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
Use the code WCM50 to receive $50 off your first order.
PUSH FOR EMPOWERED PREGNANCY
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
Receive 15% off a 7-day retreat package with the mention of Westchester County Mom through August 31, 2024.
SOMMET NANNIES
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
SHARA M. BROFMAN, PSY.D.
HUDSON VALLEY TONGUE-TIE
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 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
EVERYDAY PARENTING PSYCHOLOGY, PLLC
RMA OF NEW YORK - WESTCHESTER
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
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
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.
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]