Mindith is a Certified Lactation Educator Counselor from UCSD.  She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology.  Mindith has been a certified RYT 500 yoga teacher and yoga therapist for over 13 years.  She and her husband are the proud parents of two nurslings and are currently residing in Southern California.  She has had many experiences with breastfeeding triumphs and challenges including breastfeeding while pregnant, tandem nursing, and extended breastfeeding.  

Breastfeeding Guru’s Philosophy

Breastfeeding Guru incorporates the physiological, psychological, and emotional health of a breastfeeding mothers and their babies.

Breastfeeding works best for mother and baby when allowed to follow it’s natural course.

Many breastfeeding concerns can be resolved easily with research based education, support, and professional help.

Breastfeeding can be a magical and gratifying relationship between you and your nursling.

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BREASTFEEDING CLASSES: Breastfeeding classes are offered for small groups and private sessions.  Classes are ongoing and forming please inquire for more information This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

OFFICE COUNSELING:
A lactation counseling session is comprehensive and generally last for 1 ½ to 2 hours.  Office consultations are scheduled between 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. during the week.

HOME VISIT:
Counseling sessions can be conducted in the privacy of your home.  These sessions are comprehensive and generally last for 1 ½ to 2 hours.   Home consultations are scheduled between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. during the week.

Lactation Counseling Services can include:
-Prenatal breast assessment.
-Prenatal counseling and support.
-Postpartum counseling and support.
-Postpartum assistance.
-Telephone counseling.
-Breast pump information and sales.

YOGA THERAPY SERVICES
Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga Therapy sessions are available by appointment. 

PHONE COUNSELING:
As a courtesy to the nursing mothers in our community, breastfeeding guru is pleased to address brief questions and concerns via phone conversations.  Any concern that requires attention beyond a conversation will be scheduled for an appointment to address all of your breastfeeding concerns.  A telephone consult fee will be assessed at the time and an office or home visit will be scheduled if appropriate.

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breastfeeding guru adheres to the
WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes
& the WHO/UNICEF Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative 

Information from this website given can not be construed as medical advice.  Please, always check with your health care provider when making decisions concerning breastfeeding and the health and well-being of you and/or your breastfeeding child.  Please seek help from your local health care professional if you are experiencing problems with breastfeeding or if you have continuing breastfeeding concerns.

 
Fifteen years ago, at the WHO/UNICEF policymakers' meeting on "Breastfeeding in the 1990s: A Global Initiative" in Florence, Italy, the Innocenti Declaration on the Protection, Promotion and Support of Breastfeeding was created. The Declaration, adopted .....