Women are notorious for over-packing. And, let’s face it, you don’t want to leave something home only to realize that it was the one thing that you absolutely needed! So what …
Pumping Exclusively: One Mom’s Breastfeeding Journey
This post is a bit different than our others. It was written by a local mom who’s idea of exclusively breastfeeding didn’t go exactly as planned. After hearing about her …
Sleep: The Best Gift You Can Give a New Mom
Sleep. It’s crucial to life and healthy function. We need it, look forward to it (unless, of course, you’re a toddler), and enjoy it. And we know to expect less …
“I’m sorry, there’s no heartbeat.” – What to Say When a Woman has a Miscarriage
Death. It’s not a topic that we, as a society, are very comfortable talking about. And the death of an unborn baby or an infant seem to be even more …
Postpartum Plan – What it is and Why you Need One
You’ve spent countless hours researching everything about birth and deciding on your preferences. You’ve given thoughtful consideration to your provider, birthing location, and what you want to happen immediately after …
Floating During Pregnancy
About a year and a half ago, Rise Above Floatation opened in Mount Kisco, making it the first and only floating center in Westchester county. Floating is still a new …
Common Breastfeeding Myths Busted
As a lactation counselor in Westchester, NY, Putnam, NY, and Dutchess, NY, I work with women and their new babies during the first weeks and months of the baby’s life. …