A Guide to Pregnancy, Infancy, & Postpartum Resources in Westchester County

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A guide to pregnancy, infancy and postpartum.

The journey through pregnancy, infancy, and postpartum is full of exciting, joyful, nerve-wracking, tiring, and unique moments. From the moment you see those two pink lines, you work hard to be a wonderful mom by getting prenatal care, researching baby gear, and staying fit and healthy. Then, bringing home an infant is the start of a new adventure, whether it’s your firstborn or fourth.

Each day is filled with so many new things, and just when you think you’ve got them figured out, they change yet again. Through sleepless nights, feeding struggles, and endless dirty diapers, our lives are forever changed. As much as we try to prepare, it’s best to take it one day at a time. Westchester County Mom is here to help you find all of the best resources and services in and around Westchester County to help you through your motherhood journey. Please support our sponsors.

FEAST & FETTLE

Feast & Fettle
Feast & Fettle is a fully-prepared meal service that delivers across the Northeast. Perfect for expecting or postpartum families, F&F offers flexible meal plans and weekly-curated menus to help you meet your nutritional needs during the most crucial times. Cross grocery shopping and cooking off your to-do list and order entrées and sides, packable lunches, and favorites for kids—straight to your doorstep. And enjoy winning back the time and energy you need to focus on your family.

Use the code WCM50 to receive $50 off your first order. 

PUSH FOR EMPOWERED PREGNANCY

Push

PUSH for Empowering Pregnancy is on a mission to end preventable stillbirth, and they’re not taking no for an answer. PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy is a national 501(c)(3) public charity based in Katonah, NY, leading the movement in the United States to empower expectant families and their providers to ensure that more parents and babies make it home safely together. Founded by a diverse coalition of bereaved parents across the country, PUSH works with trailblazing medical researchers, courageous doctors, and allies across the maternal health space to equip other parents with all the information and tools they wish families had been given to help keep babies safe. Through big, bold action in advocacy and awareness, PUSH aims to drive down the incidence of preventable stillbirth with a special focus on inclusivity and equity. PUSH also collaborated with Mount Sinai to bring the first U.S. Rainbow Clinic for Pregnancy After Loss to NYC. #UnitedWePush For Families, For Babies, For Change.

Healthcare Providers can take 65% off their online Trusted Pregnancy After Loss (PAL) Provider Training! Use code WESTCHESTER at pushpregnancy.thinkific.com

NURTURE POSTNATAL CARE

Nurture Postnatal Care
Nurture Postnatal Care is a femtech wellness company dedicated to providing comprehensive, culturally competent postnatal recovery care. Their current offerings include Westchester’s first 24/7 postnatal retreat at the Opus Hotel in White Plains and an aftercare digital subscription with 1:1 coaching options for new parents.

Receive 15% off a 7-day retreat package with the mention of Westchester County Mom through August 31, 2024.

SOMMET NANNIES

Sommet Nannies places college-educated nannies with busy, professional families. All nannies are energetic, dynamic, and uniquely suited to meet the growing needs of the modern family. They also staff household managers, personal assistants, housekeepers, and chefs.

WESTCHESTER BIRTH

Westchester Birth

Westchester Birth was founded to create empowering birth classes that don’t focus on one “right way” or method of birth but give the power and choices back to the birthing person. They also deliver the information in a fun, practical way and offer doula support that is warm and client-centered. At Westchester Birth, the approach is evidenced-based and non-judgmental. They aim to inform families of birth options based on current medical recommendations and combine that with the birthing person’s goals and values to make the best decisions. Other services include newborn care and breastfeeding classes, private classes, coaching calls, and a monthly new mom discussion group!

Use the code TP25 for $25 off classes at their newest class location, Tribeca Pediatrics in Mount Kisco.

COZY IN THE CRIB

Cozy in the Crib
Cozy in the Crib is run by a Bilingual Pediatric Sleep Consultant and mom to two boys. She provides compassionate support and effective solutions for exhausted parents seeking better sleep for their little ones and themselves. She believes in a personalized approach to sleep training that considers each family’s unique needs and parenting style. Whether you’re struggling with bedtime battles, frequent night wakings, or inconsistent naps, she is here to guide you every step of the way.

SHARA M. BROFMAN, PSY.D.

Dr. Shara Brofman
Dr. Shara Brofman is a licensed clinical psychologist in Larchmont, NY. She offers telehealth visits in New York State. She specializes in reproductive mental health, including supporting people through infertility, family building via ART and third-party reproduction, perinatal loss (including miscarriage, stillbirth, and TFMR), birth trauma, pregnancy and high-risk pregnancy, postpartum and parenting concerns, NICU experiences, special needs issues, and families built without children. She also provides general psychological support for adults. Dr. Brofman supports people representing diverse backgrounds, identities, and family structures. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Brofman teaches educational workshops, runs trainings, gives talks, and provides consultation services. She is an active member of a number of professional organizations, including the Hudson Valley Birth Network and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Mental Health Professional Group.

HUDSON VALLEY TONGUE-TIE

Westchester Tongue Tie
In infants, tongue (lingual) and lip ties can cause problems with breastfeeding for both the baby and the mother. In children and adolescents, tongue (lingual) and lip ties can cause difficulty with speech and/or swallowing. Oral tissue tethers are also linked to airway and breathing issues and affect orthodontic development. The LightScalpel CO2 laser at Hudson Valley Tongue-Tie offers many advantages over traditional surgical methods, including minimized bleeding, less swelling and discomfort, reduced risk of infection, shortened procedure time, and smoother recovery. The Hudson Valley Tongue-Tie team works closely with surrounding IBCLCs, lactation consultants, oromyofunctional therapists, orthodontists, and other professionals to obtain the best possible result for a patient’s overall health and well-being.

SLEEP SOUNDLY CONSULTING

Sleep Soundly Consulting

Johanna Snyder is a Certified Child Sleep Consultant who prioritizes getting to know her clients and their sleep needs. She works with children, infancy through pre-teen, to help establish healthy sleep routines and habits. Early morning waking, nap strikes, scheduling challenges, bedtime battles, and waking throughout the night are areas where Johanna can provide support. To begin the process, each family has a private consultation with Johanna to discuss sleep struggles, healthy sleep habits, safe sleep environments, and a sleep training method that will match the child’s needs and parenting style. Next, Johanna creates a personalized sleep plan for each client, including developmentally appropriate methods for sleep and behavior. Then, she provides unlimited support via phone, email, or text throughout the sleep training process.

Mention Westchester County Mom and receive 10% off a 2- or 3-week sleep support package.

APEX KITCHEN RX

Apex Kitchen Rx

Apex Kitchen Rx is a culinary platform designed to improve your family’s approach to healthy eating with expert guidance and practical recipes, tailored for busy moms, their children, and neurodiverse individuals. Servicing Westchester, Dutchess, and Ulster Counties, they offer virtual and in-person cooking classes that cover the essentials of cooking, nutrition, and kitchen safety. Their services include personalized meal planning and dietary advice to help families maintain balanced and nutritious diets. Additionally, they proudly provide private meal services for postpartum women to support their nutritional needs during recovery.

Receive 15% off any service with the mention of Westchester County Mom under Referrals during sign-up.

AUDELLE'S DOULA SERVICES

Audelle's Doula Services
Audelle’s Doula Services provides lactation and postpartum support to new families. The goal is to nourish, nurture, and “mother” new parents in this tender time so they can heal, regroup, and indulge in getting to know this new person in their lives. Audelle wants you to look back on this amazingly beautiful period, knowing you were nurtured.

EVERYDAY PARENTING PSYCHOLOGY, PLLC

Everyday Parenting Psychology
Everyday Parenting Psychology supports families through all stages of family planning with clinicians specializing in perinatal, maternal, and infant/early childhood mental health. They serve families looking for expert guidance on everyday issues like daily routines and adjustments and those seeking more comprehensive clinical support for themselves or their children. They offer Prenatal & Postpartum Support, Early Childhood Developmental & Diagnostic Assessments, Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents, & Adults, Parent Guidance, and Home-Based Behavioral Support for Families.

RMA OF NEW YORK - WESTCHESTER

RMA of NY

For over 20 years, RMA of New York – Westchester has been recognized as a global leader in reproductive medicine and distinguished for delivering top IVF success rates and pioneering research in the field. RMA of New York – Westchester’s team of fertility experts, led by Dr. Jeffrey Klein, Dr. Matthew Lederman, and Dr. Rachel Gerber, deliver high-quality fertility care. With three convenient office locations in White Plains, Poughkeepsie, and Mount Kisco, which includes the RMANY-Westchester IVF Laboratory, intended parents can achieve their family-building goals with world-renowned care locally. RMA of New York – Westchester offers a range of treatments that are personalized around your fertility and family-building goals, including fertility testing and diagnosis, IVF (In Vitro Fertilization), PGT (Preimplantation Genetic Testing), LGBTQIA+ Family-Building, IUI (Intrauterine Insemination), Fertility Preservation (Egg, Sperm, and Embryo Freezing), Semen Analysis, and Wellness Services, such as mental health support and nutrition for fertility.

SPREADING ROOTS ACUPUNCTURE, PLLC

Spreading Roots Acupuncture
Spreading Roots Acupuncture, PLLC empowers people to take charge of their health and healing through the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine. They offer acupuncture and holistic wellness services in a tranquil, spa-like atmosphere in Mount Kisco, NY. Dr. Alli Urbanik Kimmel, DACM, L.Ac, specializes in reproductive health, including fertility, pregnancy, postpartum care, and gynecological/hormonal disorders. She also has a special interest in mental wellness, digestive health, and autoimmune disease but feels that the true healing power of Chinese medicine lies in its ability to rebalance and shift the body in ways that heal a wide variety of ailments. Alli believes in the importance of an open and compassionate relationship between practitioner and patient. She meets patients where they are in their life and healing journey and gently guides them on the path to greater health, happiness, and fulfillment.

When you mention Westchester County Mom at check out, you receive $20 off an Initial Consultation and Treatment (may not be combined with other discounts or package pricing).

SHOSHANNA ROME MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

Shoshanna Rome is a licensed mental health counselor in New York. Shoshanna Rome Mental Health Counseling provides caring and compassionate psychotherapy specializing in perinatal, maternal, and infant mental health. This includes supporting people through fertility difficulties, pregnancy complications and loss, postpartum adjustment, infant and parent attachment, and parenting. Shoshanna also specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma and exploring intersecting cultural identities. She offers telehealth and in-person sessions at her Mt. Kisco office. 

Receive a complimentary 20-minute introductory call with the mention of Westchester County Mom. 

CATHY WALKER, IBCLC

Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC, is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She became an IBCLC in 2009 and provides office, in-home, and virtual prenatal and post-delivery lactation support visits. Home visits are provided throughout Westchester County and Lower Fairfield County. Cathy offers evidence-based and non-judgmental support for all feeding choices. She develops a care plan together with the family. In addition to breastfeeding support, she provides pumping evaluations, flange fittings, and bottle skills evaluations. She specializes in oral restrictions. She offers prenatal breastfeeding classes and a breastfeeding support group. Her office is in Stamford, CT, and the classes are in her Harrison location.

OT WITH STACY

OT with Stacy

Stacy is a pediatric occupational therapist specializing in infants and toddlers. Stacy knows first-hand that being a parent can be stressful, and having a child who needs occupational therapy can be even more challenging. She makes it easy by coming to you for in-home services. No traveling. Easy scheduling. All in the comfort of your child’s everyday environment – your home. Stacy uses a client-centered approach while being creative and engaging to make therapy fun. She is passionate about treating children with orthopedic and neurological conditions and empowering caregivers and families to help their little ones reach their fullest potential. Stacy’s infant and toddler registry is a round-up of appropriate toys and equipment for 0 to 12+ months to build a great foundation for development and minimize clutter and excess within your home.

Receive a free 15-minute phone consultation with the mention of Westchester County Mom in the contact section of the website.

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2 COMMENTS

  1. Hi there,

    I was wondering if you had an article on your site about places to give birth in Westchester, especially if you prefer less intervention – or even a forum where moms discuss their own experiences. Thank you!

    • Please be sure to check out our additional resources at the bottom of the guide. If you are interested in writing a guest post about your experience we would love to hear from you. Please email [email protected]

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