Community Resources
The following is a brief list of telephone numbers and web sites that may be helpful during your pregnancy and afterwards.
Mills-Peninsula Resources
Main Number - (650) 696-5400
Warm Line (for non-urgent breastfeeding questions) - (650) 696-5151
Support Groups - (650) 696-5600
Prenatal Diagnostics/Genetic Counseling - 1(800) 710-6575
Diabetes and Pregnancy Program (Sweet Success) - (650) 696-5731
Antepartum Testing - (650) 696-5548
Classes and Support Groups - Wellness Center - (650) 696-5600
Institute for Health & Healing - (650) 696-HEAL (4325)
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Professional Breastfeeding Assistance (Lactation Consultants)
There will be a charge for these services which may or may not be covered by your health insurance. Experience, credentials and services may vary.
San Mateo County
Healthy Horizons - Burlingame, (650) 579-2726
Marcie Bertram - San Carlos, (650) 593 -659
Laurie Schmiessing - Mtn. View, (650) 965-9219
Joanna Koch - Los Altos, (650) 967-8715
Maternal Connections
- El Camino Hospital - (650) 988-8287
- Seton Hospital Lactation Center - Daly City, (650) 301-8885
- Sequoia Hospital Lactation Education Center - Redwood City, (650) 367-5597
San Francisco
Perinatal Education and Lactation Center - California Pacific Medical Center, (415) 600-BABY, Marin
Marin General Lactation Center - Greenbrae, (415) 925-7522
Other Breastfeeding Resources
Mills-Peninsula - Breastfeeding Support Group, (650) 696-5600
Nursing Mother’s Council of San Mateo - (650) 327-6455
Mother's Milk Bank - Valley Medical Center, (408) 998-4550
LaLeche League - San Mateo, (650) 363-1470
Prenatal to Three Initiative - San Mateo, 1(888) 840-0889
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Nutrition, health care, home referral services for qualified individuals
WIC Program - San Mateo, (650) 573-2168
Breast Health
Mills-Peninsula Women's Center - San Mateo, (650) 696-4140
Childcare
Child Care Coordinating Council - (650) 655-6777
Circumcision Information
American Academy of Pediatrics - 1(800) 433-9016
National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers (NOCIRC)
Diaper Services
National Association of Diaper Services - 1(800) 794-5437
Developmental Evaluation
Mills-Peninsula Occupational Therapy Department - (650) 696-5437
Children’s Health Council - (650) 326-5530
Disability/Developmental Disability
California Children’s Services - (650) 573-2755
Golden Gate Regional Center - (650) 574-9232
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities - (415) 282-7494, (415) 469-4518
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Drug, Chemical and Harmful Substance Hotlines
Bay Area Poison Control Center - 1(800) 523-2222
California Teratogen Registry - 1(800) 532-3749
Chemtrec Center - 1(800) 262-8200
National Lead Information Center - 1(800) LEAD-FYI (532-3394)
National Pesticide Network Hotline - 1(800) 858-7378
Poisoning emergencies (24 hours) - 1(800) 876-4766
Health Information
Mills Health Center - (650) 696-5600
Community Health Resource Center - (415) 923-3155
Institute for Health & Healing - (650) 696-HEAL, CPMC, San Francisco, (415) 600-HEAL(4325)
Hearing and Speech
Mills-Peninsula Speech Department - (650) 696-5437
Soundwaves Center for Hearing Impaired Children - (650) 570-6369
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Immunization Information
American Academy of Pediatrics - 1(800) 433-9016
California State Teratogen Registry - 1(800) 532-3749
Center for Disease Control - (404) 639-3311
National Vaccine Information Center - (703) 938-DPT3 (3783)
Infant Safety, CPR and Car Seat Safety
Mills-Peninsula, CPR - (650) 696 5600
The Childproofer - 1(800) 374-2525
The Danny Foundation - 1(800) 83-DANNY
Crib safety information - 833-2669
Consumer Product Safety Commission - 1 (800) 638-2772
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration - 1 (800) 424-9393
Safety Belt Safe USA - 1(800) 745-SAFE (7233) (Information on choosing and installing car seats)
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children - 1(800) THE-LOST(843-5678)
Nutrition
American Dietetic Association - 1(800) 366-1655
Consumer Nutrition Hotline - 1(800) 366-1655
General Nutrition Referral - 1(800) 366-1655
Call an RD - 1(900) 225-5267, speak with a registered dietitian, $1.95 first minute, 95¢ each additional minute
Lactaid Hotline - 1(800) LACTAID (522-8243), Advice to aid in digestion of milk
Postpartum Depression
Depression After Delivery - (908) 575-9121
Postpartum Health Alliance - 1(888) 773-7090
Shoshana Bennett - (510) 889-6017
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Stress Lines/Mental Health
Children’s Health Council - (650) 326-5530
Child Help Hotline - 1(800) 4-A-CHILD (422-4453), Prevention and treatment of child abuse
Family Service Agency - (650) 403-4300
Family Stress Hotline- North County - (650) 692-6655
- South County - (650) 368-6655
- Coastside - (650) 726-6655
Mills-Peninsula Behavioral Health Intake Line - (650) 696-5909
Mills-Peninsula Behavioral Health Crisis/Emergency Service - (650) 696-5915
Special Needs Support Groups
Grief Support/Parent Support - (650) 696-5600
National Organization of Mothers of Twins Club - 1(877) 540-2200
Mid-Peninsula Parents of Multiples - (650) 599-2022
National Organization of Single Mothers - (704) 888-KIDS (5437)
New Parent Support Group- Mills-Peninsula - (650) 696-5600
- Sequoia Hospital - (650) 368-2229
Support Talkline - (415) 441-KIDS (5437)
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