." Maybe you believe that nothing is more important than the health of your child, or maybe your child has asthma and deserves clean air. Whatever your story, finish the sentence (in just a few words) and then submit the video (or a link to it) to video@healthychild.org  by September 16th. Please tape yourself from the shoulders up--we want to see your pretty face :) Tell us how you're making the world a healthier place, and inspire more moms to join the movement! If you're around the Santa Monica area on Wednesday, September 7th, stop by Pump Station Santa Monica to shoot a one-minute segment with us. Thank you!

Preparing for Emergencies: What breastfeeding moms should know

Posted by Gina Ciagne from OnCloudMom
If you've looked at a newspaper or turned on the TV you know a hurricane headed up the East Coast.

We can't rarely be sure how dangerous or destructive any storm will be, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared for the worst-case scenario: extended power outages, unexpected time away from home, or being stuck at home unable to leave.

Many breastfeeding moms rely on electric pumps, refrigerators, and freezers. If that sounds like you, review the checklist below and be sure you're prepared for Hurricane Irene.

• Keep a cooler of dry ice on hand just in case your electricity goes out and you have frozen milk stored in your freezer.
• If you can't get dry ice, fill up your ice trays or have two bags of ice in a cooler. Keep it near an air conditioning vent or unit while the power is still on to keep the ice cold.
• If your electricity goes out, do not open the door, which will let the cool air out. If you have to open the door do it as quickly as you can.
• Remember even in non-emergency situations to keep your frozen milk in the back of the freezer (not in the freezer door). It stays frozen and colder in the back around other frozen items. Partially thawed milk cannot be refrozen.
• Have extra batteries on hand in case your electricity goes out and you need to use your pump.
• Familiarize yourself with hand expression in case you don't have batteries and need to pump. Remember that the baby is the best way to remove your milk, so even if you are predominantly a pumper and breastfeed sporadically in an emergency situation, you should focus on feeding the baby on demand. You can also use a manual pump.
• If you need to be away from your baby and a disaster is imminent, be sure to leave extra expressed milk with their caretaker. If you are caught in traffic or can't get to your baby immediately the baby can still be fed with your milk. Always leave more milk than you think your baby will need (two extra feedings worth, at least). Keep your pump with you to ensure that your body is not getting the signal to make less milk.
• If a mom is not breastfeeding and she finds herself with no formula or access to clean water, it is possible for a mom to relactate. Her milk was there in the beginning when she gave birth, and she will have to initiate by attempting and/or feeding every two to three hours to trigger the milk to let down. It will not be immediate, but your supply will return.

Stay safe and dry! And be sure to share this list with your breastfeeding friends.

Article from: Lansinoh: Breastfeeding, Preparing for Hurricane Irene: What breastfeeding moms should know, August 25, 2011.
Updated to reflect current events by cls

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Breastmilk Freezer Bulk Pack (12 2.7oz Bottles)

Vasospasm of the Nipple - Raynauds Phenomenon

Raynaud's phenomenon is a term used to describe intermittent loss of blood flow to some extremities due to a spasm in the blood vessels (vasospasm). The most commonly affected areas are the fingers and toes, but it can affect the nipples as well. The constriction of blood flow causes a loss of color and severe pain. Raynaud’s phenomenon is known to occur in up to 22% of otherwise healthy women of childbearing age, and is now recognized by many lactation experts as a treatable cause of painful breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding women with Raynaud's phenomenon experience debilitating nipple pain that usually follows the feeding (although it can occur during the feeding) and may last for hours. When the warm mouth of the baby comes off the breast, the face of the nipple, or part of the nipple, will blanch white and burning pain begins. The nipple can go through several color changes (white, blue, red) and the entire breast may throb. Poor positioning and poor latch may cause nipple damage, nipple blanching and pain, and are thought by some to trigger the problem. However, the symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon can occur even without improper breastfeeding techniques and nipple damage. Not all nipple vasospasm is Raynaud’s Phenomenon and may fully resolve if the latch can be improved and the damage healed. Exposure to cold is also a known trigger in Raynaud's phenomenon.

Treatment Options include the following:

• If your nipples are sore and damaged, make an appointment to see a lactation professional who can evaluate your latch technique and help you to improve it.


• Prevent or decrease any cold exposure to your breasts. Heat will usually stop the vasospasm, which will increase blood flow to the nipples and help alleviate the pain.
  
  • Cover breasts and keep them warm. Even your warm hands can help.
  
  
  • While nursing, keep the opposite breast covered and warm.
  
  
  • Wear hand warmers inside your bra when going out into cold air.
  
  
  • Use dry heat when experiencing pain. Try a hair dryer or heating pad to warm breasts. Wet, warm compresses will help during use, but when removed, evaporation will occur causing cooling, and the pain can start again.
  
  
  • Massage olive oil, warmed between your fingers, into the nipple when it is burning. Press forward from the base of the nipple which helps blood flow forward into the nipple.
  
  


• Don’t smoke. Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor and can increase episodes.


• Avoid caffeine and other stimulants. Check labels to make sure soft drinks don’t contain caffeine.


• Avoid vibration. Use a good quality breast pump that has a smooth, comfortable action.


• Reduce stess. Try a post partum yoga class, a few minutes of meditation or a little nap when the baby is sleeping. Let others help with cooking and chores if at all possible.

Medication:

• Nifedipine. (one 30 mg., long-acting tablet/daily). This prescriptive medication is a calcium channel blocker and vasodilator used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It has been shown to be very effective in quickly relieving the pain of Raynaud’s phenomenon and might be the best course of treatment. Very little of this medication enters the milk so it is considered by the American Academy of Pediatrics to be a safe option for breastfeeding women. Call your primary care physician or your obstetrician to discuss. Try Nifedipine for two weeks; if the pain returns you can go back on the medication.


• Vitamin B6. Take 100-200 mg daily for 4 days, then 25 mg/day from then on. If pain free for 2 weeks, try weaning off altogether.


• Fish Oil has been helpful to some women. A recent study suggests that a higher than usual dose (perhaps 12 g daily) is required to get results. Check with your physician.

See Our Class: Postpartum Yoga with Robin Gruver

Call one of our 3 locations to find out about classes, consultants and support groups.
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This Sunday (August 28th, 2011)!
for more details...

This article has not been prepared by a physician, is not intended as medical advice, and is not a substitute for regular medical care. Consult with a physician if medical symptoms or problems occur. Revised 01/06

Table-Top Clip-on Chair Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Fall and Amputation Hazards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 17, 2011
Release #11-306     

Firm's Recall Hotline: (855) 652-9019, CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772, CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: "metoo" Clip-on Chair

Units: 54,000 (these were the subject of a product safety alert issued May 6, 2011)

Importer: phil&teds USA Inc, of Fort Collins, Co.

Hazard: Missing or worn clamp pads allow the chairs to detach from a variety of different table surfaces, posing a fall hazard. In addition, when the chair detaches, children's fingers can be caught between the bar and clamping mechanism, posing an amputation hazard. Also, user instructions for the chairs are inadequate, increasing the likelihood of consumer misuse.

Incidents/Injuries: phil&teds and CPSC have received 19 reports of the chairs falling from different table surfaces, including five reports with injuries. Two reports of injuries involved children's fingers being severely pinched, lacerated, crushed or amputated. The three other reports of injury involved bruising after a chair detached suddenly and a child struck the table or floor.

Description: The product is an infant/toddler chair with a nylon fabric seat and a metal frame that clamps onto tables using two metal vise clamps. The upper part of each clamp rests on the table top and has either a rubber pad on its underside or a rubber boot covering the clamp. The chair is sold in three fabric colors - red, black and navy. Chairs subject to this recall do not have black plastic spacers between the cross bar and the clamps.

Sold through: Buy Buy Baby, Target, Toys R Us and their online sites; philandteds.com; Amazon.com; other online retailers; and a variety of independent juvenile specialty stores from May 2006 to May 2011 for between $40 and $50.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive a free repair kit and revised user instructions. Consumers who previously received a repair kit with only rubber boots should also stop using the chair and contact the company for the new repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact phil&teds USA at (855) 652-9019 or visit the company's website at www.philandteds.com/support

Chairs included in this recall do not have black plastic spacers between the cross bar and clamps

Chairs not included in this recall have black plastic spacers between the cross bar and clamps

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on www.saferproducts.gov

CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

Under federal law, it is illegal to attempt to sell or resell this or any other recalled product.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, go online to: www.saferproducts.gov, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain this news release and product safety information at www.cpsc.gov. To join a free e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.

Ask the Pediatrician in Westlake Village

Don't miss this chance to ask three local pediatricians anything as you prepare for your newborn. 

Expectant parent's questions will guide the discussion. Parents of newborns are also welcome.

Hollywood: Tues. Aug. 9th, 2011 @ 6:30 - 8:00pm

Santa Monica: Thurs. Aug. 25th, 2011 @ 6:30 - 8:00p (see Pediatrician Panel)

Westlake Village: Wed. Sept. 14th, 2011 @ 6:30 - 8:00pm

Here are some possible topics:

• Well baby care: what is the schedule?
• How will I know if my baby is sick?
• When should I call the doctor?
• Which thermometer is best to use?
• Normal Baby Behaviors (hiccups, sneezing, burping)
• Skin care-rashes, wipes, diaper cream, lotion, powder
• What is colic and can it be prevented?
• When might my baby sleep more?
• Blocked tear ducts
• Whooping cough epidemic (Pertussis)
• Vitamin D supplement
• Vaccines

Snack will be served and don't miss out on our Grand Prize Drawing!

$10 per couple. Space is limited to 14 couples. Register today by calling

Santa Monica: 310-998-1981, Hollywood: 323-469-5300

Westlake Village: 805-777-7179

Our Pediatrician Panel 

Dr. Peter Antall is a general pediatrician and a partner at Conejo Children’s Medical Group in Thousand Oaks. Peter grew up in both Cleveland, Ohio and Boston, MA. He attended George Washington University School of Medicine, completed his residency at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, and then completed one year of fellowship in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at Stanford University. Peter is a full time practicing general pediatrician but has many other professional interests. Peter has been chief of pediatrics at Los Robles Hospital, he has created and currently manages the ER pediatrician program at Los Robles, and he has developed a smartphone app called Pocket Pediatrician. Peter is also the Pediatric Medical Director at Specialists On Call, a telemedicine company based in Westlake Village. Peter is an avid bicyclist and lives in Westlake Village with his wife, three daughters, and a multitude of pets.

Dr. Carla Tahan is a Board Certified Pediatrician and member of the AAP who has been practicing general pediatrics for 17 years.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from UCLA and pursued graduate studies in Public Health with an emphasis in health education.  She also spent some time teaching in the Los Angeles and Fresno Unified School Districts.  She went on to get her medical degree from George Washington University and completed her pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.  In 1999, Dr. Tahan started her own private practice in Oak Park in association with Dr. Andrew Matthew.  She currently lives in West Hills with her husband and her two children, Michael (10 yrs) and Christina (8 yrs).

Betsy Weisz graduated from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1979 and received her MD from Albany Medical College four years later.  While in medical school, Dr. Weisz met her future husband, Dr. Russell Spadaro.  The two then did their pediatric training together at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.

After residency Dr. Weisz worked for CIGNA Healthcare in the San Fernando Valley where she eventually became the Chairman of the Pediatric Department as well as the Pediatric Department Head at Medical Center of North Hollywood.  In 2001 Dr. Weisz joined the staff of North Oaks Pediatrics.  In April 2008 Dr. Weisz became a founding partner at Oak Tree Pediatrics and More.

Dr. Weisz is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.  She is an active member at Los Robles Hospital and is currently the Chairman of the Pediatric Dept and the Vice-Chair of the Credentials Committee.  She is also bilingual in English and Spanish.

30% OFF Glamourmom & Hands Free Bustiers and More (until Sunday)

Don't miss the sale this weekend. You have only until midnight Sunday. We've got the popular Glamourmom tanks on sale for 30% off!! The versatile Full Bust Tops, Long Tanks and Long Tops are easy to dress up for a night at Sur or keep casual. Wear them with your fav mommy jeans for your next Mommy and Me class. We are also offering to our Pump Station family the popular Medela Hands Free Pumping Bra Bustiers and Velvet Delight Nursing Bras from Cake. The Plunge and Balconette are definitely not your mother's nursing bra. NO Kidding!

Pick up a copy of The Nursing Mother's Companion 6th Edition recommended by Pump Station's Wendy Haldeman MN, RN, IBCLC. Get one for you and a friend.

Don't forget FREE GROUND SHIPPING for orders over $50 still applies, so pick up two tops!!

See All Sale Items, more Tops and more colors.

Full Bust Grape

Full Bust Black

Nursing Mothers Companion

Cake Velvet Delight

Sale ends Sunday Aug 14, 2011 at midnight. Offer good online and in stores, while supplies last. Limited Quantities. Shipping Fees apply (see details for free ground shipping on orders over $50)

Ask the Pediatrician in Santa Monica

Don't miss this chance to ask three local pediatricians anything as you prepare for your newborn. 

Expectant parent's questions will guide the discussion. Parents of newborns are also welcome.

Hollywood: Tues. Aug. 9th, 2011 @ 6:30 - 8:00pm

Santa Monica: Thurs. Aug. 25th, 2011 @ 6:30 - 8:00pm

Westlake Village: Wed. Sept. 14th, 2011 @ 6:30 - 8:00pm (see Pediatrician Panel)

Here are some possible topics:

• Well baby care: what is the schedule?
• How will I know if my baby is sick?
• When should I call the doctor?
• Which thermometer is best to use?
• Normal Baby Behaviors (hiccups, sneezing, burping)
• Skin care-rashes, wipes, diaper cream, lotion, powder
• What is colic and can it be prevented?
• When might my baby sleep more?
• Blocked tear ducts
• Whooping cough epidemic (Pertussis)
• Vitamin D supplement
• Vaccines

Snack will be served and don't miss out on our Grand Prize Drawing!

$10 per couple. Space is limited to 14 couples. Register today by calling

Santa Monica: 310-998-1981, Hollywood: 323-469-5300

Westlake Village: 805-777-7179

Our Pediatrician Panel

Dr. Sonya Sethi Gohill is the proud owner of Brentwood Pediatrics, a small private pediatrics office in Brentwood. "Dr. Sonya" grew up in Los Angeles, and attended Stanford University, where she graduated with distinction.  She then attended medical school at UCLA, and stayed there for residency. She has been in private practice since 2002, and opened her own office in June, 2010. She is also trained as a certified lactation educator. Dr. Sonya lives in Santa Monica with her husband and two sons, Dilan (5) and Jaiden (2). 

Bob Hamilton, M.D. is a pediatrician who has practiced in the Santa Monica area for the past 27 years. He is a graduate of UCLA's School of Medicine and did his pediatric internship and residency at UCLA as well, serving as Chief Resident during his final year of training. Dr. Hamilton is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UCLA and has served as President of the Los Angeles Pediatric Society. He is the father of 6 children and has 3 grandchildren. 

He enjoys gardening, biking and reading and leads medical mission teams to Africa twice each year. He is the founder of Pacific Ocean Pediatrics and practices with Jenna Roberts, M.D. and his daughter, Noel Salyer, M.D.

Tyler D. Krohn, M.D. is currently a pediatrician at Santa Monica Pediatrics and an assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. His partners include renowned pediatricians Marshall Sachs, Dennis Woo, Sharon Kaminker, and Chiaki Jutabha and their group is one of the oldest and most well-respected pediatrics practices on the Westside of Los Angeles. After graduating magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a focus on biomedical science and health care studies, he moved to Los Angeles  where he received his Medical Doctorate from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. He then began his career in pediatrics doing his internship and residency training at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, which has been ranked as one of the top 10 children’s hospitals in the United States and the best children’s hospital on the West Coast (Source: US News & World Report). He has spent time in the leadership of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has conducted research in the area of cystic fibrosis, which is an area of particular interest to him. He and his wife live in Brentwood with their two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Henry and Jack, and they are currently expecting their first child.