Happy #WorldDoulaWeek! Wait, what? What in the world is a “doula,” you might wonder? I’m glad you asked! A doula is a powerful tool toward a better birth. If you are an expectant parent looking for ways to have one of those, read on…
Read moreSnuggle with Your Baby: Benefits of Skin-to-Skin
In the birth world we talk a lot with expectant and new parents about the benefits of holding babies skin-to-skin. When I was pregnant I didn’t fully grasp, for whatever reason, that it didn’t just mean holding your baby lots, but actually meant what it says – rip off that clothing that stands in between you and your baby and go literally skin-to-skin!
Read moreWelcome to the Birth Matters NYC blog!
Welcome! Thanks for visiting the Birth Matters NYC blog. Herein, I plan to post on the topic of labor, childbirth, newborn care, breastfeeding, and quite possibly other early parenting topics. I do hope to include (as much as possible) local information on these topics for the benefit of my clients as well as any pregnant women/couples & new parents in New York City.
Read more