Elizabeth Costa, CPD (DONA)
914-755-1412
www.midhudsondoula.com

 I am Elizabeth Costa,  certified postpartum Doula. I specialize in the care and support of new mothers and their families. I became passionate about the postpartum period of new mothers after having four children of my own. I decided to take my passion further and continue in a career path that will allow me the pleasure of providing nurturing, non-judgmental support for the beginning foundation of your family.

I offer lactation consulting, newborn care and guidance as well as family support during this exciting time. I also help with  postpartum depression that although may feel debilitating with a bit of helpful advice and guidance, is manageable.

 I work in Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester and Connecticut. For additional information please check my website.

Lisa Gould Rubin, CCE, CD (DONA)    
914-763-9487
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Lisa Gould Rubin, CCE, CD (DONA), Birth and Newborn Parenting Consultant, has been teaching childbirth classes and providing professional labor support (confused back then with working for the unions) for nearly thirty years and for hundreds of women long before it became a recognized profession and took on the title “Doula”.

Lisa’s unique approach helps expectant and newborn parents take a look at who they are and how they live their lives and apply it to the experience of giving birth and parenting their new babies. She helps women and their partners find their way to the birth that’s right for them and their own emerging parenting style so they can end up feeling good about themselves, the process and each other.

Lisa helped establish the doula program at Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC.  She has provided expert advice on childbirth and parenting to publications like The New York Times, Parenting Magazine and the Utne Reader. Lisa’s work as a doula was featured on the Today Show and she is the co-author of “The Birth That’s Right For You”, published by McGraw-Hill.

Distance Doula Support:  helping people get information, make choices, custom fit strategies and get the support they need, whenever they need it, through pregnancy, labor and delivery and at home with their new babies by phone and email.
 

MERRILE GREEN CPD (DONA)

914-522-6092

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Merrile Green is a certified Postpartum Doula, trained by DONA, completed Infant/Adult CPR, and multiple Childcare and Breastfeeding workshops.

Her life experience of raising three wonderful children, who are now adults with families of their own, created a genuine sense of compassion and patience for new parents. She capably offers instruction, emotional and practical support in a calm and nonjudgmental manner. She has developed the awareness and sensitivity to be a supportive and nurturing  “extra set of hands”. Merrile always encourages you and your partner to take the lead in developing your own parenting style. She enables you to create a loving bond with your newborn and to make a confident transition into parenthood

Being well supported at home after your delivery can reduce “baby blues” and postpartum depression and improve mother-infant bonding. By demonstrating proper infant care techniques, she eases feelings of apprehension and uncertainty. She will support your choice to either breast or bottle-feed. Merrile’s services include caring for the mother, giving her the time to recuperate and sleep. Additionally she will provide meal preparation, run a simple errand, do some light housekeeping, grocery shop, offer sibling support and be available for overnight infant care. She specializes in caring for families of twins.

Merrile lives with her husband an artist, in Westchester and serves clients in Westchester, Putnam and Fairfield County

Jennifer Levinson, PCD (DONA), CLC
Family Care Doulas
www.familycaredoulas.com
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914-393-5936

I am a Certified Postpartum Doula through DONA International (Doulas of North America) and a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC). It is my goal to provide new mothers with the confidence and support they need to feel comfortable in developing their parenting style.  Over the past five years I have supported dozens of families through this life changing experience and have provided these families with the highest caliber of support and resources they need in order to enjoy their postpartum period.

I live in Millwood, N.Y. with my husband, Adam, and our two sons, Kyle and Owen. My gentle and caring approach mixed with a friendly and supportive personality has touched dozens of mothers and families. I am honored to guide you and your family through the postpartum period and I look forward to meeting with you.

Brooke Nalle, Pediatric Sleep Coach
917-885-2594
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www.sleepyonhudson.com

I am a pediatric sleep coach working with children from infancy and beyond.  My methods are developmentally appropriate and gentle.  With all children, no matter what age, I focus on healthy and constructive sleep routines and behaviors.  My smallest clients learn how to eat well during the day and get longer (age appropriate) stretches at night.  My older clients master nap schedules and painless, calm bedtimes.  Moreover my methods promote healthy eating and safe sleeping.  I have a Masters in Education from Bank Street College of Education and am trained in their developmental interactive approach.  Finally I am a graduate of Kim West's Gentle Sleep Coach program.

Lauren Taylor, CCE, PPD    
914-472-7658
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Motherpampering.com

Lauren, the 2nd of four children, was born in Massachusetts and grew up on Cape Cod. After graduating from the University of Massachusetts in 1976, she moved to New York City and in 1979 married Rich Cardinali. In 1982 she gave birth to twins, Andrea and David.  The family moved to Westchester in late 1983 and in 1986 she had another son, Raymond.
She became interested the fields of childbirth, labor support, and postpartum care while preparing for the challenging task of achieving her own vaginal delivery following a cesarean section.  For the past 20 years, Lauren has dedicated herself to helping mothers and families as they adjust to their new roles. She was certified in 1994 by the Childbirth Education Association.