Postpartum Doulas

A Mother is Born
Meredith Fein Lichtenberg, CCE

Phone: (917) 412-3247
Email: meredith@amotherisborn.com
Web: www.amotherisborn.com
Postpartum and back-to-work doula

Birth Day Presence
Jada Shapiro & Anna Merrill

Phone: (917) 751-6579
Web: www.birthdaypresence.net
Email: doulas@birthdaypresence.net

Lijah Friedman
Phone: (718) 852-2905
Email: citydoula@aol.com

Lana DeLowe
Phone: (646) 715-7017
Email: lanadelowe@gmail.com
Web: www.doulana.com

Dos Doulas
Cori Pleune

Phone: (917) 554-8442
Email: cori@dosdoulas.com
Web: www.dosdoulas.com

New Moms’ Support Groups

A Mother is Born
Meredith Fein Lichtenberg, CCE

Phone: (917) 412-3247
Email: meredith@amotherisborn.com
Web: www.amotherisborn.com
Meredith offers private first year parenting support sessions, in which topics such as sleep, feedings, development, and behavioral issues are discussed. She also holds a monthly Working Moms’ Workshop and Group, addressing the blend of work and motherhood.

Prenatal Yoga Center
251 W. 72nd St. 2F New York, NY 10023
Web: www.prenatalyogacenter.com
Facilitated weekly support and discussion for moms and babies (newborn-6 months) led by Jessica Shapley, certified social worker and mother of two. Finding the power to embrace the journey where moms can connect and friendship can grow. Topics include, but are not limited to, mom and baby wellness, breast feeding, bottle feeding, introduction to solids, sleep issues, staying at home versus working outside the home, isolation, childcare, family life, self image and more. Receive and give support, information and resources. Be a part of a growing sangha (community) of new families near you. Pre-registration is required. $155 for the 8-week series.

Ellen Chuse Childbirth
Mothers’ Meetings

Phone: (718) 789-1981
Email: info@ellenchusechildbirth.com
Mothers' Meetings are a place to share your experiences and concerns, find support in your new role as mother and socialize with other moms and babies. While each session has a specific topic, there is time for exploring the needs and concerns of participants. The meetings are open to all new mothers and are drop-in.

Postpartum Counseling

Postpartum Resource Center of New York
www.postpartumny.org

Ellen Chuse Childbirth
Phone: (718) 789-1981
Email: info@ellenchusechildbirth.com
Ellen offers postpartum counseling and facilitates the Cesarean Birth Healing Circle.

Other Postpartum Resources

Metro Minis
821 Park Ave
New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 313-9600
Email: info@metrominis.com
Web: www.metrominis.com
Metro Minis offers comprehensive, free cloth diapering and babywearing classes. Instructors also provide private in-home consultations.

Lara Kohn Thompson
www.larakohnthompson.com
Phone: (917) 750-6080
Email: larakohnthompson@earthlink.net
Yoga, Physical Care and Training. Lara works with women individually postpartum to restore pelvic, spinal, and core balance.

The Car Seat Lady
www.thecarseatlady.com/
Accurate, up-to-date information from NHTSA-Certified Child Passenger Safety technicians and instructors about how to keep your most precious cargo safe, offering experienced, private car seat installation lessons