Child Birth Education Classes,
Birth & Postpartum Doula Services
"Know your body, know your choices...
...Know your voice!"
Classes Cover
- Physiology of pregnancy
- Nutrition & Exercise
- Relaxation Techniques
- Sexuality in pregnancy
- Natural child birth
- Labor Support
- Breastfeeding & Basic baby care
...and much more!
Greetings!
Peace and Blessings. I am amazed at how fast this year (and the last few) have flown by- I attribute this to Saturns current placement, which will shift in 2012. Perhaps then our frenzied pace will slow down... in any event, I am working hard to truly enjoy every moment.
This year has been filled with much knowledge, plenty of wisdom and a greater understanding of how we, as women create a circle of support for one another. In May I became certified as a Postpartum Doula, so I am now available to work with families in the first weeks after bringing home baby.
Thank you for all of the word-of-mouth referrals-
All those who know me personally know that I absolutely LOVE what I do: Sharing information and knowledge with women and families so that they can make informed decisions and feel empowered by their confidence in their ability to give birth. Providing continuous, gentle support during pregnancy, labor and delivery and immediately post-partum, and helping mom and baby establish the very special bond of breastfeeding ASAP.
News:
and sign the petition to include Doula Services to the list of services that Medicaid cover.
~Midwifery Today will have a conference in April of 2012 in Harrisburg, PA
Hope to see you there!
Please support her. Thanks!
~Looking for a prenatal yoga class?
~Lending Library
I have a wide range of books on Pregnancy, Nutrition,Childbirth, Midwifery, Breastfeeding that I would like to make available to anyone interested. Please send me an e-mail if you would like a copy of the list.
~I currently work as a Breastfeeding Counselor at my local WIC office in Yonkers, NY through the Westchester County Health Department.~
** At the present time One-on-One/Private Childbirth Education Classes are available as well as Labor Support and Postpartum Doula Services.
~As women, we love to share our stories and experiences... both good and bad. It is my goal to help women and their families to have positive, empowering birth experiences to pass on and share with the people in their lives.~
Testimonials:
Like finding a doctor, choosing labor support can be extremely challenging. You want expertise and experience, yet you also want someone with a deep sense of calm. Unlike the search for doctors, your labor support choices are not limited by insurance making the selection process all the more difficult.
So to all my expectant mothers out there, consider this letter as an offering of peace and ease from me to you. With the long list of preparations that you are undoubtedly making, this is my humble attempt to lighten your load and support you through this process. Consider it a gift from me to you. This gift has a name: Nubia.
My husband and I were having our second child. We already had the Doula conversation and decided we wanted to start looking for Doula support for the birth of our second child. I met Nubia at Wave Hill Park in Riverdale with my Daughter Ella. We instantly hit it off and Ella adored her. She handed me her card and told me she was a Doula herself. It was serendipitous. Nubia had such a stillness and peace about her I knew instantly I had met our Doula. I returned home very excited to tell my husband about Nubia. Nubia came to our home to meet with us and discuss our birth plan. I could instantly feel her deep sense of service and her commitment to supporting my husband and I through our experience.
I scheduled an appointment for Nubia to meet my doctor. My doctor was thoroughly impressed by her. Nubia was always available to discuss my birth plan, answer questions and just calm my nerves. The last of which was no small task given the fact that our baby was born a full two weeks late.
When the day arrived Nubia was at the hospital with us for the entire experience. Labor lasted for over twelve hours. Nubia was magical. She knew when to support and when to back off. She always knew what to say. Her suggestions served as source of strength and calm. Her presence, her very essence was more soothing than I can possibly describe. At 11:49pm on July 4th our daughter Maya was born.
Throughout my pregnancy I had a list things to be thankful for. Nubia is a crucial part of that list. I am overflowing with gratitude.
I truly wish everyone a wonderful birth experience. Inviting Nubia to support you is a brilliant step in that direction.
-J. Holmes (Mother of Ella and Maya)
Nubia, you rock! You are amazing and we love you!!
-T. Holmes (Father of Ella and Maya)
As soon as I brought Nubia to my hospital tour I knew I had made the right decision of making her my doula. She made sure right away the hospital staff knew my birth plan and were not going to stray too far from it. During my pregnancy Nubia helped me prepare for labor. She calmed most of my fears of giving natural birth and helped me to realize my body was designed for it and I could do it. She helped prepare my body as well by teaching me the great effects of exercise, evening primrose oil, and red rasberry leaf tea in the last weeks of pregnancy.
I went into labor with my son on August 3rd, early in morning. When I got up it was 9am and I called Nubia at our office (we're co-workers at WIC). As soon as I called her she jumped right into action. Although at first I was extremely overwhelmed, as soon as she got in the car I felt at ease. Nubia guided me through my contractions with breathing techniques, imagery, and swaying until I felt empowered by the pain and knew it just meant it was almost time to hold my baby in my arms. Nubia stayed with me during my whole labor(which I couldn't believe, and couldn't thank her enough for, seeing how I was in labor for over 24 hours). Nubia stayed until after I breastfed for the first time. With my daughter, who's now 3, I had a c-section; I feel that Nubia's encouragement and wonderful job as a doula made it possible for me to have a natural VBAC with my son.
-M. Ganzaroli, (Mother of Alyssa and Anthony)
Dear Nubia,
Working with you was truly wonderful. Thank you, thank you- For helping me bring this new spirit into the world. I sincerely could not have done this without you! You were at once a rock, motivational speaker, a warm energy and a masseuse. Thank you doesnt seem fitting to express my gratitude. You are amazing! Lots of love.
-E. Johnson (Mother of Cayenne Victoria)
Check out my Facebook Group: Birth from The Earth and join to participate in group discussions and get great information and resources on pregnancy & childbirth:
Looking for an excellent homebirth midwife in the NY/NJ area? I highly recommend
Sakina O'Uhuru,CM, MS Board Certified.
Other Sites I like:
Many Blessings,
Nubia at Birth from The Earth
