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

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pregnancy, infancy, postpartum

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 fifth.

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.

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, 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.

RIVERTOWNS PEDIATRICS

Rivertown Pediatrics
Rivertowns Pediatrics is Westchester County’s only concierge primary care pediatrics practice. They offer direct, 24/7 access to your child’s pediatrician, same-day appointments, video visits, and house calls. Appointments are thorough and never rushed so your child gets the best care possible.

THE COUNSELAUR

The CounseLaur
Lauren A. Tetenbaum (The CounseLaur) is a perinatal therapist specializing in supporting millennials and young women through life transitions, including professional and personal identity shifts. Having a baby is a huge adjustment and can feel overwhelming and isolating, but with Lauren’s guidance and emotional intelligence, you won’t feel alone. Lauren counsels women on issues including family or career-related anxiety, postpartum mental health, navigating working parenthood, and advocating for gender equity at home and beyond. She is a mom of two young kids, a social worker licensed in NY & CT, and a former lawyer passionate about giving back to her community. The CounseLaur’s support groups, counseling and coaching offerings, workshops and events, and media contributions are invaluable resources for all moms.

SPREADING ROOTS ACUPUNCTURE, PLLC

Spreading Roots Acupuncture
Spreading Roots Acupuncture, PLLC empowers people to take charge of their health and healing through the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine. They offer acupuncture and holistic wellness services in a tranquil, spa-like atmosphere in Mount Kisco, NY. Dr. Alli Urbanik Kimmel, DACM, L.Ac, specializes in reproductive health, including fertility, pregnancy, postpartum care, and gynecological/hormonal disorders. She also has a special interest in mental wellness, digestive health, and autoimmune disease but feels that the true healing power of Chinese medicine lies in its ability to rebalance and shift the body in ways that heal a wide variety of ailments. Alli believes in the importance of an open and compassionate relationship between practitioner and patient. She meets patients where they are in their life and healing journey and gently guides them on the path to greater health, happiness, and fulfillment.

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).

CARING CONNECTIONS NANNY AGENCY

Caring Connections
Caring Connections is a nanny agency in Mohegan Lake, NY, with over ten years of experience servicing families in Westchester and surrounding areas. Their decade-long presence has allowed them to build strong relationships within the community and gain valuable insights into clients’ diverse needs and preferences. They specialize in offering top-notch full-time nannies, backup care, temporary services, event care, and housekeeping options to cater to families’ childcare and household management needs. Their commitment to excellence and personalized care has made them a trusted and sought-after resource for families in the region, ensuring they can confidently entrust children and home management needs to their capable and compassionate team.

Receive $250 off your placement fee when you mention Westchester County Mom. 

THE HOME COOK

The Homecook

The Home Cook is a heat-and-eat meal delivery service. They offer home-cooked meals delivered to your door on Mondays and Wednesdays. Everything is scratch made with love. This is especially good for new moms or those who may not have as much time to cook, as all you need is an oven and a microwave!

Under referral, for first-time customers, write Westchester County Moms and Choose one provision for free with your order.

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, 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.

WESTCHESTER BIRTH

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 for them. Other services include newborn care and breastfeeding classes, private classes, coaching calls, and a monthly new mom discussion group!

PUSH FOR EMPOWERED PREGNANCY

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, and is leading the movement in the United States to empower expectant families and their providers to ensure that more parents and babies make it home safe 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.

LACTATION CONSULTANT AT HOME

Lactation Consultant at Home
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 is in Stamford, CT, and the classes are in her Harrison location.

ALLISON BECK

Allison Beck
Allison Beck is a psychotherapist and parent coach supporting parents through the rapid changes and demands of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting in early childhood. Allison offers traditional individual and couples therapy to support parents in resolving problematic beliefs, behaviors, relationship issues, and feelings in pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. And for those looking to up-level their parenting, Allison offers individual and couples coaching in the context of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting in early childhood, a container to unpack your goals, eliminate barriers, and drive action that will nurture the parenting journey you want for yourself and your child. Allison also offers parent consultations for families seeking support around specific parenting struggles or preparing for upcoming milestones in their child’s development. With decades of academic training, years of working with families and parents, and as a parent herself, Allison understands that parents are developing alongside their little ones and is committed to providing education, reflection, support, and inspiration to equip parents with the tools they need to move through their children’s earliest years with confidence and joy.

HUDSON VALLEY TONGUE-TIE

Westchester Tongue Tie
In infants, tongue (lingual) and lip ties can cause problems with breastfeeding for both the baby and the mother. In children and adolescents, tongue (lingual) and lip ties can cause difficulty with speech and/or swallowing. Oral tissue tethers are also linked to airway and breathing issues and affect orthodontic development. The LightScalpel CO2 laser at Hudson Valley Tongue-Tie offers many advantages over traditional surgical methods, including minimized bleeding, less swelling and discomfort, reduced risk of infection, shortened procedure time, and smoother recovery. The Hudson Valley Tongue-Tie team works closely with surrounding IBCLCs, lactation consultants, oromyofunctional therapists, orthodontists, and other professionals to obtain the best possible result for a patient’s overall health and well-being.

EVERYDAY PARENTING PSYCHOLOGY, PLLC

Everyday Parenting
Everyday Parenting Psychology supports families through all stages of family planning with clinicians specializing in perinatal, maternal, and infant/early childhood mental health. They serve families looking for expert guidance on everyday issues like daily routines and adjustments as well as those seeking more comprehensive clinical support for themselves or their children. They offer Prenatal & Postpartum Support, Early Childhood Developmental & Diagnostic Assessments, Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents, & Adults, Parent Guidance, and Home-Based Behavioral Support for Families.

BAXTER + BAYARD

Baxter and Bayard

Established in Bedford, New York, Baxter + Bayard was conceived to create high-quality, playful, and natural fashion for babies and toddlers. The designs are whimsical and colorful yet sophisticated and practical. The foundation of this soft, organic cotton collection is the perfect blanket; large, versatile, and colorful. A 2-pack of onesies and 3-pack bibs in coordinating animal prints, pinstripes, and 2-tone designs are the perfect gift for you and your loved ones. In addition, the company donates to organizations that support animals represented in these unique designs. Doesn’t that feel good?

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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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