Leslye Adelman, IBCLC
Lactation Consultant/Childbirth Educator
Leslye serves as our Boulevard Pediatrics “on call” Lactation Consultant. She earned her BS degree at the State University of NY in Buffalo, and a Master's Degree in Special Education from Southern Connecticut State University.
Although a former New Yorker, Leslye has made Los Angeles her home for more than 25 years. With more than a quarter century of experience in the fields of pregnancy, labor, post partum and parenting education, Leslye offers a breadth of expertise to Boulevard Pediatrics and its families. She can offer support as a labor coach and can provide breast feeding counseling in your home. Leslye has always considered it a privilege to maintain contact with her clients and remains accessible to answer breast feeding questions, to assist with weaning a stubborn toddler, to help refresh a mom before a subsequent birth, and lend an experience ear for your parenting concerns. Leslye also runs a consultation business and her website can be accessed at www.gentlenurturing.com. Leslye’s office telephone is (818)789-6718.
Karen Jashinsky, Founder/CEO of O2 MAX
Karen is a Cerfied Fitness Trainer, Founder and CEO of O2 MAX (a fitness and media company integrating coaching online, social media and real world fitness), and a recipient of the First "Emerging Female Leader Award by IHRSA, the fitness industry's professional organization. She is committed to the health, well-being, and fitness of children and teens and throughout her career has consulted on youth projects for prior Governor Schwarenegger's Fitness Council, written numerous articles on teen health for LA Family, and writes a fitness column for the Santa Monica Daily Press.
Originally set up in the Santa Monica area, Karen has extended her services to the Valley area and has programs ranging from 8-year-old on up to teens and college students.
To learn more about Karen Jashinsky and O2 MAX, please visit www.o2maxfitness.com or email her at KJ@o2maxfitness.com
POST PARTUM DEPRESSION - how to know if you have it....
Depression and Anxiety in Pregnancy and Postpartum
While many women experience some mild mood change or “the blues” during or
after the birth of a child, 10% to 20% of women experience more significant symptoms of depression or anxiety. Any woman can suffer from pregnancy or postpartum mood or anxiety disorders. However, with informed care you can prevent a worsening of symptoms and can fully recover. It is essential to recognize symptoms and intervene as soon as possible so that a mother can get the help she needs and deserves.
MOTHERS:
Are you feeling sad or depressed?
Is it difficult for you to enjoy yourself?
Do you feel more irritable or tense?
Do you feel anxious or panicky?
Are you having difficulty bonding with your baby?
Do you feel as if you are "out of control" or "going crazy”?
Are you worried that you might hurt your baby or yourself?
Do you have a personal or family history of depression or anxiety?
Do you have a history of a thyroid imbalance?
FAMILIES:
· Do you worry that something is wrong but don’t know how to help?
· Do you think that she is having problems coping?
· Are you worried that she may never get better?
PHONE SUPPORT
• 1-800-944-4PPD. PSI Warmline offers support, information, and resources in your community, in English or Spanish. Answered by staff during business hours, Pacific Time. Leave a message any time.
• “Chat with an Expert” phone sessions each Wednesday. Talk with other women and a PSI facilitator on a free, anonymous phone session. Details at www.postpartum.net
WEBSITE www.postpartum.net
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• Comprehensive List of Free Support Groups
• Guide to Resources on the Web
• Calendar of events in the perinatal mood
disorders community
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