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

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A pregnant woman holding her belly for the pregnancy, infancy, and postpartum guide.

The journey through pregnancy, infancy, and postpartum is a whirlwind—equal parts exciting, joyful, exhausting, and unforgettable. From the very first positive test, you pour your heart into preparing: prenatal checkups, endless research, and finding the best ways to care for both yourself and your little one. And then the real adventure begins—bringing home your baby, whether it’s your first or your fourth.

Every day brings something new. Just when you think you’ve figured it all out, everything changes again. Between sleepless nights, feeding challenges, and countless diapers, life is transformed in ways you could never have imagined. As much as we try to prepare, the truth is that motherhood is best taken one day at a time.

That’s where Westchester County Mom comes in. We’re here to connect you with the best local resources, services, and support to help you navigate every stage of your motherhood journey. And we couldn’t do it without the incredible businesses and sponsors who make this guide possible—please show them your support!

CULTIVATED CARE

cultivated care
As your newborn care specialist or doula’s time concludes, you face the daunting task of establishing reliable ongoing childcare during an already demanding transition. Dr. Virginia Schwager, founder of Cultivated Care, bridges this gap by designing and managing comprehensive childcare teams and operational systems that maintain the exceptional support you received postpartum. Ginny creates structured childcare frameworks with clear protocols and carefully selected staff, eliminating the exhausting cycle of recruiting, training, and supervising multiple caregivers. Her childcare management services ensure a smooth progression from specialized newborn care to cohesive, long-term arrangements that deliver consistent, developmentally appropriate support. With Cultivated Care’s professional childcare team management, you can redirect your energy from handling staffing challenges to enjoying precious moments with your growing family.

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.

Physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, and social workers can take 65% off PUSH’s fully-accredited online trainings for Stillbirth Prevention and Pregnancy After Loss (PAL) Care. Use the code WESTCHESTER at pushpregnancy.thinkific.com.

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 several professional organizations, including the Hudson Valley Birth Network and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Mental Health Professional Group.

AK LACTATION

AK LACTATION

Dr. Ariana Komaroff of AK Lactation is a doctoral-prepared board-certified family nurse practitioner and board-certified lactation consultant based in Mamaroneck, NY. She offers in-office lactation visits, accepting most insurance plans. Ariana is a trusted expert in pediatric and lactation care. Her approach is rooted in compassion, evidence-based practice, and a deep commitment to your well-being. Her mission is to empower mothers and families on their breastfeeding journey through comprehensive care, nonjudgmental support, and a collaborative approach. She understands that every breastfeeding experience is unique, and her goal is to provide the guidance and assistance you need to overcome any challenges and establish a meaningful breastfeeding relationship. Common reasons for a breastfeeding medicine consultation include breast or nipple pain (acute and chronic), low milk production, concern for infant weight gain, elimination diets, breast and nipple infections, tongue-tie (ankyloglossia), overproduction of milk, infant or maternal medical conditions that affect breastfeeding, medication management while breastfeeding, adoption, or re-lactation.

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.

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.

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 postpartum adjustment, the transition to multiple children, adjusting to going back to work, and relationship changes and difficulties. Shoshanna also specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and exploring intersecting cultural identities. She offers telehealth and in-person sessions at her Mt. Kisco office.

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

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, from 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.

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, delivers high-quality fertility care. With three convenient office locations in White Plains and Mount Kisco, which include 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.

SOUNDS GOOD WESTCHESTER

Come meet other new parents, learn new ways to bond musically with your baby, and form a musical community with a Music Together Babies Class offered by Sounds Good Westchester. Because the early months are so important, this special class allows for intimate, quality time for caregivers and infants. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be a great singer or dancer yourself to nurture their love of music. Families learn about their child’s musical development and are introduced to developmentally appropriate music activities that may be used throughout the week. A supportive community develops among the families, which often extends beyond the music class. The Music Together Babies Class was created especially for families with newborns up to seven months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes!

ANDREA GLOVER, LCSW, PSYCHOTHERAPY, PLLC

Andrea Glover

With a strong medical background and over 30 years of experience in psychotherapy, Andrea Glover, LCSW, Psychotherapy, PLLC, offers individual therapy, couples counseling, psychoeducation, Fair Play Parenting coaching, and consultation to adults and couples. A significant part of her practice focuses on supporting women through infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause—life stages that she knows first-hand can deeply impact mood, health, relationships, body image, and concentration. Andrea is here to help you feel supported, understood, educated, and empowered as you move through these transitions. Licensed in NY, CT, and CA, she sees clients in her quiet Scarsdale Village office and virtually for convenience. As a Scarsdale resident and mom, she’s proud to give back to the community by offering a free weekly drop-in Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Group at the Scarsdale Public Library.

BIRTH ART AND BEYOND

BIRTH Art and Beyond
Tessa Catto, founder of Birth Art and Beyond, is a full-spectrum doula who offers creative and compassionate care to mothers, babies, and families. Her work weaves together hands-on guidance, emotional support, and helps parents feel informed, empowered, and deeply connected to their journey. She also offers a variety of art-based activities for pregnant people and birth workers. She believes that every family’s story is unique and deserves to be celebrated as a transformational right of passage.

Receive 10% off doula services 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 and classes are held in Stamford, CT.

V STRONG PHYSICAL THERAPY

V Strong Physical Therapy
V Strong Physical Therapy is a specialized women’s pelvic health and orthopedic physical therapy practice. They treat adult women experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction, which can include bladder, bowel, or sexual dysfunction. They are passionate about providing personalized, holistic, and evidence-based treatment in a supportive environment. They aim to empower women through education, movement, and hands-on care that addresses the root cause of their symptoms. At V Strong, they believe every woman deserves to move without pain or fear. Their mission is to help women be able to return to an active lifestyle with confidence.

Click here to book a free consultation. 

WRIGHT CHOICE PHYSICAL THERAPY PLLC

Wright Choice Physical Therapy PLLC is a mobile pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapy practice. They come to your house and provide a holistic, whole-body approach to help you return to all activities pain-free and without limitations.

Receive $50 off your first session with the mention of Westchester County Mom.

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.

HUDSON VALLEY PHYSICAL THERAPY LLC

At Hudson Valley Physical Therapy, they are dedicated to providing expert pelvic health and orthopedic physical therapy, backed by over 50 years of combined experience. Their commitment is to offer compassionate, evidence-based care. They specialize in helping individuals navigate the complexities of pelvic health, particularly during pregnancy and postpartum. Their comprehensive approach addresses common and often debilitating conditions, including pelvic, SI joint, tailbone pain, urinary incontinence, constipation, scar pain, sexual health concerns, and various pelvic floor dysfunctions. Each treatment plan is tailored to your unique needs and goals, ensuring that you receive the most effective and appropriate care. Education is a cornerstone of their philosophy, along with manual therapy and exercise. They empower you with the knowledge and tools to understand your condition and actively participate in your healing journey. At Hudson Valley Physical Therapy, your comfort, progress, and lasting results are their top priorities. They are here to support you every step of the way on your path to optimal health.

Schedule your initial HVPT Physical Therapy Appointment and receive a $45.00 discount for new clients only, with the mention of Westchester County Mom. Offer expires December 31, 2025.

PELVIC HARMONY PHYSICAL THERAPY

Pelvic Harmony Physical Therapy
At Pelvic Harmony Physical Therapy, they help women in Westchester navigate pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond with confidence. Many patients come in worried about leaking, prolapse, pelvic or back pain, or discomfort with intimacy. These issues are common, but they are never “just normal.” Every session is one-on-one, never rushed, and tailored to your unique body and goals. The approach combines movement, hands-on treatment, and education so you understand what is happening and how to heal. Patients often begin to notice meaningful improvement within just one to two visits, and they build on this progress toward lasting results. The goal is simple: to help you feel strong, supported, and ready to live fully without pelvic floor limitations.

Receive a complimentary 30-minute phone consultation with the mention of Westchester County Mom.

MARIPOSA DOULA CARE LLC

Mariposa Doula Care LLC
Mariposa Doula Care offers compassionate, culturally grounded support for families throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. As a Latina doula, she brings a unique perspective that honors tradition, healing, and empowerment while tailoring care to each family’s needs. From birth planning and labor support to postpartum recovery and newborn care, services are designed to nurture both body and spirit. She also offers holistic tools like rebozo techniques, meal prep, and Reiki to support healing and balance. Her goal is to ensure you feel informed, supported, and never alone in your journey into parenthood. With warmth, advocacy, and care, she walks alongside you so you can enter this new chapter with confidence and peace.

WELL BY MEL NUTRITION

Well By Mel Nutrition
Well by Mel Nutrition provides personalized nutrition coaching for women navigating fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. Led by registered dietitian Mel Spinella, services focus on practical, realistic strategies to help women feel confident and supported during every stage of motherhood. From choosing the right prenatal vitamins to managing nausea, food aversions, or gestational diabetes, Mel offers guidance that is both evidence-based and approachable. Coaching is tailored to each woman’s unique needs and lifestyle, making nutrition feel simple, sustainable, and stress-free. Whether you’re preparing for pregnancy or recovering postpartum, Well by Mel Nutrition offers expert support to help you feel your best.

MOM-TO-BE ADVICE

New mom advice from a doctor.

A Letter to My Pregnant Self

HELLP Syndrome

Have You Heard About MTHFR?

Mamas, Meet Your Pelvic Floor: Why Pelvic PT Can Be Your Pregnancy BFF

IVF: When It Often Feels Like You’re Losing Even When You’re Winning

Expecting Baby #2: My Expectations vs. Reality

The C-Section Essentials – 7 Things You Need Post Surgery

The Best Laid Plans: When Your Birth Plan Goes Out the Window 

Letting Go of My Birth Plan

Confessions of a Soon-To-Be Second-Time Mom 

“I’m a Bad Mom”: What Happens When You Experience Gender Disappointment? 

Lazy Mama Manual: Why My Next Baby Will Be Born at Home

Finding a Care Provider and Hospital That’s Right For You

How I Had a Successful VBAC

Pregnancy Cravings 

Why I Chose Homebirth 

Why I Chose to Go Vegan During My Second Pregnancy 

Baby Hacks for New Moms

The Exhausted New Mom

Conquering the Fourth Trimester: 4 Must-Haves for New Moms

The Child Care Decision: Why I Said Yes to Daycare

Essential Baby Gear for Traveling

Lazy Mama Manual: Baby-Led Weaning

Lazy Mama Manual – Babywearing Basics

Pumping Essentials

Baby Weight and the Aftermath: Keep Your Thoughts About My Body to Yourself

Getting Your Sexy Back, Postpartum: A Mom and Baby Workout You Can Do From Home

The Real Truth When It Comes To Postpartum Fitness

EMDR for Birth Trauma: Healing and Hope

My Neighbor Just Had a Baby {a reflection on postpartum depression}

Gaining Control After PPD

Honoring Matrescence

We Need To Talk About Maternal Mental Health

Myths About Postpartum Illnesses: Pet Peeves From Moms Who Have Been There

What I Learned In My First Year Of Parenthood

When Mommy’s Worries Get Too Big: Postpartum Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Breastfeeding Is Hard (At Least It Is For Me)

The 8 Best Breastfeeding Products for New Moms

To Breastfeed….or to be a ‘Bad Mom’?

Lactation Boosters: Foods that Help Your Milk Supply

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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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