A Mom’s Guide to Postpartum Resources in Westchester County

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There is so much planning and anticipation before a new baby arrives. What happens afterwards 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 Moms Blog is here to help you find all of the best resources and services in and around Westchester to help you through your postpartum journey.

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MARINA D'AMORE: POSTPARTUM DOULA

Marina D’Amore is a certified postpartum doula for families in Westchester, Putnam and Fairfield Counties. She supports and helps families in their most special yet vulnerable time in their lives. When requested, she is able to incorporate a holistic touch with reiki, essential oils for the mother, assist with baby wearing, and safe co-sleeping.

NANCY MILLIAN: MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, guilty, irritable or even numb at a time that is supposed to be “wonderful”? Nancy Millian 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. Clients often comment that they are eager to come to therapy and see it as uplifting and healing. Therapy can be a process that is positive, sometimes humorous, and one that frees us to be better and happier people.

ADDISON STREET SPA

Addison Street Spa is Larchmont’s best kept secret. They are a wellness spa that offers a variety of massage including prenatal massage that is done with a pregnancy pillow, facials, and waxing. Their skilled, experienced staff coupled with their welcoming atmosphere make this a truly nourishing experience.

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HEALING HANDS MATERNAL SPA

Healing Hands Maternal Spa is dedicated to the beauty and wellness of motherhood. Owned by a mother and a Registered Nurse who specializes in Obstetrics and Pediatrics, this spa is sure to invoke tranquility. The spa offers services for women in all stages of pregnancy from fertility to postpartum. Services such as massage treatments, herbal facials, lactation counseling, prenatal fitness classes, new parent crash course, and more! All services and treatments use house-made products that are made with organically grown fruits, vegetables, and dried herbs so that mothers can feel confident that they are not exposing themselves and their baby to toxic chemicals. Healing Hands Maternal Spa’s mission is to become a pioneer wellness center for pregnant women by creating a community of mothers who value holistic and complementary therapy modalities… Because caring for you baby begins with taking care of you!

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POSTPARTUM DOULAS

Beloved Birthing

Danielle Bianco

845-499-8116

Offering birth and postpartum doula services, as well as childbirth education classes, to the Hudson Valley and surrounding area. These areas include: Dutchess County, Orange County, Putnum County, Rockland County, Cortlandt, and Yorktown areas of Westchester County.

Birth Ambassador

Joyce Havinga-Droop

(914) 207-5511

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 Tucci

(914) 434-3617

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

Coren Schwartz, LCSW

239 North Broadway, Suite 1, Sleepy Hollow

(914) 449-7100

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.

LACTATION SUPPORT

Hudson Valley Breastfeeding

(914) 231-5065

Hudson Valley Breastfeeding is the practice of Julie Bouchet-Horwitz, nurse practitioner and breastfeeding specialist. Julie helps mothers having difficulties with breastfeeding at her office in Westchester County.

Milk Mama Bake Shop

Lactation cookies are delicious and healthy cookies that are shown to increase milk supply in breastfeeding women! These cookies are safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women, though good luck keeping the rest of your family away!

Westchester Lactation Consultants

(914) 450-9304

Compassionate, guilt-free, real-life breastfeeding help. Here to build confidence and assist with creating a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.

GYNECOLOGICAL CARE

Full Circle Women’s Health

450 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 414, Harrison

(914) 421-1500

Full Circle is a nurturing, healing environment where practitioners from both conventional and alternative medicines are dedicated to serving the whole person – body, mind and spirit. Full Circle offers midwife care, gynecological care, breastfeeding support, acupuncture, massage, yoga, reiki, psychotherapy, and fertility counseling, as well as several support and information groups.

NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley

1968 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor

(914) 736-6180

1259 E. Oregon Road, Putnam Valley

(914) 528-7664

Women can deliver their babies at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital’s Maternity Center, which features birthing and lactation classes, comfortable labor and delivery suites, private rooms with baths, and a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The hospital is one of the few in the state to allow water births.

Scarsdale Medical Group

259 Heathcote Road, Scarsdale

(914) 723-8100

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

170 Maple Avenue, 4th Floor, White Plains

(914) 328-8444

41 East Post Road, White Plains

(914) 681-2164

At White Plains Hospital, they believe that your choice of an Obstetrician-Gynecologist is highly personal, and it is very important 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 simply provide the assurance of good health.

GROCERY & MEAL DELIVERY SERVICES

Good Choice Kitchen

147 Main Street, Ossining

(914) 930-1591

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, anytime 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

175 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford

(800) 616-8044

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

Muffetta’s Westchester & White Plains House Cleaning, Housekeeping & Office Cleaning Services

(914) 506-1144

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

(914) 391-5609

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

Bear Mountain Spa

3020 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain

(845) 233-2152

The benefits of spa services are mental, physical, psychological and overall, benefit your well-being. Did you know that some of these services are proven to help manage blood pressure, detoxify your body, help pain, sleep patterns and much more? Everything a new mom needs!

Oasis Day Spa Westchester

50 Hamilton Street, Dobbs Ferry

(914) 409-1900

Named “Best of New York” and “Best of 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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