Mother’s Milk Bank

The Mothers’ Milk Bank of California, located at Valley Medical Center in San Jose, CA, is a licensed tissue bank that has been providing milk banking services for over 34 years. Since 1974, over 4000 donors have provided over 1.5 million ounces of milk to help babies survive and thrive. Last year alone, the MMB provided over 250,000 ounces of donor milk to babies throughout California and the West.

Donor milk offers all of the benefits of human milk for the infant or child, including optimal nutrition, easy digestibility, growth factors to promote maturation and healing of tissues, immunologic protection and infection-fighting components. For some children this is the only source of nutrition that allows them to grow and develop without allergic symptoms.

In the past 34 years, there has never been a documented disease or illness transmission through processed human milk.

www.milkbanksj.org  

Stanford Park Nannies

Stanford Park Nannies is an established, owner operated Nanny agency serving the South Bay and Peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area. The families who employ the services of Stanford Park Nannies value the personal attention they receive by working directly with the owners of the agency.

Stanford Park Nannies specializes solely in the delicate placement of in-home childcare providers and has earned the honor of being named the Bay Area Parents Family Favorite Winner for Best Nanny Agency for the past 5 years! Stanford Park Nannies looks forward to working with you and demonstrating how they have earned the trust of thousands of Bay Area families and nannies.

www.spnannies.com

Rubbi Dubbi

Rubbi Dubbi is an online boutique dedicated to quality products handpicked by moms with only one thought in mind…their children.  We also feature products that are unique to Rubbi Dubbi such as organic Baby Bottle Soap for washing bottles, pacifiers, pumps, sippy cups and more.

Our goal is to create a unique shopping experience for parents with two, or a dozen kids. We do a little bit of creating and a little bit of sourcing from the world to bring you a unique collection filled with style, practicality, and innovation.  The little ones matter most.

www.rubbidubbi.com

San Francisco Night Doulas

We are a co-op of night postpartum doulas who assist and support parents and their families throughout the night. Our goal is to offer non-judgmental support, guidance, factual information and education, that allows parents to confidently develop their own parenting style and abilities. We have experience offering breastfeeding assistance, counseling, and education.

www.sfnightdoulas.com

Synergy BodySpa

Synergy BodySpa, Burlingame’s premier body studio for women, specializes in advanced, innovative massage and body treatments in our quiet, garden courtyard setting.  Featuring the Peninsula’s only Mama Mio Maternity Spa, we offer both Pregnancy and Post Partum services using only natural and organic products.  Highlights include the Pampered Pregnancy Series, Post Natal Back-in-Shape, C-section Relief, and Custom Maternity Massage.  See website for full service menu and shop online for Pregnancy, Labor and Postpartum products, teas and visualization CD’s.

www.synergybodyspa.com

Medela Inc.

Medela’s primary focus in business has been and remains to be breastfeeding by helping mothers to successfully breastfeed their babies, and do so for as long as they choose.  Meeting this goal responsibly is at the heart of everything we do as a company and of our ongoing commitment to the well-being of the mothers who use our products. Medela offers a variety of breastpumps to meet every mom’s needs.  In addition, Medela also offers a wide range of breastfeeding accessories that support the experience.

www.medela.com

Alliance Chiropractic

A famous quote sums up what Dr. Castillo and Dr. Reyes strive for: "The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease."

We believe that a healthy functioning nervous system is the start of living a wellness lifestyle. Our approach to treatment is to identify underlying causes, rather than treating the symptoms. We develop "alliances" with patients by educating them about health, how the body is supposed to function and by providing them with the essential tools to make necessary lifestyle changes.

www.alliancechiropractic.net

Lori Paladino Photography

Lori Paladino Photography: images that will retell the story of your love and life, again and again. Specializing in full-life cycle photography: engagement, wedding, maternity, infant, children & family photography.

www.loriphoto.com

Eileen Healy, Author, Life Coach

Mrs. Healy is the founder and developer of the successful Personal Skills Workshops Program© designed to increase children’s emotional intelligence. She is the author of “EQ and Your Child – 8 Proven Skills to Increase Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence”.

She has been a guest speaker at national conventions, pre-school, elementary, junior high and high school parent groups. Additionally, Mrs. Healy has appeared on TV and radio shows discussing marriage, family and relationship issues.

www.cambridgewhoswho.com/Member_Profile/Eileen_Healy/175708.html

Parenting on the Peninsula (POP)

Parenting on the Peninsula (POP) is a new monthly journal intent on bringing the most up to date information for parents of San Mateo County children, from birth to tweens and expectant parents.

The definition of a 21st century family may include more than just the typical mom, dad and child. We live in a very diverse county. POP will reflect that.

Seasonal articles on local activities for families plus an ongoing calendar, parent resources, and library activities page will be the mainstay of the paper. The calendar is in a format that is easily accessible and may be pulled out for reader’s monthly reference. The calendar and other articles is also available on-line at our website.

Other articles will appear from local pediatricians, pediatric dentists, nutritionists, child psychologists, obstetricians, librarians and other community members.

www.ponthep.com

Peninsula Jewish Community Center

Discover the Peninsula’s premier fitness, aquatics and community center, the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC). Established 60 years ago, the PJCC is a favorite among families, featuring a state-of-the-art fitness center, award-winning swim center, a beautiful outdoor pool and Foster City’s only indoor pool. From enrichment programs and cultural arts to seasonal day camps and youth programs, the PJCC offers something for every member of the family.  And you don’t have to be Jewish to join: the PJCC is proud of its diverse multicultural membership. Visit the PJCC at 800 Foster City Blvd. in Foster City ? 650.212.PJCC (7522)

www.pjcc.org

Ameda

At Ameda, we want breastfeeding to go as smoothly for you as possible. More than 60 years ago, Einar Egnell created new technology to more closely mimic the suckling rhythm of nursing infants. Ameda used that technology to create a breast pump that gives you simplicity, comfort and efficiency.

www.ameda.com

Blending the modern technology of the west with ancient wisdom of the east.
Here at Worldwide Chiropractic we use the latest technology to assess and accurately diagnose our patient's condition, and locate where the problem is.  Our office has the latest high frequency diagnostic x-ray and surface EMG on site.  This way we can  diagnose and properly treat the patient accurately and effectively.

We use many different methods of treatments to alleviate and cure the
patient's conditions as well.  We specialize in many injuries and conditions ranging from sports, industrial, to all personal injuries.

Our treatment methods are gentle yet very effective.  Dr. Simon Yu uses
many techniques ranging from Gonstead, SOT, Kinesiology, Condyle lifts, to activator.  So our office is open to all patients.

www.worldwidechiro.com

Child Safe – American Income Life/National Income Life

AIL/Nilico is committed to children’s safety as well as fostering values and educational success nationwide. With a long history and rich tradition of partnering with the working family community and through national and local leaders, advocating for key issues and campaigns, and investing in a public agenda that reflects the core values of importance to all working people, we are a socially responsible company.

John Cozakas – Child Safe Consultant – 888-252-3550 x225

The Family Chef

Wholesome Ingredients + Easy Recipes = One Whole Happy Family!

Amy believes in using fresh ingredients when she cooks. As a graduate of culinary school and mother of two young children, Amy has adapted her cooking knowledge to focus on healthy options for families. Her cooking style is simple, delicious and nutritious. She also has a expertise in cooking gluten and dairy-free.

Amy can help you feed your family by teaching you how to cook easy and healthy meals and snacks. She offers private and group classes as well as meal consultations.

www.amythefamilychef.com

Bay Area Birth Information (BABI) - Peninsula Chapter

BABI was developed by a group of dedicated birth professionals who wished to provide a stronger community of support and information for birthing families in the Bay Area. BABI is the only non-profit, non-affiliated pregnancy and parenting resource of its kind in the South Bay and Peninsula.

BABI promotes awareness of evidence-based care and options in order to reduce unnecessary birth interventions, improve breastfeeding success rates, and preserve healthy mother/baby/family attachments.

www.bayareabirthinfo.org

Whole Child Wellness

Dr. Elisa H. Song founded Whole Child Wellness, a holistic pediatric practice located in Belmont, CA, in 2005.  Whole Child Wellness integrates conventional pediatrics with complementary & alternative medicine to meet the unique healthcare needs of each child.

Dr. Song attended NYU School of Medicine and trained in Pediatrics at UCSF Medical Center.  She has additional training in Functional Medicine/Holistic Nutrition, Homeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Herbal Medicine.  She is board-certified in Pediatrics and Holistic Medicine, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

Holistic care to nurture your child's body, mind & spirit.

www.wholechildwellness.com  

Most childcare centers provide the basics – nap time, play time, snacks, and a basic level pre-school education.  Planet Kids Daycare provides education in environmental responsibility and respect of cultural diversity, organic meals and snacks, and mental, physical, and social development.

Children who learn healthy eating habits & learn to care for others and for our environment grow up to become healthy adults and stewards of our planet. Planet Kids is an innovative childcare setting, focusing on keeping kids healthy and happy by offering all organic meals and snacks all while being a "green" business.  Doors plan to open within San Mateo County area in Fall 2009.

www.planetkidsdaycare.com

Dream Dinners

Dream Dinners, the original meal assembly company, provides everything you need to assemble delicious home cooked dinners, store in your freezer and serve in the weeks ahead. 

We supply all of the essentials from easy-to-follow cooking instructions to fresh, pre-cut ingredients.  Stock your freezer with wonderful home cooked dinners during the busiest, yet most exciting time of your lives!  Bring your husband, friend or family member to help you at your session and you can relax and enjoy - dinner is taken care of!  Dream Dinners gift certificates make excellent baby shower gifts.

New to Dream Dinners? Try our Menu Sampler - 6 dinners for only $75!

www.dreamdinners.com

The Little Gym of Belmont and Millbrae

The Little Gym’s simple belief is that “Motor Skill Development made Fun builds Confidence that leads to a lifetime of Success”.    In every class, students move to music while building physical skills.  Exploration and development are encouraged through the use of gymnastics equipment and obstacle courses.  The Little Gym programs are fun and kids love the activities, music, games and challenges.  The Little Gym goal of having fun allows children an opportunity to develop a love of physical fitness, which can establish life-long healthy habits.  We are dedicated to building long-term relationships with children and their parents through quality programs and customer service, and will strive to be recognized as the leader in children’s development.

www.thelittlegym.com

Parent’s Place

Parents Place, with locations in San Francisco, Palo Alto, San Mateo, and Marin and Sonoma Counties is a full service Family Resource Center.  We offer playgroups for parents and children to attend together, as well as a wide variety of parenting classes and workshops.  We also offer one-on-one coaching and consultation for parents, counseling for children and families, socialization skills groups for young children, community service programs for teens, a mentor/tutor program for students aged 8 – 18, our “Parents Place Express” speakers bureau, and a bulletin board for parents seeking caregivers and caregivers seeking employment.  Subsidies are available for all services.  Contact us in San Mateo at 650-931-1840 or at 2001 Winward Way (at the corner of Mariners’ Island/Edgewater Blvd and I-92). We can be reached online at ParentsPlaceSanMateo.org for further information or to receive a copy of our calendar and newsletter.

www.ParentsPlaceOnline.org

Maternity Xchange

Maternity Xchange is a Mobile Maternity Shop selling discounted brand-name and designer maternity clothing in the San Francisco Bay Area. We carry a great selection of both new and consignment merchandise, everything from Gap and Mimi Maternity to Pea in the Pod and Diane von Furstenberg.  At our sales you find lines like Japanese Weekend, Olian, Seven for all Mankind, Juliet Dream, Chaiken, A-Wish, 2Chix, Earl Jeans and many more. We help make stylish, brand-name maternity apparel accessible to everyone.

www.maternityxchange.com

Rb’s Threading Studio

A one stop shop for all your beauty needs located in Burlingame. We specialize in Threading, Facials, Henna Tattoo, Body massages and Waxing. All services provided in a top class and friendly environment. Walk-ins welcome!

http://www.smalltown.com/burlingame/card/3006#1

Baby Boot Camp

This innovative stroller-fitness program helps moms regain or enhance pre-pregnancy fitness levels and meet the physical challenges of parenting by emphasizing strength training in a supportive environment. Today, Baby Boot Camp classes are available across the U.S., Canada and Australia. Franchise opportunities are available throughout the U.S. and abroad.

www.babybootcamp.com

Baby Bliss – Baby Planning & Consulting

Welcome to Baby BlissTM - a baby planning service! Similar to a wedding planner, or a cool older sister as we've been called, we help you get ready for life with baby. And as moms ourselves we know how overwhelming that can be.

Whether it's advice on what gear you need, to securing postpartum support like meals or a night nanny, Baby Bliss baby planners can help.

Services we offer include:

Registry planning & fulfillment

Nursery organization & set-up

Personalized fitness & nutrition planning

Postpartum support

Baby Show & announcement fulfillment

In-home services like yoga, manicure & haircutting, massage and more

 Contact us for a complimentary, no obligation, phone consultation.

www.babyblissconsulting.com

Douglas Husbands, D.C., C.C.N, Athens Chiropractic Clinic

Dr. Douglas Husbands is a caring and highly experienced clinician, providing holistic health care for mothers, children and families for 2 decades. He graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Physiology in 1983.  In 1991 he graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College of Los Angeles. He was the Clinical Nutritionist for Brooks Women’s Center while in Southern California. In 1996 he earned his post-graduate certification as a Certified Clinical Nutritionist with the International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists, and in 2000 as a board certified Anti-Aging Health Care Practitioner with the American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners.  In 2003, he completed training in Functional Medicine with the Institute for Functional Medicine.  Dr. Husbands has been sought for expert opinion by national health magazines and has been published in peer-reviewed journals.  He has taught many classes and lectured extensively to a wide variety of audiences on natural health topics and functional medicine.  Dr. Husbands provides holistic healthcare in San Carlos, CA at Athens Chiropractic Clinic.

www.drhusbands.com

Mari Image Consulting

Senegence -Waterproof Cosmetics Booth . Come visit Mari & Ann 

The premier product of SeneGence®, LipSense® is an amazing departure from conventional lipsticks, stains and colors.  This amazing color technology is completely waterproof and will not kiss-off, smear-off, rub-off or budge-off! We challenge you to put your pout to the test - come to our booth in the Pamper Station for a free trial and them get ready to WOW them with your amazing lips!

Mari Freitas 650-245-8290 exlinemari@gmail.com

Mari Massage Therapy and Bodycare

While having or preparing for a new baby may be stressful , it may not always be possible to take a little break. With that in mind, think about transporting your mind and body away to a tranquil place of healing and relaxation. This is what Mari Massage Therapy & Bodycare is all about. Your mind, body and spirit will love you for it. So treat yourself to the healing and relaxation your body needs and deserves. You have earned it! Come see Mari, Rocky &  Sheila at our booth in the pamper station. Come try a complimentary chair or thai massage. Be Good to your Body!

www.mariexline.com

Arbonne International

Arbonne's skin care products, based on botanical principles, became a reality in the United States in 1980 and are now shared throughout the world through Arbonne's network of Independent Consultants. Building on these same founding principles, Arbonne's product line has since grown to include both inner and outer health and beauty products that are unparalleled in quality, safety, value, benefits and results!

www.arbonne.com

Babiesandmoms.com

Offers specialized lines of the best & safest baby & breastfeeding products & new, top of the line products.  It was designed to be a source of information for parents who often have difficult questions regarding breastfeeding or raising an infant. We offer premiere health and safety classes.

www.babiesandmoms.com

Healthy Horizon’s Peninsula Breastfeeding Center

Healthy Horizon's Peninsula Breastfeeding Center is a community based organization which offers educational classes, professional lactation services, and operates a mom/baby retail center & our website Babiesandmoms.com. Our highly trained and certified staff's goal is to provide members of the community with accurate, supportive, and non judgmental information related to breastfeeding and maternal & child health issues.

www.peninsulabreastfeedingcenter.com  

Dolphin Yoga & Doula Center

Dolphin Yoga & Doula Center is a service based organization dedicated to offering women mind & body awareness during the transition to motherhood. We take a holistic and fact based approach to childbirth, fitness and wellness services providing a well rounded experience for families. Our team of certified professionals were brought together to create a safe and nurturing environment offering a variety of premium services to expecting mothers and their families.

www.dolphinyoga.com