Katherine Anderson, CCE, CD (DONA)

914-693-7506

Dobbs Ferry, NY

• 6 class series childbirth preparation group classes;
  Sun. eves. 5 - 7:30.
• 3 class series childbirth preparation private classes;
  (dates and times to be decided on an individual basis)

Katherine Anderson, Childbirth Educator and Labor Support Doula, is a Northern California native residing in Dobbs Ferry with her husband Calvin and their two children Rebecca and Gabriel. The birth of her daughter was a defining moment for Katherine. "I knew at that instant that I wanted to be with and help guide expectant women in the amazing journey of pregnancy, labor, and birth. I believe that when women are allowed to trust in the innate wisdom of their bodies, giving birth can be an experience that is both empowering and life changing." Katherine's philosophies and beliefs about pregnancy and birth are inspired by the works of Sheila Kitzinger, Dr. Michel Odent, Ina May Gaskin, Gayle Peterson, and by the many wise women she has trained with through the International Childbirth Education Association. In addition to her work as a childbirth educator and doula, she is a violist with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.

Melissa Creighton, RN, CCE, CD (DONA)    
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• Siblings Attending Birth Preparatory Class;

             Hudson Valley Hospital Center, Cortlandt Manor, NY (914) 734-3257

• Childbirth Preparation Class (Spanish/English)
  Hudson River HealthCare, Peekskill, NY  (914) 734-8800

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• Group classes:
   Destination Maternity, White Plains, NY

• Private, intensive and refresher classes upon request

Jen's calling to the world of childbirth was inspired by the life-altering births of her two daughters, and the overwhelming support she received from her midwives, childbirth educator and doulas during her pregnancies, deliveries and beyond. Upon realizing she could no longer suppress her desire to support other women during their childbearing years, she left her graphic design business and received her childbirth education and labor support training through the Childbirth Education Association (CEA) and Doulas of North America (DONA), respectively. Jen recognizes that when a woman is knowledgeable about the options available to her during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and when she is well-supported physically and emotionally, she increases her chances of having a positive birth experience. Acknowledging that everyone's approach to childbirth is intensely personal, Jen customizes care for every one of her clients. Her teaching philosophy encourages women to make informed decisions about their care and the care of their babies by presenting comprehensive, fact-based information in an open, non-judgmental environment . Jen lives with her family in Northern Westchester, NY.

www.bdchildbirth.com

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White Plains, NY

• Group childbirth preparation series at Full Circle Family Care in White Plains
• Private childbirth, VBAC, or sibling preparation classes by appointment

Barbara Du Pont, Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula, lives in Pleasantville, NY with her husband, their three young daughters and new son.  At the age of twenty-two, Barbara was lucky enough to be present at the birth of a friend’s daughter. Watching how this birth naturally unfolded had a profound impact on Barbara’s approach to her first daughter’s birth ten years later. After the birth of her third daughter, Barbara decided to follow her passion for birth and obtain her certification as a birth doula (DONA) and childbirth educator (CEAMNY). Prior to her children’s birth, Barbara worked as a lawyer in Brooklyn, NY. It gives her great satisfaction and joy to inform and help guide pregnant couples to have a satisfying birth.

Silvie Falschlunger, Ph.D, CCE, CLD (CBI)

914-522-6980 c
914-686-3477 h

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   White Plains, NY

•  6 Class series in small group setting
•  Private childbirth classes, refresher or VBAC by appointment (English & German),

 
Partners and/or support persons are invited to join the process and explore how they can be of best help.

 
Silvie is a native Austrian and lives with her husband and daughter in White Plains, NY. She offers her services in English and German.

914-763-9487

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www.thegoodbirthcompany.com

The Birth That’s Right For You Childbirth Classes in person/by phone/group or private.

•     First Time Parents – 2 sessions

•     Second Babies and Beyond – 1 private session

•     VBAC and Cesarean Preparation – 1 private session

     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.

Nancy McDaid, CCE, CD (DONA)

845-528-2565

www.birthingdoula.com

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Shrub Oak, NY

• Group childbirth preparation classes
• Private childbirth classes in your home by appointment

Nancy McDaid is a mother of four. She has been attending births since 2002 and is a certified birth doula through DONA International. Nancy has taken many additional workshops for continuing her education and staying on top of the latest research.  She has also spent time at Ina May's farm in Sumertown Tennessee to learn how to be a midwife's assistant. She now assists a home birth midwife as well as taking on her own doula clients.

Nancy offers a 6 week series of holistic childbirth classes in small groups at her home in Shrub Oak, NY (a small hamlet of Yorktown).  Her classes focus on preparing both mom and partner for a natural labor and delivery, whether it be a hospital birth or at home and learning all options available to make informed decisions with your care.  She designs the classes to be fun and interactive, and allows lots of time for all questions to be answered.  Her goal is to erase all fears in order to allow mom and partner the opportunity to enjoy welcoming their newest family member.  If group classes are not an option, private classes in your own home can also be scheduled. 

Lauren Taylor, CCE, PPD

914-472-7658

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 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.