There is so much planning and anticipation before a new baby arrives. What happens afterward is a whole different story! Through sleepless nights, feeding struggles, and the 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 postpartum journey. Please support our sponsors.
JANDALI PLASTIC SURGERY
The Feminine Rejuvenation Center at Jandali Plastic Surgery offers a full complement of restoration treatments, including surgical and non-surgical options. The non-surgical treatments available offer solutions for various feminine concerns such as vaginal dryness, laxity, stress urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, and volume loss of the labia. The certified clinical team assists women through the treatments, beginning with a discreet consultation to discuss your concerns and questions. Dr. Shareef Jandali specializes in labiaplasty for feminine rejuvenation for functional as well as cosmetic concerns. Their highly trained, female staff allows patients to feel confident and comfortable throughout the process. If body rejuvenation is more of what you are looking for, Dr. Jandali also specializes in cosmetic breast and body procedures, including breast augmentation, breast lift, abdominoplasty, and mommy makeovers.
ELEMENTS MASSAGE
Postpartum massage can be as important and beneficial as a massage during pregnancy. Postpartum bodywork is an effective and holistic approach for the many adjustments to motherhood. Massage is well known for relaxation, stress reduction, pain relief, and other health benefits. Unique postpartum benefits include hormone regulation, reduced swelling, better sleep, and improved breastfeeding. Your Postpartum Massage session will be backed by the guarantee: The Elements Promise™. The Elements Promise™ states that if your massage does not meet or exceed expectations, the next one is on them. At Elements Massage® Studio White Plains, they have worked diligently during the closure of their studio due to COVID-19 to update the already rigorous sanitation and safety standards. Their top priority has always been to deliver an unparalleled experience of restoration and rejuvenation to clients, and their resolve is stronger now than ever before. Their team has been hard at work to raise the bar of hygiene and sanitation, as well as consider every step of your service experience to ensure they meet your needs in a focused and safe manner that is following government guidelines.
DOZY BABIES
Receive 10% off all packages with the mention of Westchester County Mom.
POSTPARTUM DOULAS
Beloved Birthing
Offering birth and postpartum doula services, as well as childbirth education classes, to the Hudson Valley and surrounding area including Cortlandt, and Yorktown areas of Westchester County.
Birth Ambassador
Joyce is here to help guide you through the process of birth by educating and nurturing families, especially women, to make better choices for their own and family’s wellbeing. Her goal as a doula is to support the journey that you choose.
Blissful Birthing
Rebecca provides compassionate support to all women. She reminds her clients that there are no wrong choices when it comes to parenting; only you are an expert on your child.
POSTPARTUM MENTAL HEALTH
Everyday Parenting Psychology
They work with women across the lifespan. Women who are seeking their own psychotherapy appreciate working with clinicians who understand infertility, loss, parenting, child development, “the mental load” and life transitions. Individually, as a family, or in a group, they can help you think through logistics, learn to manage stress, and process the complex feelings that come up as your family grows.
Jodi Trager MSW, LCSW-R
Your time together will be tailored to your specific needs. You might need an unbiased listener or a more interactive, engaging, and question-asking therapist instead of one who sits in silence. Jodi believes we are all unique and for that reason shee dso not work with a “one size fits all” approach.
Dafne Milne, Ph.D
Dafne provides a safe space where you can explore the emotions and experiences that characterize your struggles, triumphs, and everything in between. Together you will discover the factors contributing to difficulties, and those strengths that may be waiting to be acknowledged -all in the service of creating more freedom and opportunity in your life.
Nancy Millian, Psy D
Nancy specializes in working with postpartum anxiety, depression, infertility, pregnancy loss, and work/family balance. With over 34 years as a seasoned psychologist, she offers a relaxed, laid-back style that produces real results using a nonjudgmental and caring atmosphere. Therapy can be a process that is positive, sometimes humorous, and one that frees us to be better and happier people.
Coren Schwartz, LCSW
Having a new baby can bring about a host of complex emotions. Coren is an experienced psychotherapist in private practice for over twenty years, specializing in relationships and life transitions.
GYNECOLOGICAL CARE
Northwell Health Physician Partners Midwifery at Harrison
They take a holistic approach to your well-being, ensuring you receive the personal care you need to make informed decisions about your unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Their integrative approach to health and wellness embraces complementary and alternative methods, along with the latest scientific advances in medicine.
NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley
Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) focus on the care of a woman’s reproductive health throughout her lifetime. This includes general gynecologic care, routine gynecologic check-ups, counseling about and contraception, prenatal care, childbirth, and postpartum care, menopause care, and diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic conditions.
WestMed Medical Group
Westmed’s OBGYN team is nationally recognized for delivering expert service in all areas of women’s health. Our highly skilled team of obstetricians, gynecologists, certified midwives, lactation consultants, and other professionals support patients through general well-care, pregnancy, or treatment of gynecologic conditions.
Scarsdale Medical Group
At Scarsdale Medical Group, they manage every aspect of women’s health with physicians devoted to your well-being. Their physicians provide comprehensive care from your first well-woman visit to menopause management and every stage in between.
WP Hospital Physician Associates
At White Plains Hospital, they believe that your choice of an Obstetrician-Gynecologist is highly personal, and it is essential that you select a physician or caregiver whose approach to healthcare matches your own. They recognize that for many women, their Ob/Gyn specialist is their best ally for preventive care, including routine annual breast exams, pelvic exams and Pap smears, which can detect health problems early or provide the assurance of good health.
GROCERY & MEAL DELIVERY SERVICES
Fischer Foods
Fischer Foods is a family-owned food distributor in Rockland County that has provided fresh foods and high-quality ingredients to restaurants since 1970. They recently launched a new home delivery service to provide convenience and restaurant-quality ingredients to customers throughout the tri-state area. They offer delivery throughout Westchester and Rockland County, along with seven other counties across NY, NJ, and CT.
Good Choice Kitchen
Enjoy farm-fresh foods, customized to the specific dietary needs of your family. Meal plans are available for 1-7 days per week, on a long-term or short-term basis, and can be picked up or delivered. All you have to do is follow the heating instructions and set the table!
Peapod By Stop & Shop
Save time — shop fast and easy, any time of day or night. Shop smarter — shop by price, quickly spot when your regularly purchased items go on sale, stay on budget. Shop healthier — quick and easy ways to screen for products that meet your specific dietary needs
Top Chef Meals
Eat smart with meals made fresh to order using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. Save money with fairly priced prepared meals made personally and delivered to your door.
HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES
The Maids
For a cleaning that meets your highest standards, you need a dedicated team of trained specialists. They arrive at each visit with all supplies needed to thoroughly clean your home with an extensive 22-Step Cleaning Process.
Two Maids & A Mop
Each team of two maids has been professionally trained to deliver high-quality house cleaning services. They offer multiple cleaning packages that are designed to meet the demands of any homeowner. Whether you need your house cleaning services regularly or just one time, they have a cleaning option that’s right for you.
The Cleaning Authority
They are dedicated to customers by providing exceptional house cleaning services for homeowners across America. Their team of home cleaning professionals is completely bonded and insured and offers reliable and affordable maid service.
Muffetta’s Westchester & White Plains House Cleaning, Housekeeping & Office Cleaning Services
Their mission is to provide you with the best possible house cleaning service and to help you simplify your life. Just call their office, and their professional staff will courteously and painlessly speak at length with you about your house cleaning service needs.
Oscar’s Cleaning Service
Oscar’s Cleaning Service is all about family, excellent customer service, and quality cleaning at reasonable rates. They will have your home dust-free, dirt-free, and odor-free in no time.
SPA & WELLNESS
Spavia Day Spa
Their therapists and estheticians care about your well-being and provide each spa treatment in the most personalized, professional manner possible. Begin your relaxation by unwinding in our peaceful spavia retreat room. Each guest is provided with a spa robe, spa sandals, and a warmed aromatherapy neck pillow for the ultimate rest and relaxation.
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Their goal is to help you look and feel your best affordably. People throughout Mamaroneck and the surrounding areas come for treatments because they’ve created an atmosphere that supports relaxation and restoration. Every service they offer can be tailored to your unique needs.
Balance Day Spa
Unlike most spas, they don’t do costly “add-ons.” Every full-length facial comes 75 minutes, standard, and includes a peel, extractions, manual lymphatic drainage, nourishing lip treatment, and massage galore.
Oasis Day Spa Westchester
Oasis Day Spa invites you to step away from your busy life to enjoy peace, serenity, and relaxation. Their goal is to provide you with affordable luxury in a beautiful, tranquil environment, and help you to develop a healthy lifestyle.
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