Call For Stories - Have Milk, Will Travel: Adventures in Breastfeeding

Established author and editor seeks short stories for an edited collection of breastfeeding (mis)adventures. "Have Milk, Will Travel" reveals the lighter side of nursing and throws a lifeline of humor to mothers in the thick of lactation. Knowing that other mothers nurse in crazy places, go to extreme lengths to regulate milk supply, or unwittingly pump breast milk while on the radio, readers can be assured that they are not alone in having lost all modesty and that, in fact, they may be doing better than most. "Have Milk, Will Travel" collects stories that highlight in embarrassing detail the trials, tribulations, and laugh-out-loud turbulence of life as the one-stop milk shop.

Ideal stories will be 2-4 pages, though shorter poems and longer stories will also be considered. The book is already under contract with a publisher and is due out later this year. All contributors will receive a copy of the book. The Pump Station moms will get special recognition in the book and will be invited to participate in a reading and book-signing in August.

Please submit stories for consideration by March 25 to rachel@ddtr.net.

Help Your Child Learn How to Sleep at Baby Sleep School

Dear Exhausted Parent,   

We have the deepest empathy for what it feels like to stand in your shoes.  You are so tired that you can't function or think straight - but you love your child and would do anything to make sure she knows it, including feeding or rocking her to sleep, lying down with her in bed, or rushing to her side whenever she cries at night.

And yet, your child's poor sleep is wreaking havoc on your whole family.  Desperate for answers, you've talked to anyone who will listen and scoured the Internet for solutions.  But there is so much conflicting information out there on sleep, and it can be incredibly overwhelming to decide on a method that's right for you.

At Sleepy Planet, our mission is to take the guesswork out of sleep for tired parents who know things need to change but feel uncertain about how to move forward.  We aim to make the road to peaceful sleep as smooth, simple and swift as possible, standing by your side every step of the way.

That's why we created Baby Sleep School! Baby Sleep School is a brand-new, personalized and affordable way to help your little one sleep through the night and take great naps! This class offers everything you would normally receive in a personalized consultation (value $395), for a fraction of the cost. Designed for parents of babies 4 to 18 months, this three-hour class with Jennifer and Jill will offer in-depth assistance to help your baby settle on her own, sleep through the night, and take predictable, good-quality naps. Each class will include:

• A thorough assessment of your child's current sleep habits, and feeding, and developmental needs 
• Detailed information about wind-down routines, scheduling, and the sleep environment appropriate for your child 
• Guidance on creating a customized, step-by-step sleep plan for your child, taking into consideration your family's needs and preferences  
• Plenty of Q&A about the sleep-learning process   
• A companion workbook and audio CD  
• Optional follow-up support to ensure that your plan goes smoothly (additional fees will apply) 

Sleepy Planet's Sleep School

Saturday, February 23rd from 1-4pm in Santa Monica

Saturday, April 27th from 1-4pm in Santa Monica

We look forward to helping you restore balance and harmony to your lives, and to helping you finally get some much-deserved shut-eye!   

With love, 

Jill and Jennifer 

Babyproofing Your Marriage: The Mom’s Perspective

by Julia Kantor, LMFT

“Ever since we had our baby, we’ve been fighting so much more. Is there something wrong with us?”
Having a baby is joyous, yet research shows that 70% of couples experience increased conflict and marital dissatisfaction in the first 3 years post-baby, regardless of how well they were doing before children. This points to the fact that many of the sources of stress are often due to profound role changes rather than an indication that there’s something wrong with the relationship. When you combine hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, struggles over division of labor, strained finances, and almost no time to be alone together, you can see why having a baby puts such a strain on relationships.

However, here’s the good news! There are research-proven techniques that can help you maintain intimacy and connection and work through conflicts constructively. As a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Mommy and Me Leader at The Pump Station, I teach moms and couples these tools.

In my upcoming Hot Topics Lecture, you’ll learn about “soft start-up,” a way to bring up an issue to maximize your chance of actually being heard. Research shows that the way a conflict goes is determined by how it starts 96% of the time!

Also, we’ll explore the male/female differences at the heart of many post-baby conflicts and I’ll teach you how to set your partner up for success, which leads to more mutual understanding. You’ll learn how to fight constructively, when to take a break and how to make repair.

In addition to communication skills, babyproofing your marriage also requires making proactive, structural changes in your new post-baby life. These tools will include:
•    how to help your partner understand what it is you do all day
•    how to create a new division of labor that keeps you out of the role of boss or nag
•    how to make room for intimacy when you’re feeling touched out from constant care taking

Julia Kantor, LMFT, is a Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Beverly Hills.  She teaches  “Babyproofing Your Marriage-The Mom’s Perspective” hot topics at The Pump Station & Nurtury™ and leads Mommy and Me groups in Hollywood and Westlake.  Check out www.juliakantormft.com for more details.

And Baby Makes Four? Could it be More Different the Second Time Around?

Elyse Eberstein, CLE, MSW and her kids Lilly and Zach

It was truly like night and day. When our firstborn, Lilly, came along, we didn’t dream of venturing out of the nest for at least a month. We sequestered ourselves with our teeny, tiny little human and marveled at her.

Fast forward to nine days after number two, little brother Zach came into the world.  It was a cool January morning. While wearing Zach out at the beach playground, my husband and I chased after Lilly, who was running gleefully around. It simply wasn’t possible to keep this little bundle of toddler energy sequestered in the nest!

While walking at the playground, feeling dazed and tired, I ran into one of my mommy friends who had older children. She smiled warmly and asked how things were going. I chuckled, shook my head and confided, “I think I made a mistake...I think Lilly was meant to be an only child. She’s so used to having my undivided attention. We have such a special relationship and I just don't know how I'm going to make this work.” My friend put her hand on my shoulder and said, “It's going to be a hard year but you just gave your daughter the best gift ever.”

I held on to those words of advice during that challenging 1st year of Zach’s life.  Being a second time mom is so different from being a first time mom. You have a certain confidence that makes it all so much easier and then there is the GUILT.  What the guilt stems from is the simple fact that there is not enough of mom to go around.  Not only does it feel like there’s not enough time and attention for the new baby, but inevitably there’s not enough for her older child, husband or herself.  There’s always somebody crying, needing a nap, missing a class and it just feels endless.  It’s just different the second time around but it’s also wonderful and so amazing. 

Does any of this sound familiar? Well you’re not alone. The exciting news is that The Pump Station and Nurtury™ is now offering a Second Time Moms’ group based on the curriculum of our popular The Wright Mommy & Me™ classes. Second time mothers will have an opportunity to ease their transition through honest sharing and exploration. The group gives second time mothers a chance to raise concerns and look at issues in a safe space. The 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:

• Helping your first child adjust to the new sibling
• Sharing practical information to help families raising more than one child
• Find new ways to improve your time management skills
• Make time for yourself and your relationship/partner
• Develop practical strategies for balancing work and home life
• Learn to feel good about yourself and your body
• Meet other second time moms in neighborhood!
• Explore ways to nurture the relationship between your children
• Review what you may have forgotten about baby care, sleep, food etc.

As a mom of a 6 year old daughter and 4 year old son I know about the joy and guilt that come with having two children. Some days are amazing as you watch your two children together and other days you will find yourselves sitting on the floor all crying together. I look forward to a group where mommies can develop new friendships, support each other and learn as they maneuver the challenges and joys of parenting a second child.

My friend at the park 4 years ago was absolutely right. My kids have a very special relationship. They care deeply for each other, play well together and have a hard time being away from each other.  Despite the challenges, my husband and I did give Lilly the best gift ever – and it didn’t come from a store!

Mommy & Me Groups for 2nd (or 3rd+) Time Moms
Elyse is leading is leading a Wright Mommy & Me for 2nd Time Moms Group
8-Week session that meets Wednesdays from 9:30am-11:00am in our Santa Monica location. Please email Dinora@PumpStation.com to sign up or call 310-998-1981.

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Mommy AND Daddy and Me! Oh, My!

by Julie Wright, MFT,

Leader of The Wright Mommy and Me Classes

I was literally sitting here trying to think of a fun way to start this blog and impart our exciting news when I received this email:

Hi Julie,

I was wondering if you knew of a good "Daddy and me" type group that might be good for my husband. I wish he was getting all the good info and support that I have been getting :)

Thanks!
Anne

I'm not kidding; this just in! Thanks Anne!  That about sums up what I've heard over and over in my classes.  "I wish my husband/partner could hear this!"

We strive to bring high level, mindfulness oriented, research based information to our classes but only half of our parents are benefiting, at least until now.  Our dads are just as hungry for this information and support!

Speaking of research, it's been documented that a large number of couples report decreased marital satisfaction after the birth of a baby. We also know that couples who communicate well and are able to negotiate ways to work together, have a much better chance of staying happy in their marriage.  If moms and dads are discussing their experiences together in a supportive atmosphere, it can't help but make sense that they will be better teammates in this challenging new adventure.

We also know that when we have had a "Dads Day" in a Mommy and Me class, it's been an enormous success.  Our dads love to see all the babies, sing silly songs and share stories and tips with other parents, just like moms do.  There's every reason to invite Dads in, to tell them what really goes on in Mommy and Me, so that they too can, as Anne put it so well, "get all the good info and support that I've been getting."

Well, finally, the time has come.  We are offering a Mommy and DADDY and Me Class at The Pump Station & Nurtury™! 

Jane Rosen, PhD and Beth Weisman, MA who have extensive experience with moms, dads, babies and couples are very happy to be leading the class.

Mommy and Daddy and Me classes include but are not limited to:

• Guidance for sleeping and eating
• Developmental play
• Attachment and separation
• Optimizing your baby's capacities through your relationship
• Mindful parenting in challenging moments
• The science of praise
• Supportive friendships with other moms and dads
• Songs, movement, fun!
• Adjustment to parenthood
• Back to work/finding balance
• Partner issues/reconnecting after baby
• Preschool tips
• Potty training

Please email your baby's name, birth date, and your phone number.
Santa Monica: Dinora@PumpStation.com

Hollywood: Norma@PumpStation.com

Feel free to contact Dinora or Norma if you have any questions.

Be our Mommy & Me Friends with Benefits!

When you sign up for an 8-week session you get to enjoy the following benefits:

• Breastfeeding Support Groups for only $10 (reg $15)
• 10% off all merchandise purchases*
• Guidance and support from clinical therapists of health professionals with extensive background in early childhood development and parenting.
• The support and friendship of other moms who will be part of your world for years to come! You can't put a price on that!

*Offer valid from registration through last day of session. Proof of I.D. will be required. Not valid to towards Medela Pump In Style and Free Style Breastpumps, rentals, consults, classes, sale merchandise or online orders.
© 2012 The Pump Station & Nurtury™

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Ask the Pediatrician

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: April 23rd at 6:30pm

• Dr. David Feazell
• Dr. Rachel Kramer
• Dr. Bess Raker

Westlake Village: TBA

• TBA
• TBA
• TBA

Santa Monica: TBA

• TBA
• TBA
• TBA

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

Snacks will be served. $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

Meet Our Pediatricians!

Dr. Peter Antall, MD Teaching in Westlake Village Dr. Peter Antall, MD 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. Monique F. Araya, MD, FAAP Teaching in Hollywood A native of Los Angeles, Monique Araya is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a Board Certified Pediatrician in private practice. She and her partners, Jerry Whitman, MD, and Rachel Kramer, MD, are one of the most well established pediatric offices in Beverly Hills. After completing her undergraduate education at UC Davis, Monique continued her education overseas and then in New Jersey. In 2000, Monique completed her Pediatric Residency in Cleveland, Ohio at Case Western Reserve University Hospitals. She moved to San Luis Obispo, CA in 2001 where she began her career as a General Pediatrician. She established an mediated an educational forum in San Luis Obispo for Pediatricians to discuss medical studies and patient cases to improve both knowledge and patient care. In 2006 Monique moved back to Southern California and joined the staff of Cedars Sinai Medical Center. At her private practice breastfeeding is supported and encourage by her partners as well as her staff, including two nurses who are educators trained in lactation. She has two young children and has spent the last ten years enjoying watching all of the children in her life learn and grow.

Dr. Leila Bozorgnia, MD Teaching in Santa Monica Leila Bozorgnia, MD, is a board certified Pediatrician and owner of a new private practice in West Los Angeles. Dr Leila grew up in Fresno, California. She attended UC, Irvine where she completed a Bachelors of Science in Biology. Dr. Leila obtained her medical degree from The Chicago Medical School. In 2007, she moved to Los Angeles to complete her residency training at LA County -USC Women's and Children's Hospital. After training, she worked for two years in private practice and urgent care. Dr. Leila speaks English, Spanish, and Farsi. She lives in Santa Monica with her husband.

Miriam de Lyon, MD Teaching in Westlake Village Dr. Miriam de Lyon, board certified in general pediatrics, has been in pediatric practice in Thousand Oaks for 21 years. Growing up in NC, she graduated from Wake Forest University with a degree in Biology. She then obtained her MD degree from UNC - Chapel Hill School of Medicine and followed her husband to New York where she completed her residency in Pediatrics at Westchester County Medical Center. Following her husband again, she re-located to CA where she and her husband have raised their two sons, ages 20 and 23. Dr. de Lyon enjoys working with new parents, trying to work in partnership with families and supporting them in whatever style of parenting they choose. She has been blessed to be a partner in a long-standing pediatric practice in Thousand Oaks, Los Robles Pediatric Medical Group, where the goal is always the very best possible care for infants, children, and young adults. Her nurses call her "the baby whisperer."

Dr. Rebecca DiMundo, MD Teaching in Santa Monica Rebecca DiMundo, MD, is a Pediatrician and owner of a small private practice in Santa Monica. She attended medical school at Keck USC School of Medicine, then completed residency in Pediatrics at L.A. County - USC Women's and Children's Hospital in Los Angeles. After graduation she spent 5 years working with the National Health Service Corps bringing medical care to underserved communities along the Texas - Mexico border and in the Central Valley of California before returning to her hometown of Los Angeles. She lives with her husband and 3 children.

Dr. Danelle Fisher, MD Teaching in Santa Monica Dr. Danelle Fisher is a native of Los Angeles. She graduated from college at UC Santa Barbara with High Honors and then attended medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. She completed residency in general pediatrics at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Fisher is the owner of Westchester Pediatric Medical Group in the Westchester area of Los Angeles. She spent five years as the chair of pediatrics at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica and currently serves as the vice-chair. This appointment has her father, Dr. Stuart Fisher, a urologist who practiced at St. John's for 40 years, bursting with pride. She is a past board member of the Los Angeles Pediatric Society. One of her proudest accomplishments has been her participation on three medical missions to Africa. But best of all was when she and her husband welcomed their son Joseph into their lives in December 2011.

Dr. Sonya Sethi Gohill Teaching in Westlake Village 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).

Dr. Bob Hamilton, MD Teaching in Santa Monica Dr. Bob Hamilton 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, MD and his daughter, Noel Salyer, MD

Dr. Lisa Hauselman, MD Teaching in Hollywood Lisa Hauselman is a board certified pediatrician and founding partner of Premier Pediatrics Beverly Hills. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Lisa wanted to explore the East Coast and earned her undergraduate degree in History and English at the University of Pennsylvania. She then moved to New York City to attend Columbia University's post baccalaureate program in pre-medical studies. Upon returning home, Lisa attended medical school at UCLA School of Medicine, graduating with honors. Nothing made her father, Dr. Stephen Shapiro (former Chief of Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center), more proud than to walk his daughter down the aisle at her medical school graduation. She continued in her father's footsteps by completing her residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, the same hospital her father had trained at 30 years before. Lisa lives with her husband Nick and two beautiful children: Sophie (7) and Moses (4) who continue to make her a better pediatrician every day with their love and support.

Dr. Rachel J. Kramer, MD, CLE Teaching in Hollywood A native of Los Angeles, Rachel Kramer is a Board Certified Pediatrician in private practice. She and her partners, Jerry Whitman, MD, and Monique Araya, MD, are one of the most well established pediatric offices in Beverly Hills. After completing her undergraduate education at UCLA, Rachel traveled to Israel where she completed her medical school studies at the University of Tel Aviv, graduating at the top of her class. In 2001, Rachel returned to Los Angeles to complete her General Pediatrics residency training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she was awarded Resident of the Year for her excellence in patient care, and the Neonatology Award for superior knowledge in the field of newborn medicine. During her residency, Rachel realized the great need in the community for breastfeeding knowledge amongst medical professionals. She created the lactation elective for pediatric residents at Cedars-Sinai, one which continues to this day. After completing her residency, Rachel received formal training in lactation through UCLA and became a Certified Lactation Educator. She is among a small handful of Southern California physicians who have this certification. Rachel is on staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she is active in leadership in the Department of Pediatrics. She lives with her husband and three adorable daughters, ages 7, 4 and 1 in Los Angeles.

Michael P. Melman, M.D., F.A.A.P. Teaching in Westlake Village Michael P. Melman, M.D., F.A.A.P., is a board certified Pediatrician and partner at Pediatric Affiliates Medical Group which has offices in both Agoura Hills and West Hills.  Michael was raised in New York City and Long Island, New York.  He received his Bachelor’s degree, with distinction, from Cornell University. He then attended medical school at The University of Buffalo School of Medicine, where he graduated cum laude. After receiving his medical degree, Dr. Melman served as a pediatric leukemia research fellow for the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute in Washington, DC. There, he received a Cancer Research Training Award and published two papers on acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He then headed south to Atlanta, Georgia, where he completed his pediatric residency at Emory University in 2003.  Following his pediatric residency, Michael moved west to California and joined Pediatric Affiliates Medical Group, where he has been for the past 9 years. Michael was board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in 2004 and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American Medical Association. He lives with his beautiful wife Brianna (a nurse), his 10 month old son, Bronx, and his dog, Mickey.  He is an avid body-builder and enjoys spending his free time weight training at Gold’s Gym and exploring the outdoors. He also served as a volunteer physician on the Malibu Search & Rescue Team.

Dr. Bess Raker, MD Teaching in Hollywood "Dr. Bess" as her patients affectionately call her, is the co-founder of Beverly Hills Pediatrics and an attending physician and on the teaching staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She is committed to educating parents about the care of her young patients and is particularly passionate about newborn growth and development and first-time parenthood. Like her pediatrician father who practiced for 25 years, she loves pediatric medicine because of the deeply personal relationships she forms with her families. Dr. Raker completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas, Austin, where she graduated as a Dean's Distinguished Graduate, and she received her medical degree from the University of Arizona. She completed her residency at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles in 2002, where she is still involved with their Pediatric Advisory Committee and fundraising.

Dr. Noel Salyer, MD Teaching in Santa Monica A board certified pediatrician, was born and raised in Santa Monica, CA. She earned her undergraduate degree from University of California, Los Angeles and then completed her medical degree at University of California, Davis. She stayed in Northern California and did her pediatric residency at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford University. She also has an interest in international medicine and has spent time in Africa on several medical mission trips. After completing her training, she moved back home and joined Pacific Ocean Pediatrics in 2010. She is excited to be working at POP alongside her father, Dr. Robert Hamilton. She and her husband Kyle live in Santa Monica with their two small children, Nathan and Emery.

Dr. Ken Saul, MD Teaching in Santa Monica Kenneth Saul, M.D. was born in Cleveland, Ohio. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Northwestern University in 1976 and his Medical Degree from Ohio State University in 1979. Choosing Pediatrics as his specialty, he did his internship and residency at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles before entering private practice in Thousand Oaks, California, in 1982. Over the years, Dr. Saul has received recognition for his clinical studies in the areas of newborn Jaundice, bed-wetting and vaccines. He is often the requested speaker for medical lectures around the country, as well as for local parent groups on a variety of medical topics. During his career Dr. Saul has also written articles for several prestigious medical journals and authored a monthly column for Family Life Magazine.

Dr. Lisa Stern, MD Teaching in Santa Monica Dr. Lisa Stern, has been a practicing pediatrician in Santa Monica for 18 years. She started her career with Harvey Karp at Pier Avenue Pediatrics and they joined Tenth Street Pediatrics in 1997. With seven pediatricians caring for patients 365 days per year, Tenth Street is the largest private practice in west Los Angeles. Lisa originally hails from NYC and attended Barnard College and New York Medical College. She came west to train in general pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and then in pediatric hematology-oncology at UCLA. Along the way Lisa raised two wonderful daughters, one of whom is in college and one who is graduating from high school this year. In her free time, Lisa is an avid hiker, yogi, and skier. She is also dedicated to improving healthcare in Third World countries. This summer Lisa and her daughter volunteered at an orphanage in Kenya.

Dr. Carla Tahan, MD Teaching in Westlake Village 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).

Dr. Betsy Weisz, MD Teaching in Westlake Village Dr. 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.

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