Patient and Family Resources

Emergency Phone Numbers

St. Joseph Hospital Emergency Room
714-771-8233

Fire Department/Medic Orange County/ Police (Emergency)
911

Poison Control
1-800-222-1222

St. Joseph Hospital Mother-Baby Assessment Center (assistance/supplies)
Breast pumps – electric and manual, and other breastfeeding supplies. Bras, girdles and lingerie.
714-744-8764

St. Joseph Hospital Community Education
Various classes offered
714-771-8266

St. Joseph Hospital Perinatal Education
714-771-8266

Bridges for Newborns Program
714-744-8822

American Red Cross
Babysitting, CPR Classes
714-481-5300

CHOC Children's (Children’s Hospital of Orange County)
Babysitter training, many other classes for parents
714-532-8887 or www.choc.org/community

La Leche League
Information and support for breastfeeding mothers/ Monthly group meetings/phone counseling
714-965-1182 or www.lalecheleague.org/web/california.html

St. Joseph Hospital Mother-Baby Assessment Center
Answers to questions about breastfeeding, newborn care, issues specific to mothers after birth, including dealing with emotions
714-744-8764

WIC (Women, Infants, Children Program)
A U.S. federal government program administered through county health departments/agencies providing supplemental nutritional coupons, as well as nutritional evaluation and counseling for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Supplemental nutritional coupons are also available for infants and children to 3 years of age.
714-834-8333

St. Joseph Hospital Social Services (referral and information)
714-771-8177

St. Joseph Postpartum Depression program
714-771-8101

In–Home Help (St. Joseph Private Home Health Services)
714-712-9559

KID–CARE (free official child care referral service)
714-543-2273

Mothers of Twins/Triplets Clubs (referrals to local clubs)
877-540-2200

Parent-to-Parent Infant Support
For families of children with special needs
714-532-8521

Regional Center for Orange County
Free coordination of services for developmentally delayed infants and children
714-796-5100 or www.rcocdd.com

Birth Registry and Certificates
714-480-6700 or www.ochealthinfo.com/public

District Attorney Family Support
714-541-0257

Social Security
1-800-772-1213

March of Dimes
Referrals to support groups for Downs Syndrome, hydrocephalus, neurofibromatosis and spina bifida
415-788-2202 or www.marchofdimes.com

Info Link (Parenting Resources)
Dial 211 or 888-600-4357 www.211.org

SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A
Orange County low-cost car seat purchase
1-800-745-SAFE

City of Orange Police Department
714-744-7451

CHOC Children's (Children's Hospital of Orange County)
Information related to low-cost car seats
714-532-8887 or www.choc.org/community

Pregnancy loss, stillbirth or newborn death (support groups):

St. Joseph Hospital Support Group for loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy
714-771-8000 (ext. 14960)

Healing Hearts (meets at CHOC)
714-532-8521

Hoping and Sharing
714-532-8521

Empty Arms
714-532-8521

Compassionate Friends (death of a child any age)
714-750-9237

Caring for Women with Maternal Depression
714-771-8101

St. Joseph Hospital Physician Referral
714-633-DOCS

Stork Stop Boutique
744–8764
363 Main Street, Orange, CA (located at Mother-Baby Assessment Center)

We offer other products to meet your pregnancy, nursing and parenting needs:

• Nursing clothes
• Maternity and postpartum items
• Support belts
• Nursing pillows
• Over-the-shoulder baby holders
• Nursing stools

Touchpoints—Your Child’s Emotional and Behavioral Development - by Terry Brazelton

A Mother’s Almanac - by Marguerite Kelly and Elia Parsons (A book on loving and living with small children)

Dr. Mom - by Marianne Neifert, M.D. (A guide to baby and child care)

A Sigh of Relief - by Martin I. Green (A book of safety and maintaining good health in a "what to do until you can get the child to the doctor" approach to medicine)

The First 12 Months - by Frank Caplan (Princeton Center for infancy and early childhood. A guide to help you follow your child’s growth)

The Second 12 Months - by Frank and Theresa Caplan (Picks up where the first book left off. Includes tips
from many infant and toddler experts)

The Baby Book - by William and Martha Sears (Practical and reassuring help for the challenges of baby care)

Nighttime Parenting - by William Sears, M.D. (How to get your baby and child to sleep)

The Fussy Baby - by William Sears, M.D. (How to bring out the best in your high-need child)

Becoming a Father - by William Sears, M.D. (How to nurture and enjoy your family)

The Nursing Mother’s Companion - by Kathleen Huggins, R.N., M.S.

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding - by La Leche League, International

Your Child’s Health - by Barton D. Schmitt, M.D. (The parents’ guide to symptoms, emergencies, common
illnesses, behavior and school problems)

Essential for Childbearing Years - by Elizabeth Nobel (Exercise during pregnancy)

Just So It's Healthy - by Lucy Barry Robe (Pregnancy)

What to Expect When You're Expecting - by Eisenberg, Murkoff and Hathaway

Commonsense Childbirth - by Lester Dessez Hazell

Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn - by Penny Simkin

Shared Childbirth - by Celeste Phillips and Phillip Summer

Having Twins - by Elizabeth Noble

The Nursing Mother's Companion - by Kathleen Huggins

What to Expect the First Year - by Eisenberg, Murkoff and Hathaway

Taking Care of Your New Baby - by Marsha Walker and Jeanne Watson Driscoll

Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, Birth to Age 5 - by Steven Shelov, MD and Robert Hannemann, MD

Sibling Rivalry - by Seymour Reit

Welcoming Your Second Baby - by Vicki Lansky

Preparation for Parenting - by Donna Ewy

Tools for Entertaining Tots - by Roz Silva

Happiest Baby on the Block - Harvey Karp, MD

The Happiest Baby on the Block - Harvey Karp, M.D.

Touch Points - T. Berry Brazelton, M.D.

Breastfeeding the Premature Infant - Wyeth Pediatrics

Hush Little Baby - Tim Healey

The Real Deal on Breastfeeding - Breastfeeding Productions

The Dad Difference - Injoy Videos